Here’s an overview of the twists and turns in this weekend’s NASCAR street race

Pedestrians cross the street Tuesday as the city prepares for the 2023 NASCAR Chicago Street Race near the course’s turn 8 at South Michigan Avenue and West Ida B. Wells Drive. This will be NASCAR’s first-ever street race, and will pose a challenge to veterans of oval track racing. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)

NASCAR officials provided a tour of this weekend’s Chicago Street Race course, as well as the spots along the way where spectators will watch the races and enjoy other festivities.

Julie Giese, president of NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race, took reporters on a guided tour of most of the circuit on a double-decker tour bus. Some sections are still under construction.