As NASCAR prepares to return to the streets of Chicago this weekend, the talk surrounding the race isn't focused on the on-track action. Instead, fans, industry members and citizens of the Windy City are wondering about Chicago's future in NASCAR beyond 2025.

The first two years of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race were accented by rain, but maybe the third edition will be a charm for fans and drivers.

Before the street race, there's the race behind the scenes to get the track, grandstands, cars, and other preparations ready for the main event.