SPORTS
Fourth Qualifier Added To Route 66 Nationals
CHICAGO — Following a successful return to Route 66 Raceway last year, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is bringing a massive show to Chicago in 2024, including four overall qualifying sessions, for the 24th annual Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Performance on May 17-19. The four qualifying sessions adds an extra run on Friday, as fans will get to see a pair of qualifying runs each day in all four professional categories (Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle), as well as the GETTRX Pro Stock All-Star Callout and the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge on Saturday.
Illinois quick hits: Stadium opposition grows; stormy weather impacts state
Stadium opposition grows The Chicago Bears face another obstacle in its plans to build a new lakefront stadium. The Chicago advocacy group Friends of the Parks says it is prepared to fight for the lakefront. Like Soldier Field, the new stadium would be built on parkland that is owned by the Chicago Park District, which raises further issues. ...
Pingel NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Series Ready to Begin in Chicago
The NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Series has quickly become a fan-favorite and NHRA officials announced that Pingel Enterprise, Inc., a longtime manufacturer of high-quality motorcycle performance parts, has been named the title sponsor for the series, which will make four appearances during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Tee time at Chicago's Wrigley Field on the upper deck available through Monday
CHICAGO (CBS) — It looks like perfect weather this weekend for a round of golf.And since the Cubs are on the road, why not grab a tee time at Wrigley Field?The popular Upper Deck Golf Experience is back at Wrigley - Friday through Monday.Golfers move around the ballpark, trying to hit targets on the field.If you want to book a tee time, act fast.Most sessions are sold out except for Monday morning or Monday afternoon.
Sky aim to capitalize on excitement around WNBA as season begins
CHICAGO (CBS) – The Chicago Sky start the WNBA regular season next week, but fans clamoring to see them in Chicago will have to wait until May 25.The team's first three games will be on the road. But the team's many new faces were on display at Media Day.It's a new era of Sky basketball, headlined by their high-profile rookies Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso, along with a new general manager and new head coach, Teresa Weatherspoon.Fresh off a 48-point thumping of the New York Liberty in its last preseason game, the team is hoping to build a winner and...
Friday’s Time Schedule
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 6:40 p.m. Houston at Detroit, 6:40 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 6:50 p.m. Arizona at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Minnesota at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Atlanta at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Washington at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 7:40...
PEAK Antifreeze & Coolant Adds Two-Time NHRA Top Fuel Champ Brittany Force for Chicago ‘Hometown’ Race
In addition to once again serving as presenting sponsor for the May 17-19 NHRA Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, IL., PEAK Antifreeze & Coolant announced today that it will be the primary sponsor for two-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Brittany Force’s dragster in the pivotal race.
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