Dean Neal fills in for Bob Sirott on this 4th of July:

Segment 1: Racing in the NASCAR Chicago Street Race for the first time, Katherine Legge joins Dane to talk about how she’s feeling going into this weekend. Katherine shares other events she’ll be attending, like Fan Fest, and how she’s looking forward to visiting some Chicago restaurants. She also talks about street racing, holding a special place in her heart.

Segment 2: Ryan Blaney, NASCAR Cup Series champion, joins to discuss the fan experience, the music series, and his excitement about returning to the city for the street race.

Segment 3: WGN Radio News Director, Ryan Burrow, talks about NASCAR’s new fan base, the upcoming Route 66 anniversary, and more!