JOLIET, IL — NASCAR is considering a return to Joliet’s Chicagoland Speedway, according to reports.

“While we currently do not have a timeline or specific series, we do hope to bring NASCAR racing back to Chicagoland Speedway at some point in the future,” a NASCAR spokesperson told Crain’s Chicago Business.

For many years, the racetrack, which first opened over two decades ago, hosted two NASCAR races, providing a major revenue boost to the region. In 2020, NASCAR pulled its Joliet event amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Sports Business Journal reported earlier this month that NASCAR was “evaluating a possible return to Chicagoland Speedway for next year,” citing “people familiar with the matter.”

NASCAR has maintained its state business license at the site, according to Crain’s.

Elite Founding Members to Receive a Free Radical SR1 XXR

MOORE COUNTY, N.C., July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Autoport, a visionary leader in motorsports real estate and infrastructure development, has agreed to partner with Primal Motorsports, the premier Radical Motorsport racecar dealer and racing school, to deliver Radical-driven motorsport experiences to members and guests at Uwharrie Motorsports Park & Resort.

UMPR is a premier motorsports destination spanning 400 acres in the heart of North Carolina featuring a FIA grade 2 sanctioned, 3.2-mile circuit with multiple configurations, private AutoPort car condos, resort-style amenities, and public attractions. The community is located within 75 miles of more than 60% of the state’s population including the metro areas of Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro and Pinehurst.

Primal Motorsports will operate a full-time Radical dealership at UMPR with a showroom up to 20,000 square feet featuring the latest Radical models, full service and parts center, and storage for customer racecars. Primal’s facility will be strategically located near the clubhouse with direct paddock access enabling UMPR members and guests to benefit from 1, 2 and 3 day racing schools, daily racecar rentals and a member-only racing series.

“Our partnership with Primal and Radical brings a new level of excitement to the Uwharrie project,” stated James Forte, Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Autoport and Uwharrie Motorsports Park & Resort. “This area of North Carolina is known for its rolling hills and expansive views, making it the ideal location for the road course we’ve configured. Imagine flat-shifting the six-speed sequential gearbox at 9,000 rpm over 90 feet of elevation change through 20 turns surrounded by pine forest. 0-60 in 3.5 seconds and nearly 2Gs in the corners and under heaving braking. That’s the experience of Primal and Radical at Uwharrie Motorsports Park!” he continued.

As part of their partnership with Primal, Autoport is offering a free Radical SR1 XXR to the first 10 fully paid Elite Founding Members. Elite membership to UMPR is priced at $1M and includes an equity stake in the project, zero membership initiation fees or monthly dues, priority site selection for car condos and an advisory board seat. UMPR also offers Gold, Family and Corporate memberships starting at $95K.

“We truly value the team’s vision and enthusiasm for Uwharrie Motorsports Park as well as the community that’s gathered momentum behind the project. We look forward to combining efforts with the Autoport team to deliver exceptional sales, service, and driver education programs alongside the excitement of Radical race cars to their members and guests across all skill levels,” said Ryan Nicol, CEO of Primal Motorsports. 

Radical Motorsport is the largest racecar manufacturer in the UK and the second largest globally, represented by 35-strong dealer network spanning 24 countries. 

According to Tom Drewer, Americas Director of Radical Motorsport, “As the birthplace of motorsports in the US, North Carolina is the perfect location for Radical’s further expansion in the States. The Uwharrie project offers the ideal setting to explore our platform given their location in the Sandhills and their free Radical give-away all but guarantees an exciting member-only racing series from day 1 of grand opening.”  

About Autoport and Uwharrie Motorsports Park & Resort (UMPR)
Autoport, a visionary leader in motorsports real estate and infrastructure development, is building Uwharrie Motorsports Park & Resort, a premier motorsports destination spanning 400 acres in the heart of North Carolina. Featuring an FIA grade 2 sanctioned, 3.2-mile multi-configuration circuit, private AutoPort car condos, resort-style amenities, and public attractions, Uwharrie is designed to offer an unparalleled experience for motorsports enthusiasts and the broader community. Whether on the track or off, UMPR delivers a unique fusion of speed, luxury, and recreation. For more info, visit www.uwharriempr.com. 

About Primal Motorsports
Primal Motorsports is a multifaceted company focused on the performance driving enthusiast, offering a comprehensive suite of services to fuel your passion for motorsport.  Primal offers a professional racing school, serve as an authorized Radical dealer, and provide expert performance shop services to maintain and enhance your race car.  Whether you want to drive, buy, or service your race car, Primal Motorsports has you covered. For more info on Primal Motorsports, e-mail [email protected] or visit our website, www.PrimalRacing.com.

