For the second time, NASCAR heads to the "Second City."In 2023, drivers started their engines on the streets of Chicago. As is the case with best-laid plans, the 2023 Grant Park 220 had a bit of a monkey wrench thrown into it: Mother Nature got involved, with the start of the race delayed due to rain, and darkness led to the shortening of the race to 75 laps.In his NASCAR Cup Series debut, Shane van Gisbergen took home the checkered flag, holding off Justin Haley and Chase Elliot en route to his first podium and his first win. "SVG" became the first driver in modern NASCAR history to win his debut.This year, van Gisbergen will have an opportunity to defend his win, as he starts fifth on the grid, behind pole sitter and 2024 points leader Kyle Larson.USA TODAY Sports will be covering highlights, updates and more from today's the Grant Part 165 below. What time does the NASCAR Cup race at Chicago start?The Grant Park 165 starts at4:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. local)on the streets of downtown C...
