Motorsports
Get Great Trade-In or Instant Cash Value For Your Old Ski at RIVA Motorsports – The Watercraft Journal
Just about everyone has been there – the “one hand or the other” conundrum of the PWC lifestyle. On one hand, I sure would like a another jet ski…On the other hand, I’ve already got three, and no more room in the garage. On one hand, I sure would like to upgrade my old jet […]


Just about everyone has been there – the “one hand or the other” conundrum of the PWC lifestyle.
On one hand, I sure would like a another jet ski…
On the other hand, I’ve already got three, and no more room in the garage.
On one hand, I sure would like to upgrade my old jet ski…
On the other hand, my bank account thinks otherwise.
The “sure would likes” can sometimes seem never-ending.. And unfortunately , those “other hands” are usually just as plentiful.
Luckily, RIVA Motorsports of Deerfield Beach (as well as the Miami and Space Coast locations and RIVA Motorsports & Marine of the Keys) can give you a hand with that.
Not only does RIVA have you covered when it comes to shopping, selecting and buying a new, or new-to-you PWC, they work with customers on trade-ins, and even outright purchases of pre-owned skis.
On direct purchases, RIVA offers top dollar value and instant cash, and for trade-ins, the process is quick and easy. You can even use the online form to get the value of your ski almost instantly.
Going a step further to smooth your way to a new ski for your spring riding, RIVA finance associates are knowledgeable about current financing specials and rates and are dedicated to getting you approved and making your entire sale process a fun, and hassle-free experience. As an added bonus, RIVA will work with you pre-sale to add in all your parts and accessories, apparel, extended service plan and insurance to the finance package so you have everything you need, and you only have to make one monthly payment.
Plus, right now at the Deerfield beach store, you can take advantage of some great Manager’s Special deals, including this 2024 Yamaha EX® Deluxe – Retail Price $10,199, Sale Price $7,988 (Savings $2,211) or this 2024 Yamaha FX Cruiser SVHO® – Retail Price $19,799, Sale Price $16,788 (Savings $3,011) and more.
Manager specials are also available at the Miami, Space Coast, and Keys locations.


Motorsports
Hyundai and Evasive Motorsports Join Forces to Attack Pikes PeakPerformance Racing Industry
PRI was invited to a sneak-peek reveal of the new Hyundai IONIQ 5 N race car customized by Evasive Motorsports before it ascends to the summit of the 14,115-foot Pikes Peak. Conquering the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) in under 10 minutes is a rare and highly coveted feat. But to do so in […]

PRI was invited to a sneak-peek reveal of the new Hyundai IONIQ 5 N race car customized by Evasive Motorsports before it ascends to the summit of the 14,115-foot Pikes Peak.
Conquering the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) in under 10 minutes is a rare and highly coveted feat. But to do so in an SUV?
When Hyundai reached out to Evasive Motorsports, the acclaimed motorsports tuner and parts retailer quickly jumped on the opportunity to discover how they could unlock the performance of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N. (Editor’s note: The ‘N’ represents the first letter of Namyang, which is the global R&D center where Hyundai’s high-performance models are created. It’s also the first letter of Nürburgring, where these race vehicles are rigorously tested and refined.) Evasive Motorsports already has EV experience on the 12.42-mile Colorado mountain course in a Tesla Model 3 with driver Dai Yoshihara in 2021 and 2022, setting the fastest EV mark in the latter year.
Since there are very few off-the-shelf performance parts available for the IONIQ 5 N, Evasive had to work with its partner companies to manufacture custom components specifically for Pikes Peak.
Now, the two are working together to unleash the potential of the high-performance version of Hyundai’s SUV, the IONIQ 5 N. Before any adjustments made by the Evasive team, Hyundai touts the stock model’s maximum power output of 641 hp/478 kW, 568 lb-ft of torque (with N Grin Boost activated), and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 3.25 seconds.
This new race car debuted during a gathering at Evasive Motorsports’ shop in Cerritos, California. Business owners Tony Kwan and Mike Chang kindly invited the PRI team to the unveiling before loading the car on the trailer and traveling to Colorado Springs for the Sunday, June 22, event.
“We’re obviously very honored to work with Hyundai Motor Group [on] this project,” explained Chang to the gathering of more than 150 media, clients and guests. “We have one of our best chances this year to do well at Pikes Peak and break the 10-minute barrier. That’s the goal.
