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The Chicago NASCAR 2024 race is on the way, and officials say they are aiming for street closures to be less disruptive around Grant Park.

The city is getting things ready for the big race weekend in July! -Dave and Kim

The setup and breakdown of the race course was reduced from 25 days in 2023 to 19 days this year, officials said.

The City of Chicago, CDOT and OEMC announced the downtown traffic and street closure plan for the July 2024 NASCAR Chicago street race in Grant Park.

Chicago and NASCAR officials unveiled a new traffic plan for this year's NASCAR Chicago Street Race, the second summer street race to be held in the city.

The City of Chicago and NASCAR officials released the traffic plan for the 2024 Chicago Street Race returning July 6 and 7, 

CHICAGO — NASCAR is coming to Chicago again this summer and on Wednesday, city officials outlined the street closures that will take place in the weeks leading up to the main event. NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race will take place over the Fourth of July weekend in Grant Park and surrounding streets. But the set up […]

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