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Students from 45 CPS STEM and STEAM Schools Participated in Hands-On NASCAR-Themed Learning Competition at the Field Museum CHICAGO (Mar. 7, 2026) – NASCAR, Chicagoland Speedway, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Field Museum welcomed more than 550 students from...

TO OUR FANS: Thank you for all that you have done to make the NASCAR Chicago Street Race one of the most iconic events in global sports. Together, we have built and grown an expanded community of fans that consists of longtime NASCAR enthusiasts and first-time racegoers...

July 6, 2025By Reid SpencerNASCAR Wire Service CHICAGO—Once again, Shane van Gisbergen asserted his superiority on the streets of Chicago, and in doing so, he matched a major NASCAR milestone. In winning the Grant Park 165 on the Chicago Street Course, the...

July 5, 2025 By Reid SpencerNASCAR Wire ServiceCHICAGO—In a dream matchup between the veteran road course king and the 18-year-old pretender to the throne on the streets of the Windy City, Shane van Gisbergen schooled his young JR Motorsports teammate in winning Saturday...

Chicago native and acclaimed spoken word artist to lead drivers to green flag during NASCAR Chicago Street Race weekend CHICAGO (July 4, 2025) – Today, NASCAR announced that three-time Grammy Award-winning poet, author, and Chicago native J. Ivy will serve as Grand...

GRAMMY Award-winning Star to Join Pre-Race Ceremonies for Third Annual Street RaceCHICAGO (July 2, 2025) – Today, NASCAR announced that Ricky Muñoz, singer and co-founder of the legendary Regional Mexican band Intocable, will serve as an honorary event official for...

Chicago Bulls Legend, 2011 NBA Most Valuable Player, and Hometown Hero to Give the Famous “Drivers Start Your Engines” Command Ahead of the Third Running of the NASCAR Cup Series Race  CHICAGO (July 1, 2025) – Today, the NASCAR Chicago Street Race announced that Derrick...

NASCAR to Feature Music, Games, Food Trucks, and NASCAR Drivers at Unique Pre-Race Event in the Washington Park Neighborhood CHICAGO (June 26, 2025) – NASCAR will return to the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center on Thurs., July 3 from 5-8 p.m. to host...

Cuervo Unveils At-Track Presence, with new Devil’s Turn Viewing Area Presented By Devil’s Reserve™, a Sweet, Tropical, and Spicy Infused Tequila,Plus Cuervo Tradicional® Bars Celebrating Margarita Season CHICAGO (June 26, 2025) – Today, the NASCAR Chicago Street Race...