NASCAR Foundation and Chicago Street Race to host 'Fueling the Fight to End Hunger'

The NASCAR Chicago Street Race and The NASCAR Foundation will host “Fueling the Fight to End Hunger,” an exclusive fundraising dinner at Steak 48, to support the Greater Chicago Food Depository, a Chicago-based non-profit that strives to end hunger by connecting neighbors with healthy food and solutions that address the root causes of hunger.

NASCAR drivers, celebrities and Chicago notables will be in attendance for the event scheduled for June 28 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event is one of many that will highlight NASCAR’s presence in downtown Chicago for its first-ever NASCAR Cup Series race and will feature full-length concerts by The Chainsmokers and Miranda Lambert with support from The Black Crowes, Charley Crockett, and JC Brooks Band over Fourth of July Weekend, July 1-2. To learn more or purchase tickets, click here.  

“As part of race week for the inaugural Chicago Street Race, we are proud to join with The NASCAR Foundation for the Fueling the Fight to End Hunger event to help those in need in the Chicagoland community,” said Julie Giese, Chicago Street Race President. “As residents of Chicago, our team will continue to support the Food Depository to have a positive impact in the community.”

Individual tickets are available for a $1,000 donation and event sponsorships range from $5,000 to $20,000. Sponsor packages include admission to the races on Saturday, July 1^st and Sunday, July 2^nd as well as VIP viewing for concerts taking place over the weekend. For more information and to register to participate, click here.

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