As expected, NASCAR announced Tuesday that the sport is returning to Chicagoland — but this time, it’ll actually be in the Windy City and not about an hour outside of it in Joliet, Illinois.
Chicago will host NASCAR for street course races on a temporary circuit in 2023 (July 2). The Athletic first reported the news earlier this month, noting it’s expected to be a three-year deal through 2025.
NASCAR president Steve Phelps hinted at it back in June, and in March, Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick expressed his hopes for a street course on the nine-month schedule.