CONCORD, N.C. — Elk Grove Village, Illinois – a suburb of Chicago – will have a unique partnership for Brad Keselowski’s No. 6 Ford at next season’s Chicago Street Course NASCAR race.
On Monday, Keselowski represented RFK Racing at the Made in Elk Grove Manufacturing and Technology Expo to announce the multi-year partnership highlighting the largest contiguous industrial park in the United States. Elk Grove Village was named the 2022 Municipality of the Year and will showcase its business slogan ‘Makers Wanted’ on the No. 6 Ford Mustang.
“Elk Grove Village is home to the largest industrial park in North America. We’re surrounded by incredible transportation options and our town works hard to make this a destination for businesses,” Mayor Craig Johnson said. “Partnering with RFK for a marquee race allows us to reach a huge audience with a partner that shares a passion in American business and manufacturing.”
“This is a one-of-a-kind partnership and one I am especially thrilled about,” said NASCAR Cup Series champion Keselowski. “Mayor Johnson and his team and residents of Elk Grove have a clear handle on the manufacturing industry, and have shown through many examples ways in which they give back to the community and surrounding areas. The Chicago race next year will be one of the most anticipated events in our sport’s history, and we’re proud to carry Elk Grove Village with us on board the No. 6 Ford.”
The Chicago Street Course event next season, held July 4 weekend, will be the first of its kind in the NASCAR Cup Series. Downtown Chicago will serve as the host of the temporary street course, a 12-turn, 2.2-mile course that will run against the backdrop of landmarks like Grant Park and Lake Michigan.
Elk Grove Village is no stranger to the sports and entertainment space, serving as the title sponsor for the Bahamas Bowl, an NCAA Division I bowl game, in both 2018 and 2019. Elk Grove Village also sponsored USA Track and Field, USA Wrestling and USA Triathlon in the 2020 Summer Games.