NASCAR Unveils New Stage Location and New VIP Experiences for the Third Running of Chicago’s Biggest Sports and Music Event
CHICAGO (March 3, 2025) – Today, NASCAR announced that multi-platinum, multi-GRAMMY Award-winning Southern rock band Zac Brown Band will headline the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in 2025. The band, led by frontman Zac Brown, will perform at the new Busch Light Summer Series Stage – directly adjacent to the iconic Chicago Street Race Start/Finish line – following the NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday, July 5.
“We’re thrilled to announce that Zac Brown Band will be performing at this summer’s NASCAR Chicago Street Race,” said Zac Brown. “It’s going to be an unreal weekend of racing and non-stop entertainment, so buckle up. You won’t want to miss NASCAR’s biggest party of the summer. Can’t wait to see you all in July!
The Chicago Street Race concert will be one of five full-length concerts at NASCAR races throughout the country, as a part of the first-ever Busch Light Summer Music Series – an exciting new fan experience born from the renewal of the long-time partnership with the “Official Beer Sponsor of NASCAR.” Since the 1990s, the Anheuser-Busch family of brands has created countless opportunities for 21+ NASCAR fans to get closer to the sport they love. This summer, additional electrifying pre-race performances will take place at Texas Motor Speedway (May 2-4), Michigan International Speedway (June 7-8), Iowa Speedway (Aug. 2-3), and Busch Light’s hometown of St. Louis at World Wide Technology Raceway (Sept. 6-7).
“At Busch Light, our Midwest fans are at the heart of everything we do, so bringing one of the biggest bands in country to a race in the iconic Midwest city of Chicago was a no-brainer,” said Kyrstyn Stowe, Head of Marketing, Busch Family & Natural Family at Anheuser-Busch. “With NASCAR, we’re shifting fan engagement into high gear, uniting two of race fans’ greatest passions: country music and cold, smooth Busch Light.”
New for 2025, NASCAR will also offer an exclusive VIP Concert Viewing add-on, allowing a limited number of fans up-front access to the Saturday concert showcase. In addition, NASCAR will also offer a new V.V.I.P. Experience in 2025, with multiple options including pit and garage passes, track laps, and the opportunity for a photo with the winner of the Grant Park 165 in Mobil1 Victory Lane.
Fans with tickets to the Fountain Club will be treated to the most direct line of sight for the concert, with reserved stadium seating and all-inclusive hospitality as a part of the premium club experience. All tickets to the NASCAR Chicago Street Race include access to the concert, and fans with Sunday-only tickets will also be able to access the Saturday Zac Brown Band headlining concert. To purchase tickets or VIP add-ons, visit NASCARChicago.com/ticket-options/.
“Zac’s music is the soundtrack to summer, so we can’t think of a better band to headline on Independence Day Weekend,” said Julie Giese, President, NASCAR Chicago Street Race. “Between the incredible skyline and the pristine shores of Lake Michigan, Zac Brown Band will make for one of the most iconic concert experiences of the summer, without a doubt.”
Throughout their career spanning more than a decade, Zac Brown Band has had six consecutive albums reach the top 10 of the Billboard 200 and five consecutive albums debut at #1 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart. To date, the group has won three GRAMMY ® Awards, including Best New Artist in 2010, sold more than 30.5 million singles, 9.3 million albums, amassed over 11.2 billion catalog streams, achieved 16 #1 radio singles and are the second act to top both the Country and Active Rock formats. Zac Brown Band has headlined nine North American Tours and currently holds the record for most consecutive sold-out shows at the iconic Fenway Park. Symbolic of their massive success at the ballpark, in July 2022, Zac Brown Band was inducted into the Fenway Music Hall of Fame, joining music icons Paul McCartney and Billy Joel. Since their debut, Zac Brown Band has developed a reputation with critics and fans alike as one of the most dynamic live performers, marked by strong musicianship that defies genre boundaries.
The Chicago Street Race – which was named “Sports Event of the Year” by Sports Business Journal – previously announced new ticket options, along with reduced prices throughout the footprint, and a shorter overall build schedule. Guests will also enjoy significantly lower price points on “Grounds Pass” tickets and reserved seating (which will now include a new single-day option as well). Single-day Grounds Pass tickets start at $99 (33% less than last year), and Frontstretch Premier Grandstands Reserved seats will be offered at nearly a 50% reduction from 2024 prices.
Fans can subscribe to receive exclusive Chicago Street Race emails for ticketing alerts. For a complete listing of ticketing options or to purchase tickets, fans can visit NASCARChicago.com or call 888-629-7223. Follow @NASCARChicago on Instagram, X and Facebook and download the NASCAR Tracks App for the latest real-time updates on all aspects of the event.
About Chicago Street Race
The Chicago Street Race is home to the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series street race in the history of NASCAR. Located in downtown Chicago, the 2025 event will once again take competitors past and through many of the city’s most renowned downtown landmarks on Michigan Avenue, South Columbus Drive, South DuSable Lake Shore Drive and the start-finish line near Buckingham Fountain. The Cup Series will be joined by the NASCAR Xfinity Series as part of a one-of-a-kind sports and entertainment experience, July 5-6, 2025. For more information, visit NASCARChicago.com.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.
About Busch Light
Busch Light is made with exceptional ingredients and has a crisp, refreshing taste that is as cold and smooth as a mountain stream. The beer brewed for the great outdoors takes cracking a cold one and heading for the mountains seriously, with passion points rooted in fishing, hunting, farming, NASCAR and country music. With focus and investment on meeting fans where they already are with a Busch Light in hand, the brand has experienced consistent growth since 2019. The Busch brand name represents a family of products including Busch Beer, Busch Light, Busch Ice and Busch NA. For more information, visit www.busch.com and follow Busch Light on X, Facebook and Instagram.
