| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 19, 2026, 11:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 19, 2026, 11:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/sports/2026/08/19/nascar-street-race-grant-park-2027 |
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The NASCAR Chicago Street Race will not return to Grant Park in 2027 after the
clock ran out [ on efforts to find an alternative date ][1] outside the already
busy July 4th weekend and secure a $15 million state grant.
Downtown Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) said the surprise decision was “75% scheduling...