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Third Chicago Street Race Nears as Renewal Options Remain Uncertain

Organizers shortened setup to 25 days with free admission for children to boost attendance for July’s downtown race

Cars race in the Xfinity Series during the first day of the NASCAR Street Race on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Grant Park in Chicago (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
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Overview

  • The three-year street race contract signed in 2022 enters its final year with two mutual renewal options still unresolved.
  • Julie Giese said NASCAR and city leaders are holding good conversations and focusing on executing a strong 2025 event while renewal talks continue.
  • Organizers have reduced street course construction from 43 days in 2023 to 25 days this year and repositioned viewing areas and the concert stage.
  • Admission for children 12 and under is free on Saturday and Sunday to enhance family attendance at the festival-style weekend.
  • The Athletic reported that NASCAR is close to securing a 2026 street race in the San Diego area, with an announcement expected in July.