It makes more sense to do a city like Houston or Atlanta.

It could be both. Pollen levels are really high this year.

It was also controversial because of

• A: it replacing a very popular circuit in Wisconsin: Road America. There’s a Wisconsin/Chicago rivalry with Bears vs Packers.
• B: average age of NASCAR fans are older and more republican compared to other racing leagues. Chicago is a no go for some people due to whatever stereotypes that been fed by the Trump Campaign
• C: It’s one of the busiest summer weekends for Chicago. Closing one of the most popular spots for tourists and residents in a city that has 3-4 months of warm weather will tick people off.

If you are planning the find stuff near downtown, go hang out in the Museum Campus and check out the museums.