Chicago fans, it’s your move—Chicagoland Speedway or the downtown street circuit? NASCAR’s future in the Windy City is in question, and the fans are split. With the street course contract expiring and Joliet sitting quiet for six years, the debate is heating up fast. And with the Next Gen car thriving on worn-out mile-and-a-halfs, is it time for a return?

• Is Chicagoland’s multi-groove magic too good to ignore?
• Do street races bring the energy NASCAR needs right now?
• What’s more important—racing quality or fan experience?
• And does the Next Gen car have unfinished business in Joliet?

Some say the street course is the future. Others argue Chicagoland never got the sendoff it deserved. With 2026 looming, NASCAR has a choice to make, and it might not please everyone. But one thing’s clear: the fans still care, and they’re watching closely. Sound off in the comments—where should NASCAR race in Chicago next?

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