CHICAGO – NASCAR is about to take over the city, as the second NASCAR Chicago Street Race is scheduled for Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7 in and around Grant Park.
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And days before the race weekend, it was announced Monday, Navy Pier will partner with NASCAR Chicago Street Race and Choose Chicago to bring the race experience to area families and fans with an expanded two-day NASCAR Family Fest , on Tuesday in July. July 2 and Wednesday, July 3.
For seven hours, from 2 to 9 p.m. daily, guests can enjoy a variety of free, family-friendly activities at Navy Pier, including photography with NASCAR show cars, a live competition between top racing professionals iRacing, a garage for games for children, remote control. Control car races on a scale replica of the Chicago Street Course and more.
Family Fest will culminate with the Independence Day fireworks at Navy Pier on Wednesday, July 3, sponsored by NASCAR and Choose Chicago.
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“There’s nothing more iconic than summer in Chicago, so we’re honored to be a part of this year’s world-famous Independence Day festivities at Navy Pier, along with our partners at Choose Chicago,” said President of Chicago Street Race, Julie Giese, in a statement. release.
“As a year-round member of the Chicago community, we are excited to once again bring families from around the world to this city and help introduce them to all of Chicago’s incredible cultural offerings.”
Highlights from this year’s NASCAR Chicago Street Race Family Fest, according to the release, include:
- eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series Live Event (Tuesday, July 2, 7 p.m.): Four professional iRacing drivers (top 40 in the world) will fight in simulators for victory. The competition begins at 7 pm outside on Navy Pier’s Wave Wall stage. Fans can tune in to eNASCAR.com/live starting at 6:30 p.m. to hear an emcee call all the race action.
- Chicago Street Race Remote Control Car Course (Tuesday and Wednesday, July 2 and 3): Kids (and adults too) can test their skills on Chicago Street Race’s remote control car tracks. Fans are invited to battle friends and family with official NASCAR RC cars on a mat outlining the real Chicago Street Course.
- NASCAR Kids Gaming Garage (Tuesday and Wednesday, July 2 and 3): New for 2024, the NASCAR Gaming Garage will appeal to all ages, especially young gamers and gamers at heart. Three screens and four gaming consoles, each with its own controller and seating area, will offer competitive side-by-side gaming with several NASCAR games, including Roblox, NASCAR Rush and NASCAR Heat.
- NASCAR Kids LEGO Build and Race Station (Tuesday and Wednesday, July 2 and 3): LEGO Build and Race encourages kids to build the LEGO car of their dreams and race around the track to compete with their friends and family.
- Children’s activity station (Tuesday and Wednesday, July 2 and 3): With plenty of activities for kids to explore during a family stop at Navy Pier, NASCAR Chicago will be handing out free NASCAR-themed activity booklets, temporary tattoos, paper helmets of favorite NASCAR drivers and more.
- NASCAR Race Cars (Tuesday and Wednesday, July 2 and 3): Fans can get up close and take photos with NASCAR display cars at Navy Pier’s East End Plaza.
- Official NASCAR merchandise: Navy Pier’s tenant partner, Chicago Sport & Novelty, is an official NASCAR licensed merchandise location, featuring four official racing jerseys and two Chicago Street Race logo caps.
- Independence Day Fireworks (Wednesday, July 3, at 9 p.m.): Presented by NASCAR and Choose Chicago, Navy Pier’s Independence Day fireworks will light up the skyline with a spectacle like no other. Navy Pier was named “Best Place in the Country to See Fireworks” for the second year in a row in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards.
“The eyes of the world are on Chicago this summer,” said Navy Pier President and CEO Marilynn Gardner. “Joining NASCAR and Choose Chicago to host the Chicago Street Race Family Fest gives us the opportunity to make this world-class event accessible to all Chicago-area fans, while shining a positive light on the vitality of the cultural activity of our city throughout the year. and recreational offers.”
Click here More information about the NASCAR Family Fest. Visit NASCARChicago.com for more information about the NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
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