NASCAR is making its way back to Chicago with the Grant Park 165, a thrilling race set in a truly distinctive location on the NASCAR Cup Series calendar. The Chicago Street Race transforms the heart of downtown into a 2.2-mile road course featuring 12 turns, with stunning views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline as a backdrop.
The Grant Park 165 event is scheduled for Sunday, July 6th, starting at 2 PM. This race will take place on the downtown Chicago street circuit and consists of 75 laps covering a total distance of 165 miles. Fans can watch the race live on TNT, and those without cable have the option to stream it via TNT or Max.
The race weekend includes a full NASCAR Chicago schedule with practice and qualifying sessions for the NASCAR XFINITY and Cup Series on Saturday, July 5th. The NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165 takes place Sunday, July 6th at 2 PM ET. A total of 41 drivers will compete, with eligibility confirmed on July 5th.
Fan Take: This return to Chicago highlights NASCAR’s push to innovate and reach new urban audiences by taking the sport to iconic cityscapes. For fans, it’s a fresh and exciting way to experience racing, and it could signal more diverse, city-based events for NASCAR’s future.
