Chicago - Grant Park 220

SUNDAY, JULY 2 2023 | 5:00 PM ET

The Grant Park 220 marks the very first street course race in the 75 year history of NASCAR. With help from the team at iRacing, NASCAR has designed a 2 mile course weaving through the Grant Park area of Chicago. The track features 12 turns, with the front straight passing right by scenic Lake Michigan on Lake Shore Drive. The weekend will also feature a music festival Saturday and Sunday, with performances from The Chainsmokers and Miranda Lambert. Tune in on July 2nd on NBC for this historic first street race in NASCAR!

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Chicago Street Race FAQs

How many laps is the Grant Park 200?

The Grant Park 200 will require 100 laps to complete, which equivalents to 220 miles.

What date is the 2023 Grant Park 220?

Sunday, July 2 2023.

What time is the 2023 Grant Park 220?

The Grant Park 220 will be at 5:00 PM ET.

What channel is the Grant Park 220 on?

The Grant Park 220 start time is 5:00 p.m. ET Sunday, July 2. NBC will broadcast the race with radio coverage from MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Where is the Grant Park 220 located?

The Grant Park 220 is a 220-mile long NASCAR Cup Series motor race held in the streets of downtown Chicago.

How many miles is the Grant Park 220?

The Grant Park 220 is 220 miles or 354.05 kilometers.

When was the Grant Park 220 first run?

The 2023 Grant Park 220 will be the first event at the Chicago Street Course, and the first street race in the history of NASCAR.

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Scenes from Chicago Street Race announcement

NASCAR announced a first for the sport on Tuesday &- a street race. The sanctioning body revealed plans for a Chicago Street Race on tap for 2023 Cup Series season's July 1-2 weekend, with dignitaries such as NASCAR CEO Jim France, Executive Vice Chair Lesa France Kennedy, NASCAR President Steve Phelps, Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot, 23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace and more. Scroll through to see shots from the historic event.

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