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