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Chicagoland Speedway Kicks Off Race For The Chase; Offers Plenty Of Camping Options

Here we go.

The 12 drivers who will compete for NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Championship begin their quest this weekend.

Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois will host the first race for the Chase for the Sprint Cup with Sunday’s Geico 400.

Since 2011 Chicagoland Speedway has hosted the race to kickoff the Chase for the Sprint Cup and they return to the 1.5 mile tri-oval this weekend.

Brad Keselowski kick started his eventual championship with a win at Chicagoland last season.

Built in 2001, Chicagoland Speedway draws big crowds from around the Midwest for the race and plenty of those race fans will camp near the race track.

The following are three campgrounds close to the speedway that can accommodate campers, fifth wheels, travel trailers and motorhomes.

PAUL AND MARY’S RACEWAY CAMPING

Located on a 15 acre farm that is two miles from the speedway.

The campground offers free shuttle service to the race and offers the following amenities for Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers, and Motorhomes:

Electric
Water
Septic pump out
Hot showers
Ice
Firewood

Rates for the race run from Thursday thru Monday and are $290 for electric sites, $165 for pull thru sites and $150 for non-electric sites.

For more information www.racetrackcamping.com

GREEN FIELDS CAMPGROUNDGREEN FIELDS CAMPGROUND

This campground is located 1.5 miles from the speedway and offers free shuttle rides to the race.

The campground offers RV campers the following things:

30 amp electric  for Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers, and Motorhomes
Permanent showers
Ice
Water
Septic Service
Garbage removal

Rates for race weekend are $300 for a 25 x 50 electric site and $180 for a 25 x 50 non electric site.

For more information www.greenfieldscampground.com

GREEN FIELDS CAMPGROUNDRACE CAMP CHICAGO

This campground is located a short walk from the track on five acres of woods and grass land.

It offers over 100 camp sites  for Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers, and Motorhomes and the following things:

Electric
Water
Septic pump out
Portable washrooms with sinks
Ice

Call 708-955-8800 or 708-403-4199 for availability and pricing.

For more information www.racecampchicago.com

ON-SITE CAMPING

Chicagoland Speedway offers several on-site camping options for  for Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers, and Motorhomes.

These sites include electric, water, sewer, showers and a convenience store.

The cost of these infield campsites range from $125 to $1,900 for race weekend.

For more information on infield camping www.chicagolandspeedway.com

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