NASCAR officials are pausing the annual Fourth of July weekend race next year to work on finding a new date and optimizing its setup and break-down of the course.

NASCAR is hitting pause on its Chicago Street Race for a year, officials said. In a statement, NASCAR officials said they will not be returning to the Loop for the Chicago Street Race in 2026 "to afford us the time necessary to work collaboratively with the City of Chicago."

July 18 - The Chicago Street Race will not be on the NASCAR calendar in 2026, officials announced Friday. NASCAR and city officials are working toward a return to the Windy City in 2027.