In a letter Friday to Mayor Brandon Johnson, NASCAR said it is pausing the race because it needs more time to reschedule the event and further reduce the buildout and breakdown time of the pop-up

July 18 - The Chicago Street Race will not be on the NASCAR calendar in 2026, officials announced Friday. NASCAR and city officials are working toward a return to the Windy City in 2027.

NASCAR will not host the Chicago Street Race in 2026. The city and the sanctioning body are exploring options for the future. The last three seasons, including this year, NASCAR has raced the Cup and Xfinity Series on the streets of the Windy City.