“For those who didn’t know, the IONIQ 5 N is a very, very fun and fast vehicle,” he continued. “The biggest difference between this and the previous EVs that we’ve ran is that the IONIQ 5 N is able to run for a long duration without any overheating issues, so 600-plus horsepower will be there the whole entire way up the mountain. So that’s going to give us a really good chance at actually doing well at Pikes Peak.”
Returning to pilot the IONIQ 5 N is Rob Walker, who is no stranger to the team. In fact, Walker drove Evasive’s first PPIHC event in 2013 in a supercharged Scion FR-S. Both he and the car returned the following year. In 2015 and 2016, Walker drove Evasive’s Toyota 86 up the 156-turn course.
“It’s been amazing to see the car coming along in such a short timeframe,” Walker said regarding the short three-month project timeline. “I want to give my thanks to Mike and Tony and Evasive Motorsports for the opportunity. Not every day someone gets to drive Pikes Peak and for such a reputable company like Evasive Motorsports. On a personal note, driving Pikes is all about confidence. It’s easy to think that it’s all about tires and suspension and aero balance. But really, behind that, it’s also about the people who support the program. And it’s all about the expertise–the engineering, the R&D setup, everything that’s behind the scenes that goes onto the car that actually gives drivers the need to push to the limit and also maybe go beyond it while staying cool. So I’m super happy to be driving for Evasive. That gives me that confidence to push the level. I look forward to running Pikes Peak next week and bring[ing] you back results.”
Evasive Motorsports’ driver, Rob Walker, purchased the street version of the IONIQ 5 N to get familiar with the vehicle setup while the race car was being built.
To get a race car ready in three months is obviously a challenge, so to become familiar with the IONIQ 5 N, Walker purchased the street version for himself.
“I actually got the car even before Evasive Motorsports got the car from Hyundai,” Walker told PRI. “And then we started putting in brakes, suspension and slicks onto it. [It was] really for me to get specialized in that platform. When it comes to driving the actual race and race car, I’m familiar with it. I understand the software and the mechanical aspects of it and am able to extract as much as I can.”
Since there are very few off-the-shelf performance parts available for the IONIQ 5 N, Evasive had to work with its partner companies to manufacture custom components specifically for Pikes Peak. Voltex Japan designed and crafted the car’s front lip and carbon fiber splitter, fender flares, side skirts, carbon fiber underbody aero panels, and a massive carbon fiber rear wing for downforce.
“With a short timeframe before the race, we sent a 3D scan of the IONIQ 5 N to Voltex, allowing them to design and produce the aero parts we need,” Chang said. “In the past, they would have sent a designer over from Japan, but now they can do everything from 3D files.”
Krontec air jacks have been installed on the car, along with lightweight forged 19- x 11-inch Titan 7 T-P10 racing wheels with carbon fiber EVS Tuning aero discs, 310/690 VR19 Yokohama ADVAN A005 racing tire slicks, prototype EVS Tuning front and rear anti-roll bars, a custom six-point PPIHC-spec roll cage fabricated by Elmer Engineering, and a one-off Moton coilover suspension designed by MotoIQ’s Mike Kojima. With all the specific motorsports upgrades, the team at Evasive claims they have shaved about 500 pounds from the original stock 4,851-pound vehicle.
Evasive Motorsports invited more than 150 media, clients and guests to the unveiling before loading the IONIQ 5 N on the trailer and traveling to Colorado Springs for the 2025 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Kwan appreciates Hyundai’s commitment to “backing motorsports.” He explained, “A lot of the car manufacturers right now don’t really care too much about motorsports, but Hyundai is actually reinforcing it and making it a priority to make cars fast. And a car enthusiast can appreciate that. Because of that, we’re doing something special, and we want to show Hyundai that we could do something special together, and then hopefully we can break records together.”
To watch the 103rd Running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, presented by Gran Turismo, eight hours of live coverage will be available on the RACER Network and the RACER+ streaming app on Sunday, June 22, 2025. A second live viewing option is available through the Pikes Peak Region Attractions YouTube channel here.
Motorsports
Winners and losers from a historic NASCAR weekend in Mexico
NASCAR held its first points-paying Cup race outside of the United States since 1958 this weekend when the top level of the sport journeyed to Mexico for the very first time. The race weekend featured two international drivers capturing the checkered flag with home hero Daniel Suarez winning the Xfinity race and Shane van Gisbergen […]

NASCAR held its first points-paying Cup race outside of the United States since 1958 this weekend when the top level of the sport journeyed to Mexico for the very first time. The race weekend featured two international drivers capturing the checkered flag with home hero Daniel Suarez winning the Xfinity race and Shane van Gisbergen winning the Cup race.
