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OK, so it’s not the Indy 500, but it’s as close as we’ll probably ever get in the Chicago area. Route 66 Raceway kicks off its inaugural season with a smattering of exciting events that start at 9:30 a.m. Friday and run through the last race at 6 p.m. Sunday. The Route 66 Nationals, the first National Hot Rod Association race to be held in the area, features drivers from all five professional categories: top fuel, funny car, pro stock, pro stock motorcycle and pro stock truck. A big highlight of the weekend should be an appearance by Cory McClenathan, driver of the McDonald’s dragster. The fun is at Route 66 Raceway, 3200 S. Chicago St., Joliet. 815-722-5500.
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