NASCAR Returns to Chicagoland Speedway for First Time Since 2019 offers some perspective on the legendary track’s return to action this weekend.By Reid Scearce
For three consecutive summers, the thrills of NASCAR have been brought through downtown Chicago and the 90-degree turns of Grant Park. However, this Fourth of July weekend, race fans can look forward to the highly anticipated return of Chicagoland Speedway.
ARCA West winner of the two races at Irwindale Speedway
And the driver of the No. 15 Toyota for Venturini Motorsports
In this episode…
We start with Short Track news and upcoming races. Afterward, we review the two ARCA West races atIrwindale Speedway. We’ll also update the NASCAR Truck, ARCA Menards, and ARCA East Series.
Next, comment on the post-race media interview with the NASCAR Xfinity Series winner, Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the No. 97 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet. Afterward, we review the NASCAR Xfinity Series race in Chicago.
Next, our guest Sean Hingorani, joins the conversation. Afterward, we review the NASCAR Cup Series at the Chicago Street Race.
We end this episode with our Hot Topics Sound-Off conversation with the Fan4Racing crew.
Alex Bowman punches a ticket to NASCAR Cup Series playoffs by winning at the Chicago Street Race on Sunday in the Grant Park 165
CHICAGO—On a wet-and-dry day on the Chicago streets, crew chief Blake Harris made the right call, and driver Alex Bowman promised to wet his whistle after ending an 80-race drought.
SVGisbergen captures another NASCAR Xfinity Series victory at the Chicago Street Race on Saturday in The Loop 110.
CHICAGO – Shane Van Gisbergen put on a master class Saturday afternoon, winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ The Loop 110 at the Chicago Street Race. The New Zealander led early and, again, led late to claim his third consecutive series road course win and second race win on the 2.2-mile downtown Chicago streets.