Shane Van Gisbergen Conquers Chicago Street Race in Dramatic NASCAR Cup Series Finish, Grant Park 165 Results

In a thrilling conclusion to the NASCAR Cup Series Chicago Street Race, Shane Van Gisbergen captured a hard-fought victory after a chaotic and caution-filled 75-lap contest through the heart of the Windy City. The No. 88 Chevrolet driver outpaced Ty Gibbs and Tyler Reddick in the final laps to secure the checkered flag following a late caution for Cody Ware’s crash in Turn 6.

Race at a Glance

• Race Distance: 75 Laps

• Cautions: 7

• Lead Changes: 6

• Total Time Elapsed: 2:32:51

• Stage Winners:

  • Stage 1: Michael McDowell

  • Stage 2: Ryan Blaney

  • Race Winner: Shane Van Gisbergen

Victory Earned Through Precision and Patience

Van Gisbergen, who started from pole position, proved his street course expertise once again. He led 16 laps and maintained an average running position of 3.92, spending 50 laps in the top five and 58 laps in the top 10. His best lap time came early, clocking in at 90.383 seconds on Lap 10, hitting a speed of 87.627 mph.

After regaining the lead on Lap 60 from Chase Briscoe, Van Gisbergen held steady even as the closing laps tested every ounce of his focus. A series of incidents, including a dramatic crash involving Cody Ware with just two laps remaining, brought out the final caution and secured Van Gisbergen’s triumph under yellow.

Key Race Moments

• Lap 60: Van Gisbergen passes Briscoe for the lead in Turn 4.

• Lap 67 Restart: Van Gisbergen defends the lead with Ty Gibbs and AJ Allmendinger in pursuit. Briscoe suffers a tire issue after contact with Ryan Preece.

• Lap 70-72: Reddick proves to be the fastest car on track, closing in on the leaders. Meanwhile, Alex Bowman spins Bubba Wallace, and Christopher Bell spins solo in Turn 5.

• Lap 74 Incident: Cody Ware crashes into the tire barrier from 18th, prompting the final caution.

Podium Finishers

1. Shane Van Gisbergen (No. 88 Chevrolet)

   • From pole to victory lane, the New Zealander delivered a textbook performance on a treacherous urban circuit.

2. Ty Gibbs (No. 54 Toyota)

   • Showed speed and consistency, staying within a second of Van Gisbergen until the final caution.

3. Tyler Reddick (No. 45 Toyota)

   • Mounted a late-race charge, overtaking multiple competitors and posting the fastest pace in the closing laps.

Race Breakdown: A Battle Through the Streets

The race began with Van Gisbergen and Michael McDowell dueling down the frontstretch. McDowell claimed the early advantage, leading the first 20 laps and winning Stage 1. Ryan Blaney capitalized on strategy to win Stage 2, while chaos unfolded behind the leaders with spins, wall contact, and mechanical issues.

Major incidents included:

• Lap 4: Carson Hocevar caused a multi-car pileup in Turn 10, collecting seven other drivers.

• Lap 29: Josh Berry collided with the wall after contact from Erik Jones.

• Lap 63: A flurry of spins and crashes saw Ross Chastain and Austin Cindric into the barriers, while Stenhouse Jr. drove behind the wall.

• Lap 74: Cody Ware’s crash sealed the race result under caution.

Pit strategy played a pivotal role throughout, with multiple lead changes influenced by timed stops and mechanical reliability. Drivers like Allmendinger and Reddick gained ground through savvy tire management and aggressive overtakes.

What’s Next

With another street course victory under his belt, Van Gisbergen solidifies his reputation as one of NASCAR’s premier road and street course drivers. The NASCAR Cup Series now turns its attention to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, where drivers will return to oval racing and the playoff picture continues to take shape.

For fans looking to relive the action, coverage is available on TNT, MRN, SiriusXM, and MAX, with replays and highlights on NASCAR’s official site.

Chicago Street Course Cup Series Results

July 6, 2025