While the weekend began with some travel issues that forced NASCAR to adjust its schedule, it ended with a thrilling race and a brilliant drive by the three-time Supercars champion. Here’s a look at biggest winners and losers from Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez:
WINNER: SVG doesn’t give the field a chance in dominant showing
Watch: ‘That was epic’: SVG describes how his race-winning car felt all day
Shane van Gisbergen (SVG) didn’t just win the inaugural NASCAR Cup race in Mexico, he dominated. SVG ended the day 16.5 seconds clear of his closest competition in the biggest margin of victory seen in any Cup race since 2009, and any road course race since 1979. He led 60 of 100 laps on his way to his second career victory at the top level of the sport.
LOSER: Ty Gibbs ran a perfect race, but luck wasn’t on his side

Ty Gibbs, Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Photo by: James Gilbert / Getty Images
The only driver who could even hold a candle to Van Gisbergen was Ty Gibbs. Still winless after over 100 starts at the Cup level, it looked like Sunday might be his day. He kept pace with SVG throughout most of the race, but got caught out by an unfortunate caution, which cost him all of his track position. Gibbs was never able to recover, finishing a distant 11th.
WINNER: Haas earns their best result of the year

Cole Custer, Haas Factory Team Ford
Photo by: Sean Gardner / Getty Images
No one was talking about Cole Custer before Sunday’s Cup race in Mexico, but the No. 41 Haas Factory Team took advantage of the same caution that hurt Gibbs’ race. After wrecking in the battle for the Daytona 500 win, Custer has failed to score any top tens this year … until now. Custer held strong despite faster cars behind him, finishing eighth in his best run of the 2025 season.
LOSER: Carson Hocevar is in the eye of the storm again
Watch: Round 2: Stenhouse confronts Hocevar after on-track contact
It seems like we’ve gone through this cycle a few times with Carson Hocevar. He will get into some hot water, profusely apologize, and then do the exact same thing again. Mexico was another example of this and an overall rough outing for the No. 77. Hocevar was involved in several incidents, including a moment where he accidentally spun out Ricky Stenhouse Jr. — the same driver he wrecked at Nashville. Stenhouse confronted Hocevar after the race and told him he was “gonna beat your ass.”
WINNER: Daniel Suarez gives his home crowd something to cheer for
Watch: Daniel Suárez on Xfinity win in Mexico return: ‘It’s been a special day’
Sunday’s Cup race didn’t go as planned for the home hero, but it was still an incredible weekend for Daniel Suarez. It seemed like he was everywhere throughout the week and drove from last to first in a backup car to win the NASCAR Xfinity race on Saturday. It was an incredible and emotional moment that had the entire crowd roaring.
LOSER: A costly mistake by Kyle Busch in the rain
When rain arrived at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, the field had to tiptoe around the circuit on wet-weather tires. Unfortunately for Kyle Busch, the two-time series champion made a mistake on the seventh lap in the run down into Turn 1. He lost traction and spun wildly into a group of cars, collecting six cars in a crash that ended his day. Busch lost a lot of points to the cut-line as a result following his worst result of the 2025 season.
WINNER: Alex Bowman fights through the pain for a near-podium finish

Alex Bowman, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Photo by: James Gilbert / Getty Images
There was doubt that Alex Bowman would even race this weekend following a vicious crash at Michigan that left him feeling incredibly sore. Anthony Alfredo was on standby for Hendrick Motorsports, but he was never needed as Bowman pushed through the pain. To finish the race would have been an impressive achievement, but Bowman got as high as second in the final stage and ended up with a impressive fourth-place finish.
LOSER: Ty Dillon’s good day goes bad

Ty Dillon, Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
Photo by: Chris Graythen – Getty Images
One of the most surprising drives on Sunday belonged to Ty Dillon in the No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet. At one point, it looked like he had top-five pace in what could have been his best finish in the last five years. Instead, he finished 33rd after getting pushed around by competitors and ending up in the wrong place on restarts.
