This year, the increasing intensity of the battle for the NASCAR playoffs takes center stage in Second City, as only four open spots for non-winners now remain on the playoff grid. One such spot was filled last week, when local hero Chase Elliott won in Atlanta to stamp his place in the playoffs and clear the way for his run at a second Cup title.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago's third annual NASCAR Street Race will hit the gas later Sunday, charging full speed into a second day. Fans will be back in and around Grant Park for this high-octane day of professional racing.