NASCAR Chicago Street Race 2024: Bag policy, transit, last-minute tickets and more

NASCAR descends on Chicago this weekend. The two-day event, July 6-7, features theLoop 110 NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday, and the headlining Grant Park 165 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday. Fans can also expect performances from big-name stars including the Black Keys and The Chainsmokers on Saturday, plus Lauren Alaina and Keith Urban on Sunday. Chicago’s own Buddy Guy was a recent , set to perform at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Festival Village in Grant Park.Here’s what attendees should know: Single-pocket small clutch purses and fanny packs that are under 6" x 6" are permitted inside the race. Bags larger than that must be clear, single-pocket and can’t be bigger than 12" x 12" x 6". Tickets for the race are still available on the . Two-day general admission tickets start at $294. The NASCAR Chicago Street Race takes place around Chicago’s Grant Park in the Loop. : Taking the CTA or Metra are the easiest ways to get to the race without having to worry about traffic. The Brown, Red, Blue and Green L lines all have stops in Chicago’s Loop a few blocks from Grant Park. Those traveling from outside the city can take the Metra to Union Station or Ogilvie, which are each just over a mile walk from the park.The RTA has an travelers can use to find which transit options are best for them.: Parking is available at the Millennium Garages near the park, but those choosing to drive should expect traffic delays. Parking starts at $40 and can be booked . : All rideshare pick-ups must occur west of State Street, between Roosevelt Road and Randolph Street, according to NASCAR. An additional drop-off only location is also available on Level 1 of the Millennium Lakeside Garage (5 S. Columbus Drive).Fans cheer as racers speed by during the Grant Park 220 NASCAR Street Race in 2023. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times: :