🔥 Early Crash Sets the Tone

Just three laps in, Carson Hocevar tagged the wall exiting Turn 10, spun across Michigan Avenue, and collected several cars, triggering a red flag to clear the debris and ensure safety on the tight urban circuit  .

Joey Logano vs. Ross Chastain

A restart with 13 laps to go saw Austin Cindric’s contact send Kyle Larson and Joey Logano spinning into Ross Chastain. Logano, believing Chastain retaliated intentionally, unleashed on the radio:

“Ross … better get the f‑ing information right before he goes and wrecks somebody … That motherf‑er.” 

Post-race, Logano confronted Chastain on pit road, claiming Chastain “admitted he wrecked me on purpose,” and demanded a fine. Logano added, “Typical Ross. He just sees red and does dumb stuff.” 

After late-race contact, @joeylogano was not happy with @RossChastain. pic.twitter.com/oej7RqKuvd

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 6, 2025

Bowman vs. Wallace: A Heated Finale

Late in the race, Alex Bowman and Bubba Wallace engaged in a fierce battle for a top-10 finish. Bowman rode Wallace into Turn 12 before pinballing into the wall. Wallace retaliated off Turn 2, spinning Bowman and leaving both wrecked  .

Bowman later told reporters,

“I wasn’t expecting that… we just pin‑balled off each other.” 

Wallace ended the day in 28th with a broken toe link, while Bowman salvaged eighth  .

It's getting physical in this In-Season Challenge matchup between @BubbaWallace and @Alex_Bowman! 💥 pic.twitter.com/fQb9EpTKD9

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 6, 2025

The Winner Amidst the Drama

Despite the turbulence behind him, Shane van Gisbergen delivered yet another masterclass—winning both the Xfinity race and the Cup race from pole. He claimed his second Chicago Cup victory and became the winningest foreign-born driver in NASCAR history  .

Looking Ahead

NASCAR will review communications and footage to determine if fines or penalties are warranted for Logano, Chastain, Bowman, or Wallace. The street race’s future in Chicago is uncertain—with the three-year contract nearing its end. NASCAR is rumored to be exploring a San Diego alternative, though discussions remain open with Chicago officials  . Next up is Sonoma Raceway—a road course where tempers are likely to flare anew.

🏁 Final Word

Between the carnage at Michigan Avenue, radio tirades, and pit-lane confrontations, Sunday’s Grant Park 165 will be remembered as one of the most heated—and chaotic—events in street-course history. Whether NASCAR takes disciplinary action remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: these rivalries are far from cooling down.