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Chicago Street Race brings NASCAR ‘to the people,’ but with a bunch of racing unknowns

AJ Allmendinger admits that it’ll be difficult to take in the moment on Sunday evening — to look from the seat of his car and see the skyscrapers and fountains and parks that’ll make the Chicago Street Race unique.

Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023

Like him or not, NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace isn’t trying to reach ‘people who will never change’

The Cup Series’ only Black full-time driver brought insight and advice along with the No. 23 Toyota to Chicago, where he will compete Sunday in the Grant Park 220.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023

NASCAR’s Harrison Burton delivers gifts to patients at Chicago hospitals

The 22-year-old NASCAR driver brought blankets to patients at Lurie Children’s and Mount Sinai hospitals Thursday. He also handed over $10,000 checks to each hospital from the NASCAR Foundation.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023

Bubba Wallace throws a block party in Hyde Park to introduce NASCAR to a new audience

NASCAR’s sole Black driver plays the role of ambassador ahead of the Chicago Street Race by bringing a taste of the track to die-hard NASCAR fans and the NASCAR-curious.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023

NASCAR 2023 Chicago schedule, entry list, and how to watch

Last weekend at Nashville, Ross Chastain earned his first victory of the 2023 season, winning from pole position and leading 99 of 300 laps. It was the third victory of his Cup career.

Motorsport · Jun 29, 2023

NASCAR on a budget: How to experience the NASCAR race and related events for free

People outside the track can catch glimpses of the race. And NASCAR Village in Butler Field will be open. Bars across the city will be hosting NASCAR watch parties.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 28, 2023

Plymouth Superbird, Ford Torino Talladega Barn Finds Are Aero War Veterans

This is a NASCAR lover’s dream.

Motor1 · Jun 28, 2023

Traveling this Fourth of July weekend? Here’s what to expect on the road, in the air

Though road trips are expected to be the preferred method of travel this holiday weekend with 2.5 million Illinoisans hitting the road, travelers are also catching flights, buses, trains and even cruises, AAA officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 28, 2023

Sound advice: Expert says NASCAR spectators should protect their hearing

When 40 stock car drivers hit the streets this weekend, their roaring V8s will be bellowing at levels that could hurt spectators’ hearing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 28, 2023

Sorry, NASCAR. It’s not you, it’s us.

Still hard to understand why the circuit chose Chicago for its first street race.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 28, 2023