There is also a chance that the street race is a one-off.
Ms. Lightfoot, who brought the race to the city, lost her bid for re-election this year and left office in May.
Her successor and fellow Democrat, Mayor Brandon Johnson, has been polite but circumspect about NASCAR, though he attended a pre-race event this week.
“Will this idea lead to the expansion of how we think about what can be offered in a major city?” Mr. Johnson said in an interview shortly before his inauguration.
“If, on the other hand, it goes badly, I think there will be pressure on the new mayor to cancel this deal.”
Persons:
Lightfoot, Brandon Johnson, “, Mr, Johnson, ’, Brian Hopkins, ”
Organizations:
NASCAR, Chicago City Council
Locations:
Chicago