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Singing after the rain: Race promoters praise NASCAR weekend, but deeper dives will come

NASCAR said it invested $50 million in the festival, but heavy rain curtailed activities and spending.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 4, 2023

Chicago flooding is stark reminder of vulnerability of major cities during extreme weather

Heavy rains flooding Chicago neighborhoods and cancelling NASCAR street races serve as stark reminders of the vulnerability of urban centers during extreme weather events

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Lap-by-lap breakdown of Van Gisbergen's drive from 18th to 1st

The Supercars ace ran amongst the top-five throughout the first two stages, showing a lot of patience in the wet conditions.

Motorsport · Jul 3, 2023

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OSHA investigating death of audio specialist at Chicago NASCAR course

Duane Tabinski, 53, was killed after accidental contact with electric wires during setup for the race, an autopsy shows.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 3, 2023

Cole Custer to make NASCAR Cup return with Rick Ware Racing

Custer, 25, will compete in the next three Cup races for Rick Ware Racing, driving the No. 51 Ford this weekend at Atlanta, then New Hampshire and Pocono.

Motorsport · Jul 3, 2023

Mopping up after NASCAR weekend in Chicago

We tap the brakes to look back on a historic race on downtown streets.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 3, 2023

NASCAR’s first street-course race led to a hilarious on-track traffic jam in Chicago

A NASCAR pile-up in downtown Chicago!

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 3, 2023

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15 super cool photos from NASCAR’s first street race in downtown Chicago

The backdrop of Chicago and its skyline made for some spectacular NASCAR photos.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 3, 2023

2 Bears players projected to make NFL’s All-Rookie Team

The Bears saw big contributions from their rookie class last season, and the expectation is it'll be more of the same with the 2023 class.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 3, 2023

NASCAR explains decision to shorten Chicago Cup race

The decision, which came just before the halfway point due to impending darkness, completely changed the complexion of the race.

Motorsport · Jul 3, 2023

Van Gisbergen compared to NASCAR greats after debut win

The three-time Supercars champion shocked the racing world by winning the Chicago street race as a ring-in for Trackhouse Racing on Sunday – marking the first victory for a debutant in NASCAR's modern era.

Autosport · Jul 3, 2023

Photos of Bears QB Justin Fields at NASCAR’s Chicago street course race

Bears QB Justin Fields served as the grand marshal during the NASCAR's first street course race in Chicago. Take a look:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 3, 2023

Heavy rains flood Chicago roads and force a downtown street race to be cut short

The National Weather Service warned flooding could be "life-threatening," with numerous impassable roads, overflowing creeks and streams and flooded basements across the Chicago area.

WEKU · Jul 3, 2023

NASCAR Cup Chicago: Van Gisbergen takes dramatic win on debut

With NASCAR celebrating its 75th anniversary, van Gisbergen stunned the motorsport world by winning the rain-delayed first street race in Cup series history.

Autosport · Jul 3, 2023

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Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 3, 2023

Chicago Street Race a success? It is for Shane van Gisbergen, who wins first Grant Park 220

The New Zealander took the checkered flag in a wet, wild race that was delayed by a record-setting storm and eventually shortened from 100 to 75 laps to get to the end before darkness fell.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 3, 2023

NASCAR Chicago Street Race is in the rear-view mirror; when will streets reopen?

With the completion of the Grant Park 220, roads will begin opening late Sunday. The last street to reopen will be Balbo Drive on July 13, leaving just over a week until the park shuts down again for Lollapalooza.

Tribune News Service · Jul 3, 2023

How Shane van Gisbergen won the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in first Cup Series start

Remember the name Shane Van Gisbergen.

Motorsport · Jul 3, 2023

2023 NASCAR Cup Chicago Street race results

Van Gisbergen became the first driver to win his Cup debut in 60 years, also scoring back-to-back victories for the Trackhouse Racing organization.

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Motorsport · Jul 3, 2023

Shane van Gisbergen takes dramatic NASCAR Cup win on debut

With NASCAR celebrating its 75th anniversary, Van Gisbergen put an exclamation point on the sport’s global motorsports reach by winning the rain-delayed first street race in Cup series history.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 3, 2023

Paul Sullivan: Despite a rain delay and safety concerns, the 1st NASCAR Chicago Street Race is anything but dull

CHICAGO — The deluge that began Saturday night continued Sunday morning as NASCAR drivers awoke and prepared for the inaugural Chicago Street Race.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 3, 2023

NASCAR Chicago: The race, the rain delay and more from Sunday in photos

Shane Van Gisbergen won the Grant Park 220 to wrap up NASCAR’s first weekend in Chicago. See how Sun-Times photographers’ captured Sunday on NASCAR weekend.

Axios · Jul 3, 2023

Heavy rains flood Chicago as 110 million under extreme weather alerts over holiday weekend

NASCAR officials had to postpone a race through the city's streets due to flooding.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 2, 2023

WATCH: Bears’ Justin Fields kicks off NASCAR’s first street course race

Bears QB Justin Fields gave the famous command during Sunday's NASCAR street course race in Chicago: "Drivers, start your engines!"

Autosport · Jul 2, 2023

NASCAR Cup Chicago Street race delayed by torrential rain

With continued heavy rain and flooding throughout Sunday, NASCAR has placed the scheduled 5pm local time start of the inaugural Chicago Street race on hold.

Motorsport · Jul 2, 2023

Start of Sunday's Chicago Cup race delayed by record rainfall

With continued heavy rain and localized flooding throughout the day on Sunday, NASCAR has placed the scheduled 5 p.m. ET start of the inaugural Chicago Street Race on hold.

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