NASCAR Chicago Street Race

It is one of the largest temporary construction projects in recent memory, and the time to see the final product is nearly here.

With just days left until the historic race, NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski explores the course as it’s being constructed.

Tickets for the event range from General Admission at $269 per ticket, to VIP club suites at more than $3,000. But there are some free NASCAR events that weekend too.

NASCAR’s Chicago street race is around the corner, and the organization is getting into the Windy City spirit with a nod to a famous film that, much like the upcoming Cup Series, takes place on the streets of Chicago. On the official NASCAR website, a creator who goes by @nascarcasm proposed a NASCAR-themed reboot of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.”...

NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney shared his excitement about their first-ever street race coming to Chicago, discussing the potential for a thrilling race and the opportunity to attract new fans. Blaney highlighted the uncertainties surrounding the track layout and car preparation.