The first time Shane van Gisbergen raced in Chicago, he was largely unknown in NASCAR. The second time, he was one of the favorites on the downtown street course.

The inaugural winner of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race owes this entire portion of his career to that victory and looks to build on that success in 2025

Catch all the NASCAR street racing action from downtown Chicago this weekend. The 2025 NASCAR Grant Park 165 rolls through downtown Chicago this Sunday, July 6, with a weekend full of high-stakes racing action.

This year, the increasing intensity of the battle for the NASCAR playoffs takes center stage in Second City, as only four open spots for non-winners now remain on the playoff grid. One such spot was filled last week, when local hero Chase Elliott won in Atlanta to stamp his place in the playoffs and clear the way for his run at a second Cup title.

Before the street race, there's the race behind the scenes to get the track, grandstands, cars, and other preparations ready for the main event.