Just thinking back to last year when we had a rainy forecast for the NASCAR street race in downtown Chicago, and even though the weather is less than ideal, the excitement of racing through city streets is a unique experience.

And then there were the vandals who broke onto the downtown racetrack to race around downtown Chicago while capturing their illegal activity on social media.

The NASCAR Street Race is back in Chicago for the weekend of July 6 and 7, and this year promises to be even better.

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It's going to be top racing around the streets of Downtown Chicago and live music happening in Grant Park the weekend after the July 4th celebration in the Windy City.

The Music and Racing Festival will feature some incredible performers on their main stage July 6 with The Chainsmokers and The Black Keys.

Country takes the stage with mega stars Keith Urban and Kelsea Ballerini for July 7.

Tickets for Nascar Street Race in Chicago are Pricey

When checking the ticket prices for the 2nd ever Nascar Street Race in Chicago, there was sticker shock.

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General admission weekend tickets are $240 each before any fees or taxes are added, and single-add admission tickets are $150.

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