In this article
Be the first to know and subscribe for real-time news email updates on these topics
Motorsports
Brennan Poole making first NASCAR Cup Series start of 2025 with NY Racing
A big announcement for Brennan Poole as he will make a NASCAR Cup Series start for the first time in the 2025 season. Poole has been working hard in the Xfinity Series and is ready to mix it up with the best the sport has to offer this weekend. This is going to be a […]

A big announcement for Brennan Poole as he will make a NASCAR Cup Series start for the first time in the 2025 season. Poole has been working hard in the Xfinity Series and is ready to mix it up with the best the sport has to offer this weekend.
This is going to be a bit of a special weekend. Brennan Poole will be in the No. 44 car in Xfinity with Alpha Prime Racing, his usual ride. Then he’s going to be in the No. 44 Cup Series car with NY Racing Team. That is continuity you don’t see very often.
The cars will be identical in sponsorship as well. Members 1st Federal Credit Union will bring a bright and colorful paint scheme to Pocono Raceway for Poole. Here’s hoping for a successful weekend for “The Bull.”
Brennan Poole has been punching above his weight in the No. 44 car in the Xfinity Series. He has a pair of P4 finishes this season. The first at Martinsville and the second at Rockingham. Besides his three DNFs, he has finished in the top-20 in every other race this season.
Alpha Prime Racing looks for those opportunities in races. Whenever everyone else has problems, that is when Poole looks to capitalize. Otherwise, he bides his time, gets around the track cleanly, and tries to bring his car home in one piece.
Brennan Poole back in the Cup Series
The start Brennan Poole is making this weekend is a big deal. He hasn’t made a Cup Series start since 2023. That season, he made seven starts with Rick Ware Racing with a best finish of P28 at Kansas.
Back in 2020, Poole raced the full Cup Series schedule. He was in the No. 15 for Premium Motorsports. That season, he had earned his career-best finish in the Cup Series at Talladega when he crossed the line P9. He had two top-16 finishes at Daytona.
It was a little obvious that Brennan Poole didn’t have the best situation in the Cup Series when he went. His time in the Xfinity Series marked him as an exciting and young prospect in his mid-20s. Now, Poole has found his niche racing for smaller teams in the Xfinity Series, and it has worked out pretty well for him.
Poole has a career-best finish of P12 at Pocono in the Xfinity Series. That came back in 2016 when he was with Chip Ganassi Racing.
Motorsports
NASCAR Results Today: Mexico City – Shane van Gisbergen stars as Kyle Busch suffers major playoff blow
Trackhouse Racing star Shane van Gisbergen has won the Viva Mexico 250 in Mexico City to take his first Cup Series win of the season. It is just the second Cup victory of van Gisbergen’s career following his previous success in Chicago in 2023, with the road course specialist once again proving his worth south […]

Trackhouse Racing star Shane van Gisbergen has won the Viva Mexico 250 in Mexico City to take his first Cup Series win of the season.
It is just the second Cup victory of van Gisbergen’s career following his previous success in Chicago in 2023, with the road course specialist once again proving his worth south of the border this weekend, converting his pole position into the win.
The Kiwi has now locked himself into the 2025 Cup Series playoffs, doing so in emphatic fashion having finished over 16 seconds ahead of his nearest competitor, Christopher Bell – the largest margin of victory in the series since 2009.
Elsewhere in Mexico City, Chase Elliott came home third in the No. 9 for Hendrick Motorsports, whilst Michael McDowell and John Hunter Nemechek rounded out the top five in the No. 71 and No. 42, respectively.
It was a relatively quiet and calm ending to the race. However, the start had been anything but, with two cautions inside the opening seven laps of stage one as rain fell and caused chaos, including a six-car wreck that later saw Kyle Busch retire due to the damage that he had sustained. Busch now drops below the cut-off line in his hunt for a playoff spot this year, having climbed into the top 16 in recent weeks.
Stage one eventually went on to be won by Ryan Preece ahead of Ryan Blaney, with van Gisbergen having collected maximum points in stage two ahead of Bell.
With that said, let’s take a look at the full race results below, with stage results included.
READ MORE: Denny Hamlin DEMOTED after Mexico City as popular NASCAR star profits
NASCAR Cup Series: Who won the Mexico City race?
