Dale Earnhardt Jr. reveals what annoys him most about the Chicago Street Race
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NASCAR cup series will race in Chicago Downtown in 2023. The event will feature the street course debut of the premier racing series. The decision has divided the racing community as a whole. The political uncertainty surrounding the event is a factor behind the mixed reactions. The proposed region for the race is also a hotbed for criminal violence.
The Next-Gen cars are built to cater to the challenges of races such as the street course ones. Street course racing does not align well with the legacy NASCAR has built over the last few decades. The demographics of the region are less favorable for NASCAR to host a successful event. The residents of the region seem less excited about the event according to media reports.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. in a recent episode of his podcast ‘Dale Jr. Download: Ask Dale Jr.’ has come forward to address the issue. The semi-retired driver has pointed out that he is annoyed with the reception the event is receiving from Chicago residents.
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Find out what Dale Earnhardt Jr. said
Dale Earnhardt Jr. acknowledged that he is anxious about the Chicago Street Race. He pointed out that the Gen-7 cars are built for such events. He added that the race is going to be challenging and entertaining for the drivers as it offers an unfamiliar environment.
“I think it’s absolutely something we need to try and you know it’s just I’m anxious to see how that goes. I think this car is built for stuff like that. So, it’s probably going to be entertaining and challenging for the drivers. It’d be nice to see them in a new you know environment that they are unfamiliar with,” Dale Earnhardt Jr. said.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. went on to address the protest from the local Art Museum against the event. He said he laughed when he heard about it. He added that he is anxious about the fact that there is a lack of excitement and happiness from the residents regarding the event.
“I laughed when I heard about that. I might have even said something on Twitter about it. This is the part about the Chicago Street course that is sort of bugging me a little bit. It’s like, a lot of people in Chicago are not happy or excited about it,” says Dale Earnhardt Jr.
The former HMS driver suggested that the inhabitants are uncertain about event’s potential success and benefits. He added even he doesn’t know what to think about the poor response to the event.
“They’re kind of like, ‘Well, I don’t know if this is going to be a good thing or not. They’re not really embracing it, at least in the media that you read about. It’s just a sort of stream of concern and I don’t know what to think about that,” added Dale Earnhardt Jr.
What are your thoughts on the Chicago Street race?
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