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Kenny Wallace Backs Chicagoland NASCAR Return in 2026

7/31/2025

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Kenny Wallace champions NASCAR's exciting comeback to Chicagoland in 2026, a move he believes will amplify fan enjoyment by reducing race frequency. The Joliet track, which buzzed with NASCAR action from 2001 to 2019, requires $4 million in upgrades. Meanwhile, NASCAR sets its sights on the Chicago Street Course for a thrilling return in 2027.

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Kenny Wallace champions NASCAR's exciting comeback to Chicagoland in 2026, a move he believes will amplify fan enjoyment by reducing race frequency. The Joliet track, which buzzed with NASCAR action from 2001 to 2019, requires $4 million in upgrades. Meanwhile, NASCAR sets its sights on the Chicago Street Course for a thrilling return in 2027.