Chris SimsIndianapolis Star
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NASCAR returns to Chicago's Grant Park during the first weekend of July, bringing NASCAR fans back to Illinois for the second NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
The area in front of the Buckingham Fountain along South Columbus Drive will serve as the start and finish line, as well as pit road.
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Here is what you need to know about the NASCAR Chicago Street Race:
When is 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race coming to Illinois?
The second NASCAR Chicago Street Race will be held July 6-7, 2024.
When is the 2024 Grant Park 165 NASCAR Cup Series race?
The Grant Park 165 will take place at 3:30 p.m. CST Sunday, July 7. The 165-mile NASCAR Cup Series race is 75 laps long.
When is the 2024 Loop 110 NASCAR Xfinity Series Race?
The Loop 110 will take place at 2:30 p.m. CST Saturday, July 6. The 110-mile NASCAR Xfinity Series race is 50 laps long.
What channel is 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race Grant Park 165 on?
NASCAR Chicago Street Race action will be broadcast onNBCandNBC Sports.
How to livestream the 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race Grant Park 165
Streaming options includetheNBC Sports app(Apple Store/Google Play),NBCSports.comandPeaco*ck.
How to watch the 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race Grant Park 165
Catch all the motor sports racing action from Chicago through multiple viewing platforms includingNBC,NBC Sports app(Apple Store/Google Play),NBCSports.com andPeaco*ck.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race 2024 tickets
Ticket prices range from $269 to as much as $3,570.69 begininng with general admission all the way up to the President's Paddock Club. Visit www.nascarchicago.com for more information or to purchase tickets.
2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race map / course layout
Here is a look at the race layout:
NASCAR Chicago Street Race 2024 concerts
Buddy Guy
Pre-race concert from 1:15-2 p.m. CST Saturday, July 6.
The Black Keys
Pre-race concert from 5-6:30 p.m. CST Saturday, July 6.
The Chainsmokers
Post-race concert from 8-10 p.m. CST Saturday, July 6.
Lauren Alaina
Pre-race concert from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CST Sunday, July 7.
Keith Urban
Pre-race concert from 1-2:30 p.m. CST Sunday, July 7.
2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race schedule
NASCAR Chicago Street Race schedule − July 6, 2024
- 8:45 a.m. CST: Gates open
- 9-11 a.m. CST: Practice / NASCAR Xfinity Series
- 10-10:30 a.m. CST: Lawrence Peters Outfit on the NASCAR Experience Stage
- 10:30-11 a.m. CST: Chad Bearden Acoustic Set on the NASCAR Experience Stage
- 10:30-11 a.m. CST: Monster FMX Show on the Festival Field
- 11-11:15 a.m. CST: Tony Award-Winning Electrifying Musical “SIX” Performance on the NASCAR Experience Stage
- 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. CST: House Music 40 Showcase on the DraftKings Stage
- 11:15-11:45 a.m. CST: Bandwidth Drumline and Dance Team
- 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. CST: Practice / NASCAR Cup Series
- 12:30-1 p.m. CST: Monster FMX Show on the Festival Field
- 1:15-2 p.m. CST: Buddy Guy on the DraftKings Stage
- 2-2:30 p.m. CST: NASCAR Xfinity Series
- 2:30 p.m. CST: The Loop 110 / NASCAR Xfinity Series
- 3-3:30 p.m. CST: Greg Garing Acoustic Set on the NASCAR Experience Stage
- Post-race: Mobil 1 Victory Lane Celebration
- 5-6:30 p.m. CST: The Black Keys on the DraftKings Stage
- 6:30-7 p.m. CST: Monster FMX Show on the Festival Field
- 7-8 p.m. CST: NASCAR Chicago Street Race Driver Reveal on the DraftKings Stage
- 8-10 p.m. CST: The Chainsmokers on the DraftKings Stage
- 10 p.m. CST: Gates close to the public.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race schedule − July 7, 2024
- 9 a.m. CST: Gates open
- 9:30-10 a.m. CST: Monster FMX Show on the Festival Field
- 9:45-10 a.m. CST: Joint CFP and CFD Pipe and Drums Performance on the NASCAR Experience Stage
- 11-11:30 a.m. CST: Monster FMX Show on the Festival Field
- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CST: Lauren Alainaon the DraftKings Stage
- Noon-12:30 p.m. CST: Cloggin’ Craze Performance on the NASCAR Experience Stage
- 12:30-1 p.m. CST: Monster FMX Show on the Festival Field
- 1-1:30 p.m. CST: Lawrence Peters Outfit on the NASCAR Experience Stage
- 1-2:30 p.m. CST: Keith Urbanon the DraftKings Stage
- 1:30-2 p.m. CST: Yuri Lane – Human Beatbox Performance on the NASCAR Experience Stage
- 3:10 p.m. CST: NASCAR Cup Series driver introductions
- 3:30 p.m. CST: Grant Park 165 / NASCAR Cup Series
- 4-4:30 p.m. CST: Greg Garing Acoustic Set on the NASCAR Experience Stage
- 5:30-6 p.m. CST: Kelsey Montanez Performance on the NASCAR Experience Stage
- 7 p.m. CST: Victory lane celebration/gates open for exit
NASCAR Chicago Street Race street closures
Here is a full list of road closures for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race weekend:
Available Chicago Street Race 2024 race day routes
According to the website, here is a list of routes scheduled to be open. Keep in mind that additional streets may be closed by the City of Chicago, if deemed necessary:
- DuSable Lake Shore Dr. Northbound will remain open from South Shore Dr. to I-55 merger. To visit the Museum Campus: Exit at 31st St. and utilize Fort Dearborn Dr. to proceed north and access 18th St.
- DuSable Lake Shore Dr. Southbound will remain open from Hollywood Blvd. to Randolph St.
- Inner DuSable Lake Shore Dr. lanes will remain open in both directions.
- Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94) lanes will remain open in both directions.
- Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94) lanes will remain open in both directions.
- Eisenhower Expressway (1-290) lanes will remain open in both directions.
- Stevenson Expressway (I-55) lanes will remain open in both directions.
In the Loop - the following streets will remain open:
- State St.
- Dearborn St.
- Clark St.
- LaSalle St.
- Wells St.
- Franklin St.
- Upper Wacker Dr.
- Lower Wacker Dr.
- Randolph St.
- Washington St.
- Madison Ave.
- Roosevelt Rd. - West of Michigan Ave.
- 18th St.
Chris Sims is a digital producer for the Journal Star. Follow him on Twitter:@ChrisFSims.
