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Have your next party at Chicagoland Raceway! The battle had raged for the final 22 laps as the pair headed a huge ten-car two-abreast drafting pack. The following year's race was just as close, with Hornish again the victor, this time by.

The Chicagoland race became the Indycar finale from to , witnessing an epic battle for the title between Dario Franchitti and Scott Dixon in , resolved when the New Zealander ran out of fuel on the last lap, handing the race win and title to Franchitti.

In , the track installed lighting allowing a switch to night racing for its Sprint Cup race and two Nationwide races, while the racing calender is rounded out by a round of the Truck Series and a mile ARCA race. Both of Chicago's main airports are within easy reach: Midway International Airport is closest at 42 miles around 40 minute's drive , while O'Hare International Airport is 50 miles or just under an hour's drive.

By road, the circuit can be accessed from I, taking exit onto Highway 52 and follow signs to the circuit. On NASCAR race days there are likely to be specific entry routes depending on your direction of travel, so check for details on the circuit website.

It's also possible to travel to the track by train on racedays, thanks to a shuttle bus service which ferries train passengers from Joliet's Union Station to the track. Tickets must be purchased from the circuit in advance, so again, check the website for details.

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