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Grant Park 165 Boasts Record $11.7M Purse, Local Anthem Lineup and Storm Threat

Facing the final year of its Chicago contract, NASCAR is slashing ticket prices to strengthen local support.

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Fans watch from their seats while it rains during the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, July 7, 2024. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
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Overview

  • The Grant Park 165 Cup Series race is scheduled for Sunday, July 6 at 2 p.m. ET on a 2.2-mile, 12-turn street circuit through downtown Chicago.
  • Local performers Aaron Nelson and the Soul Children of Chicago will deliver the national anthem on Saturday and Sunday respectively, highlighting the event’s community focus.
  • NASCAR has set an $11.7 million total purse for the Cup race, with the winner advancing to the In-Season Challenge’s next knockout round at Sonoma for a chance at a $1 million prize.
  • Ground Pass tickets now start at $123.08 after a 35 percent price reduction and grandstand seats have been discounted by nearly half to attract more fans this weekend.
  • The National Weather Service forecasts an 82 percent chance of rain on race day, raising the possibility of delays or a shortened contest on the urban circuit.