And now you'll see them under the lights!
It took until 2001 for NASCAR racing to be a reality in Joliet, IL ~~ that was when Chicagoland Speedway had it's debut races (Jimmie Johnson won the Busch (now Nationwide) Series race and Kevin Harvick won the Nextel (now Sprint) Cup race). And now, new for 2008, Chicagoland Speedway will join only a handful of other tracks in the ability to host a night race. Both NASCAR races this year will be under the lights.
Around The Track At Chicagoland
Watch a few laps of Nationwide Series racing at Chicagoland to get the feel for the sound of the cars...
NASCAR USG Durock 300 laps 2 & 3
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Chicagoland Speedway ~ 500 Speedway Boulevard ~ Joliet, IL 60433
A Brief History Of Chicagoland Speedway
Chicagoland Speedway From Wikipedia
Chicagoland Speedway is a speedway in Joliet, Illinois, USA, southwest of Chicago. The speedway is actually located several miles south of Joliet proper, just off Illinois Route 53 between Joliet and Wilmington, Illinois. It currently has a capacity of 75,000 people. Since its inaugural season in 2001, the Chicagoland Speedway has become an unexpected and significant draw for major NASCAR and IRL events, often selling out major races months in advance.
The speedway itself is known to be one of NASCAR's infamous "cookie cutter" speedways, because it resembles many other downforce racetracks that resemble a D-shape in the NASCAR racing series. Although it may have the stigma of being a "cookie cutter" D-shaped oval, Chicagoland is unique in that it is one continuous curve, as the backstretch has a noticeable bend to it.
Chicagoland hosts the August IndyCar Series Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 and the NASCAR Truck Series Enjoyillinois.com 225 race that was added as of August 2008, as well as NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (LifeLock.com 400) and Nationwide Series (Dollar General 300) races once a year in July.
A Track Map Of The Chicagoland Speedway
Chicagoland Speedway Internet Links
- Chicagoland Speedway
- Chicagoland Speedway Official Website
- NASCAR.com
- Chicagoland Speedway Page at NASCAR.com
- US 99.5
- Chicago's Racing Station
(USG Sheetrock 400 is July 12, 2008)
NASCAR 2008 Schedule At Chicagoland Speedway
- Friday, July 11, 2008: NASCAR Nationwide Series Race
- Saturday, July 12, 2008: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race
~~ USG Sheetrock 400 ~~
Chicagoland Speedway Framed Panoramic Photograph
Chicagoland Speedway Framed Panoramic Photograph
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This aerial panorama of Chicagoland Speedway was taken by James Blakeway and features the speedway during a NASCAR weekend. Built adjacent to it's sister track, Route 66 Raceway, Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois, is a 1.5-mile D-shaped tri-oval speedway. With the addition of the 75,000-seat, $130 million Speedway, Joliet's world-class motorsports complex formed Illinois' largest sporting facility, occupying over 1,300 acres.
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What Is Joliet, IL All About?
Some hometown stat's on the home of Chicagoland Speedway.
The population of 60433 is 19,937.
That's #5874 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
43% of the population is white, which is 31 points less than the national average.
The average household income in 60433 is $40,837, which is $11,139 more than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $85,800. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 9% from the typical value.
Men make up 42% of the population, and the typical age in this part of IL is 31.7.
Stats about: Joliet, IL
Population: 19,937Number of Households: 6,175
Average House Value: $85,800
Average Income per Household: $40,837
Elevation: 536 ft
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NASCAR Music
If you like NASCAR, you'll love this album.
Drivin' Sideways
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This CD is a Southern Rockin' Country collection of ten great songs about America's favorite sport, auto racing ~ NASCAR style.
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What Is The Weather Like In Joliet, Illinois?
