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Chicago Street Race a success? It is for Shane van Gisbergen, who wins first Grant Park 220

The New Zealander took the checkered flag in a wet, wild race that was delayed by a record-setting storm and eventually shortened from 100 to 75 laps to get to the end before darkness fell.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Shane van Gisbergen won the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in first Cup Series start

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Paul Sullivan: Despite a rain delay and safety concerns, the 1st NASCAR Chicago Street Race is anything but dull

CHICAGO — The deluge that began Saturday night continued Sunday morning as NASCAR drivers awoke and prepared for the inaugural Chicago Street Race.

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NASCAR Chicago: The race, the rain delay and more from Sunday in photos

Shane Van Gisbergen won the Grant Park 220 to wrap up NASCAR’s first weekend in Chicago. See how Sun-Times photographers’ captured Sunday on NASCAR weekend.

Chicago Sun-Times

Heavy rains flood Chicago as 110 million under extreme weather alerts over holiday weekend

NASCAR officials had to postpone a race through the city's streets due to flooding.

Axios

WATCH: Bears’ Justin Fields kicks off NASCAR’s first street course race

Bears QB Justin Fields gave the famous command during Sunday's NASCAR street course race in Chicago: "Drivers, start your engines!"

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NASCAR Cup Chicago Street race delayed by torrential rain

With continued heavy rain and flooding throughout Sunday, NASCAR has placed the scheduled 5pm local time start of the inaugural Chicago Street race on hold.

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Start of Sunday's Chicago Cup race delayed by record rainfall

With continued heavy rain and localized flooding throughout the day on Sunday, NASCAR has placed the scheduled 5 p.m. ET start of the inaugural Chicago Street Race on hold.

Motorsport

Man, those manhole covers! NASCAR drivers suggest course tweaks for 2024 Chicago races

“If one of those [manhole covers] pops up a little bit,” Chase Elliott said, “you’re going to destroy something pretty bad.”

Chicago Sun-Times

5 great spots where fans watched NASCAR Chicago without a ticket

There were several places along the perimeter of the track where fans got a good taste of the racing spectacle without going inside.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hall of fame rock disc jockey Dick Biondi dead at 90

Legendary Chicago rock disc jockey and personality Richard “Dick” Biondi died earlier this week, WLS-AM 890 announced on Facebook Saturday night. He was 90.

Chicago Tribune

NASCAR contractor dies after being electrocuted at Chicago Street Race

A NASCAR contractor has died after being electrocuted while setting up for the Chicago Street Race

The Independent UK

Nearly 9 inches of rain reported in some areas as record-setting storm stops trains, closes highways and floods homes

By Monday morning, all expressways were open, Metro was running on all lines and only a stretch of the CTA Pink Line between Pulaski and 54th/Cermak was closed. And NASCAR was able to finish the Grant Park 220 race, though 25 laps fewer than planned.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fans go with the flow as record rainfall dampens Chicago’s NASCAR weekend

Before the Chicago Street Race, fans fled for shelter in garages and coffee shops as it rained buckets on the course.

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Saturday at Chicago Hamlin's "single best day at the track"

Hamlin’s very productive career, road courses have never been his strong suit. His lone victory – he has 49 in his career – came at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International in the 2016 season.

The Independent UK

Heavy rains flood Chicago roads, NASCAR ends downtown street race and names winner

Heavy rains have flooded Chicago streets and forced the cancellation of a NASCAR race set to run through the city's downtown

Salon

Home is only a hot dog stand away

The magic ingredient of food is so often sentimentality, which is why "The Bear" hits so hard

Motorsport

NASCAR ends Chicago Xfinity race after "unprecedented circumstances"

The 55-lap race on the inaugural 2.2-mile, 12-turn course through the Grant Park area of downtown Chicago was halted after 26 due to severe weather and persistent lightning in the area.

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30 Most Important Bears of 2023: No. 24 Roschon Johnson

At No. 24 in our Most Important Bears series is Roschon Johnson, expected to be an impact contributor in Chicago's newly revamped backfield.

Sports Illustrated

Man Cited for Illegally Driving on Chicago’s NASCAR Street Course

The incident happened after the race was postponed Saturday due to lightning.

Daily Mirror

NASCAR Chicago Street Race: How to watch, TV channel and live stream details

NASCAR is preparing for its inaugural street race in Chicago on Sunday, with the NASCAR Cup Series set to continue with the Grand Park 220 event which will run for 100 laps

USA Today Sports Media Group

70 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 70 for Chicago

With 70 days until the Bears' 2023 season opener, here's a look at every player to ever wear No. 70 for Chicago.

Daily Mirror

NASCAR Chicago street race hit with tragedy as worker dies from electrocution

NASCAR's Chicago Street Race has been marred by the death of a contractor who had been hired to produce audio for pre-race celebrations at the event ahead of Sunday's race

Autosport

Saturday at Chicago Hamlin's "single best day at the track" in NASCAR

Despite Hamlin’s very productive career, road courses have never been his strong suit. His lone victory – he has 49 in his career – came at Watkins Glen in 2016.

Chicago Sun-Times

More markets like New Maxwell Street could showcase city’s culture, help stop violence

The original Maxwell Street is known worldwide, but rather than respect this great amenity, Chicago has treated it poorly. Expanding the New Maxwell Street Market and replicating it elsewhere could incubate businesses and be a centerpiece for neighborhoods.

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