We continue to hear only one side of the NASCAR story — that it brought an economic and reputational boost to Chicago. It remains to be seen if this is true. Economic and reputational gains should not be the only measures used in determining whether NASCAR was a success and if it should continue to be held.
One aspect that is missing from the discussions is the impact NASCAR has had on residents who live in and around the Loop. Although the Loop is commonly known as a center of commerce and tourism, it is also a residential neighborhood that is home to over 75,000 people.
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