CBS 2's Noel Brennan was in Grant Park with excited fans as they stopped by to pick up their tickets.
More than 80% of the fans will be experiencing their very first NASCAR race this weekend, but of course, there were also very big NASCAR fans from all over who are eagerly awaiting the spectacle.The heart of a dedicated fan beats for her sport.
"It's not just getting in a car and driving," she said."Like, these people put their livelihoods into it.""I personally love adrenaline and anything that's like fast and a little bit risky," she said."I work at a racetrack, Autobahn down in Joliet," Szostack said."I'm a corner worker and flagger.But this race through city streets will kick everything into high gear.
"It's not very well-televised in New Zealand, but when you bring in a Kiwi like Shane van Gisbergen here, should be cool, yeah," Richmond said. NASCAR said it has sold tickets to people on four continents, but anyone in Chicago can visit the free NASCAR Village Experience at Butler Field. There's merchandise and even a pace car posed for photos. Fans hearts are beating and Chicago is ready for race day.Gates open at 9 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday.
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