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Shane van Gisbergen Completes Chicago Sweep as NASCAR Considers Race’s Future

Expanded fan amenities debuted alongside a near-miss burnout that highlighted safety risks just as organizers negotiate the race’s extension or possible relocation

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Cars in pit row in Grant Park during the NASCAR Xfinity Series The Loop 110 ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series on Saturday, July 5, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)
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Overview

  • Shane van Gisbergen claimed victories in both the Xfinity Series Loop 110 and the Cup Series Grant Park 165 to sweep the Chicago Street Race weekend
  • Race officials enhanced fan offerings this year with free admission for children, local food vendors, portable chair rentals and a NASCAR-inspired fashion showcase by Columbia College students
  • During post-race celebrations, a burnout by van Gisbergen narrowly missed a camera operator and prompted calls for tighter safety measures at trackside
  • The third annual street race proceeded without weather disruptions for the first time, delivering sunny conditions that boosted crowd turnout
  • NASCAR and the Chicago Parks Department are negotiating whether to activate options for 2026–27 at Grant Park or relocate the event to San Diego