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**Chicago Gears Up for Third Annual NASCAR Street Race**
**CHICAGO (WLS) -** The Windy City is roaring to life this weekend as the third annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race gets underway. Fans are flocking to Grant Park and DuSable Lake Shore Drive, eager to witness the spectacle of professional racing teams navigating a challenging urban track.
The action kicks off Saturday at 3:30 p.m. with the NASCAR Xfinity Series – The Loop 110, followed by the highly anticipated Cup Series race on Sunday at 1 p.m., with Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose serving as the grand marshal.
The 2.2-mile, 12-turn course, winding through Grant Park and along the lakefront, presents a unique challenge for drivers. “Just extremely treacherous. There’s just no margin for error when you come here,” said NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe. 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion, Kyle Larson also noted the changing track conditions and potential hazards, saying “Bumps, you know, somebody might’ve had an oil spill that we don’t know about.”
Enthusiastic fans, like Brian Stanley Sr. from Flossmoor, have been eagerly anticipating the race’s return to Chicago. “We wait every year for this, we make the calendar,” Stanley said, excited about his pit row seats.
Beyond the races, the event offers a range of activities for all ages, including the NASCAR Kids Zone with remote-controlled car racing and LEGO building, and the Toyota Racing Experience which provides racing simulators.
On Sunday, Blue Star Families will unfurl a giant American flag ahead of the Cup Series race.
The event promises an unforgettable experience for race enthusiasts and families alike, as the sounds and sights of NASCAR once again electrify the streets of Chicago.
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