NASCAR's Chicago Street Race festivities will kick off at Navy Pier before the race weekend. The wet weather racing on short ovals has enhanced competition, with a focus on fine-tuning. Year 2 of the event sees a shorter setup, fewer skeptics, and hopes for less rain. NASCAR's successful use of rain tires at New Hampshire has prompted the need for clearer procedures. Chicagoans are less concerned about this year's track setup after last year's successful street race amid heavy rains.
"Unlike last year, a once-wary Chicago has barely noticed [this year's @NASCAR track setup]. ... Chicagoans are generally less concerned after seeing NASCAR successfully pull off the first street race in its 75-year history amid biblical rains last summer."https://t.co/oosgkwS9c6
From earlier today: After digesting Loudon for a couple of days, some thoughts on the rain/damp/wet-weather tires and procedures and moving forward. @NASCARONFOX https://t.co/wkoELAFQXt
Some thoughts after taking a couple of days to digest Loudon: NASCAR's rain tire use shows they can be used to race (and not just dry) so now the procedure needs clarity following New Hampshire @NASCARONFOX https://t.co/wkoELAFQXt
ICYMI #NASCAR's wet weather racing exploit at @NHMS was flawed yet 'so much fun' https://t.co/m8MphJ1xeP
NASCAR Chicago Street Race returns with shorter setup, fewer skeptics and hopes for less rain — year 2 is underway, @RobertChannick reports https://t.co/mNXRKqrhkE
ANALYSIS: A lot of fine-tuning remains in #NASCAR’s future adventures in wet weather racing on short ovals, but it has already won in one important metric – enhancing the competition. 🌧️ https://t.co/lGjRMUloXg
#NASCAR Chicago Street Race festivities will begin at Navy Pier next week, days ahead of race weekend. FULL STORY: https://t.co/anLeMTyTiA