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Ex-Northwestern linebacker lifts lid on alleged locker room abuse in explosive lawsuit
CHICAGO - Nathan Fox knew almost instantly that what he said happened inside the locker rooms at Northwestern University wasn’t normal. He was, after all, a product of the Texas high school football world – known to many as the ‘Friday Night Lights’ culture. "There’s a...
Illinois legislator draws up play for funding of new Bears, Sox stadiums
Illinois State Representative La Shawn Ford has filed a resolution calling on the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority to consider selling properties to private developers to build stadiums for the Bears and White Sox.
Alexis DeJoria brings her fast Funny Car for fans ready to RACE at Route 66!
Driver of the Bandero Premium Tequila Toyota GR Supra, Alexis DeJoria joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Alexis shares excitement to be back at Route 66 Raceway with a full house of fans. Listen as Alexis talks about the race team and getting dialed in this year with Chicago as a target for […]
TOP FUEL STAR ANTRON BROWN CAPTURES HIS 75th CAREER WIN IN CHICAGO
In a drag racing career full of countless memorable moments Antron Brown added another one Sunday. Brown, driving his AB Motorsports Matco Tools dragster, captured his 75th career NHRA national event win – 59 in Top Fuel to go along with his 16 in Pro Stock Motorcycle. Brown claimed...
Motorsports race in Illinois named one of the best in the country by USA TODAY poll
USA TODAY readers have spoken, and they have declared Illinois has one of the top 10 motorsports races in the United States. A recent USA Today Readers’ Choice poll determined the top races by asking a panel of experts for nominations. Readers then voted on the nominees. Chicago’s Grant Park 165 was named the ninth best race in the country.
Daniel Wilkerson Makes Semifinal Appearance to Lead SCAG Racing at Route 66 Nationals
Daniel Wilkerson and the SCAG Power Equipment Ford Mustang Funny Car battled their way to the semifinals Sunday at the Gerber Glass & Collision Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway just outside of Chicago. Coming into race day qualified No. 9, Wilkerson, crew chiefed by his father Tim, started...
NAPA Funny Car Team Continues to Adjust to New Setup in Chicago
Three-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Ron Capps was looking forward to adding a third Wally trophy from Route 66 Raceway to his impressive collection on Sunday at the NHRA Route 66 Nationals, but a loss of traction in the first round of eliminations ended his bid for a 77th national event triumph.
A wild ride: Storied Chicagoland walk/bike/transit booster Randy Neufeld discusses his long career
Randy Neufeld needs no introduction among local walk/bike/transit fans. He's been promoting green modes for a living since 1987, not long after the Chicago Bears released "The Super Bowl Shuffle". His many accomplishments include helping to launch the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, which evolved into the Active Transportation Alliance, and then running the SRAM Cycling Fund. He recently stepped down from that position to cofound GoodForUs.org, a new organization to reduce car-dependency. Streetsblog caught up with him for a review of what he's done over the years, and what's on the horizon. The interview has been edited slightly for brevity and clarifty.
Greg Anderson Wins The NHRA Pro Stock All-Star Callout At Route 66 Raceway
The incoming Pro Stock points leader showed that he’s still got plenty of fire in his belly on Saturday at Chicago’s famed Route 66 Raceway. Greg Anderson wheeled his KB Titan Racing-powered HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro to a final-round victory in the highly anticipated GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock All-Star Callout, and in doing so, qualified pleasingly well for the main event at the Gerber Collison & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals.
John Force Advances to Final Round in Chicago
John Force advanced to Sunday’s final round of the Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Antifreeze & Coolant, but couldn’t hold off Matt Hagan in the Funny Car class at Route 66 Raceway. Force, who turned 75 years old two weeks ago, was appearing in the record 268th...
Scrappers Racing Sharpens Skills In Hot Conditions At NHRA Route 66 Nationals
The Scrappers Racing team is leaving Chicago armed with new information and invaluable experience after competing at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Performance at Route 66 Raceway. Sisters Jasmine Salinas and Jianna Evaristo performed consistently in Top Fuel and Pro Stock Motorcycle, respectively, as they learned how to manage their powerful Scrappers Racing machines in hot and volatile conditions with packed fields across the board. While the sibling duo may not have gone rounds the way they would have liked on race day, they feel positive about the improvements they are making.
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