NASCAR will celebrate its 75th season with an unprecedented street race through downtown Chicago.
The Cup Series will race against the backdrop of Lake Michigan and Grant Park next July 2 in the debut race of a three-year deal with the city of Chicago. The venture was spearheaded by Ben Kennedy, the 30-year-old great-grandson of NASCAR founder Bill France.
The Chicago race will be paired with an IMSA sports car race the day before, as well as music and entertainment options located along the 12-turn, 2.2-mile street course.
** The downtown course will include famed areas of Chicago, including Lake Shore Drive, Michigan Avenue, and South Columbia Drive, where the start/finish line and pit road will be located directly in front of Buckingham Fountain.
