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Shane van Gisbergen cruises to victory at Chicago Street Race

Road course ace Shane van Gisbergen roared to the lead on Lake Shore Drive and ran away from the field in a nine-lap shootout, winning Sunday's third annual Grant Park 165 NASCAR Cup Series Chicago Street Race.

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Van Gisbergen wins again to finish Chicago sweep

Shane van Gisbergen completed a sweep on the Chicago Street Course on Sunday, winning the NASCAR Cup Series race on the tricky downtown circuit.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 6

Alex Bowman says Bubba Wallace 'demolished' him in Chicago

As fog began to roll in between the skyscrapers of Chicago on Sunday afternoon, Alex Bowman and Bubba Wallace were throwing haymakers in the Grant Park

Bubba Wallace paces NASCAR Cup Series practice in Chicago

Ty Dillon, Tyler Reddick advance to Round 3 of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge after early crash in Chicago Street Race

Here's who advanced to third round of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge after Chicago

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NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / July 6

Joey Logano calls on NASCAR to fine Ross Chastain after Chicago wreck: ‘It’s typical Ross’

One of the most heated moments during the Chicago street race came when Ross Chastain got into Joey Logano in what appeared to be a bit of retaliation.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 6

Here's who advanced to third round of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge after Chicago

The second race of NASCAR's inaugural In-Season Challenge took place on Sunday at the Chicago Street Course. Here's who advanced out of all eight matchups.

Ty Dillon, Tyler Reddick advance to Round 3 of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge after early crash in Chicago Street Race

Shane van Gisbergen wins pole for NASCAR Cup Series race in Chicago

Denny Hamlin proposes unorthodox idea for future of NASCAR street racing

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Shane van Gisbergen News / Yardbarker / July 6

Shane van Gisbergen wins Grant Park 165, earns second Cup Series win of 2025

For the second time in three years, Shane van Gisbergen conquered the Chicago Street Race.

Ty Dillon, Tyler Reddick advance to Round 3 of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge after early crash in Chicago Street Race

Denny Hamlin proposes unorthodox idea for future of NASCAR street racing

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Michael McDowell News / 5 GOATs / July 6

Michael McDowell forced to pit from lead due to mechanical issues at NASCAR Chicago Street Race

What a disappointment. After leading 31 laps, Michael McDowell was forced to pit road with a stuck throttle. Very dangerous. McDowell has controlled the first part of this race, even with Shane van Gisbergen beating down his back.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / July 6

Kyle Larson ‘dive bomb’ sends Bubba Wallace spinning during Chicago Street Race

Bubba Wallace started from the rear of the field in Sunday’s Chicago Street Race. He was continuing to make up ground in Stage 2 before he went for a spin in Turn 11 on Lap 25.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 6

Dillon, Reddick advance to Round 3 of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge

Ty Dillon, Tyler Reddick advance to Round 3 of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge after early crash in Chicago Street Race

They will be among eight drivers still alive for the $1 million prize that will be awarded at the Brickyard 400 on July 27.

Denny Hamlin proposes unorthodox idea for future of NASCAR street racing

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Brad Keselowski News / 5 GOATs / July 6

Brad Keselowski reacts to early wreck, DNF in Chicago Street Race

On Lap 4, the red flag came out. Brad Keselowski and others were involved in a major pileup after Carson Hocevar spun out. With how narrow this track is and how quickly cars pop around corners, a lot of NASCAR drivers were involved in this one.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / July 6

Austin Dillon torches Carson Hocevar, calls him ‘biggest dumbass’ in NASCAR after Chicago pileup

Go ahead and add another to the list of drivers unhappy with Carson Hocevar. Austin Dillon was fuming with Hocevar after the Spire Motorsports driver slammed the wall off Turn 10 on Lap 4 of Sunday’s Chicago Street Race.

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Connor Zilisch News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Connor Zilisch Eyes Aggressive Response After 'Unexpected' Chicago Xfinity Lesson

Saturday's The Loop 110 Xfinity race saw temporary JR Motorsports teammates, Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen, battling each other to the last minute in the final two laps.

Denny Hamlin News / 5 GOATs / July 6

NASCAR sends whopping 10 cars, including Denny Hamlin, to rear for Chicago Street Race

NASCAR has announced which drivers will start from the rear of the field in Sunday’s Grant Park 165 Chicago Street Race. In total, 10 cars will start from the rear.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / July 6

Denny Hamlin Not Alarmed by Bubba Wallace Situation Despite 23XI Driver’s Precarious Position

With eight races left to secure a position in the NASCAR Cup playoffs, Bubba Wallace might as well be called ‘Bubble’ Wallace. The NASCAR standings say Wallace is in 13th position, with a 49-point edge over 16th-ranked Erik Jones, who technically is on the bubble.