CHICAGO: CCS Racing on the Wet Streets of Chicago

The upcoming Circuit Cup Series (CCS) race at the Chicago Street Course promises 50 laps of thrilling bumper-to-bumper racing on the vibrant streets of Chicago. With the playoffs around the corner, a race win on the Chicago Streets can hold the golden ticket for some drivers, guaranteeing their spot and leading to some exciting racing.

This will be the first time the Crown Jewel Racing League has visited the Chicago Street Course in the Next Gen Stock Car. These street roads are fast and bumpy, and with the narrow walls in some portions, chaos can ensue in a hurry. Drivers will need to maintain pace while keeping their cars out of the walls to come away with a win.

Zack Saunders ran away with the win at the last road course in Sonoma, with Steven Carlile finishing 26 seconds behind him for second place. I expect Zack Saunders to have another dominating performance in Chicago. Newcomer driver Cody Porter has made his presence known in the league with a fourth-place finish at Sonoma and a sweep at Nashville last week, winning in both the Sportsman Truck Series and CCS. Porter will be ready to capitalize on any mistakes made at the front of the pack.

The Playoffs are looming with 7 races to go. Carlile, Cody Leach, Vince Mitchell, Caleb “The Uberman” Tipton, and Allen Phillips are in the playoffs based on points, but would love to have that race win that guarantees their spot. Nathaniel Campbell and Garth Griswold sit outside the cutline 30 points back and are hoping for some quality finishes and a little bit of luck to sneak into the playoffs. Ben Lawson and Joe Wright are behind by 76 and 85 points, and that race win might be the only thing that can save them at this point.

Don’t miss the green flag on July 10th at 8:30 PM EST to find out who can tame the streets in Chicago. As always, the race will be streamed on the Crown Jewel Racing Network at https://www.twitch.tv/crownjewelrn.