The NASCAR Chicago Street Race is set to return for its second year with a shorter setup and fewer skeptics. The event, which will begin festivities at Navy Pier next week, aims to be less disruptive and boost attendance with the introduction of single-day ticket sales. Last year's race, which marked NASCAR's first street race in its 75-year history, faced significant rain but was successfully executed. A recent Harris Poll indicates that 39% of Chicagoans believe hosting events like the NASCAR Street Race is beneficial for the city, with 21% expressing interest in attending. The city of Chicago will make a final decision on the future of the race in the near future. The event hopes that Mother Nature will cooperate this year. Robert Channick reports on the race's progress.
“We will make a final decision on the third year [of @NASCARChicago] and beyond in the near future,” a city of Chicago spokesperson said in an email Tuesday night. - @ChicagoTribune https://t.co/oosgkwS9c6
"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
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The NASCAR Chicago Street Race is back for Year 2, with an accelerated and less disruptive setup schedule, the addition of single-day ticket sales to boost attendance and hopes that Mother Nature will cooperate. https://t.co/eJZwhpC29u
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
NASCAR Chicago Street Race returns with shorter setup, fewer skeptics and hopes for less rain https://t.co/sFjQIx2FCt
#NASCAR Chicago Street Race festivities will begin at Navy Pier next week, days ahead of race weekend. FULL STORY: https://t.co/anLeMTyTiA
"Four in 10 (39%) Chicagoans think the city hosting events like the NASCAR Street Race is good for the city. ... One in five (21%) city residents are interested in attending the race." - @HarrisPoll https://t.co/52jPZ0fMvw