This year, the increasing intensity of the battle for the NASCAR playoffs takes center stage in Second City, as only four open spots for non-winners now remain on the playoff grid. One such spot was filled last week, when local hero Chase Elliott won in Atlanta to stamp his place in the playoffs and clear the way for his run at a second Cup title.

Get ready for one of the most unique spectacles on the NASCAR Cup circuit when the series moves to the Chicago Street Course for the Grant Park 165.

NASCAR weekend has returned to Chicago for its third year, and Grant Park is gearing up for another year of race car action.