CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DRIVE FOR SUCCESS | 2024
The NASCAR Chicago team in partnership with Chicago Public Schools, provided CPS students with the opportunity to earn two free tickets + meal voucher to the Chicago Street Race based on academic performance, attendance, behavior and NASCAR's core values: Authentic, Courageous, Driven, Inclusive & Stewarding. Congratulations to this year's winner!
The NASCAR Chicago team in partnership with Chicago Public Schools, provided CPS students with the opportunity to earn two free tickets + meal voucher to the Chicago Street Race based on academic performance, attendance, behavior and NASCAR's core values: Authentic, Courageous, Driven, Inclusive & Stewarding. Congratulations to this year's winner!
STEAM FEST
In 2023, NASCAR and CPS created STEAM Fest, a joint initiative to engage and inspire more than 22,000 students with racing-themed STEM and STEAM learning experiences and curriculum. As a part of the program, CPS students from all 43 STEM and STEAM schools competed in an in-classroom design challenge that culminated with the first-ever "STEAM Fest" in downtown Chicago on May 2, 2023. Nearly 500 student finalists interacted with NASCAR Cup Series Driver Daniel Suárez, team engineers, and other industry STEM professionals at the Field Museum in the event's championship round for an opportunity to attend the Chicago Street Race Weekend.
In 2023, NASCAR and CPS created STEAM Fest, a joint initiative to engage and inspire more than 22,000 students with racing-themed STEM and STEAM learning experiences and curriculum. As a part of the program, CPS students from all 43 STEM and STEAM schools competed in an in-classroom design challenge that culminated with the first-ever "STEAM Fest" in downtown Chicago on May 2, 2023. Nearly 500 student finalists interacted with NASCAR Cup Series Driver Daniel Suárez, team engineers, and other industry STEM professionals at the Field Museum in the event's championship round for an opportunity to attend the Chicago Street Race Weekend.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH: CHICAGO VOCATIONAL CAREER ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
In 2023, Chicago Public Schools released a schedule of Back-to-School Fairs in various neighborhoods throughout the city. These events provide children and families with backpacks, immunizations, groceries and a fun-filled day! The NASCAR Chicago team was thrilled to join this important initiative, bringing with a pace car, remote controlled car course, and giveaways at various locations including Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School.
In 2023, Chicago Public Schools released a schedule of Back-to-School Fairs in various neighborhoods throughout the city. These events provide children and families with backpacks, immunizations, groceries and a fun-filled day! The NASCAR Chicago team was thrilled to join this important initiative, bringing with a pace car, remote controlled car course, and giveaways at various locations including Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH: CRANE HIGH SCHOOL
Chicago Public Schools held a series of Back-to-School Fairs in various neighborhoods to provide childen and families with backpacks, immunizations, groceries and a fun-filled day! The NASCAR Chicago team was thrilled to join this important initiative, brining with a pace car, remote controlled car course, and giveaways at various locations including Crane High School on the Near West Side.
Chicago Public Schools held a series of Back-to-School Fairs in various neighborhoods to provide childen and families with backpacks, immunizations, groceries and a fun-filled day! The NASCAR Chicago team was thrilled to join this important initiative, brining with a pace car, remote controlled car course, and giveaways at various locations including Crane High School on the Near West Side.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH: DUNBAR VOCATIONAL ACADEMY
NASCAR teamed up with the Dunbar Vocational Career Academy to provide STEM and automotive related curriculum to dozens of students in 2023. In addition, NASCAR held a virtual panel featuring drivers and engineers from the industry to 25 students from the school's automotive program. In an effort to further inspire a love of automotive engineering and physics, students were presented with tickets to the NASCAR Xfinity Series race on July 1.
NASCAR teamed up with the Dunbar Vocational Career Academy to provide STEM and automotive related curriculum to dozens of students in 2023. In addition, NASCAR held a virtual panel featuring drivers and engineers from the industry to 25 students from the school's automotive program. In an effort to further inspire a love of automotive engineering and physics, students were presented with tickets to the NASCAR Xfinity Series race on July 1.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH: CHRISTIAN FENGER HIGH SCHOOL
Chicago Public Schools held a series of Back-to-School Fairs in various neighborhoods to provide children and families with backpacks, immunizations, groceries and a fun-filled day! The NASCAR Chicago team was thrilled to join this important initiative, bringing with a pace car, remote controlled car course, and giveaways at various locations including Fenger High School in West Roseland.