Pos | Driver | Car No. | Team |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Shane van Gisbergen | 88 | Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet |
2 | Christopher Bell | 20 | Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota |
3 | Chase Elliott | 9 | Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet |
4 | Alex Bowman | 48 | Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet |
5 | Michael McDowell | 71 | Spire Motorsports Chevrolet |
6 | John H Nemechek | 42 | Legacy Motor Club Toyota |
7 | Chase Briscoe | 19 | Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota |
8 | Cole Custer | 41 | Stewart-Haas Racing Ford |
9 | William Byron | 24 | Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet |
10 | Chris Buescher | 17 | RFK Racing Ford |
11 | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota |
12 | Bubba Wallace | 23 | 23XI Racing Toyota |
13 | AJ Allmendinger | 16 | Kaulig Racing Chevrolet |
14 | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Team Penske Ford |
15 | Ryan Preece | 60 | RFK Racing Ford |
16 | Ross Chastain | 1 | Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet |
17 | Erik Jones | 43 | Legacy Motor Club Toyota |
18 | Austin Cindric | 2 | Team Penske Ford |
19 | Daniel Suarez | 99 | Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet |
20 | Tyler Reddick | 45 | 23XI Racing Toyota |
21 | Joey Logano | 22 | Team Penske Ford |
22 | Todd Gilliland | 34 | Front Row Motorsports Ford |
23 | Ryan Truex | 11 | Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota |
24 | Justin Haley | 7 | Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet |
25 | Brad Keselowski | 6 | RFK Racing Ford |
26 | Josh Berry | 21 | Wood Brothers Racing Ford |
27 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | JTG Daugherty Racing Chevrolet |
28 | Austin Dillon | 3 | Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet |
29 | Riley Herbst | 35 | 23XI Racing Toyota |
30 | Noah Gragson | 4 | Front Row Motorsports Ford |
31 | Cody Ware | 51 | Rick Ware Racing Ford |
32 | Katherine Legge | 78 | Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet |
33 | Ty Dillon | 10 | Kaulig Racing Chevrolet |
34 | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Spire Motorsports Chevrolet |
35 | Zane Smith | 38 | Front Row Motorsports Ford |
36 | Kyle Larson | 5 | Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet |
37 | Kyle Busch | 8 | Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet |
READ MORE: Kyle Larson and Carson Hocevar among NASCAR stars hit with penalties at Mexico City
NASCAR Cup Series: Mexico City Stage 2 results
Position | Driver | Car No. | Team |
---|---|---|---|
1st | Shane van Gisbergen | 88 | Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet |
2nd | Christopher Bell | 20 | Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota |
3rd | Alex Bowman | 48 | Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet |
4th | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Team Penske Ford |
5th | Michael McDowell | 71 | Spire Motorsports Chevrolet |
6th | Austin Dillon | 3 | Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet |
7th | Chris Buescher | 17 | RFK Racing Ford |
8th | Riley Herbst | 35 | 23XI Racing Toyota |
9th | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Spire Motorsports Chevrolet |
10th | Daniel Suarez | 99 | Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet |
NASCAR Cup Series: Mexico City Stage 1 results
Position | Driver | Car No. | Team |
---|---|---|---|
1st | Ryan Preece | 60 | RFK Racing Ford |
2nd | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Team Penske Ford |
3rd | Ross Chastain | 1 | Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet |
4th | Michael McDowell | 71 | Spire Motorsports Chevrolet |
5th | Todd Gilliland | 34 | Front Row Motorsports Ford |
6th | Erik Jones | 43 | Legacy Motor Club Toyota |
7th | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Spire Motorsports Chevrolet |
8th | Bubba Wallace | 23 | 23XI Racing Toyota |
9th | Chase Elliott | 9 | Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet |
10th | Daniel Suarez | 99 | Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet |
READ MORE: NASCAR confirm Joe Gibbs Racing penalty after Mexico City mishap
How many laps is the NASCAR Mexico City race?
The NASCAR Mexico City race will require 100 laps to complete.
What date is the 2025 NASCAR Mexico City race?
Sunday, June 15th 2025.
What time is the 2025 NASCAR Mexico City race?
The NASCAR Mexico City race will start at 3:00 PM ET.
What channel is the NASCAR Mexico City race on?
Amazon Prime will broadcast the race with radio coverage from MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Where is the NASCAR Mexico race located?
The NASCAR Mexico City race is a 242-mile long NASCAR Cup Series motor race held at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, Mexico.
How many miles is the NASCAR Mexico City race?
The NASCAR Mexico City race is 241 miles or 389.46 kilometers.
When was the NASCAR Mexico City race first run?
