Is Route 66 Raceway still open?
Route 66 Raceway last hosted an NHRA Camping World Series drag race back in 2019. In 2020, the track was closed amid the pandemic, and in 2021 remained closed to the drag racing community.
What’s going on with Route 66 Dragway?
(June 3, 2020) — As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and extenuating uncertainties regarding the current situation, all NHRA sanctioned drag racing events scheduled for the remainder of 2020 at Route 66 Raceway have been cancelled. This includes the NHRA Nationals, originally slate…
Is Route 66 Dragway closed for good?
The Route 66 Raceway dropped a bombshell today, announcing that it will not contest drag racing events in 2021, due to a range of factors, not the least of which is the long-term uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Where is the Route 66 Raceway?
Joliet, Illinois
Route 66 Raceway is a drag race facility located in Joliet, Illinois. The facility consists of a 0.25-mile (0.40 km) dragstrip. The complex also includes a 0.375-mile (0.604 km) dirt oval. The drag strip hosts several drag racing events including the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA).
Why did they close Chicagoland Speedway?
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, races at the Chicagoland Speedway for the 2020 season were canceled.
Has Route 66 Raceway been sold?
International Speedway Corp. (ISC) has completed its acquisition of Raceway Associates, LLC, owner and operator of Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, IL. The combined purchase price for the transactions was $102.4 million in cash.
Why did Chicagoland Speedway closing?
NASCAR raced at Chicagoland Speedway in nearby Joliet from 2001 to 2019, but the track’s 2020 race weekend was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and then was dropped from the schedule outright for 2021 onwards.
What is happening with Chicagoland Speedway?
Chicagoland Speedway Will Be Replaced By A Warehouse Industrial Park. the Speedway started life as a hated 1.5-mile “cookie-cutter” D-shaped oval. Through the hatred, the track found a renaissance in the last few seasons as it has become a fan favorite for it’s worn out surface and fantastic races.
Why did the Chicagoland Speedway close?
Will Chicagoland Speedway ever reopen?
The shuttered speedway in Joliet, Illinois is never coming back. This isn’t new news, there will be no FOX News breaking news sound but it is apparently news to some people. Chicagoland has not hosted a race since Alex Bowman’s cursed the speedway by winning the 2019 Cup Series race.
Will NASCAR ever come back to Chicagoland Speedway?
Will NASCAR ever return to Chicago?
JOLIET – NASCAR will not be returning to Chicagoland Speedway in 2022. The Speedway was snubbed for the third consecutive year after the sport released the 2022 schedule earlier today. Chicagoland lost its race in 2020 due to COVID-19 and had a slot this year given to Road America in Wisconsin. St.
Does NASCAR own Chicagoland Speedway?
In late 2019, NASCAR merged with International Speedway Corporation. This placed 12 active tracks under NASCAR’s own portfolio. One of those tracks, is Chicagoland Speedway. The track is a 1.5-mile oval in Joilet, Illinois.
Is Chicagoland Speedway closing permanently?
Why doesn t NASCAR race in Chicago anymore?
Chicagoland has not hosted a race since Alex Bowman’s cursed the speedway by winning the 2019 Cup Series race. When COVID hit in 2020, much like every industry, it gave ISC the perfect excuse to cancel that season’s race. When the 2021 Cup Series schedule came out Chicagoland was visibly absent again.
Are they tearing down Chicagoland Speedway?
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Why did NASCAR stop going to Chicagoland Speedway?