Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Chelios and Chicago Bears favorite Matt Forte as Grand Marshals for the Chicago Street Race

Chicago sports legends give famous Command “Drivers, start your engines”, 6-7 July

NASCAR Chicago Street Race announced that Hockey Hall of Fame member Chris Chelios and Chicago Bears fan favorite Matt Forte will serve as Grand Marshals for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend this weekend, July 6-7, in Grant Park.

“Chicago is one of the best sports cities in the world and NASCAR is proud to be a part of this historic Chicago sports culture,” said Julie Giese, president of Chicago Street Race. “Chris and Matt are two of the city’s most recognized sports icons and we are excited to welcome their winning spirit to this weekend’s races.”

In keeping with NASCAR tradition, Hockey Hall of Fame member, Chicago Blackhawks legend and Chicago native Chris Chelios will deliver the call “Drivers, start your engines” before the NASCAR Xfinity Series race Loop 110 on Saturday, while Forte will give the famous command before the NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165 on Sunday.

Chelios is one of the longest-tenured players in NHL history and will represent his hometown of Chicago at this year’s Grant Park 165. The hockey legend played for the Blackhawks from 1990 to 1999 and won three Stanley Cup championships during his career.

Fan favorite Matt Forte played for the Chicago Bears for eight years. He was named “one of the 100 greatest Bears of all time” by the team and is one of only three players to record at least 1,000 rushing yards and 100 receptions in a single season.

Street racing in Chicago

The Chicago Street Race is a unique two-day sports and entertainment event with a festival-like atmosphere that embodies the signature NASCAR fan experience, bringing attendees closer to the action than any other sport. Combined with world-class musical performances from international headliners, the Chicago Street Race Weekend is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for any sports, music and entertainment fan.

This year, NASCAR has introduced one-day tickets starting at $150 to give visitors access to all races and music events. Additionally, NASCAR has introduced general youth admission pricing for this year’s Chicago Street Race Weekend. Children under 12 are admitted free on Saturday, July 6, and youth GA tickets for Sunday’s Cup Series race are $45.

Two-day reserved tickets starting at $465 offer a variety of options, including reserved seating and a wide selection of premium experiences. Two-day general admission tickets start at $269. For a full list of ticket options or to purchase tickets, fans can visit NASCARChicago.com or call 888-629-7223.

Fans can also visit NASCARChicagoExperiences.com to find numerous travel, ticket and hospitality experience options courtesy of Quint, the Chicago Street Race’s travel and experience package provider.