The NASCAR Foundation to partner with local Chicago community organizations for 2025 50/50 raffle
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CHICAGO (May 15, 2025) – Today, the NASCAR Chicago Street Race announced that entries for its 2025 50/50 Raffle are now on-sale, in advance of the NASCAR’s return to Grant Park, July 5-6. 50 percent of all raffle revenue will be distributed to local Chicago community programs focused on education and community empowerment through The NASCAR Foundation, with the other 50 percent going to the raffle winner.
Fans who enter the raffle can also add on additional raffle tickets for a chance to win a signed race flag by the 2025 Grant Park 165 Champion and Zac Brown Band, all while contributing to a great cause. Fans in Illinois can purchase tickets for the 2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Race 50/50 Raffle at NASCARChicago5050.com starting at 8 a.m. CT on May 15 until 10 a.m. CT on Monday, July 7, 2025.
New for 2025, the NASCAR Chicago Street Race will work with volunteers from local nonprofit organizations to help sell raffle tickets at the race weekend, with proceeds benefiting their respective organizations. For official rules, please click here.
“The 50/50 raffle at the 2025 Chicago Street Race will provide a unique opportunity to bring the community together while raising significant funds for local initiatives,” said Michelle Weddige, Senior Director of Business Strategy, NASCAR Chicago Street Race. “By partnering with local community-based organizations, we know that this year’s 50/50 raffle will provide impactful support throughout the year and provide a true win-win, so we’re encouraging all of our race fans to get their 50/50 Raffle tickets today.”
To date, NASCAR has invested more than $5 million in local community-based initiatives in Chicago. In keeping with that commitment, NASCAR has a dedicated office in Chicago with more than a dozen full-time staff who live, work, and volunteer in the community, to ensure that involvement with organizations like the Boys & Girls Club, Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Park District, After School Matters, and more continue to take priority.
The NASCAR Chicago Street Race – which was named “Sports Event of the Year” by Sports Business Journal – 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 now includes 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 are available at nearly a 50% reduction from 2024 prices.
Fans can subscribe to receive exclusive NASCAR 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 The NASCAR Foundation
The NASCAR Foundation is a leading charity that works to improve the lives of children who need it most in NASCAR racing communities through the Speediatrics Children’s Fund and the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The NASCAR Foundation, designated as a 4-Star Charity by Charity Navigator for its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency, has contributed more than $50 Million to impact the lives of more than 1.7 million children nationwide since 2006. Follow The NASCAR Foundation on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/NASCARFoundation or on X at @NASCAR_FDN.
About NASCAR Chicago Street Race
The NASCAR Chicago Street Race is home to the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series street race in the history of the sport. Located in downtown Chicago, the 2025 NASCAR Cup and NASCAR Xfinity Series races 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. Southern rock superstars Zac Brown Band will headline the one-of-a-kind sports and entertainment experience, which will return to Grant Park 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.
