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Shane van Gisbergen Wins Historic Doubleheader at Chicago NASCAR Race

10/11/2025

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Shane van Gisbergen (NASCAR driver) secured a historic doubleheader win at the third annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race, held on July 5–6.
Cody Ware (NASCAR driver)'s crash prompted concerns about slow emergency response times.
Local officials criticized the race's impact on summer events and traffic.
The event generated an economic boost of $128 million from increased tourism.
NASCAR plans to return to Chicagoland Speedway in 2026, with a potential dual-track approach.

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Story summary

Shane van Gisbergen (NASCAR driver) secured a historic doubleheader win at the third annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race, held on July 5–6.
Cody Ware (NASCAR driver)'s crash prompted concerns about slow emergency response times.
Local officials criticized the race's impact on summer events and traffic.
The event generated an economic boost of $128 million from increased tourism.
NASCAR plans to return to Chicagoland Speedway in 2026, with a potential dual-track approach.