US EditionNASCAR Says No Chicago Street Race Next Year, but It Could Return in 2027
CHICAGO, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUL 18 – After three successful years attracting over 50,000 fans annually, NASCAR will pause the Chicago Street Race in 2026 to address community feedback and operational improvements.
- The Chicago Street Race will pause in 2026, NASCAR announced Friday, following the completion of its three-year contract with Chicago.
- According to a letter from NASCAR to Johnson’s office, the pause would address feedback, as NASCAR said, needing more time to reschedule and reduce setup and teardown times.
- Attendance this year is believed to mirror last year’s turnout, with over 50,000 attendees at last year’s race, reflecting strong interest in downtown Chicago.
- Race organizers said they will “explore a new potential date,” while Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed shifting the race away from Independence Day weekend to reduce law enforcement strain.
- The door remains open for a 2027 return, NASCAR plans to return in 2027 with a shorter build schedule, said Julia Giese, president of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
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NASCAR presses 'pause' on Downtown Chicago racing event 2026
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