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Community meeting for NASCAR Chicago Street Race held
A community meeting to discuss the 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race was held Thursday, NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez reports.
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Community meeting held for 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race
A community meeting to discuss the upcoming 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race was held Wednesday, as residents prepare for the second iteration of the unique race.
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Street closures and more: New traffic plan unveiled for NASCAR Chicago Street Race
Chicago and NASCAR officials unveiled a new traffic plan for this year’s NASCAR Chicago Street Race, the second summer street race to be held in the city.
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NASCAR Chicago Street Race to return to city's lakefront in July
Here’s your guide to the course layout, who is performing and what activities to attend.
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Keith Urban, The Black Keys among headliners at Chicago NASCAR race
NASCAR has revealed their lineup of headline performers for the Chicago street race in 2024, and some of the biggest names in music will make their way to town for a series of performances.
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Many downtown residents don't want NASCAR to return, Alderman's survey finds
Lightning and torrential rains disrupted much of the two-day event — both races were cut short and most of the weekend’s concerts were canceled.
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Chicago bet big on NASCAR, but did it pay off?
With the traffic problems it created, and the delays and cancellations brought about by torrential rains, some are asking if the two-day NASCAR Chicago Street Race paid off for Chicago. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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WATCH: Shane van Gisbergen wins the inaugural NASCAR Chicago Street Race
New Zealand driver Shane van Gisbergen wins the first NASCAR Chicago Street Race and becomes the first driver since 1963 to get his first career win during his first career NASCAR Cup Series race. Watch the moment he crossed the finish line.
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Shane van Gisbergen triumphs in epic first ever NASCAR Chicago Street Race
In the first ever street course race in NASCAR Cup Series history, Shane van Gisbergen came out on top in Chicago despite turbulent weather conditions.
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WATCH: Massive pile up during NASCAR Chicago Street Race
Kevin Harvick and Corey LaJoie caused a massive pile-up on the NASCAR course, bringing out the sixth caution of the race
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields enjoys NASCAR experience as grand marshal at Chicago street race
Justin Fields got a chance to meet a couple drivers as the grand marshal, including Bubba Wallace of 23XI Racing
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WATCH: Kyle Busch causes 1st caution at Chicago street race
No. 8 Kyle Busch causes the first caution at the NASCAR Chicago Street Race when he crashed on turn six
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Austin Dillion talks racing in the rain, going to Portillo's and more
Ahead of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, Austin Dillon spoke with Ruthie Polinsky about what it is like to race in the rain, interact with NASCAR fans in Chicago. He also talked about his trip to a Chicago staple
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NASCAR Chicago Street Race: Loop 121 rescheduled for Sunday morning due to weather
Braving the 2.2-mile course loaded with tight turns in on-and-off rain, drivers were visibly careful on their first go around the street course, avoiding major crashes in the practice.
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NASCAR fans eagerly await weekend races
The day many NASCAR fans have been waiting for is almost here, with the sports first-ever street race set to take place Saturday in Chicago. NBC 5’s Vi Nguyen reports.
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Ruthie Polinsky tries a NASCAR driving simulator
Ruthie Polinksy gets a first-hand look at the simulators NASCAR drivers use to prepare for a race
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. explains the challenges of the NASCAR Chicago Street Course
Racing legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks about all the things that make the NASCAR Chicago Street Race unique
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NASCAR in Chicago: Which museums, landmarks will remain open on race weekend
The Grant Park race is bringing closures to more than just the surrounding streets. Attractions, businesses and Chicago landmarks will also be closed during the weekend.
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Uniting Voices Chicago to perform at NASCAR street race
Uniting Voices Chicago, formerly known as the Chicago Children’s Choir, will be performing the national anthem at the upcoming NASCAR street race, NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
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A look at the haulers that transport NASCAR vehicles
NBC’s Jay Gray takes a look at the NASCAR car haulers ahead of this weekend’s street race.