Chicagoland Speedway
Chicagoland Speedway
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Opened for its inaugural event on June 23rd 2001, the Chicagoland
Speedway is a one and a half mile (two and a half kilometer) tri-oval
'D'-shaped racetrack, where vehicles reach speeds of almost 220
miles (350 kilometers) per hour and hit turns with two and three
abreast.
Full of action-packed thrills, the track extends over 923 acres
(374 hectares) in Joliet, 30 miles (48 kilometers) southwest of
downtown Chicago on historic Route 66 and cost a staggering 130
million USD to build.
The grandstand, which is over fifteen stories high and 2480 feet
(756 meters) long, has a seating capacity for over 75,000 spectators
and there are parking facilities for over 70,000 vehicles.
For information on forthcoming events, visit Chicagoland Speedway
web site.
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