NASCAR Cup Series has confirmed its first-ever street race, with the series taking on the streets of Chicago in 2023. Full story ⬇️
Previously, NASCAR's only race in Illinois was at the 1.5-mile Chicagoland Speedway oval, but the series stopped racing there after the 2019 season.
“Like the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum, we seized an incredible opportunity to add an unprecedented element to our schedule and take centre stage in the heart of another major metropolitan market,” said Ben Kennedy, NASCAR senior vice president of racing development and strategy. The 12-turn, 2.2-mile street course will take NASCAR through the city with the start/finish line and pit road placed on South Columbus Drive, in the presence of the the Buckingham Fountain. The course will run through Grant Park, and will approach the northern edge of Soldier Field. The track will also run along Lake Michigan on South Lake Shore Drive.“Chicago’s streets are as iconic as our skyline and our reputation as a world class sports city is indisputable,” said Mayor Lightfoot.
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