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.

The first two years of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race were accented by rain, but maybe the third edition will be a charm for fans and drivers.

SportsLine reveals its projected leaderboard for the 2025 Grant Park 165 and Round 2 of the NASCAR In-Season Challenge. Use it for NASCAR picks at sites like DraftKings, FanDuel and PrizePicks.