Nascar 2023 Full Race

[Heather Mitchell]

ReigningTop Fuel world champ Doug Kalitta made the quickest run of the 2024 NHRA season on Friday at Sonoma Raceway, setting the track record and taking the provisional No. 1 spot at the 36th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.

For the third consecutive year, one of the most anticipated events on NHRA's famed Western Swing will take place in front of a packed house this weekend. All campgrounds around the Sonoma Raceway property are officially sold out ahead of the big race weekend. This includes the new Starting Line Campground, which gets campers right up close as their favorite NHRA stars roar down the renowned drag strip.

The night all fans have been waiting for is officially here; the Annual Night of Fire. Join us under the stars for a spectacular showcase of thrilling races, dazzling fireworks, and a blazing atmosphere that will light up your Independence Day weekend.

Championship Race #7 will serve as a tribute to those we have lost. The Bullring invites you, along with your friends and family, to join us on Saturday, June 22. Together, let's make this event, 'A Night to Remember,' as we honor the memories and contributions of these individuals.

For the racer who has a need for speed AND is a previous customer of NASCAR Racing Experience. To participate in the Advanced Experience, you must have completed the Track Time 32 Minute, 40 Minute or 48 Minute experience.

Six NASCAR Cup Series teams participated in a Goodyear Tire test on a warm and muggy Tuesday at Bristol Motor Speedway, in preparation for the crown jewel Bass Pro Shops Night Race, Saturday, Sept. 21.

The 24th annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals is one of the crown jewel events of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and will return to historic Bristol Dragway in 2025 on its traditional June 6-8 weekend. Tickets are available for purchase now.

With so much going on at historic Bristol Dragway during the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals weekend featuring the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, we offer you a quick five things that you may have missed during the busy weekend of speed and high performance.

Eight-time Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher picked up his first win in 37 races on Sunday at Bristol Dragway, defeating reigning world champ Doug Kalitta in the final round of the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Other winners included Austin Prock (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.

In addition to hosting our annual NASCAR event race weekend, Pocono Raceway proudly hosts over 200 additional events throughout the year at our facility. This calendar highlights all of those various events that will take place here in 2024. Additional 2024 events will be added soon and as they are confirmed.

Please Note: Specific events may be private, require a membership, and may not be open to spectators. Please click on the individual event to find out more details. If spectators are permitted tickets would be likely be sold directly through the event organizer and not Pocono Raceway.

Stock Car Driving Experiences include: A training session made up of: Classroom, race car orientation, and race track orientation. Experiences are conducted in a follow the leader format. The more laps you do the faster you will go. Automatic transmission now available!

John Hunter Nemechek held on to win a thrilling Tennessee Lottery 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race Saturday at Nashville Superspeedway as a host of challengers were charging toward him as the race finished.

Riley Herbst held off Stewart-Haas Racing teammate Cole Custer and Aric Almirola of Joe Gibbs Racing to prevail in a wild finish in the Pennzoil 250 presented by Advance Auto Parts on Saturday at IMS. Read More >

Few NASCAR trophies are as iconic as the coveted Brick on a silver and gold pedestal. On this episode of Behind the Bricks, Doug Boles highlights the return of the Brickyard 400 trophy and gives some insight into the permanent trophy that honors every winner in race history. Watch Video >

On this episode of Behind the Bricks, IMS President Doug Boles goes behind the counter of a concession stand to show you how these operate during event time, including the Indy 500, Brickyard 400 and more. Plus, he tells you how YOU can get involved! Watch Video >

Yes, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has a horticulturist on staff. When you have 7,000 in-ground plants and 200 on Victory Podium, you have to! On this episode of Behind the Bricks, IMS President Doug Boles gets to work with Abby Head as she orders, cares for, and stages the locally-grown flowers ahead of the Month of May and the Indy 500. Watch Video >

As the course and viewing structures are assembled and disassembled, City of Chicago and NASCAR officials are working to further minimize impacts of street closures, parking restrictions, reroutes, and traffic. All businesses and residences will remain accessible during course set up, race weekend and the break-down.

