Articles filed under NASCAR
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Inside look at small fraternity: Chicagoans working in NASCARJul 02, 2023 10:56 pm - Chicago and NASCAR haven't generally been close personal friends over the years, even though there was a race at the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet for 19 years. That al...
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Everything you need to know about NASCAR weekend in ChicagoJul 02, 2023 10:56 pm - History will be made this weekend as NASCAR takes the streets in downtown Chicago. Multiple races will take place on the 2.2-mile course that weaves through downtown Chi...
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Contractor dies after medical emergency at race siteJul 01, 2023 5:39 pm - A 53-year-old man died after suffering a medical emergency at the NASCAR Chicago Street Race site Friday morning. The incident occurred about 11:30 a.m. on the 500 block...
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O'Donnell: NASCAR, NBC bringing non-muffled nonsense to the streets of ChicagoJul 02, 2023 7:55 am - THE CITY OF CHICAGO NEEDS A NASCAR street race on the Fourth of July weekend like Talladega needs an infield exhibit of Chagall on a race day. Nonetheless, Confederate-f...
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Coach: NASCAR professionals vs. Chicago drivers: Who has the edge?Jun 28, 2023 1:13 pm - We have all heard by now that some of the greatest race car drivers in the world soon will be descending on our fair city. Some are excited about the coming event, some ...
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What suburbanites need to know to attend - or avoid - Chicago NASCAR raceJun 29, 2023 6:52 am - If you are a local NASCAR fan, this week is leading into the BEST WEEKEND EVER. As in a mind-blowing pride of racing stars burning rubber around Grant Park. If you don'...
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Zeigler Auto Group's No. 78 Camaro gears up for NASCAR's Grant Park 220Jun 23, 2023 1:20 pm - CHICAGO (June 23) - Zeigler Auto Group is gearing up for this weekend's historic Chicago Street Race with Live Fast Motorsports and NASCAR driver Josh Bilicki behind the...
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Xfinity signs on as a partner for first Chicago Street Race WeekendMay 25, 2023 4:31 pm - Xfinity has signed on as a founding partner for NASCAR's first Chicago Street Race Weekend, giving the event another corporate sponsor. NASCAR announced the agreement on...
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Plan now for the NASCAR race in July: Which major Chicago streets will close before, during, afterApr 13, 2023 6:11 am - Heading to downtown Chicago in late June or early July? It's a good idea to leave the driving to the professionals as many streets, including DuSable Lake Shore Drive, w...
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Daytona champ Stenhouse says racing in downtown Chicago will be 'pretty special'Feb 22, 2023 6:35 pm - For as many hours as they spend behind the wheel, how many NASCAR drivers get to the experience the joy of city traffic - stuck in a logjam, running late and going nowhe...