2023 NASCAR Chicago Street Race drivers, entry list for Grant Park 220

It’s race week in Chicago.

There are 37 drivers on the NASCAR Cup Series entry list for the Grant Park 220, which is set to take place on Sunday, July 2. For the first time in NASCAR history, drivers will race on a makeshift street course in what’s sure to be a thrilling show.

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The entry list includes seven former Cup Series champions and 26 former Cup Series race winners, plus two international champions from Formula One and Australian Supercars.

Here’s a full driver-by-driver breakdown of the field, including their car numbers, teams, sponsors and accolades:

Ross Chastain, No. 1, Trackhouse Racing, AdventHealth

Three career wins (one this season, last week in Nashville)

Austin Cindric, No. 2, Team Penske, Discount Tire

One career win
2022 Daytona 500 winner
2022 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year
2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion

Austin Dillon, No. 3, Richard Childress Racing, Get Bioethanol

Four career wins
2017 Coca-Cola 600 winner, 2018 Daytona 500 winner
2013 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion
2011 NASCAR Truck Series champion

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Kevin Harvick, No. 4, Stewart-Haas Racing, GEARWRENCH

60 career wins
2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion
2007 Daytona 500 winner, 2011 and 2023 Coca-Cola 600 winner
2001 and 2006 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion
Retiring at the end of this season

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Kyle Larson, No. 5, Hendrick Motorsports, HendrickCars.com

21 career wins (two this season)
2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion
2021 Coca-Cola 600 winner

Brad Keselowski, No. 6, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, Elk Grove Village

35 career wins
2012 NASCAR Cup Series champion
2020 Coca-Cola 600 winner
2010 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion
Co-owns RFK Racing with Jack Roush and Fenway Sports Group

Corey LaJoie, No. 7, Spire Motorsports, Celsius

Career-best finish of fourth at the 2023 Atlanta race
Averaging career-best 19.4 average finish and 25.6 average start in 2023

Kyle Busch, No. 8, Richard Childress Racing, 3CHI

63 career wins (three this season)
2015 and 2019 NASCAR Cup Series champion
2018 Coca-Cola 600 winner
2009 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion
Most combined wins across NASCAR’s top three series in history (228)

Chase Elliott, No. 9, Hendrick Motorsports, Hooters

18 career wins
2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion
2014 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion
Five-time reigning NASCAR Most Popular Driver

Aric Almirola, No. 10, Stewart-Haas Racing, Smithfield

Three career wins

Denny Hamlin, No. 11, Joe Gibbs Racing, Yahoo!

49 career wins (one this season)
2016, 2019 and 2020 Daytona 500 winner, 2022 Coca-Cola 600 winner
Co-owns 23XI Racing with Michael Jordan

Ryan Blaney, No. 12, Team Penske, Menards

Eight career wins (one this season)
2023 Coca-Cola 600 winner

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Chase Briscoe, No. 14, Stewart-Haas Racing, Mahindra Tractors

One career win
2021 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year

Jenson Button, No. 15, Rick Ware Racing, Mobil 1

2009 Formula One champion
Made NASCAR debut earlier this year (finished 18th)
Will make three starts this season on a part-time schedule

A.J. Allmendinger, No. 16, Kaulig Racing, Bath Planet

Two career wins

Chris Buescher, No. 17, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, Fastenal

Two career wins

Martin Truex Jr., No. 19, Joe Gibbs Racing, Bass Pro Shops

33 career wins (two this season)
2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion
2016 and 2019 Coca-Cola 600 winner
2004 and 2005 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion

Christopher Bell, No. 20, Joe Gibbs Racing, Craftsman

Five career wins (one this season)
2017 NASCAR Truck Series champion

Harrison Burton, No. 21, Wood Brothers Racing, Motorcraft/Quick Lane

Career-best finish of third at the 2022 Indianapolis Road Course

Joey Logano, No. 22, Team Penske, Shell/Pennzoil

32 career wins (one this season)
2018 and 2022 NASCAR Cup Series champion
2015 Daytona 500 winner

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Bubba Wallace, No. 23, 23XI Racing, McDonald's

Two career wins
First driver to race for Michael Jordan’s team

William Byron, No. 24, Hendrick Motorsports, Valvoline

Seven career wins (three this season)
2017 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion
Most laps led of any driver this season (722)

Justin Haley, No. 31, Kaulig Racing, Benesch Law

One career win

Michael McDowell, No. 34, Front Row Motorsports, Chicago Pneumatic

One career win
2021 Daytona 500 winner

Todd Gilliland, No. 38, Front Row Motorsports, gener8tor Skills

Career-best finish of fourth at the 2022 Indianapolis Road Course
Averaging career-best 21.0 average finish and 25.7 average start in 2023

Ryan Preece, No. 41, Stewart-Haas Racing, Operating Engineers

Averaging career-best 21.9 average finish and 23.5 average start in 2023

Noah Gragson, No. 42, Legacy Motor Club, Wendy’s

Career-best finish of fifth at the 2022 Daytona summer race
2023 Rookie of the Year candidate

Noah Gragson, a NASCAR driver, discusses his initial reaction to the street race in Chicago and the potential for attracting new fans. Gragson emphasizes the significance of bringing the race to the people and the opportunity to broaden NASCAR’s appeal. He also suggests that new fans do some research to find a driver they connect.

Erik Jones, No. 43, Legacy Motor Club, DRAIVER