WLS-AM Signs Multi-Year Deal to Become Home of NASCAR

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, November 9, 2022 | 11:22am CT

WLS-AM/Chicago

WLS-AM/Chicago signs a three-year deal with the Motor Racing Network, the voice of NASCAR, to air the NASCAR Cup Series beginning in 2023. The announcement comes on the heels on the City of Chicago's new three-year deal with NASCAR as the home of the first-ever Chicago Street Race. The unprecedented 12-turn, 2.2-mile Chicago Street Race will take the Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series past and through many of Chicago's downtown landmarks during Fourth of July Weekend, July 1-2, 2023.

"We are so excited to partner with WLS-AM to deliver the excitement of NASCAR's 75th season to race fans across the Chicago metro," said Motor Racing Network President Chris Schwartz. "And, as we look ahead to next summer, the first-ever street race in NASCAR's history will take place on Chicago's city streets. This event will be like nothing we've ever seen and is sure to be a highlight of the 2023 season."

WLS-AM Program Director Stephanie Tichenor added, "We are thrilled to be the new Chicago radio home of NASCAR and we look forward to growing this new partnership as we gear up for the first-ever Chicago Street Race next summer -- and what promises to be an unforgettable Fourth of July weekend."

Motor Racing Network, now in its 53rd year of broadcasting, is a wholly owned subsidiary of NASCAR (The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) and is the primary source for NASCAR stock car racing and related radio programming.