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NASCAR making a comeback in Chicago next year, sources say: After a one-year hiatus, NASCAR will return to the streets of Chicago next year ...
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Expect chaos, bumps, extra spotters and corner workers for NASCAR San Diego: Parts of the circuit are still being paved so the grip level is also an unknown
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Taste of Chicago to return to July slot as NASCAR leaves, commissioner says: With NASCAR not taking place in Grant Park in 2026, Taste is returning to its July ...
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With no Chicago Street Race, NASCAR will return to long-dormant Joliet track in 2026
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Letters: Chicago should rethink NASCAR possibilities: How about a NASCAR Festival at Navy Pier or even at McCormick Place?
chicagotribune.com/2025/07/26/letters-072625-nascar/

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 ...
abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/nascar-chicago-street-race-year-return-2027-123880472

NASCAR: Kiwi Shane Van Gisbergen wins again: Van Gisbergen is the fastest driver to win four Cup Series races — in his 34th start — since Parnelli Jones in 1969 ...
1news.co.nz/2025/07/14/nascar-kiwi-shane-van-gisbergen-wins-again/

Key FactsVan Gisbergen's NASCAR Road Course Mastery
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- Shane van Gisbergen secured his fourth Cup Series win in just 34 races, a feat unmatched since Parnelli Jones in 1969.
- He dominated on road courses by leading 97 of 110 laps and winning three consecutive races from pole position.
- His distinctive braking technique provides an edge over NASCAR's oval-track specialists.
- Trackhouse Racing achieved four victories in eight weeks, while the mid-season challenge narrowed to four remaining drivers.
It means everything. That’s why I race cars. I had an amazing time in Australia, and then to come here and the last couple weeks, or years, actually, has been a dream come true.— Shane van Gisbergen reflecting on his journey and success in NASCAR after winning at Sonoma.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race sees lower national TV ratings as city explores keeping event
chicagotribune.com/2025/07/16/nascar-chicago-street-race-tv-ratings/

Crumb rubber: Second life for used tires from NASCAR Chicago race: Racing tires are shredded into quarter-sized chips that can be used in roadbeds ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/07/10/nascar-chicago-tire-recycling/

OpinionEditorial: NASCAR should have a future in Chicago — if it’s not held on Fourth of July weekend
chicagotribune.com/2025/07/10/editorial-nascar-chicago-fourth-july-brandon-johnson/

Kiwi van Gisbergen wins in Chicago, completing NASCAR weekend sweep: It was van Gisbergen's second victory of the season and his third career Cup win.
1news.co.nz/2025/07/07/kiwi-van-gisbergen-wins-in-chicago-completing-nascar-weekend-sweep/

Rains hold off until after NASCAR race but outcome is the same as Shane van Gisbergen wins again
chicagotribune.com/2025/07/06/nascar-chicago-street-race-sunday/

Fans reflect on NASCAR’s (possibly) final street race in Chicago: The NASCAR Chicago Street Race held their annual loop course on July 5-6. As rumors of the ...
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2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Race: What to know about the 2.2-mile course around the city
chicagotribune.com/2025/07/04/2025-nascar-chicago-street-race-guide/

Future of NASCAR's downtown Chicago weekend is unclear going into the third year of contract
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Edward Keegan: NASCAR has embraced the Chicago backdrop, but will it return?: The NASCAR Chicago Street Race is an exceptionally well-conceived and packaged ...
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Chicago closes streets early to fix buckling pavement ahead of NASCAR race: The heat dome that descended on Chicago last weekend caused buckling pavement on ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/26/chicago-closes-streets-early-to-fix-buckling-pavement-ahead-of-nascar-race/

Is NASCAR moving its street race from Chicago to sunny San Diego next year?
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/19/nascar-street-race-san-diego/

Mr. Beef, Jake Melnick’s, Lexington Betty to serve NASCAR Chicago Street Race fans
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NASCAR in Mexico City: Should the series return in 2026 for another Cup race?: The NASCAR Cup Series held its inaugural race in Mexico City to adoring crowds ...
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Today in Chicago History: Fire engulfs Union Stock Yards: Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 19, according to the Tribune's ...
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