TNT takes over for NBC, which aired the race the last two years. Before debuting last week in Atlanta, TNT hadn’t carried a NASCAR race since 2014.

One full weekend of cooperative weather would be nice. You could even call it a parting gift if you like. That's right, this is looking like it'll be the final Chicago Street Race — the third installment of NASCAR's original three-year contract with the city.

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