Chicagoland Speedway ... Racing in the Heartland of AmericaAuto racing in Chicago? Well, almost. Sitting just 40 miles southwest of Chicago, Chicagoland Speedway gives race fans the opportunity to enjoy hardcore racing action and to get a taste of the big city lifestyle in one of America's largest cities. Located in the booming town of Joliet, Illinois, this 1.5 mile D-shaped tri-oval speedway draws sell-out crowds of 75,000 speed-crazed race fans for the major NASCAR and IndyCar events held there every year.
Route 66 Raceway .... Drag Racing & MoreThe Chicago speedway and it's sister track - Route 66 Raceway - sprawl across over 1300 acres along the Historic Route 66 Mother Road.Together, the speedway and raceway make up Illinois' largest sporting facility. While the speedway hosts major NASCAR and IndyCar events, Route 66 Raceway has a 1/4 mile, 30,000 seat, state-of-the-art stadium-style dragstrip that hosts NHRA drag races. The Raceway also features World of Outlaws, USAC Sprint and Midget, Monster Trucks, demolition derby, and much more. Day Trip: Visiting ChicagoAs the nation's third largest market, Chicago ranks as the Mecca of the Midwest when it comes to everything - skyscrapers, shopping, dining, sightseeing, museums, beaches, go-karts, boating, cultural arts, nightlife, family entertainment ... you name it. Less than an hour's drive from the speedway, the city of Chicago offers endless opportunities for race fans to enjoy a unforgettable day trip. Are you with family? Are you with friends? Are you with "the guys"? Are you with "the gals"? No matter who you share your tour of Chicago with, everyone involved will have experiences guaranteed unforgettable!
Finding Chicagoland OnlineOfficial Site of Chicagoland SpeedwayOfficial City of Joliet Visitors GuideThe Official Visitors Site for Chicago
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