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IL SR1953
Resolution
Status
5/31/2016
Primary Sponsor
Michael Hastings
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AI Summary
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Designates September 11-18, 2016 as "Chase Week" in Illinois to recognize Chicagoland Speedway's 15th anniversary of racing operations.
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Acknowledges Illinois' role in motorsports history since the first gasoline-powered race on the Chicago lakefront in 1895.
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Notes Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway collectively form the largest sports and entertainment complex in Illinois, hosting over 100 events annually with more than $150 million in average annual economic impact.
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Recognizes that Chicagoland Speedway has hosted the first race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase (the motorsports playoff equivalent) since 2011 and will host a four-day race weekend September 15-18, 2016.
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Directs presentation of a copy of the resolution to Chicagoland Speedway and International Speedway Corporation as a symbol of esteem and respect.
Legislative Description
CHASE WEEK
Last Action
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
7/31/2016