Overview

• On July 6, Rose will deliver the traditional command “Drivers, start your engines” to officially start NASCAR’s Grant Park 165.
• The Grant Park 165, NASCAR’s only street race, transforms city streets into a competitive urban circuit along Chicago’s lakefront.
• NASCAR Chicago Street Race President Julie Giese hailed Rose as a beloved local figure poised to bridge the city’s sports communities.
• Rose’s selection ties into the Chicago Bulls’ plan to retire his No. 1 jersey during the upcoming season.
• As the 2009 NBA Rookie of the Year, three-time All-Star and youngest MVP in league history, Rose remains a central figure in Chicago sports.