NASCAR prepares for return to Chicagoland Speedway with fan festival
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 1:50 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
NASCAR returns to the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet for the first time in seven years, coinciding with America's 250th birthday. A downtown fan festival welcomed fans with vintage cars, food vendors, and live music, building anticipation for the racing events this weekend. Practice runs start on Friday, followed by a race on Saturday and the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday. Drivers, including Zane Smith, expressed excitement about racing at the venue known for its legendary finishes.
- •NASCAR has not raced at Chicagoland Speedway since 2019.
- •The fan festival featured cars, vendors, and music celebrations.
- •Practice runs for the race weekend begin on Friday.
- •Drivers are looking forward to competing at the historic track.
- 1:50 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR returns to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet with fan festival ahead of race weekend
"Excitement is building in Joliet as NASCAR prepares to return to the Chicagoland Speedway for the first time in seven years, with fans getting an early taste of the weekend festivities during a downtown fan festival.
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