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Spotter Visibility and Storm Threat Challenge Final NASCAR Chicago Street Race

NASCAR’s three-year Chicago agreement expires after this weekend, prompting talks over future urban street races

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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 will run Sunday, July 6 at 2 p.m. ET on a 2.2-mile, 12-turn street course in downtown Chicago, with live coverage on TNT and streaming on Max.
  • Weather models forecast a 50–82% chance of thunderstorms during the race, risking further delays after rain-affected events in 2023 and 2024.
  • The main spotter’s stand was moved across pit road this year, prompting teams to report poor sightlines at critical turns.
  • NASCAR’s three-year agreement with Chicago ends after this weekend, and league and city leaders are considering contract extensions or relocation to other urban venues.
  • As the second leg of NASCAR’s In-Season Challenge, the Chicago race carries a $1 million prize that is influencing team strategies.