The 2025 NASCAR Mexico City race is the first event at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
NASCAR HEADLINES: Kyle Busch suffers playoff blow as team set for penalty after Mexico City
Related
Motorsports
When streets will be closed for the race
Are you ready for some racing, Chicago? NASCAR is gearing up for a more streamlined Chicago Street Race weekend event on July 5-6, with an accelerated setup and breakdown schedule that is likely to reduce the frustration of the city’s drivers. The race, which is in its third year, will once again feature a 12-turn, […]

Are you ready for some racing, Chicago?
NASCAR is gearing up for a more streamlined Chicago Street Race weekend event on July 5-6, with an accelerated setup and breakdown schedule that is likely to reduce the frustration of the city’s drivers.
The race, which is in its third year, will once again feature a 12-turn, 2.2-mile course through Grant Park, down DuSable Lake Shore Drive and up Michigan Avenue, which will be closed off and lined with fences, grandstands and hospitality suites. But a relocated concert stage will replace the Skyline, a mammoth temporary structure along Columbus Drive that last year housed the most expensive suites overlooking the start/finish line at Buckingham Fountain.
The Chicago Street Race features an Xfinity Series race on Saturday, July 5, and the Grant Park 165 Cup Series race on Sunday, July 6. One musical act — Southern rockers the Zac Brown Band — are scheduled to play after the Xfinity Series race.
The buildout and breakdown of the pop-up racecourse in Grant Park have been reduced to 25 days, shaving nearly two weeks off last year’s construction schedule for the July Fourth weekend event.
The first street closing is scheduled for this Thursday — nine days later than last summer — with Balbo Drive shutting down from Columbus Drive to DuSable Lake Shore Drive. In addition to several lane and temporary closings, Ida B. Wells Drive will be the next full street closing from Michigan Avenue to Columbus Drive beginning June 23.
Street closings will pick up speed in and around Grant Park the week before the event, culminating with the complete shutdowns of DuSable Lake Shore Drive from Randolph Street to McFetridge Drive, and Michigan Avenue from Roosevelt Road to Monroe Street, beginning July 3.
Are rain delays the NASCAR Chicago Street Race’s superpower? The course ‘puts on a great show,’ Jeff Gordon says
Michigan Avenue is expected to be fully reopened by the morning of Monday, July 7, along with northbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive. The southbound lanes of DuSable Lake Shore Drive are scheduled to reopen before midnight on July 8.
The last trace of the street course is scheduled to be removed by July 14, also days ahead of last year’s timetable.
Read more about the full schedule of activities for the weekend, along with what you can bring and other FAQs.
Pre-race activity in Grant Park, per the city of Chicago
Thursday, June 19, beginning at 12:01 a.m.: Full closing of Balbo Drive from Columbus Drive to DuSable Lake Shore Drive. “No parking” restrictions will be put in place along southbound and northbound Columbus Drive between Jackson and Balbo drives.
Friday, June 20, beginning at 12:01 a.m.: Curb lane closing on northbound and southbound Columbus between Jackson and Balbo.
Monday, June 23, beginning at 12:01 a.m.: Full closing of Ida B. Wells Drive from Michigan Avenue to Columbus, westbound between Congress Plaza Drive and Michigan Avenue will remain open and eastbound will be closed.
Monday, June 23, beginning at 10 p.m. until 6 a.m.: Tuesday, June 24: Temporary closing of northbound Michigan Avenue between Congress Plaza and Jackson drives.
Wednesday, June 25, beginning at 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Thursday, June 26: Temporary closing of northbound Columbus Drive between Balbo and Jackson.
Chicago Street Race adds Arby’s as major sponsor for July Fourth NASCAR event
Street closings
Thursday, June 26, beginning at 10 p.m.: Closing of Jackson Drive between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive.
Friday, June 27, beginning at 12:01 a.m.: Closing of Balbo Drive from Columbus Drive to Michigan Avenue.
Saturday, June 28, beginning at 10 p.m.: Closing of Congress Plaza Drive.
Monday, June 30, beginning at 12:01 a.m.: Closing of Columbus from Jackson to Roosevelt Road.
Wednesday, July 2, beginning at 10 p.m.: Closing of westbound and eastbound Roosevelt Road from Michigan Avenue and DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Thursday, July 3, beginning at 12:01 a.m.: Closing of southbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive between Randolph Street and McFetridge Road.
