– Construction of the Chicagoland Speedway began in August 1999.
– The first NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Chicago was July 14, 2001.
– The first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race was held on July 15, 2001 – won by Kevin Harvick.
– This weekend marks the fourth year Chicagoland Speedway has been included in the 10-race Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup – Sept. 18, 2011.
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