Chicago Public Schools held a series of Back-to-School Fairs in various neighborhoods to provide children and families with backpacks, immunizations, groceries and a fun-filled day! The NASCAR Chicago team was thrilled to join this important initiative, bringing with a pace car, remote controlled car course, and giveaways at various locations including Fenger High School in West Roseland.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH: EUGENE FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Chicago Public Schools held a series of Back-to-School Fairs in various neighborhoods to provide children and families with backpacks, immunizations, groceries and a fun-filled day! The NASCAR Chicago team was thrilled to join this important initiative, bringing with a pace car, remote controlled car course, and giveaways at various locations including Filed Elementary School in Rogers Park.
Chicago Public Schools held a series of Back-to-School Fairs in various neighborhoods to provide children and families with backpacks, immunizations, groceries and a fun-filled day! The NASCAR Chicago team was thrilled to join this important initiative, bringing with a pace car, remote controlled car course, and giveaways at various locations including Filed Elementary School in Rogers Park.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH: WILLIAM P. NIXON ELEMENTARY
Chicago Public Schools held a series of Back-to-School Fairs in various neighborhoods to provide children and families with backpacks, immunizations, groceries and a fun-fille day! The NASCAR Chicago team was thrilled to join this important initiative, bringing with a pace car, remote controlled car course, and giveaways at various locations including Nixon Elementary School in Hermosa.
Chicago Public Schools held a series of Back-to-School Fairs in various neighborhoods to provide children and families with backpacks, immunizations, groceries and a fun-fille day! The NASCAR Chicago team was thrilled to join this important initiative, bringing with a pace car, remote controlled car course, and giveaways at various locations including Nixon Elementary School in Hermosa.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH: GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE COLLEGE PREP
Chicago Public Schools held a series of Back-to-School Fairs in various neighborhoods to provide children and families with backpacks, immunizations, groceries and a fun-filled day! The NASCAR Chicago team was thrilled to join this important initiative, bringing with a pace car, remote controlled car course, and giveaways at various locations including Westinghouse College Prep.
Chicago Public Schools held a series of Back-to-School Fairs in various neighborhoods to provide children and families with backpacks, immunizations, groceries and a fun-filled day! The NASCAR Chicago team was thrilled to join this important initiative, bringing with a pace car, remote controlled car course, and giveaways at various locations including Westinghouse College Prep.
REIMAGINE STEM
NASCAR Chicago joined the CPS Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) at the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) for a day of reimagining STEM for students and their families. This intergenerational STEM expereicne let families put their creativity and curiostity to the test by exploring CPS math and science curriculum, programming robots, experiencing E-Sports, participating in a design challenge, and more. Students and families had an opportunity to take a photo with the 2023 Chicago Street Race trophy as well.
NASCAR Chicago joined the CPS Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) at the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) for a day of reimagining STEM for students and their families. This intergenerational STEM expereicne let families put their creativity and curiostity to the test by exploring CPS math and science curriculum, programming robots, experiencing E-Sports, participating in a design challenge, and more. Students and families had an opportunity to take a photo with the 2023 Chicago Street Race trophy as well.
WENDELL SMITH ELEMENTARY STEAM NIGHT
The NASCAR Chicago team joined staff, students, parents, and the community at Wendell Smith Elementary in Pullman to participate in various STEAM activities (i.e. making ice cream, programming robots, using a 3D printer, building a tower, and creating race-inspired art), while illuminating possible STEAM career opportunities within the motorsports industry.
The NASCAR Chicago team joined staff, students, parents, and the community at Wendell Smith Elementary in Pullman to participate in various STEAM activities (i.e. making ice cream, programming robots, using a 3D printer, building a tower, and creating race-inspired art), while illuminating possible STEAM career opportunities within the motorsports industry.