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Quinn Pleased With NASCAR Opening Chase in Joliet
Gov. Pat Quinn says he's excited for the potential economic impact of NASCAR's Sprint Cup championship opening race at Chicagoland Motor Speedway.

Chicagoland Motor Speedway representative Jay Keller said he predicts next September's Chase 2011 race will add about $27 million in revenue and 500 jobs at the track.

The Sprint Cup Championship is a 10-race title series. New Hampshire International Speedway had been hosting the opening race since it started in 2004. The shift to Chicago is part of a scheduling shuffle NASCAR is piecing together for 2011.

Quinn says NASCAR is "a part of Americana " and Illinois will welcome incoming fans.

(Illinois Radio Network)
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