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NASCAR Is Bringing Twista And Racing To The Streets Of Chicago
NASCAR has announced plans to bring back Bubba’s Block Party, the nationwide community initiative hosted by 23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace and Blavity House Party, to Douglass Park in Chicago on Friday, July 5 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The community event will bring together local Black-owned food vendors, businesses, and musicians for a… Continue reading NASCAR Is Bringing Twista And Racing To The Streets Of Chicago
Angel Reese’s Chic Pregame Style Sets Social Media Abuzz
Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky are set to face the Minnesota Lynx Sunday at 3:00 ET. This rookie from LSU created a stir with her pregame outfit, attracting wide attention online. Reese was seen sporting Sky blue attire, including a blue crop top, a denim Alexander Wang jacket, and white pants. She completed her look with standout accessories: a white headband, glasses, and a small black Chanel purse.
2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race: A look at the field
CHICAGO — This weekend’s Chicago Street Race is the third of five road courses on NASCAR’s 2024 Cup Series and Xfinity Series schedules. NASCAR made road-course stops at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on March 24 and Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway on June 9. After Chicago, NASCAR has road-course races at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International on Sept. 15 and Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course on Oct. 13.
NASCAR's Inaugural Chicago Street Race Generates $108.9 Million Economic Surge for the City
NASCAR's high-octane foray into the streets of Chicago is not only turning heads but also turning over big bucks—$108.9 million worth of economic impact, to be precise. These numbers come from an economic impact study carried out by the Sports Industry Patrick Center at Temple University, detailing the inaugural Chicago Street Race's monetary vroom for the city. According to Chicago Business, the race also contributed a hefty $23.6 million in total media value.
NASCAR reroutes local buses this week
Several local buses with South Loop routes are rerouted due to downtown road closures for this weekend’s NASCAR street race. Beginning Thursday night, July 4, the Chicago Transit Authority will reroute the #6 (Jackson Park Express) from DuSable Lake Shore Drive to the Stevenson Expressway and State Street. Its normal route along Michigan Avenue will resume at Washington Street.
Arlington Heights Awaits Bear Response to Racetrack Tax Proposal
The Arlington Heights Daily Herald reported a response was submitted by the Bears to a proposed solution for the tax standoff over the racetrack, which might mean a shift in the stadium outlook.
Brookfield softball continues its winning ways
Three years ago, Nena Melendez and her Brookfield softball all-star teammates started to wear their hair in braids for games. “Ever since we wore braids, we were on a winning streak,” Melendez said. “I just think of that in my head every time they ask what hair style we should do.”
Bubba Wallace Shows Off New Paint Scheme For Race This Weekend
Bubba Wallace appears to be taking some Japanese inspiration with him into Sunday's Grant Park 165 in Chicago. On Wednesday, FOX's Bob Pockrass revealed the Jujutsu Kaisen-themed paint job that Bubba's No. 23 Toyota will be wrapped with this weekend. Which definitely caught the attention of NASCAR ...
River Forest’s Cathy Adduci finishes 6th in world championships
Most people travel to Nice, France, on the French Riviera to visit the Vieux Nice or the Promenade de Anglaise, or to experience the food, the beaches or the nightlife. Cathy Adduci of River Forest went there last month for a workout – not just any workout, but to participate in the Hyrox World Championships, which organizers call “the world series of fitness racing.”
NASCAR CUP & XFINITY SERIES CHICAGO STREET RACES PRESENTED THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ON NBC AND PEACOCK
NBC Sports to Call Chicago Races “Radio Style” Around Street Circuit Featuring Roughly 90 Cameras To Showcase The Action. NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165 – Sunday at 4:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, Countdown to Green Pre-Race at 4 p.m. ET. NASCAR Xfinity Series The...
Best Of Stool Scenes 2024
Stool Scenes 463 - The best of Stool Scenes so far in 2024. NASCAR is returning to the iconic streets of downtown Chicago! Purchase Barstool’s $99 special ticket offer for general admission on Sunday! https://www.nascarchicago.com/2024ticketinformation/?cid=CSC_DI_TP_WL_BarstoolChicagoStree_240521. 00:00 Erika Steps Down As CEO 09:44 Barstool Radio Gets Canceled 19:13 Titus Vs....
Chicago Street Course Preview: SVG and Serious Hazards Persist
Chicago Street Course Preview: The Chicago Street Race is assured to test even the most seasoned drivers, with Shane van Gisbergen’s first victory casting a long shadow over this year’s event. The street circuit, notorious for its 12 tight turns and unforgiving concrete barriers, requires exceptional precision and mental fortitude. As competitors prepare, the hazards of the urban layout present a unique challenge, demanding skill and strategy. Van Gisbergen’s proven expertise on similar tracks sets him apart, but can he navigate the intricate dynamics of the Chicago Street Course once more?
NASCAR Cup Series at Chicago prediction, odds, pick – 7/7/2024
The NASCAR Cup series returns to the streets of Chicago for the Grant Park 165. It is time to continue our NASCAR Cup Series odd series with a Grant Park 165 at Chicago prediction and pick. The Chicago Street course is a 2.2-mile circuit-style track through Grant Park in Chicago. It consists of 12 total […] The post NASCAR Cup Series at Chicago prediction, odds, pick – 7/7/2024 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As more bicyclists take to Chicago streets, city says it's working to create safer ride
Every Wednesday morning, a group of bikers commutes together to the Loop. They call it a "bike bus.""We would see each other on the road at the same time. And then we decided, wait, what if we did a group ride where other folks can join us?" Bike Grid Now organizer Rony Islam said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchBike Grid Now is an activist organization to raise awareness and compel leaders to implement cyclist- and pedestrian-prioritized roads. According to Replica and the Chicago Department of Transportation, Chicago has had the highest increase in bikers across the...
District 86 adds new sport at Hinsdale South, reverses decision to merge Central and South boys gymnastics
Girls flag football is coming to Hinsdale South for the upcoming fall season, after a unanimous decision by the Hinsdale District 86 School Board on June 27. The decision to add flag football to the school’s roster of girls’ sports came months after the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced the debut of a State Series during the 2024-25 school year. Physical Education Department ...
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