Windy City Survivor: DiBenedetto Fights to 23rd in The Loop 110

The Loop 110 marked NASCAR’s debut street race in Chicago, and it was as thrilling as expected. For Matt DiBenedetto, it was a day filled with close-quarter battles, tight turns, and a fight to the finish. Racing on a street course presented unique challenges, and Matt’s ability to adapt helped him secure a 23rd-place finish in one of the most unpredictable races of the season.

The narrow, unforgiving streets of Chicago offered little room for error, with drivers having to navigate tight corners and high speeds on unfamiliar terrain. Matt started mid-pack and immediately found himself in a series of intense battles for position. Contact with other cars and the concrete barriers was nearly unavoidable, but Matt managed to keep his car intact throughout the race, making smart moves to avoid bigger incidents.

“Street racing is a whole different animal,” Matt said after the race. “It’s fast, it’s chaotic, and you’ve got no margin for error. We had a few close calls, but I’m proud of how we stayed in the fight and brought the car home in one piece. Big thanks to ReMA for supporting us through this wild race. It wasn’t an easy day, but we’ll take 23rd and move on to the next one.”

Despite the chaotic nature of the race, Matt left Chicago feeling good about his performance, knowing he showed resilience in a tough environment.