The Perfect Holiday Gift for Fans Who Want to Get Behind the Wheel
JOLIET, Ill., (Dec. 17, 2025) – Today, NASCAR announced that fans of speed, adrenaline, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences are now able to secure their tickets for the NASCAR Experience at Chicagoland Speedway. Just in time for the holiday season, the NASCAR Experience will allow fans to get behind the wheel of a real NASCAR stock car and put the pedal to the metal on the track in Joliet, Ill. Sessions at Chicagoland Speedway include May 23, July 6, July 11, and August 8, 2026.
Fans can now purchase NASCAR Experience ticket packages and gift certificates, giving the lucky recipient the chance to either ride shotgun or take the wheel of a real NASCAR race car. Whether you’re shopping for a family member, friend, or someone who lives for speed, the NASCAR Experience delivers – making it one of the most unforgettable gifts you can give this season.
Space is limited and demand is high. Tickets and gift certificates are available now through the official NASCAR Racing Experience website at NASCARRacingExperience.com. Select your package – from a ride-along with a professional instructor to extended track time behind the wheel – and give someone the chance to create memories that last a lifetime.
“Whether ride-along or full drive, this NASCAR Experience is an unforgettable memory that you and your loved ones will be talking about for years,” said Jacque Herrera, General Manager of the Chicagoland Speedway. “This is a true “bucket list” experience, and nothing can compare to the thrill of racing on a legendary track like Chicagoland.”
Don’t wait – give the gift of speed, excitement, and memories.
NASCAR will make its long-awaited return to the Chicagoland Speedway July 3-5, 2026, with ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and NASCAR Cup Series action returning to the famed 1.5-mile tri-oval for the first time in seven years. Tickets for all the racing action can be purchased at ChicagolandSpeedway.com.
Chicagoland Speedway, which opened in 2001 and hosted NASCAR’s premier series for 18 seasons. NASCAR last competed at the Chicagoland Speedway in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic forced the suspension of all racing activity across the country. Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, recorded his first career win in the 2019 Camping World 400 in Joliet.
About Chicagoland Speedway
Chicagoland Speedway will make its return to the NASCAR schedule in 2026 for the first time in seven years. One of the premier tracks on the NASCAR circuit from its opening in 2001 to 2019, the Speedway is a highly competitive 1.5-mile tri-oval intermediate speedway in Joliet, Illinois. Located just outside the Chicago metropolitan area, the speedway provides convenient access to one of the nation’s top cities, offering a world-class race weekend experience unlike any other. Fans can purchase tickets at www.chicagolandspeedway.com and get all of the latest information.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.
