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  "path": "/nascar/2026/06/02/nascar-2027-grant-park-chicago-street-race-may-return-earlier-in-summer",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-02T19:59:12.001Z",
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  "textContent": "<p>NASCAR is nearing a deal with the city to bring the Chicago Street Race back to Grant Park in 2027, according to media reports. </p><p>Block Club Chicago was the first to report that NASCAR was finalizing plans to hold the race again. The street race was held for three summers — 2023 through 2025 — over the July 4th weekend in Grant Park.</p><p>For the next time around, race organizers are looking to move the event up from July, holding it instead closer to the 2027 Sueños Festival (May 29-30) and Memorial Day (May 31), according to Block Club. </p><p>But no deal has formally been announced by the city or NASCAR. Jake DiGregorio, a spokesperson with NASCAR, told the Sun-Times \"the 2027 schedule is still in development.\"</p><p>The Athletic, a sports outlet owned by The New York Times, first reported NASCAR's potential return nearly three weeks ago. </p><p>Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) told the Sun-Times he's aware the city is working on a deal, but he has not received a finalized agreement. Hopkins and his fellow downtown City Council members expect to be briefed on any new deal, he said. </p><p>In 2022, then-Mayor Lori Lightfoot inked a three-year contract with NASCAR to host the Chicago Street Race in Grant Park. That contract did allow for two possible one-year extensions in 2026 and 2027. </p><p>Mayor Brandon Johnson's office and a Chicago Parks District spokesperson did not immediately respond to requests for comment. </p><p><i>Contributing: David Struett</i> </p>",
  "title": "NASCAR Chicago Street Race could return in 2027: reports",
  "updatedAt": "2026-06-02T19:59:12.001Z"
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