Thursday, July 3, beginning at 10 p.m.: Closing of northbound and southbound Michigan Avenue from Roosevelt to Jackson and northbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive between Randolph and McFetridge.
Race weekend street closings – Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6
- Southbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive from Randolph to McFetridge.
- Northbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive from McFetridge to Randolph.
- Northbound Michigan Avenue from Roosevelt to Monroe.
- Southbound Michigan Avenue from south of Monroe to 8th Street.
- Monroe from Michigan Avenue to DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
- Columbus from Roosevelt to Monroe.
- Roosevelt from DuSable Lake Shore Drive to Michigan Avenue.
- Jackson from Michigan Avenue to DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
- Balbo from Michigan Avenue to DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
- Ida B. Wells Drive from Michigan Avenue to Columbus.
- Congress Plaza Drive from Harrison to Van Buren Street.
- Northbound Indiana Avenue from Roosevelt to 13th Street.
- Post Place: Entrance and exit of Lower Wacker Drive.
- Garvey Court.: Entrance and exit of Lower Wacker Drive.
Sunday, July 6-Monday, July 7: Select streets will begin reopening following the conclusion of the event. NOTE: The priority streets to reopen are DuSable Lake Shore Drive and Michigan Avenue. Other street closures will remain in effect as the breakdown of the track wall, fence and viewing structures takes place.
Northbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive will begin reopening Monday, July 7, at 6 a.m., with all NASCAR-related breakdown activity expected to conclude by end of day July 14.
Public transportation
Because this is a big event, the city is encouraging people to take public transportation, and CTA and Metra said they will provide beefed-up service over the weekend.
rchannick@chicagotribune.com
Originally Published:
Motorsports
SVG Proves He’s Road Course King in Mexico City, Shakes Up Playoffs
There are plenty of talking points following the NASCAR Cup Series race in Mexico City. Sure, it was the first Cup race held outside the US since 1958. Or why not talk about the chaotic start to the race with the rain? How about Shane van Gisbergen proving he’s not a one-hit wonder? Don’t get […]

There are plenty of talking points following the NASCAR Cup Series race in Mexico City. Sure, it was the first Cup race held outside the US since 1958. Or why not talk about the chaotic start to the race with the rain? How about Shane van Gisbergen proving he’s not a one-hit wonder? Don’t get me wrong, other drivers had fast cars and made great drives. However, SVG won by over 16 seconds. Some may frown at it, and in some cases, hate that he’s now in the playoffs. But don’t hate the player, hate the game. One thing is for sure: NASCAR Cup Series racing in Mexico City was worth it.

SVG Proves He’s Road Course King in Mexico City, Shakes Up Playoffs
The guy had the speed from the drop on, despite some travel issues. He put his No. 88 on the pole with Ryan Preece alongside. Both were able to showcase some speed throughout Sunday’s race, but Preece, not being a true road racer, hit plenty of bumps later in the race.
The unknown was the best way to describe the Viva Mexico 250.
For the first time in our 77-year history, the Cup Series is racing in Mexico City!
We are underway at #NASCARMexico on @PrimeVideo! pic.twitter.com/NDntc4PUnh
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) June 15, 2025
The field quickly took the green, but rain began to fall, so a yellow was brought out to let the drivers come down and switch to rain tires. Everyone but Chris Buescher and Austin Cindric came down for the wets. Those two remained on slicks (regular tires). That made the next restart and the two or so laps after that crazy.
Things ended ugly for a lot of frontrunners on lap 7, as Kyle Busch came to hot in turn 1 and cleared out a lot of cars, including Kyle Larson, Justin Haley, AJ Allmendinger, among others. It was an ugly moment, as the cars just plowed into each other. To think how hard those cars hit, only Busch and Larson were all but destroyed.
We have trouble!
Multiple cars are involved! pic.twitter.com/ETMmptWak2
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) June 15, 2025
Gibbs Blows Great Opportunity Again
Strategy was the ultimate choice throughout this race. For a time, it looked like Ty Gibbs might be in line for his first career Cup win. There was a time he had the speed to match and maybe even beat SVG. Then again, Gibbs has had the worst start to his career yet, but after a third-place finish at Michigan, it appeared Mexico City was going to be a good day.
Gibbs, SVG, and Ross Chastain had the pace early and often. As did Cindric for a time, as he went nearly the whole first half of the race without pitting.
