NASCAR’s third race in downtown Chicago wrapped up without any concerns, and with plenty of excitement. Shane van Gisbergen once again stole the show with a dominant win in both series. But now, the focus has shifted to what’s next for the Chicago Street Race.
The Grant Park 165, held in the heart of Chicago last weekend, marked the end of NASCAR’s three-year contract with the city. While the event has been popular with fans and brought in some serious revenue, the future of the race is now the main topic of discussion.
Mayor’s Office Wants a Different Date
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration said it is open to hosting the NASCAR street race again, but only if the event can be moved away from the Fourth of July weekend. Jason Lee, senior adviser to the mayor, explained the reason behind such a request.
“Certainly, there is interest in seeing if it can work on another date, just because of some of the challenges that the 4th of July weekend presents,” he admitted to the SunTimes on Monday. “It’s a holiday weekend. A lot of people want to be out enjoying some of the public space that NASCAR uses. There’s also just logistical concerns relative to our emergency management personnel, including law enforcement.”…