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Van Gisbergen Sweep Prompts Extension Talks for Chicago Street Race

NASCAR and Chicago officials have begun talks to extend the Grant Park event following a sweep that prompted a review of safety protocols.

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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 won both the Xfinity and Cup races at the third annual Chicago Street Course, becoming the second driver in NASCAR history to sweep a weekend from the pole.
  • The weekend marked his third career Cup win and second of the 2025 season, further cementing his status as a road-course specialist.
  • Michael McDowell, who led early by capturing Stage 1, finished 32nd after a throttle cable failure derailed his run.
  • A near-miss incident during van Gisbergen’s Xfinity victory burnout triggered a NASCAR safety protocol review of post-race celebrations.
  • With the original three-year agreement expiring, NASCAR and City of Chicago officials are negotiating to secure the street race’s future on the 2026 schedule.