Bill Murray’s a Chicago legend, as much a part of the city’s soul as deep-dish pizza and Wrigley Field. The Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day star carries the Windy City’s sports passion in his bones, cheering hard for the Cubs and soaking up the electric vibe of his hometown. That love for competition connected him to NASCAR during the 2023 Chicago Street Race, the Cup Series’ first-ever dive into downtown street racing.

Murray didn’t have a formal role, but his Chicago sports cred added a local spark to the event, tying Hollywood flair to the roar of stock cars weaving through Grant Park. Fast-forward to September 7 and Murray’s back in the NASCAR spotlight, this time as the Grand Marshal for the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway, just across the river from St. Louis.

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