Grant Park Advisory Council

NASCAR Eyes 2027 Return to Chicago’s Grant Park as Contract Talks Advance

After a year‑long pause, NASCAR is exploring a 2027 street‑race comeback in Chicago’s Grant Park, shifting the event away from the Fourth of July weekend and potentially scheduling it after the Sueños Music Festival. Discussions involve Mayor Brandon Johnson, aldermen Bill Conway and Brendan Reilly, and the Grant Park Advisory Council, with economic impact figures underscoring the race’s significance.