Shane van Gisbergen Dominates Again at Electrifying NASCAR Chicago Street Race
The roar of engines, the backdrop of the iconic Chicago skyline, and the sheer thrill of high-speed competition—there’s nothing quite like the NASCAR Chicago Street Race. This past weekend, the city hosted its third annual running of the event, and let me tell you, it was electric in every sense of the word.
On Sunday, Grant Park transformed once again into a racing spectacle as thousands of fans lined the streets for day two of the event. The crown jewel of the weekend, the NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165, delivered everything fans hoped for—and more. With 75 laps weaving through the city’s 2.2-mile, 12-turn street circuit, the event was as much about strategy and stamina as it was about speed.
And once again, Shane van Gisbergen proved he’s the man to beat on the streets of Chicago. The New Zealand native completed a clean sweep of the weekend, clinching wins in both the Xfinity Series on Saturday and the Cup Series on Sunday. This marks his second consecutive year dominating the Chicago race scene. Watching him cut through the tight corners and blast down DuSable Lakeshore Drive was something else—pure racing mastery.
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The energy throughout the city was undeniable. NASCAR Village was buzzing with fan activities all weekend long, drawing crowds from across the country. Some traveled from as far as Louisiana to witness the action firsthand, while Chicago locals like Brian Stanley Sr. brought the whole family, calling the event a tradition they look forward to each year. "It’s not just racing," he said, "it’s a celebration of speed, community, and culture right in our backyard."
But this year, NASCAR also gave fans a glimpse into the future. In partnership with ABB, Chevrolet, and Ford, they unveiled cutting-edge electric race car prototypes. From the Ford Mustang Mach-E to the Chevy Blazer EV-R, fans got to see (and hear) what high-performance electric racing could look like. NASCAR engineer CJ Tobin summed it up perfectly: “We want to be in the driver’s seat of innovation.”
Drivers like Rajah Caruth even took these EVs for a spin, comparing the acceleration to getting a "star power-up" in Mario Kart. It’s that instant torque and futuristic sound that had the crowd doing double takes as the EVs zipped by with unexpected ferocity.
With legends like Derrick Rose waving the green flag, and the entire city becoming part of the circuit, the NASCAR Chicago Street Race has evolved beyond a motorsport event—it’s a cultural moment for the city. Shane van Gisbergen’s dominance was the headline, but the real story is how this race continues to bring people together and push the boundaries of what racing can be.
And if this weekend was any indication, the NASCAR Chicago Street Race isn’t just here to stay—it’s shifting into an even more exciting gear.
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