Chicago Street Race Pre-Race Thread

[RacerrecaR]

Xfinity is also going.

Given the talent level in Trucks - I have no desire to see them try it. I'm not sure they could complete a lap without someone junking other people's trucks.

And here I am hoping for an ARCA race there

 

[Naitch]

And here I am hoping for an ARCA race there

“For the first time in history, we will call a race before the end of the first lap. No cars are eligible to continue. Whoever wins the foot race back to the line gets the trophy.”

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[Revman]

I have literally watched this 30 times. Preparation and education leads to appreciation IMO. There is more to this sport than the chrome horn.

 

[StandOnIt]

I have literally watched this 30 times. Preparation and education leads to appreciation IMO. There is more to this sport than the chrome horn.

Yeah that's a good sim. I watched the iRace. I don't think there will be the problems that the Indy road race turn 1 has on restarts. Turn 1 and 2 are pretty wide.

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[AdoubleU24]

This is awesome. Lupe Fiasco is a Chicago legend, nicely done Bubba.

 

[Revman]

Yeah that's a good sim. I watched the iRace. I don't think there will be the problems that the Indy road race turn 1 has on restarts. Turn 1 and 2 are pretty wide.

I agree. James Small and one other CC mentioned the 3 dogleg into 4 as being the trouble spot.

 

[19USMC69]

Growing up in Chicago, and being familiar with the various streets, I am looking forward to it. Looks like rain tires, 60% chance. Again, knowing the streets, I’m curious as to where the team trailers will be located as well as the trailers selling driver stuff.

 

[Naitch]

Growing up in Chicago, and being familiar with the various streets, I am looking forward to it. Looks like rain tires, 60% chance. Again, knowing the streets, I’m curious as to where the team trailers will be located as well as the trailers selling driver stuff.

I believe I read that they're going back to the big tent for this one - no merchandise trailers.

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[Dr_B_UNC]

NASCAR's "core fans" (whatever the **** that means, because I don't think they're even fans at this point) are gonna hate anything that's new and different. All they want to do is to race at North Wilkesboro and Talladega every week.

You misspelled Bristol.

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

Yea street racing isnt my preference for these cars,

You misspelled Bristol.

North Wilkesboro, Dega, Daytona, Martinsville, Richmond, Bristol get my vote lol

 

[StandOnIt]

Don't hit the porta jon

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[jws926]

Parking

 

[jws926]

Cup Garage

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[jws926]

LMC helping to get the car off the DVP clock

 

[StandOnIt]

Super cool time lapse

 

[ahhculdee]

The Black Crowes playing the infield (or whatever) in a city where weed is legal actually sounds like a match made in heaven. If only RCR was allowed to put cannabis leaves on the car....

I feel like RCR would be the owner most likely to do that anyway.

 

[Revman]

I believe I read that they're going back to the big tent for this one - no merchandise trailers.

I heard the same.

 

[Revman]

Cup Garage

So cool.

 

[SpeedPagan]

Man, I really do hope the racing is better than the track layout. The track looks like something The Borg from Star Trek would design.

 

[rd45usa]

YouTube channel already setup for in car camera. Sunday July 2 at 5:30PM ET

 

[Nitro Dude]

This is some sad news.

NASCAR contractor dies after medical emergency in Grant Park ahead of Chicago Street Race

A contractor for NASCAR has died after suffering a medical emergency in Grant Park Friday morning, officials said. The first NASCAR Chicago Street Race is scheduled to take place in Grant Park this weekend. The man was identified Friday afternoon as Duane Tabinski, 53, by the Cook County medical...

www.yahoo.com

 

[StandOnIt]

The Black Crowes playing the infield (or whatever) in a city where weed is legal actually sounds like a match made in heaven. If only RCR was allowed to put cannabis leaves on the car....

 

[Brentford]

When this race was announced, I wasn't really feeling it. As it's approached though, the unknowns of just how it will play out has gotten me quite excited. I'm pumped for Saturday and Sunday!

 

[Nitro Dude]

When this race was announced, I wasn't really feeling it. As it's approached though, the unknowns of just how it will play out has gotten me quite excited. I'm pumped for Saturday and Sunday!

Yep, that was kind of my feeling. But now I'm looking forward to watching it. I like the track layout...I just hope there is some passing this weekend and not a follow the leader race.

 

[hmmm298]

Don't hit the porta jon

Yea I imagine that could be kinda shi**y

 

[hmmm298]

 

[donthaveanickname]

I'm somewhat looking forward to it now. I appreciate NASCAR trying new things like Bristol Dirt, Wilkesboro or a street course. No one really knows what will happen which makes this one quite intriguing.

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[Jorge De Guzman]

Finishing touches late last night

 

[Daytripper]

Looks like a decent chance of rain for the Xfinity race today. Get those rain tires on! Cup race looks like it will be dry tomorrow.

 

[donthaveanickname]

There's a mega ****ton of negativity surrounding this race on social media.

Honestly, a lot of it is because people watch too much Fox News and think you'll die, DIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEE, if you step foot in the city - as if St. Louis, Kansas City, Indianapolis, and Milwaukee aren't more dangerous.

I agree. A lot of the fundamental opposition to this race sounded like it was politically motivated from the start.

 

[Revman]

The weather concerns me. I wonder if they can postpone to Monday--doubtful. These cars in the wet are a struggle....these cars in the wet on a street course....can't say impossible because it has never been done, but sheesh....asking a lot.