Chicago Street Racing: NASCAR's Big Day on the Circuit

Chicago is buzzing with excitement as NASCAR takes over the streets. The city's 2.2-mile, 12-turn circuit will be the stage for some high-speed action. Both the Cup and Xfinity series will be in action, with practice and qualifying sessions lasting over four hours.

Race Schedule and Highlights

• Xfinity Race Start: 4:40 p.m. ET
• Cup Series: Practice and qualifying sessions scheduled throughout the day

Last Year's Results

• Kyle Larson: Won the pole position for the Cup Series race and finished third in the 2024 Xfinity race.
• Ty Gibbs and Shane van Gisbergen: Top finishers in the Xfinity race, with van Gisbergen taking the win from the pole.

Driver to Watch

• Denny Hamlin: Even with a new crew chief, his performance is on par with last year's, proving that talent and skill can shine through changes in the team.

Weather Forecast

• Partly cloudy with a high of 94 degrees.
• Temperature at Xfinity race start: Around 92 degrees.
• No chance of rain, perfect conditions for thrilling races.

Where to Watch

• Xfinity Practice and Qualifying: CW App
• Cup Series Practice and Qualifying: truTV, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
• Xfinity Race: CW, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio