Levy will oversee food and beverage for this year's race which will take place in Chicago next month. Image courtesy of Levy

Food management company Levy is stepping into the driver’s seat for this year’s NASCAR Chicago Street Race. 

The Chicago-based food service provider will debut a new food and beverage lineup during the event which will be held in Grant Park from July 5 to 6. 

NASCAR fans will be able to enjoy two Chicago restaurants owned by Levy — Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap and River Roast — along with other Chicago eateries, including Mr. Beef, Bronzeville Winery, Lexington Betty Smokehouse, Robinson’s Ribs and Josephine’s Southern Cooking. 

Sustainability will also be a focus for this year’s race with beverage locations at the event using reusable cups. 

“We are thrilled to partner with another Chicago-based culinary powerhouse like Levy to ensure that we continue to shine a spotlight on the local Chicago food scene,” said Julie Giese, NASCAR Chicago Street Race president, in a statement. “With visitors coming from all 50 states and more than two dozen countries around the globe, this partnership allows us to both highlight Levy’s own world-class hospitality and also showcase even more local, family-owned Chicago neighborhood restaurants to our race attendees this Independence Day Weekend.”

Levy is no stranger to racing events. It also provides foodservice for the DAYTONA 500 and Coca-Cola 600 races. 

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“As a Chicago-lifer, I’m definitely biased, but I truly believe there is no city with more energy than Chicago during the summer,” said Andy Lansing, CEO of Levy, in a statement. “The NASCAR Chicago Street Race highlights our city and the sport in a totally unique way, and it’s been incredible to see fans rally behind it. We’re so excited to help elevate an already wonderful event with a new level of food, beverage and hometown hospitality.”