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The NASCAR Cup Series Chicago Street Race brings high-speed stock car racing to the streets of downtown Chicago. This groundbreaking event features the NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165 and NASCAR Xfinity Series The Loop 110 races on a unique 2.2-mile temporary street circuit. The Chicago Street Course winds through the city's iconic Grant Park area, offering fans 12 challenging turns and scenic views of Buckingham Fountain and Lake Michigan.
The Chicago NASCAR Cup race stands as a revolutionary addition to stock car racing as NASCAR's first-ever Cup Series street race. The course uses portions of Columbus Drive, Balbo Drive, Lake Shore Drive, Roosevelt Road, and Michigan Avenue, creating a technical challenge for drivers. Cup Series competitors use specially modified "Next Gen" cars with mufflers to reduce noise levels while racing through the Chicago streets.
The Chicago Street Course event draws approximately 40 NASCAR Cup Series drivers competing over 75 laps for the Grant Park 165. Fans can watch drivers manage the tight corners and short straightaways that define street circuit racing. The 2024 Cup Race saw Alex Bowman claim victory, while Shane van Gisbergen made history in 2023 as the first driver since 1963 to win in his Cup Series debut.
The Chicago NASCAR Cup race includes family-friendly options with free admission for children 12 and under with a ticketed adult Grounds Pass. The weekend features live music performances, adding to the festival atmosphere that surrounds the NASCAR Cup event. The race brings significant benefits to Chicago through tourism and partnerships with local organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs and Chicago Public Schools.
Track officials have improved the event logistics for minimal city disruption, reducing park build time to 25 days and street closures to just 18 days. The Chicago Street Course combines NASCAR's racing tradition with urban innovation, creating a distinctive motorsport experience in one of America's greatest cities. This Chicago NASCAR Cup event showcases the adaptability of stock car racing while highlighting the beauty of downtown Chicago.