For complete details, residents can download the community brochure, maps, street closure information, FAQs, parking restrictions, and more at nascarchicago.com/localinfo/ or email NASCAR directly at in...@nascarchicago.com.

Monday, June 10: Ida B. Wells Dr. will close from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Dr. starting at 12:01 a.m. to allow for construction of the main viewing areas; and limited parking restrictions will be put in place along southbound Columbus Dr. between Jackson Dr. and Balbo Dr.

Wednesday, June 19 to Thursday, June 20: Temporary road closure from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. on northbound Michigan Ave. from Congress Circle to Jackson Dr.to allow for a pedestrian walkway to be installed while viewing structures are being assembled.

Monday, July 8: Select streets will begin reopening following the conclusion of the event. All street closures are expected to remain in effect as demobilization of the track wall, fence, and viewing structures takes place.

NOTE: The priority streets to reopen are DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Michigan Ave., and Columbus Dr. Other street closures will remain in effect as demobilization of the track wall, fence, and viewing structures takes place.

The Chicago Park District will prioritize public access during the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, keeping more than half of the park open during the event, including set-up and tear-down. Access to popular park features like Buckingham Fountain, Butler Field, and Lower Hutchinson Field will remain accessible to the public with minimal restrictions that equate to less than one-fifth of event operation days.

The Chicago OEMC app is also a great tool to download as street closures and other event information will be added in the coming weeks. The app is available through the Apple App and Google Play stores or visit the website Chicago.gov/OEMC

Pole Markers/Location Identifiers: For public safety on the lakefront, race event and concert attendees are reminded to be aware of the numbers attached to the poles throughout the Grant Park area to help reference their location within the park if you call 9-1-1 in an emergency. 9-1-1 call takers and dispatchers will be able to provide the location to first responders. They can also be used between friends and family members as a meeting point if you become separated. For complete details, click HERE.

Motorists in the areas around Grant Park and the Loop during the week leading up to and during race weekend should be prepared for heavy traffic and possible reroutes. There will be some street closures to ensure public safety. Traffic Control Aides (TCAs) will be on site to direct flow and impacts from heavy traffic.

OEMC will continue to monitor events and weather and will issue any emergency alerts and notifications as necessary. Get alerts and notifications from OEMC to keep residents and businesses up-to-date on weather and traffic conditions as well as emergencies: Notify Chicago: Sign up for emergency alerts at notifychicago.org

At Columbia College Chicago, faculty like Assistant Professor Jo-Nell Sieren often bring in companies to provide students client-based learning experiences. And this year, Sieren took the checkered flag for the win when NASCAR Chicago Street Race accepted her invitation to partner with two of her classes to create family-friendly interactive digital activities and a print publication for the NASCAR Chicago Street race on July 6-7.

"These incredible students have been able to create something unique, innovative, and authentic to Chicago that will enhance the event weekend experience for fans from around the globe," says Julie Giese, NASCAR Chicago Street Race President. "We are proud to partner with Columbia's students to bring this collaboration to life in a way that provides real, hands-on learning opportunities throughout the year."

The students worked on three teams, each focused on one of the deliverables. Throughout the project, students met with and presented to members of NASCAR Chicago, gathering their feedback and insights and fine-tuning the projects until completion.

The NASCAR team included Julie Giese, Chicago Street Race President; Beth Blackman, Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator; Caryn Grant, senior director, Diversity and Inclusion/Community Engagement; Michelle Weddige, senior director, Business Strategy; Jacqueline Herrera, director, Community Relations; and Melina Caellas, director, Interactive Application and Strategy.

According to the study, the Chicago Street Race supported 750 jobs last year and generated $8.3 million in local and state taxes. The race drew an estimated 47,405 unique attendees, with just over half (52%) traveling to Chicago solely or primarily for the event. On average, attendees spent $684 per day. This year, NASCAR is hoping to expand this impact even further by launching a resource guide to help local businesses get their message in front of attendees.

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