CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 06: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, and Michael McDowell, driver of the #71 DePaul Chevrolet, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165 at Chicago Street Course on July 06, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 06: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, and Michael McDowell, driver of the #71 DePaul Chevrolet, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165 at Chicago Street Course on July 06, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chicago Street Course could return in 2027

NASCAR is making progress toward bringing back a race in downtown Chicago for its premier Cup Series, according to multiple industry sources briefed on the discussions but not authorized to speak publicly.

There is no finalized deal between the league and the city yet, but those sources say there is growing optimism that the Chicago Street Course will be included in NASCAR’s 2027 schedule.

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