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.

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 entirety of NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race runs on public right-of-way. It's the only street race on the NASCAR calendar, which means running it takes a bit of extra planning — and some special attention paid to manhole covers.