Overview

• Shane van Gisbergen swept pole positions in both the Xfinity and Cup Series qualifiers for Grant Park 165.
• Thousands of fans, from first-time attendees to lifelong followers, lined the streets despite scorching temperatures.
• Chicago’s initial three-year deal with NASCAR ends after this weekend’s race, putting the street event’s future in question.
• Denny Hamlin has urged NASCAR to keep the Grant Park race on the schedule and add a second stop at Chicagoland Speedway.
• Chase Elliott has suggested moving street races to new cities, and industry speculation points to San Diego as a potential host.