NASCAR officially announced Its widely anticipated street race on the streets of Chicago today at a press conference in the city. America’s third largest city will host the NASCAR Cup Series on July 1 and 2, 2023. The top NASCAR team will also be supported during the Chicago race weekend with a series of games not yet designated by IMSA. . Race, scheduled to be held stoning from Lake Michigan, will bookmark The NASCAR Cup Series will be played on the streets of a major American city for the first time.
Some dignitaries attended today Press Conference, including Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and driver Bubba Wallace, who raced for Racing 23XI The team is owned by Chicago Bulls legend, Michael Jordan. Everyone talks about the excitement and promise that the newest NASCAR event will bring to the city next year. Wallace hopes to inspire the next generation of riders.
Mayor Lightfoot said in a statement:
Chicago’s streets are as iconic as our skyline and our reputation as a world-class sports city is undeniable. I am excited to welcome our partners at NASCAR to Chicago for an event that will draw thousands of people to our city. Chicago’s world-class hospitality and entertainment industries, coupled with our city’s history as a hub for sporting talent, make us the perfect organizers of the event. this unique event.
The proposed 2.2-mile street route would use several streets in and around Grand Park, including Lake Shore Drive and Michigan Avenue. The starting line and tunnel to the finish line will be on South Columbus Drive. Turns 4 and 5 will see Cup Series cars run in the shadows of Soldier Field, the iconic home of the NFL’s Chicago Bears and the one-off short-track venue for the NASCAR Cup Series in 1956 The 12-turn track is virtually identical to the circuit that NASCAR helped iRacing bring to its racing simulator last year.
This addition could come to Road America near Lake Elkhart, Wisconsin. Chicago Street racing seems to be taking over Race day is now hosted by the Wisconsin track after just two seasons on the Cup Series schedule. NASCAR also previously raced in Chicago for nearly 20 years at the aptly named Chicagoland Expressway. The 1.5-mile oval dates to the Cup Series through 2019 and is located 40 miles southwest of Chicago.
It’s impressive to see NASCAR bring the Cup Series to another major urban market. Following the success of hosting the Busch Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and returning to the venue the following year, adding a points race in Chicago seems like a big step forward in strengthening NASCAR’s cultural presence. .
