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 NASCAR Chase Fest presented by Toyota, a free outdoor block party,
will give fans a chance to meet all 16 Challengers for the NASCAR
Sprint Cup championship as they head into The Chase, which begins
Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway (3 p.m. ET on NBCSN).
"Being part of Chase Fest is really neat," said Carl Edwards, driver
of the No. 19 ARRIS Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing. "When you get
to step away from the car and go out and promote our sport and talk
with fans about the neat things that are going on, that's the great
part."
Adding to the party atmosphere will be live concerts by
Grammy-nominated 3 Doors Down and Chicago favorites Suburban
Cowboys, and amusement attractions. Chase Fest will take place on
Weed Street between Fremont and Kingsbury streets from 2 p.m. to 9
p.m. CT Thursday.
The celebration kicking off The Chase in Chicago has become a
tradition in recent years, with a fan-focused event serving as the
annual milestone before the race at Chicagoland Speedway.
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"NASCAR fans in Chicago and around the world have come to expect big
things from the kickoff of The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup in
Chicago and this year is no exception," said Scott Paddock,
president of Chicagoland Speedway. "NASCAR Chase Fest is a dynamic
event that segues nicely into the weekend where the celebration will
continue at Chicagoland Speedway."
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