NASCAR Chicago Street Race 2025 Recap: Racing, Live Music, Drones, and Streaming with Xumo

Grant Park 165 Brings Racing to the Heart of Chicago

On July 6, NASCAR returned to downtown Chicago for the third annual Chicago Street Race and the Grant Park 165.  As cars raced past Buckingham Fountain and curved through the city’s iconic streets, fans lined the barricades, soaking up every moment.

The 2.2-mile track turned the city into a full racing circuit. While the drivers navigated tight turns at over 100 mph, fans weren’t just watching, they were fully connected, thanks to Xumo, one of the event’s founding partners.

A Weekend Festival: Zac Brown Band, Drone Shows, and More

The race weekend wasn’t only about what happened on the track. On the eve of the main event, the Zac Brown Band took the stage for a live concert, energizing crowds with a mix of Southern rock and country hits. The music echoed through Grant Park, creating a festival atmosphere that felt more like a summer celebration than a traditional race.

That vibe continued after sundown on Saturday with a drone light show where hundreds of synchronized drones painted animations over the skyline, creating a modern spectacle above Chicago’s historic architecture.

From music to motorsports, the weekend was a showcase of what happens when NASCAR meets city culture, and it was all easily accessible through Xumo. Xumo TV and Xumo Stream Box feature a world-class user interface that includes universal voice search capabilities, making it easy for consumers to find and enjoy their favorite streaming content – racing fans only need to say ‘NASCAR’ into their voice remote for quick access to all things NASCAR.”

Meet Xumo: Streaming NASCAR Has Never Been Easier

If you weren’t at the race in person, you could still catch the action because Xumo made it easy. Our streaming devices, Xumo TV and Xumo Stream Box, combine live TV, apps, and on-demand content into one unified experience, making it easy for fans to find all NASCAR programming available on the platform with a single voice command. Fans can also explore the NASCAR FAST channel on Xumo Play, which offers a dedicated lineup of NASCAR content including replays, highlights, and even select live races, all available free to stream.

“It’s Real Simple”: Fans Discover Xumo Play for the First Time

Throughout the weekend, fans got hands-on with the Xumo experience. Tiffany, a first-time user at the Xumo booth, was asked how she’d describe it to a friend who wasn’t there.

“It’s real simple… you just download the app.”
— Tiffany, NASCAR Chicago attendee

Many visitors called out how easy it was to use. With no special hardware required, the Xumo Play app gave fans instant access to NASCAR coverage. Through the free NASCAR FAST channel, they could watch highlights, past races, and even select live events.

“Fast, Incredible, Efficient”: A Fan-Favorite Among Streamers

Another attendee shared his impression in three quick words: Fast, Incredible. Efficient.

“Everything’s there, organized, ready to go. It just works.”
— Dre, first-time Xumo user

For users who like a more personalized experience, the Xumo Stream Box allows you to rearrange the apps on your home screen. You can pin your favorite services to make it quicker to jump into the content you care about most.

Streaming on the Track and at Home: How a First-Time NASCAR Fan Streamed the Race with Xumo

Many at the race were new NASCAR fans. Cameron was attending his first NASCAR event and fortunately, discovered Xumo at the same time.

“I’ll be able to keep watching NASCAR from my phone and my TV… all through Xumo.”
— Cameron, first-time NASCAR fan

Like many that weekend, Cameron discovered that streaming NASCAR content doesn’t have to be complicated. With the Xumo Play app available on both mobile and smart TVs, fans could easily access NASCAR programming, including highlights, replays, and select live races through the NASCAR FAST channel.

Why Fans Loved the Xumo Experience at NASCAR Chicago

At the heart of the weekend was a shared experience: fast cars, live music, city views, and a tech platform that helped fans who couldn’t be there in person feel connected to all the at-track excitement. Whether you were streaming on a Xumo device from your living room or catching replays on the go with Xumo Play, Xumo helped make the impossible feel easy.

Explore the full weekend of fun at the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, sponsored by Xumo.

Final Lap: Streaming Built for Race Fans

The 2025 Chicago Street Race proved that NASCAR and innovation can go hand in hand. Xumo delivered fast, flexible access to fans who wanted a better way to follow the race and events.

From first-time users to loyal race-goers, the response was the same: Xumo just works.

Want to see what’s next? Xumo is just getting started. If you’ve heard it’s just another app, or tried streaming platforms that overpromise and underdeliver, Xumo is built to be different. It’s fast, simple, and built in. Visit xumo.com to see how we’re powering the future of live sports and streaming.