The Chicago Street Race is back for its third circuit around downtown, and NASCAR is once again saturating the Windy City with tire marks and thundering engines.
NASCAR made a drastic left turn in 2023 and moved its event to the center of a huge city after nearly 75 years of dominating everything from dusty dirt bullrings to lightning-fast superspeedways. The tradition is continuing to grow into its third year, having started on the streets of Chicago with that daring new chapter.
The streets surrounding Grant Park will be turned into a fast-paced playground for the Cup Series this Fourth of July weekend, which will culminate in the highly anticipated Grant Park 165.
There have already been plenty of fireworks at the tournament, but none have been as spectacular as Shane van Gisbergen’s incredible 2023 debut victory, which turned him from an international guest to a serious Cup contender. Alex Bowman stole the show last year, ending a two-year drought and making a spectacular comeback to Victory Lane.
With playoff pressure growing, the stakes are really high this time. The road to playoff success is rapidly becoming closer, with just four golden tickets left for drivers who haven’t yet won. With a recent home victory in Atlanta, Chase Elliott punched his postseason card and rekindled his quest for a second Cup.
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 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 and truTV in the United States. Streaming options are available on DIRECTV.
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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.
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 |
