{"id":6855,"date":"2023-06-24T04:13:25","date_gmt":"2023-06-24T04:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorracingsports.com\/?p=6855"},"modified":"2023-06-24T04:30:43","modified_gmt":"2023-06-24T04:30:43","slug":"why-is-nascar-racing-on-the-chicago-street-circuit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motorracingsports.com\/why-is-nascar-racing-on-the-chicago-street-circuit\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is NASCAR Racing on the Chicago Street Circuit?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The year 2023 will be a significant year for the sport of NASCAR. It welcomes the first-ever race on the all-new Chicago Street Course. Many are excited about it, including Chicago\u2019s sporting and cultural officials, but why? NASCAR has run street circuits before, so what\u2019s so special about this year\u2019s race in Chicago. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like all Motorsports NASCAR places heavy emphasis on innovation and while this includes car modifications and race structure it also covers locations. A street race brings NASCAR into both IndyCar and Formula one territory and aims to bring NASCAR to a whole new audience. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In today\u2019s article, we\u2019re taking a closer look at this new Chicago Street circuit, its significance for the city, NASCAR and Motor racing as a whole. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As with any major racing decision, there are many reasons for the move. Chiefly, NASCAR wants to connect with younger audiences, and create new spectacles for people to enjoy.<\/strong> It\u2019s not good for any sport to keep things exactly the same year in year out. Furthermore, planning a NASCAR event in Chicago is not a sudden or new notion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The 2.1-mile proposed circuit for the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series races is the same that was used in the 2021 eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A new NASCAR event doesn\u2019t just happen overnight, especially for a street circuit. It takes years of forward planning, as well as closer coordination and cooperation with local authorities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, another reason for NASCAR using Chicago\u2019s streets as one of its circuits is that the city government of Chicago is right behind it.<\/strong> Erin Harkey is the Commissioner at the city\u2019s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and he is on the record as having said to a NASAR senior VP:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI am thrilled about the potential opportunity to host the NASCAR Street Course events here in Chicago\u2026DCASE is dedicated to enriching Chicago\u2019s artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy, and our strong partnership with the Chicago Sports Commission ensures that NASCAR fans would be treated to a diverse and unforgettable experience.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nErin Harkley in the Athletic<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Clearly the city, in terms of its management at least, is behind the event, and the groundwork is already laid in every sense. The track route was planned long ago, and with the added backing of the city\u2019s bureaucrats, it\u2019s easy to see why it\u2019s all going ahead.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<\/a>Why is NASCAR Racing on the Chicago Street Circuit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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