Chicago Street Course Weather: Downtown Chicago Street Racing

By Kevin Roth, sports meteorologist. Weather guide for DFS players and bettors.

Length

2.2 mi

City

Chicago, IL

Track type

Street Course

Overview

Chicago Street Course is a 2.2-mile temporary street circuit through downtown Chicago. Cup race in early July.

Weather angle

Chicago summer thunderstorm risk is significant for early-July races. Lake Michigan influence brings cool onshore breezes. Wet racing is allowed on the street course.

For DFS and bettors

Radar risk and lake-driven wind shifts are the primary weather angles. Wet racing rules make Chicago handicapping heavily rain-conditional.

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