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After three years of July 4th weekend spectacles, NASCAR confirmed the Chicago Street Race will not be on the 2027 calendar, though the series says it remains committed to the region.
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 reportedly close to finalizing a new agreement that would return the Chicago Street Race to Grant Park in 2027, with discussions centered on shifting the event to May. The move would synchronize the race with the Sueños Festival and the Memorial Day weekend, while city officials remain in the loop but have yet to confirm any formal deal.
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.