Before the street race, there's the race behind the scenes to get the track, grandstands, cars, and other preparations ready for the main event.

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For weeks, Chicago has been revving up for race day, and it's almost here as NASCAR returns for its third annual Chicago Street Race in Grant Park. NASCAR teams were making their final preparations on Friday,