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NASCAR plans a 2027 return to Chicago, aligning the street race with the Sueños music festival as city officials and the racing series negotiate a revised deal that promises greater financial and logistical benefits.
NASCAR is preparing to race in Chicago again in 2027, potentially sharing the weekend with the Sueños music festival. Close talks between city representatives and NASCAR leadership aim to address past concerns and secure a mutually beneficial deal.
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.