Jumping into Buckingham Fountain in the City of Chicago to celebrate a NASCAR win would be problematic
NASCAR is currently racing on the Streets of Downtown Chicago. It marks the third year of the Chicago Street Race.
Indycar has several street races. When it comes to the race in the streets of Detroit, it’s tradition for the race winner to celebrate by going for a swim in the fountain.
The NASCAR circuit in Chicago runs through Grant Park. The Buckingham Fountain inside the park is a landmark that’s been in the park since 1927.
However, drivers have been warned not to carry the Indycar traditions into Chicago. Taking a swim in the fountain would result in a $500 fine and a misdemeanor offence.
Parker Kligerman explains that city officials gave him a warning
Parker Kligerman has raced in the NASCAR Xfinity Series event. He once stated that he planned to jump in the fountain if he won.
He was quickly corrected…
“I was told that back in 2023,” Parker Kligerman confirmed via TNT Sports.
“On national television, I said that if I won, I’d jump in there. Then, I was promptly informed by many officials from the City of Chicago that it would be a misdemeanor.”
The NASCAR Cup Series takes the green flag on Sunday. It sure would be awesome if the race winner went for a swim anyway.
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