The No. 88 is setting the pace!@shanevg97 leads the way at #NASCARMexico. pic.twitter.com/CrpiAOb69d
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) June 15, 2025
The playoff spot battle would be a heavy discussion point throughout the day. Preece scored the stage one win, with plenty of the top contenders on the season failing to score points. Ryan Blaney and Chase Elliott did a good job on the day, though. Elliott, in fact, throughout most of the race, could get the most out of his car to pass people. Much like he did before the Gen-7 car, when he won seven road course races, the most of all active drivers.
Good Luck Stopping SVG on the Road Courses
SVG and Gibbs continued to battle throughout the rest of the race until the final round of pit stops. SVG baited Gibbs into not pitting before a caution came out. This put Gibbs behind several cars, who were already good to go to the end.
The No. 54 did not want to see this caution. https://t.co/liRYQTiUlH pic.twitter.com/9QFxSw7kFq
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) June 15, 2025
That caution all but ended Gibbs’ chance of keeping up with SVG. Plus, he faded late and made room for Christopher Bell and Elliott to be the only ones who may have had something for SVG. Looking back now, truthfully, no one had anything for the No. 88 as he beat Bell by over 16 seconds. Thus, SVG reigned supreme in Mexico City.
SVG WINS IN MEXICO!
pic.twitter.com/CcHSV3Y6o5
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) June 15, 2025
The top three drivers, SVG, Bell, and Elliott, all got to partake in a podium celebration, which was a neat moment. But with Shane winning, things have really gotten interesting in the playoff field.
Pride on the podium. #NASCARMexico pic.twitter.com/zBsrlSqCtO
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) June 15, 2025
Playoff Shakeup
Speaking of the playoff shakeup, van Gisbergen goes from 33rd in points to locked into the playoffs. That also moves plenty of drivers who had great days below the cutline. Preece felt like he was in a good spot, but now he’s below the cutline. Now the series is at 10 winners, with still 10 races to go. Plenty of bumps and turns ahead. Which means not to say anything bad about SVG, but the playoff format has become even more questionable at best these days.
Who knows what could happen the rest of the way? And with so many drivers mad after Mexico City, this season is far from its last controversy.
Stenhouse v. Hocevar
That brings me to the one moment that certainly won’t be the end of the line. We’ve already seen Ricky Stenhouse Jr mad at Carson Hocevar following their run-in at Nashville a couple of weeks back. Well, more fire got added to the pot. The pair managed to find themselves in an entanglement late in the race on Sunday. Hocevar appeared to overcook it into the stadium turns and tagged Ricky, sending him spinning.
At the time, Hocevar was a lap down and out of the running, while Stenhouse was still up in the thick of things, fighting to better his finishing position. The pair exchanged words following the race. The onboard camera was able to pick up a lot of what was said. More or less, Stenhouse is sick of him and ready to settle it, but not until they are back in the US.
The incident and the exchange. pic.twitter.com/nqOjNWYogW
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) June 15, 2025
The blood is certainly boiling throughout the garage, after Mexico City. I suppose the Pocono Mountains will be a good place to settle. Oh, wait, probably just more trouble is ahead. NASCAR Cup racing and Mexico City were a perfect mix, it was. They certainly won’t be chatting over tacos and margaritas anytime soon.
Read More: Shane van Gisbergen Shocks In Chicago
Main Photo: James Gilbert, Getty Images
Recording Date: 6/15/2025
-
Health2 weeks ago
Oregon track star wages legal battle against trans athlete policy after medal ceremony protest
-
College Sports2 weeks ago
IU basketball recruiting
-
Professional Sports2 weeks ago
'I asked Anderson privately'… UFC legend retells secret sparring session between Jon Jones …
-
Professional Sports2 weeks ago
UFC 316 star storms out of Media Day when asked about bitter feud with Rampage Jackson
-
Rec Sports3 weeks ago
Scott Barker named to lead CCS basketball • SSentinel.com
-
Rec Sports3 weeks ago
J.W. Craft: Investing in Community Through Sports
-
Motorsports3 weeks ago
NASCAR Penalty Report: Charlotte Motor Speedway (May 2025)
-
Motorsports3 weeks ago
Rockingham Speedway listed for sale after NASCAR return
-
Rec Sports2 weeks ago
2x NBA All-Star Reacts to Viral LeBron James Statement
-
Sports3 weeks ago
Notre Dame, Oregon highlight CSU volleyball opponents in 2025