Route 66 Raceway

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Dubbed the first true "Stadium of Drag Racing," Route 66 Raceway provides top-notch entertainment for all types of racing fans. Route 66 Raceway is a multimillion-dollar complex including a 1/4 mile, 30,000 seat, stadium-style drag strip with 27 luxury suites and a 1/2 mile dirt oval track.

The multipurpose facility hosts a wide variety of entertaining events, including two NHRA POWERade Drag Racing National events featuring Top Fuel, Funny Cars, Pro Stocks and motorcycle racing. Route 66 Raceway is dedicated to providing fans the best possible experience. With a diverse selection of events to choose from, fans and racers can visit for their all-time favorite events, and try a few more along the way. Whether looking for a rare car part in vendors row, feeling the power of the cars on the drag strip, or walking the gleaming rows at the car shows, fans are not disappointed.

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Joliet

The Chicagoland Speedway is on several hundred acres in Joliet, a suburb of Chicago about an hour from downtown.  Joliet has had its economic troubles, and most who visit spend their time in Chicago.  On NASCAR and IRL race weekends, though, tens of thousands descend on the town.

Chicago’s racing history began in 1895, when the first gasoline-powered race was held up and down the Chicago lakefront.  Today, sellout crowds of 75,000 come to the Speedway to watch cars race much faster.

There are 700 acres of free parking at the track.  That will hold 50,000 vehicles.  There is no overnight stay in these lots.  For overnights, RVs can park in the infield, on Speedway Ridge, or in the new RV Land campsite between turns two and three.  Infield lots fun $800-$100 (the higher costs is if you have electric hookup) and Speedway Ridge costs $550-$750.  Camping in RV Land is $350, and that includes electric hookups.  Trams run from the parking areas to the track.  For more information and to reserve spots, call (815) 727-RACE.  When not watching the race, you can visit Expo Village by the main gate, which has activities and entertainment.

During the Day

Splash Station: This water theme park has pools, water slides, tubing “rivers,” and concessions. Open May – September. ($ - $$, 2780 US Route 6, Joliet, (815) 741-7250, www.jolietsplashstation.com).