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If you're looking for fun and kid-friendly entertainment, look no further than NASCAR! This popular sport is full of excitement and twists and turns...literally! From the roar of the engines to the thrill of competition, NASCAR offers the perfect opportunity to get your family together and experience something special. NASCAR events are held all over the country at specialty tracks, but if you want to take it up a notch, follow the green light to Chicago July 1-2 for the first ever Chicago NASCAR street race? NASCAR is the perfect event for family fun!
Before venturing to the race, make a pitstop here to learn the background of this fun family-friendly sport: NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) is a popular American motorsport that is primarily focused on high-speed oval track racing. Since its inception in 1948, NASCAR has since become one of the most popular forms of auto racing in the United States, with millions of fans tuning in to watch races each year. With the advent of city-wide street races, NASCAR is expanding to all types of fans, young and old alike. NASCAR has also made efforts to expand its appeal beyond traditional fans by promoting diversity and inclusivity within the sport, as well as incorporating new technologies and formats to make the races more engaging for viewers - especially for kids! The vibrant sights and sounds are enthralling to kids of all ages - but I would recommend that you bring along a few essentials to make the experience a good one:
NASCAR races, however, are typically held on oval tracks that range in length from 0.5 miles to 2.66 miles. The races involve a large field of drivers, who compete for the win by completing a predetermined number of laps around the track. These are located at speedways all around the country and usually host one race during the NASCAR season. The competition is family-friendly and enthralling. The Chicago Streetrace will center its weekend of races - prequalifying and Cup Series, on a route by what is known to by locals as the “Loop,” the downtown city-center of Chicago, off-set by the lakeside DuSable Lake Shore Drive, but featuring ticketed grandstand seating along Columbus Drive, Michigan Avenue and Jackson Drive. Tickets for the event may appear a little costly, but they serve as your ticket into the entire experience for the weekend which include a Fan Festival and Nightly Concerts.
Should you and your family decide to embark on the NASCAR weekend, sign up (for free) for the NASCAR Kids fan club for kid-approved special perks, family-friendly deals, events and meet-and-greet driver opportunities for the weekend. NASCAR does an amazing job in making sure even the littlest fan is welcomed and comfortable. NASCAR is very accommodating to kids. But do please listen to your kids if they are feeling ill or uncomfortable. Sensory or physical overload can be very real for first-time young visitors.
Just imagine this on your kid-friendly bucket list for the Summer of 2023: The warmth of the Chicago summer sunshine. The roar of engines filling the air as the stock cars line up on the street track. Spectators eagerly awaiting the green flag- signaling the start of the NASCAR race. The excitement is palpable and the winds off Lake Michigan are light. Drivers take off at lightning speed, jostling for position as they race around the iconic Windy City. Screeching tires and roaring engines fill the senses and are all-encompassing as the skilled drivers push their cars to their limits. As the street laps tick by, tensions rise and anticipation builds for the final stretch. Your kids are engaged, entertained, and delighted by the all-encompassing experience. The crowd erupts in cheers as their favorite driver crosses the finish line first, taking home a hard-earned victory in one of the most thrilling and exciting sports events around. There is something for everybody at NASCAR. So, rev that minivan engine, Momma, and make it a weekend of fun in Chicago.
Amenities Included in NASCAR weekend in Chicago:
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