Chicagoland Speedway Tickets

Chicagoland Speedway in Jolliet, Illinois provides fans of NASCAR motorsports the premier ticket to one of the most exciting spectator sports on the planet. With a capacity of 75,000, there are plenty of seats in the grandstand for the adoring fans who come from all over the country with their tickets in hand to watch the finest NASCAR drivers race to achieve the ultimate speed. Tickets for The Chicagoland Speedway's Grandstands and suites have become so popular with motorsport enthusiasts that many of the tickets sell out far before the racers take to the pavement.

The fans who are lucky enough to buy a ticket to one of the races at Chicagoland Speedway marvel at the towering stands which are an impressive 15 stories tall. Even the cheapest seats in the 2,480 feet long stands offer breathtaking views of the all the action. Fans love to see thrilling side-by-side finishes on this competitive track, and although it may be similar to many other oval NASCAR tracks, the 1.5 mile track has a unique continuous curve and there is a noticeable bend to the backstretch. That backstretch runs 1,700 ft. and 5 degree banking. The front stretch is 2,400 feet and has 11 degree banking. The turns have 18 degree banking.

The location of the Chicagoland was chosen by a group of entrepreneurs who realized the potential for a world class Speedway in the Chicago metropolitan area. The site that was chosen was a massive site adjacent to the Route 66 Raceway. In 2001 constrction was completed and the the public was able to buy tickets at great prices to experience the races at Chicagoland Speedway. The first tickets sold for were for NASCAR Busch and Winston cups. The driver who blazed his way it to the winner's circle at the inaugural cup races was Kevin Harvick. Tickets to these series races treated fans to wins by favorites such as Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman It is still possible to buy the best tickets for these popular races. They have both remained popular annual events.

There has been some exciting history made at Chicagoland over the years. It was a memorable night in 2007 for everyone who bought a ticket to the Indy Pro Series on September 9th. A Guinness World record was recorded for the closest finish in the history of racing when Alex Lloyd was inched out of a win by a mere .0005 seconds by Logan Gomez.

The Speedway added another rare feature in 2007 when they delighted ticket holders with a complete lighting system that would allow them to host thrilling NASCAR night racing. The first two exhilarating nights of racing were held during the Chicagoland NASCAR race weekend in 2008. The first race was the Nationwide series on Friday July 11th with the Sprint cup burning up the night sky on Saturday. The tickets sold for these dramatic events were snatched up by lucky patrons who were anxious to see their favorite drivers illuminated by the bright Speedway lights. Fans have discovered there is something nothing quite like watching their favorite racers fly down the track under the starry night sky. There are only 10 other facilities where you can catch a competition under the lights. Tickets for these races are some of the most sought after and best seats you can buy.

The NASCAR drivers and racing enthusiasts alike have embraced the track as one of the most popular on the circuit. The tickets sold for the electrifying motorsport events at Chicagoland Speedway fall right into line with the rich history and legendary reputation of the Chicago area sporting world.