What Drivers Are Saying Ahead of the Inaugural Race on the Streets of Chicago

What NASCAR Drivers Are Saying Ahead of the Inaugural Race on the Streets of Chicago is presented by Brian Eberly in Chicago this weekend.

An exciting vibe is taking hold of downtown Chicago and seems to be spreading to everyone attending the first-ever Chicago Street Race this weekend. Even the NASCAR Cup Series superstars seem to enjoy the novelty of the Chicago Street Race and the festive atmosphere. Several are sharing their thoughts during media interviews.

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Former Bears QB Jay Cutler’s Role in the Inaugural Chicago Street Race

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Former Bears QB Jay Cutler’s Role in the inaugural Chicago Street Race is by contributor Brian Eberly sharing his experience this weekend.

When the field takes the green flag on Saturday for the NASCAR Xfinity Series The Loop 121 on the streets of downtown Chicago, a very familiar name to Chicago sports fans will have a role in the inaugural event. After a playing career in which No. 6 set Bear’s franchise records in passing yards, passing touchdowns, attempts, and completions, Jay Cutler has found a new passion… craft beer.

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On Fan4Racing: Our Live Blog from the Inaugural NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend

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On Fan4Racing: Our Live Blog from the Inaugural NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend is presented by our on-site contributor Brian Eberly. He's in Chicago for this historic NASCAR event

On Fan4Racing: Our Live Blog from the Inaugural NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend is presented by our on-site contributor Brian Eberly. He’s in Chicago for this historic NASCAR event.

Check-in here for live updates directly from Brian Eberly as he shares his experience during the inaugural NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend. We’ll announce this weekend’s live blog on Fan4Racing Radio Thursday, June 29th as he calls in from NASCAR Night at Wrigley Field.

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Chicago NASCAR Weekend Preview and Hot Topics Sound Off

Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Jay Husmann on Fan4Racing Radio for our Chicago NASCAR Weekend Preview and Hot Topics Sound off with the Fan4Racing Crew!

Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Jay Husmann on Fan4Racing Radio for our Chicago NASCAR Weekend Preview and Hot Topics Sound off with the Fan4Racing Crew!

In this episode…

  • In the first half-hour, we start with some Short Track news. Next, we review the ARCA West Series at Irwindale Speedway, with an ARCA Menards and ARCA East Series update. 
  • Next, we comment on the media interview with Michael McDowell, driver of the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford.  Afterward, we give some updates for the NASCAR Truck Series.
  • Then, we preview the inaugural NASCAR Xfinity and the NASCAR Cup Series Chicago Street Races 
  • Stay tuned for our Hot Topics Sound-Off discussion with the Fan4Racing crew.

As Always…Thanks for listening!

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Jenson Button: One Race on the Calendar

Jenson Button: One Race on the Calendar is by our Fan4Racing contributor Brian Eberly, He is covering NASCAR’s inaugural Chicago Street Race.

Suffice it to say there is no lack of chatter when it comes to the stars and cars of NASCAR taking to the Windy City’s most infamous streets amid a holiday weekend filled with tourists and traffic. And when it comes to the course layout, it’s very narrow, tight, and bumpy, and has certainly resulted in some sleepless nights for drivers, crew chiefs, and engineers. Not to mention NASCAR and city officials that have been working tirelessly to ensure this first-of-its-kind event is a success.

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