NASCAR is once again painting the Windy City with tire marks and roaring engines as the Chicago Street Race returns for its third lap around downtown.
After nearly 75 years of tearing it up on everything from dusty dirt bullrings to lightning-quick superspeedways, NASCAR took a hard left turn in 2023 and brought its show to the heart of a major city. That bold new chapter began on the streets of Chicago, and now, the tradition is rolling strong into year three.
This weekend, the streets around Grant Park will transform into a high-speed playground for the Cup Series, culminating in the much-anticipated Grant Park 165.
The event has already produced its fair share of fireworks—none brighter than Shane van Gisbergen’s jaw-dropping debut win in 2023, a performance that launched him from international guest to full-time Cup contender. Last year, it was Alex Bowman who stole the spotlight, snapping a two-year drought and returning to Victory Lane with style.
This time around, the stakes are sky-high with playoff pressure mounting. Just four golden tickets remain for drivers yet to grab a win, and the road to postseason glory is quickly narrowing. Chase Elliott just cashed in his with a hometown triumph in Atlanta, punching his playoff pass and reigniting his chase for a second Cup crown.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about the Grant Park 165 at Chicago, including TV Channel, streaming options, radio station and starting grid.
What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Track: Chicago Street Course (2.2-mile road course) in Chicago, Illinois
- Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025
- Time: 2:00 p.m. ET or 11:00 a.m. PT
- Length: 75 laps, 165 miles | Stages: 20 laps, 45 laps, 75 laps
The Grant Park 165 is scheduled to start at 2:00 p.m. ET or 11:00 a.m. PT on Sunday, July 6, 2025. The race will be held at Chicago Street Course in Chicago, Illinois.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
- TV Channel: TNT, truTV (U.S.) | TSN, RDS (Canada)
- Live stream: DIRECTV (U.S.) | TSN+ (Canada)
The Grant Park 165 race is available for live TV broadcast on TNT Sports and truTV in the United States. Streaming options are available on DIRECTV.
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NASCAR radio station for Grant Park 165
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NASCAR point standings 2025
Below are the updated standings ahead of NASCAR at Chicago.
| Rank | Driver | Points |
| 1 | William Byron | 631 |
| 2 | Chase Elliott | 594 |
| 3 | Kyle Larson | 589 |
| 4 | Denny Hamlin | 551 |
| 5 | Christopher Bell | 551 |
| 6 | Tyler Reddick | 533 |
| 7 | Ryan Blaney | 504 |
| 8 | Ross Chastain | 458 |
| 9 | Chris Buescher | 457 |
| 10 | Chase Briscoe | 452 |
NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Jul. 6 | Grant Park 165 | Chicago Street Race | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 13 | Toyota/Save Mart 350 | Sonoma Raceway | 3:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 20 | Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 | Dover Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 27 | Brickyard 400 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Aug. 3 | Iowa Corn 350 | Iowa Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 10 | Go Bowling at The Glen | Watkins Glen International | 2 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 16 | Cook Out 400 | Richmond Raceway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 23 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 | Daytona International Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Aug. 31 | Southern 500 | Darlington Raceway | 6 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 7 | Enjoy Illinois 300 | World Wide Technology Raceway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 13 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race | Bristol Motor Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 21 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at New Hampshire | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 28 | Hollywood Casino 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 5 | Bank of America ROVAL 400 | Road Course | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 12 | South Point 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 5:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 19 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Talladega | Talladega Superspeedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Oct. 26 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Martinsville | Martinsville Speedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Nov. 2 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship | Phoenix Raceway | 3 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
