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NASCAR won’t hold Chicago Street Race in 2026 while exploring new date and shorter build-out
NASCAR is pausing the Chicago street race because it needs more time to try to reschedule the event and reduce the build-out and breakdown of the pop-up racecourse.
NASCAR Grant Park 165 predictions, picks and best bets for the Chicago Street Course race
Get ready for one of the most unique spectacles on the NASCAR Cup circuit when the series moves to the Chicago Street Course for the Grant Park 165.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race won't return for 2026 — eyes 2027 comeback
NASCAR officials are pausing the annual Fourth of July weekend race next year to work on finding a new date and optimizing its setup and the breakdown of the course.
After hitting pause in Chicago, NASCAR announces San Diego street race for 2026
With Chicago on hold, NASCAR announced Wednesday that it is headed to San Diego next summer to host a new street race weekend on an active naval base. The three-day event, dubbed the NASCAR San Diego Weekend,
Who won the NASCAR race today? Full results, standings from Grant Park 165 in Chicago
The third iteration of the Grant Park 165 proved a captivating watch, filled with thrills, spills and plenty of burnt rubber. Given the event's famous venue—the Windy City's financial district—such a result wasn't all that surprising.
NASCAR says no Chicago Street Race next year, but it could return in 2027
NASCAR is pressing pause on its Chicago Street Race, answering at least one major question about its schedule for next season.
Grant Park revs up for 3rd annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race
NASCAR weekend has returned to Chicago for its third year and Grant Park is gearing up for another year of NASCAR action.The 2.2 mile, 12-turn race track that takes drivers through Grant Park and even along DuSable Lakeshore Drive with the city skyline setting the stage for this unforgettable race.
Grant Park 165: Weather threatens NASCAR Chicago Street Race
Here we go again — it’s race day in downtown Chicago and weather is threatening to wash out the Grant Park 165. Rain has been a factor at both Chicago Street Races, and it looks to be once again on Sunday.
NASCAR to race in San Diego in 2026: Here’s what to know
NASCAR will race on a military base next season when it holds a road course event at Naval Base Coronado, located across the bay from San Diego. NASCAR will put on "what is going to be, undoubtedly the most anticipated event of 2026 — and I’m bullish on it being the best sporting event of the year,
San Diego adds NASCAR street race to sport events lineup in 2026
NASCAR is bringing its street race to San Diego next summer. Why it matters: The three-day, high-octane event could draw tens of thousands of spectators to Naval Base Coronado — the first active military base to host a NASCAR race.
Ryan Blaney Backs NASCAR's Historic San Diego Street Race as 2026 Schedule Revealed
Thrilling. The post Ryan Blaney Backs NASCAR’s Street Race Gamble as San Diego Hits 2026 Schedule appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Review: Grant Park Music Festival is lifted by an artist-in-residence and a poignant ‘Enigma Variations’
Cellist Inbal Segev’s residency with the Grant Park Music Festival concluded on Wednesday. Also, a note about Monday night.
Lollapalooza 2025: Schedule, festival map, Chicago road closures, bag policy
According to festival organizers, small clutch purses and fanny packs that are 6" x 9" or smaller are allowed. The small bags ...
Drivers to watch, favorites to win and predictions for NASCAR Chicago
Can Shane van Gisbergen win again? Will Chase Elliott go back-to-back? Who are the sleepers? Here's a breakdown of the drivers for the Chicago Street Race.