Chicago Streets Set To Roar: NASCAR Xfinity Series Returns To Grant Park

Get ready race fans, this Saturday, downtown Chicago will transform into a high-speed spectacle as the NASCAR Xfinity Series takes center stage at 2:30 PM CDT on The Arkansas CW with the pre-race show followed by the race at 3:30 PM CDT. This thrilling 110-mile, 50-lap race marks the city’s third annual event, set on a stunning 2.2-mile, 12-turn street course weaving through iconic landmarks like Michigan Avenue, Columbus Drive, and DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

Far from the familiar ovals, this unique street circuit turns urban streets into a battleground, challenging drivers with its sharp turns, narrow lanes, and concrete walls. These intense elements often turn the race into a thrilling display of strategy, speed, and shifting positions, keeping fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

For those new to street courses, prepare for an unforgettable experience. Picture cars flying inches apart down narrow streets, conquering hairpin turns, and battling in tight drafts—all under the watchful gaze of skyscrapers. It’s a test of skill and bravery like no other.

Don’t miss the action as drivers go wheel-to-wheel for glory. Whether you’re catching the race live in Grant Park or watching from home, the NASCAR Xfinity Series in Chicago delivers urban racing at its absolute finest!

Where You Can Watch The Race in NW Arkansas & The River Valley

Antenna: 29.2 or 40.2

Cox Cable: 4 or 2004

   AT&T U-verse: 30 or 1030

    DirecTV: 41

    DISH: 21

Where You Can Watch Qualifying 

Practice & Qualifying for the Chicago Xfinity Series race will take place Saturday, June 5th at 9:30 am CDT. Both are available for FREE to watch through the CW Streaming app, offering fans a two days of Xfinity Series action.

Entry List for Chicago Race

Entry	Vehicle #	Driver	Organization
1	00	Sheldon Creed	Hass Factory Team
2	1	Carson Kvapil	JR Motorsports
3	2	Jesse Love	Richard Childress Racing
4	4	Parker Retzlaff	Alpha Prime Racing
5	5	Kris Wright	Our Motorsports
6	7	Justin Allgaier	JR Motorsports
7	07	Alex Labbe	SS-Green Light Racing
8	8	Sammy Smith	JR Motorsports
9	9	Shane Van Gisbergen (i)	JR Motorsports
10	10	Daniel Dye	Kaulig Racing
11	11	Josh Williams	Kaulig Racing
12	14	Connor Mosack (i)	SS-Green Light Racing
13	16	Christian Eckes	Kaulig Racing
14	18	William Sawalich	Joe Gibbs Racing
15	19	TBA (i)	Joe Gibbs Racing
16	20	Brandon Jones	Joe Gibbs Racing
17	21	Austin Hill	Richard Childress Racing
18	24	Kaz Grala (i)	Sam Hunt Racing
19	25	Harrison Burton	AM Racing
20	26	Dean Thompson	Sam Hunt Racing
21	27	Jeb Burton	Jordan Anderson Racing
22	28	Kyle Sieg	RSS Racing
23	31	Blaine Perkins	Jordan Anderson Racing
24	32	Austin Green	Jordan Anderson Racing
25	35	TBA (i)	Joey Gase Motorsports
26	39	Ryan Sieg	RSS Racing
27	41	Sam Mayer	Haas Factory Team
28	42	Anthony Alfredo	Young's Motorsports
29	44	Brennan Poole	Alpha Prime Racing
30	45	Brad Perez	Alpha Prime Racing
31	48	Nicholas Sanchez	Big Machine Racing
32	50	Preston Pardus	Pardus Racing Inc
33	51	Jeremy Clements	Jeremy Clements Racing
34	53	Sage Karam	Joey Gase Motorsports
35	54	Taylor Gray	Joe Gibbs Racing
36	70	Thomas Annunziata	Cope Family Racing
37	71	Ryan Ellis	DGM Racing
38	88	Connor Zilisch	JR Motorsports
39	91	Josh Bilicki	DGM Racing
40	99	Matt DiBenedetto	Viking Motorsports