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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.

Contents at a Glance

Around The Track At Chicagoland
A Track Map Of The Chicagoland Speedway
Chicagoland Speedway Internet Links
Countdown To The USG Sheetrock 400
NASCAR 2008 Schedule At Chicagoland Spee...
Chicagoland Speedway Framed Panoramic Ph...

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: by edwardbass | video info

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Chicagoland Speedway ~ 500 Speedway Boulevard ~ Joliet, IL 60433

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

Countdown to USG Sheetrock 400

USG Sheetrock 400: 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

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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.

Chicagoland Speedway Pictures From Flickr

Where Is Joliet, Illinois?

How Do I Get To Chicagoland Speedway If I'm Driving?

Do You Need To Fly To Illinois?

You can check on flights, cars, and hotels (or any combination of them) right here.

NASCAR On DVD

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: 19,937
Number of Households: 6,175
Average House Value: $85,800
Average Income per Household: $40,837
Elevation: 536 ft

Population Breakdown:

NASCAR Music

If you like NASCAR, you'll love this album.

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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

64°F (Feels like 64°F)

Last update: 5/30/12 4:55 PM CDT

Humidity: 55%
Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 48°F
UV Index: 1 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.90in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 12mph From: Airport Conditions

Tonight

Low
Low: 51°F
Sunrise: 5:22 AM
Sunset: 8:18 PM

Thursday
May 31

N/A
High: 54°F
Low: 47°F
Sunrise: 5:21 AM
Sunset: 8:19 PM

Friday
Jun 1

Rain
High: 66°F
Low: 50°F
Sunrise: 5:21 AM
Sunset: 8:20 PM

Saturday
Jun 2

Partly Cloudy
High: 71°F
Low: 53°F
Sunrise: 5:20 AM
Sunset: 8:21 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

Mark Your Calendar For NASCAR!

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Other Racing Activities At Chicagoland Speedway

2008 ARCA/IndyCar Series Weekend
Peak 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
XM IndyCar Series Racing Channel 145 and
XM Sports Nation Channel 144

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 Oct 1, 2008 @ 5:19 pm | delete

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 Sep 29, 2008 @ 4:08 pm | delete

Very informative! Feel free to add to http://www.squidoo.com/groups/allthingschicago

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Jul 30, 2008 @ 12:09 am | delete

nice job gypsy , this lens is cool.

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usteam May 7, 2008 @ 9:40 pm | delete

Great lens! Would really like to race here someday.

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mulberry Mar 21, 2008 @ 1:20 pm | delete

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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