About Radical Motorsport
We make racers. That’s been Radical Motorsport’s mantra for over 25 years. Britain’s largest racing car manufacturer produces over 150 cars a year from its Peterborough base, with the majority finding their way to North America. A favorite of country club members, Radical is known for producing high-caliber drivers including 2023 Le Mans LMP2 Pro-Am winner George Kurtz. Radical produces multiple models from its GT4 beating entry-level SR1, highly popular SR3, the turbocharged 425bhp SR10, and closed-cockpit RXC. The Radical Cup North America, which allows drivers to star alongside INDYCAR, is just one of 13 premier championships offered globally, while the cars are also eligible for SCCA and NASA competition and welcomed by many track day organizations. For more info on Radical, visit www.radicalmotorsport.com.  

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CORONADO, Calif. (KGTV) — NASCAR is steering into uncharted territory by bringing its racing to the streets of Naval Base Coronado for the first time ever. The announcement was made Wednesday, marking a major milestone not just for motorsports, but for San Diego and the military community.

The three-day race weekend is locked in for June 19–21, 2026, and will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy.

The 2026 event will be the first NASCAR race ever held on an active military base, and drivers say they’re ready to make history.

“It’s a big honor,” said Ty Gibbs. “I’m a proud American, and it’s really cool to see NASCAR step out and try new things.”

“I just heard it was gonna be the streets of San Diego, and I was like, oh that would be neat. But then I learned it was gonna be on the base — I was like, that’s the coolest thing ever,” said NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney.

Blaney says racing on base — and in front of active-duty service members and their families — will be an unforgettable moment. “Not many people can say they get to hang out at Coronado and with all the men and women that work here. Really cool,” he added.

For Southern California native Zane Smith, it’s personal. “When I heard those rumors around San Diego, I was like, please be true,” Smith said. “This will be a dream come true — not only for me, but for a lot of my fans, friends, and family.”

“It’s hard sometimes to get to races across the country, so bringing the show here is super special.”

The emotional impact of this moment is already leaving an impact on local organizers like Mark Neville, CEO of Sports San Diego — who is a big sports and racing fan himself.

“You gotta pinch me,” Neville tells us. “This is incredible — for us, for the community, for San Diego.

This marks the sixth consecutive year NASCAR has added a new venue to its schedule — part of a larger push to grow the sport’s reach and diversify its fan base.

“There will be avid fans traveling from all over the country — even internationally,” said Ben Kennedy, NASCAR’s Executive Vice President. “But there will also be many new fans who’ve never been to a NASCAR event before.”

And for drivers like Blaney, it’s a chance to inspire the next generation. “I think about when I was five years old, looking up to drivers and wanting to be like them,” he said. “It’s pretty special that now we get to be those people.”

For more information on how to get tickets for the event next summer, you can head to NASCARSanDiego.com.

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NASCAR will hold a street race on Naval Base Coronado in San Diego next June to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy by hosting all three of its national series over a three-day weekend.

It will be NASCAR’s second street race in the sport’s history, following a three-year run in Chicago and first on an active military base. The course layout is not complete but is expected to be around 3 miles.

“This a huge win for San Diego and we are so grateful to NASCAR for their partnership,” said Mark Neville, Sports San Diego chief executive officer. “Without a doubt, the NASCAR San Diego Weekend will have a significant and favorable impact on San Diego’s tourism and hospitality industry. On top of that, being the first ever NASCAR race on an active military base is going to be quite the spectacle and you can’t beat Naval Base Coronado.”

NASCAR is partnering with Sports San Diego on operational and promotional support for the race weekend. The San Diego weekend will be a replacement for its downtown Chicago event that ran the past three years. The move to the San Diego area does not eliminate a return to Chicago, where NASCAR will still maintain an office and effort an eventual return, perhaps as early as 2027.

“As part of our nation’s 250th anniversary, we are honored for NASCAR to join the celebration as we host our first street race at a military base, Naval Base Coronado,” Ben Kennedy, executive vice president and chief venue and racing innovations officer, said Wednesday. “NASCAR San Diego Weekend will honor the Navy’s history and the men and women who serve as we take the best motorsports in the world to the streets of Naval Base Coronado.”

The base is known as the “West Coast Quarterdeck” and is a consortium of nine Navy installations that stretch from San Clemente Island 50 miles off the coast of Long Beach to the Mountain Warfare Training Facility 50 miles east of San Diego.

NASCAR named Amy Lupo, who has been with the series since 2021, as president of the race. She spent more than 20 years at ESPN expanding the X Games when she lived in San Diego early in her career.