Current weather conditions in Joliet, IL (60433)
Local Pollen Reports
32°F (Feels like 27°F)
Last update: 12/17/09 8:44 PM CST
Humidity: 79%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 26°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.08in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 5mph From: Airport Conditions
Tonight
Low
Low: 24°F
Sunrise: 7:13 AM
Sunset: 4:24 PM
Friday
Dec 18
N/A
High: 38°F
Low: 30°F
Sunrise: 7:14 AM
Sunset: 4:24 PM
Saturday
Dec 19
Snow Shower
High: 33°F
Low: 28°F
Sunrise: 7:15 AM
Sunset: 4:24 PM
Sunday
Dec 20
Snow Shower
High: 32°F
Low: 21°F
Sunrise: 7:15 AM
Sunset: 4:25 PM
Full NASCAR Sprint Cup 2008 Schedule
- 2/09/08 ~~ Budweiser Shootout ~~ Daytona International Speedway
- 2/14/08 ~~ Gatorade Duel 1 & 2 ~~ Daytona International Speedway
- 2/17/08 ~~ Daytona 500 ~~ Daytona International Speedway
- 2/24/08 ~~ Auto Club 500 ~~ California Speedway
- 3/02/08 ~~ UAW Dodge 400 ~~ Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- 3/09/08 ~~ Kobalt Tools 500 ~~ Atlanta Motor Speedway
- 3/16/08 ~~ Food City 500 ~~ Bristol Motor Speedway
- 3/30/08 ~~ Goody's Cool Orange 500 ~~ Martinsville Speedway
- 4/06/08 ~~ Samsung 500 ~~ Texas Motor Speedway
- 4/12/08 ~~ Subway Fresh 500 ~~ Phoenix International Raceway
- 4/27/08 ~~ Aarons' 499 ~~ Talladega Superspeedway
- 5/03/08 ~~ Crown Royal 400 ~~ Richmond International Speedway
- 5/10/08 ~~ Dodge Challenger 500 ~~ Darlington Raceway
- 5/17/08 ~~ Sprint All-Star Challenge ~~ Lowe's Motor Speedway
- 5/25/08 ~~ Coca Cola 600 ~~ Lowe's Motor Speedway
- 6/01/08 ~~ Autism Speaks 400 ~~ Dover Downs International Speedway
- 6/08/08 ~~ Pocono 500 ~~ Pocono Raceway
- 6/15/08 ~~ Citizens Bank 400 ~~ Michigan International Speedway
- 6/22/08 ~~ Toyota/Save Mart 350 ~~ Infineon Raceway
- 6/29/08 ~~ Lenox Industrial Tools 300 ~~ New Hampshire International Speedway
- 7/05/08 ~~ Pepsi 400 ~~ Daytona International Speedway
- 7/12/08 ~~ USG Sheetrock 400 ~~ Chicagoland Speedway
- 7/27/08 ~~ Allstate 400 at the Brickyard ~~ Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- 8/03/08 ~~ Pennsylvania 500 ~~ Pocono Raceway
- 8/10/08 ~~ Centurion Boats at The Glen ~~ Watkins Glen International
- 8/17/08 ~~ 3M Performance 400 ~~ Michigan International Speedway
- 8/23/08 ~~ Sharpie 500 ~~ Bristol Motor Speedway
- 8/31/08 ~~ Sharp Aquos 500 ~~ California Speedway
- 9/06/08 ~~ Chevrolet Rock & Roll 400 ~~ Richmond International Speedway
- 9/14/08 ~~ Sylvania 300 ~~ New Hampshire International Speedway
- 9/21/08 ~~ Dover 400 ~~ Dover International Speedway
- 9/28/08 ~~ Kansas 400 ~~ Kansas Speedway
- 10/05/08 ~~ UAW-Ford 500 ~~ Talladega Superspeedway
- 10/11/08 ~~ Bank of America 500 ~~ Lowe's Motor Speedway
- 10/19/08 ~~ Subway 500 ~~ Martinsville Speedway
- 10/26/08 ~~ Pep Boys Auto 500 ~~ Atlanta Motor Speedway
- 11/02/08 ~~ Dickies 500 ~~ Texas Motor Speedway
- 11/09/08 ~~ Checker Auto Parts 500 ~~ Phoenix International Raceway
- 11/16/08 ~~ Ford 400 ~~ Homestead-Miami Speedway
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Other Racing Activities At Chicagoland Speedway
2008 ARCA/IndyCar Series WeekendPeak Antifreeze Indy 300 presented by Mr. Clean
Sunday, September 7 (Race 16 of 16)
Distance: 200 laps/300 miles
TV: 3:30 p.m. (eastern) on ABC
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The Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 presented by Mr. Clean is an Indy Racing League IndyCar Series race held at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois.
In 2001, American open wheel racing debuted at the circuit with an IndyCar Series event. Since 2006, the race has served as the final round of the championship and where the series champion is decided.
Fan Notes For Chicagoland Speedway
So, what do you think of Chicagoland Speedway? Have you ever been to a race here?
Is Chicagoland your favorite track for NASCAR? If not, which one is?
Leave me a note here and let me know your thoughts and opinions, or just say hello.
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- QuantumTraveler QuantumTraveler Oct 1, 2008 @ 5:19 pm
- Thanks for sharing all this good stuff about Chicagoland Speedway. As a NASCAR fan I really appreciate you taking the time to make this lesn. Thanks again.
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- JenOfChicago JenOfChicago Sep 29, 2008 @ 4:08 pm
- Very informative! Feel free to add to http://www.squidoo.com/groups/allthingschicago
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- Jul 30, 2008 @ 12:09 am
- nice job gypsy , this lens is cool.
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- usteam usteam May 7, 2008 @ 9:40 pm
- Great lens! Would really like to race here someday.
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- mulberry mulberry Mar 21, 2008 @ 1:20 pm
- Nice shots of the track! I'm an Indy native so I can't get too excited about just another oval track ;)
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