It is race week in Chicago, which means NASCAR representatives have dozens of events on the calendar in addition to the weekend races.
As more NASCAR closures go into effect, the company is holding dozens of events ahead of the big street race .The kids all wore headphones so they could hear the music without baring it throughout the neighborhood.It is one of the many programs sponsored by Family Focus, a social services organization dedicated to helping support the health and well-being of families.
"Really, just trying to bring NASCAR to the neighborhoods, educate them about NASCAR, then also make a positive impact on those neighborhoods as well," said NASCAR Chicago Street Race President Julie Giese. NASCAR officials say they managed to cut six days off the set-up window they needed last year, reducing the time they need to close many streets and attempting to attract more political support for the race.Chicago NASCAR race course route map, street closures, parking restrictions
The week of events includes numerous free attractions, including a NASCAR experience at Navy Pier, and NASCAR is even co-sponsoring the July 3 Fireworks show at the pier.
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