WE ARE COMMITTED TO INVESTING IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES BEYOND RACE WEEKEND
"It has been wonderful to see our Club members learn more about the world of NASCAR through our partnership – whether designing their own racetrack, trying on racing gloves, or attending the street race. Our mission is to share as many opportunities as possible with our young people so they can dream big, and NASCAR's partnership makes expanding our kids' imagination a reality."
– Marco La Rosa, Chief Program Officer, Boys & Girls Club of Chicago
NASCAR is proud to be a part of the Chicago community year-round, and we are thrilled to partner with organizations and non-profits across the city to create a meaningful impact in every neighborhood in Chicago.
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ILLINOIS
The partnership is built on more than race weekend visibility. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois and the NASCAR Chicago Street Race share a commitment to making a positive impact in the city through programs that support health access, mental and behavioral health services, workforce development, and neighborhood-based community initiatives.
CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
NASCAR Chicago Street Race will celebrate their partnership with The Chicago Park District with a special race week Pit Stop at Mandrake Park, with Ellis Park campers invited to join in on the festivities. The experience will feature a visit from 2024 NASCAR Chicago Steet Race Interns, a ticket giveaway, and a change for campers to see a NASCAR pace car and fire suit up close.
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
In partnership with Chicago Public Schools, the NASCAR Chicago team rewarded CPS students with two free tickets to the Chicago Street Race. Students qualified based on their strong academic performance, consistent attendance, positive behavior, and alignment with NASCAR's core values: Authentic, Courageous, Driven, Inclusive, and Stewarding.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CHICAGO
In conjunction with NASCAR's national IMPACT Day, the Chicago Street Race Team participated in a day of service at the Little Village Boys & Girls Club of Chicago. The team provided meals and Thanksgiving themed activities for young Boys & Girls Club members throughout the community.
LARABIDA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
2023 DAYTONA 500 Champion Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. stopped by La Rabida Children's Hospital during his visit to Chicago. Ricky and wife, Madyson, spent time visiting patients and their families.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS
Special Olympics Illinois joined forces with the NASCAR Chicago Street Race to host a 50/50 Raffle during the second Chicago Street Race, proceeds will benefit the Special Olympics Illinois.
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE + INDUSTRY
NASCAR Chicago Street Race, the MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY (MSI), and Chicago-based non-profit PAINT THE CITY up to officially dedicate a new exhibit featuring a custom-painted NASCAR Chicago Street Race show car on display in the Entry Hall of the famed museum.
GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY
In 2023, the NASCAR Chicago Street race and The NASCAR Foundation launched "Fueling the Fight to End Hunger," an exclusive fundraising dinner that raised money to support the Greater Chicago Food Depository, a Chicago-based non-profit organization that strives to end hunger by connecting neighbors with healthy food and advance solutions that address the root causes of hunger.
ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
Situated adjacent to the Chicago Street Race footprint, the Art Institute of Chicago has been one of NASCAR's strongest advocates and tourism partners since the inception of the race. From 2023-2025, NASCAR Chicago and Art Institute of Chicago unveiled a co-branded pace car at the Chicago Auto Show, showcasing the Art Institute's new artist exhibits.
ADLER PLANTERARIUM
NASCAR is continuing its investment in Chicago’s Museum Campus with a long-term sponsorship of Adler at Night—the planetarium’s weekly evening event. During Adler at Night every Wednesday evening from 4:00 pm–10:00 pm, Illinois residents receive free general admission (with valid ID). The NASCAR Chicago team has been in attendance and engaging with visitors of all ages.
CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM
In anticipation of the 2023 and 2024 Chicago Street Race Weekend, NASCAR partnered with the Chicago History Museum for a special exhibit to showcase the long history of motorsports in the Second City.
The lobby display, which was free and open to the public without paid admission, allowed Chicagoans and visitors alike a glimpse into the past, present, and future of racing in the city — from America’s first auto race in 1895 to a full Next Gen NASCAR show car on display to the public.
CHICAGO LATINO NETWORK
Regarded as Chicago's signature Latino business gathering, Schmoozefest, hosted by the Chicago Latino Network, brings together the city's Latino business and professional community, representing Chicago's largest Latino professional networking event.
Chicago Latino Network hosted a Fireside Chat featuring NASCAR Chicago Street Race President Julie Giese. Audience members were able to ask questions and learn about the 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
NASCAR FOUNDATION
The NASCAR Foundation and Chicago Street Race celebrated National Teddy Bear Day by delivering 180 teddy bears to five local Children's hospitals, with Shriner Children's Hospital receiving a $10,000 donation. Hospital recipients included: Shriner Children's Hospital, Lurie Children's Hospital, RUSH Children's Hospital, UChicago Comer Children's Hospital, and La Rabida Children's Hospital.
YMCA
The NASCAR Foundation hosted the "Gear Up for Good" charity dinner at Steak 48 bringing drivers, local dignitaries, and fans together to support the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago's mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
Inspiring the next generation, the NASCAR Chicago Street Race team spoke to youth at Big Brothers Big Sisters about exciting career paths within NASCAR.
"After School Matters is proud to have partnered with NASCAR’s Inaugural Chicago Street Race to introduce our Advanced Painting teens at Gately Park to the race and NASCAR overall. Their experience in creating the 200-foot mural displayed at the race allowed them to express their pride in Chicago and its neighborhoods to thousands of racegoers."
- Tony Diaz, Chief Program Officer, After School Matters
