Adam Stern reported an article from Crain’s Chicago Business that talked about street closures for the Chicago Street Race, particularly Lake Shore Drive. Greg Hinz reports that parts of Southbound Lake Shore Driver could be closed for almost a week, and maybe longer.
Some skepticism arose recently over how the new mayoral administration in Chicago feels about the viability of the race.
NASCAR officials were recently asked by a Chicago alderperson to schedule a hearing about the impact of the street race.
The Chicago Sun-Times recently expressed some concerns about the street race.
However, there is also the potential economic boom that the race can be as well.
Brett Griffin is not a fan of the politicians
Alexander says that he does not feel this was a race people were asking for.
Mike is excited for the race, but he is unsure how the city will feel about it.
This track definitely exists. Fun fact, there is a 66.7% chance I am in this picture.
Brett looks at Road America as a potential venue.
If only Rattlesnake, If only
Andrew Tenold remains neutral.
Jonathan Oates is still excited for the event.
As a resident in the Chicagoland area, the idea of closing Lake Shore Drive was my major concern when this race was first announced. Closing Lake Shore Drive on Fourth of July weekend in the middle of peak vacation season is…not ideal. It’s entirely possible this goes off without a hitch, but this is a legitimate concern.
