Chicago Street Racing: NASCAR's Big Day on the Circuit

Chicago is buzzing with excitement as NASCAR takes over the streets. The city's 2. 2-mile, 12-turn circuit will be the stage for some high-speed action. Both the Cup and Xfinity series will be in action, with practice and qualifying sessions lasting over four hours. The Xfinity race is set to start at 4:40 p. m. ET. This is a big deal because it's not every day that these races happen on city streets. The Cup Series will also have its share of the spotlight, with practice and qualifying sessions scheduled throughout the day. Last year, Kyle Larson won the pole position for the Cup Series race and finished third in the 2024 Xfinity race. Ty Gibbs and Shane van Gisbergen were the top finishers in that race, with van Gisbergen taking the win from the pole. It's going to be interesting to see how this year's races play out. Denny Hamlin is another driver to watch. Even with a new crew chief, his performance is on par with last year's. This shows that talent and skill can shine through changes in the team. The weather looks good for racing. It's expected to be partly cloudy with a high of 94 degrees. The temperature will be around 92 degrees when the Xfinity race starts, and there's no chance of rain. Perfect conditions for some thrilling races. Fans can catch all the action on various platforms. The Xfinity practice and qualifying sessions will be on the CW App. The Cup Series practice and qualifying will be on truTV, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. The Xfinity race will also be broadcast on CW, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.