Write an article about Derrick Rose to Serve as Grand Marshal for NASCAR Chicago Street Race\u2019s Grant Park 165 on Sun., July 6 .Organize the content with appropriate headings and subheadings (h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6), Retain any existing tags from <\/p>\n
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Today, the NASCAR Chicago Street Race announced that Derrick Rose will serve as the Grand Marshal for the NASCAR Cup Series\u2019 Grant Park 165 on Sunday, July 6 in Grant Park. The Chicago Bulls legend and 2011 NBA Most Valuable Player will give the most famous command in all of sports: \u201cDrivers, Start Your Engines\u201d as a part of a special pre-race celebration that shines a spotlight on the best of Chicago to a global audience.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cChicago is one of the best sports towns in the world, and NASCAR is proud to be a part of that historic Chicago sports culture,\u201d said Julie Giese, NASCAR Chicago Street Race President. \u201cDerrick is one of the most beloved sports icons in the city\u2019s history, and we look forward to having him get NASCAR\u2019s only street race underway.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The Chicago native became the youngest NBA MVP in history when he won the award in 2011 at age 22, leading the Bulls to the best record in the NBA that season. Rose spent the first eight years of his professional career with his hometown Bulls, becoming a three-time NBA All-Star, 2009 NBA Rookie of the Year, and capturing the hearts of Chicago basketball fans with his explosive athleticism and unwavering dedication to the city. During the 2025-26 season, the Chicago Bulls will host a ceremony to retire Rose\u2019s jersey.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s an honor to be part of such an incredible event in my hometown,\u201d said Rose. \u201cChicago has always supported me throughout my career, and I\u2019m excited to give back to the fans and be part of this amazing racing weekend in Grant Park.\u201d<\/p>\n The NASCAR Chicago Street Race \u2013 which was named \u201cSports Event of the Year\u201d by\u00a0Sports Business Journal\u00a0\u2013\u00a0previously announced<\/span>\u00a0new ticket options, along with reduced prices throughout the footprint, and a shorter overall build schedule.<\/p>\n Guests will also enjoy significantly lower price points on Grounds Pass tickets and reserved seating (which now includes a new single-day option as well). Single-day Grounds Pass tickets start at $123.08 including ALL taxes and fees (35% less than last year), and Frontstretch Premier Grandstands Reserved seats are available at nearly a 50% reduction from 2024 prices.<\/p>\n Fans can\u00a0subscribe\u00a0to receive exclusive NASCAR Chicago Street Race emails for ticketing alerts. For a complete listing of ticketing options or to purchase tickets, fans can visit NASCARChicago.com\u00a0or call 888-629-7223. Follow @NASCARChicago on\u00a0Instagram, \u00a0X\u00a0and\u00a0Facebook\u00a0and download the\u00a0NASCAR Tracks App\u00a0for the latest real-time updates on all aspects of the event.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Chicago Defender is a multimedia news and information provider that offers marketing solutions, strategic partnerships, and custom events for the African American market. Our platform equips us to leverage audience influence to reach, connect, and impact the Black Community with culturally relevant content not often serviced by mainstream media.<\/p>\n Founded in 1905, The Chicago Defender will celebrate its 120th Anniversary on May 5, 2025. Nielson and Essence Survey 2014 recognized it nationally as the second most widely read and best African American Newspaper. In July 2019, the Chicago Defender transitioned from a printed newspaper into a digitally focused, high-traffic content platform dedicated to online editorials, premiere events, sponsored advertising, custom publishing, and archival merchandising. 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