UPDATE: “Today, NASCAR announced its 2024 schedule, which includes a return to Chicago on July 6th and 7th for Chicago Street Race weekend. At the conclusion of this year’s race, the Johnson Administration began conversations with NASCAR with the goal of addressing concerns raised by residents, alderpeople and other stakeholders, while acknowledging NASCAR’s contributions to the City’s economy and communities. “As a result of these conversations, NASCAR has agreed to shorten the event’s set up and tear down windows, reducing travel disruption for impacted communities and other residents. NASCAR has also committed to addressing costs incurred by City departments and agencies in facilitating and securing the event as consistent with other large-scale events. This is a win for Chicago taxpayers, as the original agreement did not include provisions for such costs. Finally, NASCAR has committed to growing its impressive investments in Chicago communities and expanding opportunities for small-, minority- and women-owned businesses to participate as vendors in 2024. The City looks forward to working with NASCAR and other stakeholders to deliver a successful Chicago Street Race weekend in 2024 that works for residents, fans and Chicago’s economy.”(Chicago Mayor’s Press Office)(10-5-2023)
AND: NASCAR and the Chicago Park District, whose leaders are appointed by Johnson, could have terminated the agreement without a penalty before the end of December. NASCAR can cancel the event by the end of March, but would have to pay the Chicago Park District a $250,000 termination fee, according to the agreement. In 2024 NASCAR will pay the city a $550,000 permit fee, up from $500,000 this year, according to the contract. In addition, NASCAR will once again pay the Park District a $2 fee per admission ticket, and a 15% commission on food, beverage and merchandise sales at the event.(wttw.com)(10-5-2023)
ORIGINAL: The 2024 Chicago Street Course NASCAR Cup Series race will be 75 laps and 165 miles, while the Xfinity race will be 50 laps and 110 miles.
The information was provided in a Tweet by the NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend X (Twitter) account.
2023’s Cup race was 100 laps and 220 miles. The Xfinity race was scheduled for 55 laps and 121 miles.
We’re pleased to introduce your 2024 #NASCARChicago race lineup.#GrantPark165 | #TheLoop110 pic.twitter.com/WUfwrOBi4b
— NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend (@NASCARChicago) October 20, 2023