Monday, September 19, 2011

NASCAR GEICO 400 Race Monday at the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet

After more than 6 hours of postponements due to rain Sunday, NASCAR officials decided to move the GEICO 400 race to today, Monday, September 19th.  The race will start at the Chicagoland Speedway south of Joliet at 11 a.m. Central time.  The NASCAR race will be broadcast on ESPN and will also be covered by RaceBuddy.

This is the first time in Chase history that the race has been postponed and moved due to weather.


Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet on NASCAR weekend


Joliet's Chicagoland Speedway on Friday Night, September 16,  2011:

Sunday, September 18, 2011

NASCAR Race today at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet

Joliet's Chicagoland Speedway on Laraway Road is hosting NASCAR fans and race teams this weekend.  The Geico 400 takes place today, September 18th.  Area roadways around the speedway will likely be clogged tonight as fans and their campers leave town.  Here are some photos of the Chicagoland Speedway at night:
Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet during NASCAR weekend 
Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet on NASCAR weekend


Many people brought their campers out to the raceway.  Hopefully the rain delay will end soon so they will be able to enjoy the race. UPDATE: The NASCAR race at the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet has been postponed until Monday, September 19th at noon eastern time.  Check out this video of the Chicagoland Speedway from Friday night: