NASCAR announced Tuesday (July 19th) that it’s going to hold its first-ever street race, to take place in downtown Chicago.
Tune in as NASCAR makes a major announcement on the future of racing in Chicago. https://t.co/4xtbcSC0hU
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 19, 2022
The Cup Series race will be held on July 2nd next year, during NASCAR’s 75th season. There will also be an IMSA sports car race the day before, as well as music and entertainment along the 2.2-mile street course.
You better call dibs on this.
— NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend (@NASCARChicago) July 19, 2022
📲: https://t.co/JqpyIloTBI pic.twitter.com/32fZNyriCg
The 12-turn course will include Lake Shore Drive, Michigan Avenue, and South Columbus Drive, and pass through Grant Park. The start and finish line and pit road will be in front of Buckingham Fountain.
Here’s a graphic of the proposed track layout for #NASCAR‘s Chicago street course.
— Daniel McFadin (@danielmcfadin) July 19, 2022
Courtesy of the NASCAR media site. pic.twitter.com/1evE9GwLzF
