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Van Gisbergen opens up on US future after Supercars

The future of the three-time Supercars champion has been the subject of significant speculation recently.

Autosport

Shane van Gisbergen opens up on US future

The future of the three-time Supercars champion has been the subject of significant speculation recently.

Motorsport

Hundreds of kids get free NASCAR tickets at West Side community event

For two days in a row, NASCAR has given out race tickets to thousands of people at events on the South, West Sides.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Van Gisbergen not buying into NASCAR biff and barge

The Kiwi is set to make his Cup Series debut on the streets of Chicago this weekend as part of TrackHouse Racing’s Project91 programme.

Motorsport

NASCAR’s gold standard for protecting Chicago Street Race spectators

The temporary, 2.2-mile course around Grant Park is lined with concrete barriers, built in south suburban Lynwood.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rain or shine: NASCAR Chicago Street Race says it’s ready for weather

NASCAR is equipping its race cars to handle a downpour, adding rain tires, windshield wipers and a red, blinking tail light.

Chicago Sun-Times

STEM workshops gets students behind the wheel in an eRacing simulator

Chicago-area students take part in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math course with hands-on racing time and a chance to build a component for an automobile.

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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

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

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

Heading to NASCAR Chicago? Here’s what you can, can’t bring with you inside the raceway

There is a strict NASCAR gate entry policy and all bags and patrons may be subject to search.

Chicago Sun-Times

NBC brings Super Bowl-sized coverage for NASCAR Chicago Street Race

Following its “radio-style” blueprint from Watkins Glen, NBC will position commentators in four spots on the city streets, in addition to the pit reporters and studio crew.

Chicago Sun-Times

Think being a NASCAR driver isn't as physically demanding as other sports? Think again

Imagine an NBA game played outdoors. In August. In Phoenix. Tip-off is at noon. There are no timeouts. There is no halftime. There are no substitutions. And players must wear snowsuits, gloves, and ski masks.

The Conversation

8 FAQs about NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race, answered by venue president Julie Giese

CHICAGO — “NASCAR is doing... what?”

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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.

Motorsport

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

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

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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

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

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

NASCAR race is waste of resources, will make air pollution worse

More than the inconvenience of closed-off streets and the noise pollution is the concern of climate change.

The Independent UK

NASCAR star Jimmie Johnson’s in-laws and nephew were found dead in a murder-suicide. What happened?

Jack and Terry Janway found dead with their grandson Dalton, nine years after their son Jordan died in a skydiving accident

Motorsport

NASCAR's Chicago Street Course: A turn-by-turn analysis

The front straightaway and pit road areas are located on South Columbus Drive and run along a two-block stretch that will take the Xfinity and Cup fields past the iconic Buckingham Fountain, a Chicago landmark dedicated in 1927 and one of the largest in the world.

Chicago Sun-Times

City’s first responders gear up for NASCAR

The closing of major thoroughfares for the stock car race in Grant Park will present challenges in getting patients quickly to area hospitals.

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