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Tickford still confident in Waters renewal

Waters has been one of two key figures in what is proving to be a fascinating Supercars silly season, the other being NASCAR-bound Shane van Gisbergen.

Motorsport

NASCAR Chicago Street Race over, but some streets near Grant Park still closed

Balbo Drive from Michigan Avenue to DuSable Lake Shore Drive was expected to reopen Thursday, but it will stay closed as the city prepares for Lollapalooza.

Chicago Sun-Times

Suarez: "I wish we had one more shot" at Atlanta win

Two weeks ago, Suarez’s teammate Ross Chastain picked up his first win of the year at Nashville and a week later, Trackhouse’s Project 91 driver Shane van Gisbergen pulled off a stunning victory in his NASCAR debut in the inaugural Chicago Street Race.

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NASCAR Chicago has to show it can deliver on revenue

Sure, Chicago looked great in the TV broadcast of the inaugural NASCAR Chicago street race. But any agreement to bring back the race in 2024 has to start — if it happens at all — with a hefty increase in the $500,000 upfront permit fee.

Chicago Sun-Times

NASCAR Cup Atlanta: Byron comes back from lap down to win rain-shortened race

After contact with Corey LaJoie early in the second stage, Byron received damage to his #24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet and fell a lap down.

Autosport

Byron takes win in rain-shortened and wild Atlanta Cup race

After contact with Corey LaJoie early in the second stage, Byron received damage to his No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet and fell a lap down.

Motorsport

Supercars cancels pre-race entertainment

There have been a number of on-track entertainment sessions so far this weekend with different burnout cars and demonstration laps from an ex-Chase Elliot NASCAR.

Motorsport

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Loop residents must be part of discussion on whether NASCAR returns to Grant Park

Now is the time for city leaders to fully evaluate the current uses of Grant Park and determine what best serves the city, the neighborhood and the general public.

Chicago Sun-Times

Steve Hummer: Back home in Georgia, Chase Elliott looks to get back on track

ATLANTA — Chase Elliott could use a hug. The kind of warm, understanding embrace you can get only at home. The kind that makes everything OK again. That and some unimpeded horsepower would be nice for Georgia’s own Elliott during Sunday night’s Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

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Marco Andretti on NASCAR future: "I'm open to all of it"

The 36-year-old grandson of racing legend Mario Andretti will make his NASCAR Truck Series debut on Saturday at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

Motorsport

Picture Chicago: 28 must-see photos from the week in news

A record-setting storm caused widespread flash flooding and delayed the inaugural NASCAR event in Chicago; thousands gathered for the one-year anniversary of the Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting; and more from Sun-Times photographers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Could Landen Lewis be NASCAR's next rising star?

Lewis, who hails from Ocean Isle Beach in southeastern North Carolina, has been living in the Mooresville area for the past year as he embarks on his stock car racing career.

Motorsport

Did NASCAR pay enough to use Grant Park, downtown streets? Chicago Park District boss defends agreement

The three-year agreement, with a two-year renewal option, calls for the Park District to receive a $500,000 permit fee. That pales by comparison to the $8 million to $9 million Lollapalooza pays every year to rent Grant Park.

Chicago Sun-Times

MotoGP's Jack Miller takes Supercars ride with Shane van Gisbergen

The KTM rider lapped the Townsville street circuit alongside the reigning Supercars champion and NASCAR sensation during sponsor rides.

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Jack Miller takes Supercars ride with van Gisbergen

The KTM rider lapped the Townsville street circuit alongside the reigning Supercars champion and NASCAR sensation during sponsor rides.

Motorsport

NASCAR 2023 Atlanta II schedule, entry list, and how to watch

Last weekend on the streets of Chicago, a wet and wild race ended with a historic victory. Shane van Gisbergen became the first driver in over 60 years to win on debut, driving the part-time Project91 entry.

Motorsport

Verstappen was "literally screaming" watching Van Gisbergen NASCAR win

Verstappen, who currently leads the points as he hunts a third consecutive F1 world championship, was paying close attention to the race from afar.

Autosport

How van Gisbergen’s NASCAR triumph gave Supercars a new dimension

Shane van Gisbergen’s miracle NASCAR win completes the creation of a second dimension for Supercars. It is no longer just a destination category. It can be a pathway as well.

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Van Gisbergen on NASCAR hopes: "My phone has been running hot"

The Supercars star made history with a shock win on debut in the NASCAR Cup Series on the streets of Chicago last weekend.

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: With NASCAR in Chicago, the knives came out for a rain-soaked washout.

Anyone planning a major, controversial event in Chicago should pay attention to the likelihood of mayoral turnover. Once a new administration is in place, once-silent aldermen quickly find their sharp-tongued voices. So it went with NASCAR: “That was a Lori Lightfoot deal,” summed up what the denizens of City Hall…

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Van Gisbergen keen on overseas switch post-Supercars

Shane van Gisbergen is yet to speak with team principal Jamie Whincup about leaving Supercars after the former great gave his blessing to move on.

Motorsport

Marco Andretti to make NASCAR Truck debut at Mid-Ohio

Andretti, 36, has just one previous start at the national level of the sport. Last year, he ran the NASCAR Xfinity race at the Charlotte Roval, finishing 36th after being collected in a mid-race crash.

Motorsport

Aston Martin partners with Valvoline, runs one-off British GP F1 livery

Aramco subsidiary Valvoline Global has signed on to become the Silverstone outfit's long-term official lubricant partner.

Chicago Tribune

Shakeia Taylor: NASCAR brings out new fans in Chicago, from a ‘cultural exchange’ at South Side museum to jumping over puddles at Grant Park

CHICAGO — NASCAR arrived in Chicago this past week — and with it, opinions on the historic street race.

Chicago Tribune

How loud was the NASCAR Chicago Street Race? We measured the noise along the downtown course.

CHICAGO — NASCAR’s first-ever street race came to Chicago and brought with it a tumultuous weekend filled with ups and downs. A man died by electrocution while setting up the event. Three of the five concerts and one of the two races were never completed. The main event was truncated,…

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