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The Latest Breaking News from The Chicago Street Race

Shane van Gisbergen to make NASCAR oval debut in Trucks

Van Gisbergen, who won the Chicago Street Race in his Cup Series debut last month, will compete in the Aug. 11 Truck Series race at IRP driving Niece Motorsports’ No. 41 Chevrolet.

Motorsport

Michael McDowell surprises at the top of NASCAR Cup practice

With finishes of seventh at the Chicago Street Race and fourth at Atlanta, McDowell is now 15th in the series standings.

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.

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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.

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NASCAR contractor dies after being electrocuted at Chicago Street Race

A NASCAR contractor has died after being electrocuted while setting up for the Chicago Street Race

The Independent UK

PHOTOS: NASCAR descends on Chicago, Day 1 of the race

What does it look like when professional stock car racing takes over one of the largest cities in America? See for yourself.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: NASCAR arrives this weekend — and Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick are anxious to see how the ‘good vibes’ will play out

CHICAGO — Drivers will finally get their chance Saturday to check out the Chicago Street Race track, one of the talked-about events on the NASCAR circuit for months.

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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

NASCAR drivers ‘skeptical’ about spectacle that will be the Chicago Street Race

“Racing through the city streets, very narrow, I honestly don’t know how it’s all going to work out,” Bubba Wallace said.

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