
NASCAR’s $15 Million Illinois Grant Standoff Threatens 2027 Chicago Street Race
NASCAR is negotiating a $15 million grant from Illinois for a 2027 Chicago Street Race, but the state has only allocated $5 million. The shortfall has sparked schedule uncertainty, venue explorations and discussions involving Ben Kennedy, while the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and Chicagoland Speedway remain key players.
Aug 2, 2026