We‘re bringing you live updates leading up to Sunday’s Grant Park 165 in the NASCAR Cup Series (4:30 p.m. ET, NBC, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, NBC Sports App). Bookmark this page and check back often as we chronicle the action from the 12-turn, 2.2-mile street course.
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Overview:
— The Chicago Street Race is a NASCAR event that is unlike any other. For information, including maps, schedules and tickets, visit the part of our website dedicated solely to the Chicago Street Race: NASCARChicago.com.
— Australian Supercars star Shane van Gisbergen won last year’s inaugural Chicago Street Race and did it in impressive fashion. SVG, as he’s known, has been the talk of the town in Chicago this week. Learn more about the New Zealand-born driver and what he thinks he can do for an encore.
— Chicago Street Race Weekend President Julie Giese spoke about what those on the ground are looking forward to most this weekend. Find out about the new things that are in store for fans and spectators.
All times listed are Eastern:
Saturday, July 6
10:05 a.m.: It‘s official: cars are on track! Xfinity Series practice and qualifying is taking place ahead of this afternoon‘s The Loop 110. The stars of the Cup Series hit the streets at 12:30 p.m. ET.
10 a.m.: Come hang with Mike Camerlengo and @nascarcasm on Twitch!
9:35 a.m.: New dad Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is back in Chicago and ready to rock.
9 a.m.: Ready for some racing, Chicago?
Friday, July 5
8:10 p.m.: Now for some more fun — Bubba‘s Block Party in Douglass Park.
2:15 p.m.: 23XI Racing‘s Tyler Reddick and Kurt Busch paid a visit to Wrigley Field. Reddick threw the first pitch, while Busch serenaded the fans during the seventh-inning stretch.
1:45 p.m.: Think this guy will have something to say about who‘s lifting the trophy Sunday?
12:10 p.m.: There‘s a new addition to the Sten-house! Ricky Stenhouse Jr. announced the birth of his and his wife Madyson‘s son, Stetson Steele Stenhouse.
Stetson Steele Stenhouse
Born July 4, 2024 | 8lbs 7oz | 21 inches long
Thank you, Jesus, for this wonderful blessing! 💙 pic.twitter.com/BPkOD5OqYp— Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (@StenhouseJr) July 5, 2024
11:30 a.m.: NASCAR is officially in town. The race-team haulers are arriving in the Windy City.
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