Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): C.Zilisch, 4 times for 46 laps; S.Van Gisbergen, 4 times for 24 laps; S.Mayer, 1 time for 5 laps; B.Jones, 1 time for 4 laps.

Chicago should extend its agreement with NASCAR on its annual race downtown, but only if the event is no longer held on the Fourth of July weekend.

Steering around questions about the event's future, Mayor Brandon Johnson says "a conversation" with NASCAR is the next step. Ald. Brendan Reilly says he is optimistic about getting "a good deal for Chicago.

Mayor Brandon Johnson is open to NASCAR returning to Chicago, but hinted Tuesday the city may need a better deal before stock car drivers again race through its streets. NASCAR has 90 days to request a contract extension with the Chicago Park District.

Veteran Indy car driver Katherine Legge is charting a new course in NASCAR and will compete Saturday for a spot in Sunday’s Cup Series race in Chicago.

Senior mayoral adviser Jason Lee acknowledged that there are “some real limitations on moving the date” based on NASCAR’s overall schedule and "some of the local events in Chicago in the same footprint.

Mayor Brandon Johnson signaled openness to NASCAR returning the city’s downtown next year, but perhaps not on the Fourth of July weekend.

Denny Hamlin had some interesting things to say about Ross Chastain‘s incident with Joey Logano during the Chicago Street Race. On the Actions Detrimental podcast, Hamlin was asked if NASCAR will fine Chastain for wrecking Logano late in the race.

Beyond tens of thousands of expected attendees, Chicago’s telegenic lakefront and skyline will once again serve as a live backdrop to race cars careening around an urban circuit.