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MumsieInFlorida chocolate dipped pretzels, and Dole Whip! RT @WaltDisneyWorld: What treat at Walt Disney World could you eat three times a day?
bobpockrass Dale Earnhardt Jr. said growing a beard and drinking a beer on Monday seems to be helping him. #nascar
SpeedEats Our Deck Down under is good times and great food. So fullllllllll. RT @JDBowsher: @SpeedEats love that place!
@justinjj9: I'm at Charlie Horse Restaurant (810 S Atlantic Avenue, Ormond Beach).
@maxpapis: In front of the speedway and I will stop to Friendly's to get a milk Shake as I did in 1996 when I drove here first time
Christine_31RCR Grand slamming it this morning at Denny's w the RCR crew before heading to the track.
AshleyAllgaier Stopped @ chick-fil-a before heading to the boat..
mattkentfield It's good to be back in New England! http://twitpic.com/21mz97
BrianIckler Dinner at ichiban in concord NH with the 16 team http://tweetphoto.com/28964419
At a recent Kannapolis Intimidators game our great friend Kelley Schirmer showed us, on a dare, that eating a cricket wasn't so bad. The cricket didn't agree and was eaten alive. Yes, alive.
Classic moment, for us, not the cricket. Oh well Peta!
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This week: Chicagoland Speedway (IL)
Next Week: Gateway - St. Louis, MO
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I WANT A REAL SANDWICH... PLEASE!!!
I'm sick and tired of these wimpy commercial sandwiches and subs that people try to pass off on me. Really? You call that a sandwich. I need to vent... click here
FEATURED VIDEO: CHICAGO
Hot Doug's Is Worth The Wait
When the NASCAR circuit is in Chicago, sometimes there isn't much time to go explore and hit food finds. This little gem of a hot dog place needs to be an exception if you are a hot dog / sausage lover like I am. Hot Doug's proves that it's not your typical dog stop.
Hot Dougs
This is a favorite of Chicago native Justin Oppman. "Jopp" as I like to call him is my teammate (audio guy) when I work with NASCAR.com
"They have every dog imaginable," says Oppman.
Looking at the menu it's easy to see why they call themselves the "The Sausage Superstore and
Encased Meat Emporium." Sounds like my type of place!
3324 North California Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618-5848
(773) 279-9550
visit their site click here
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
My good friend Sally Herschman, who lives in Chicago, took me and Eagle here for the first time a few years back. The sausage pizza is to die for. Now I am a NY boy and prefer NY style pizza, but I can appreciate a good deep dish. Malnatti's serves up some of the best I've had in Chi-town (so far).
They have several locations so click the website link for the closest to where you are.
visit their site click here
Brian Twist Pick: Gene and Georgettos
Talk about a Chicago tradition, opened in 1941, Gene and Georgetti's is the Windy City's oldest steakhouse. Celebrites from all ages have eaten their, including one of my favorites, Frank Sinatra.
My Boston buddy Brian Twist loves the place and recommends it highly. Bring you wallet though, it's good food but you will pay the price.
500 North Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60654-4669
(312) 527-3718
visit their site click here
ESPN's JACKIE DECKER PICKS HER FAVORITE CHIGAGO PLACES!
click here for Jackie's Juciest!
You have a suggestion?
don't stay tight lipped, let us know!
email us at Speedeats@gmail.com or tell us on our facebook page!
CHICAGO SPECIAL GUEST
ESPN's JACKIE DECKER
Jackie's Juiciest Food Picks in Chicago!
Everyone who knows ESPN Associate Producer Jackie Decker knows she is proud of her Chicago roots. "Juice" as she is known as by friends, shares some spots she would call "A-Mazing" with Speeedeats.com
CHI-TOWN
The city of Chigago is a short drive from where most of the NASCAR community is staying during the weekend. Go explore and check out some of our food finds. Some are truly unique to this trip!
RACIN' UNDER THE LIGHTS
When the lights go on and the moon comes up, sometimes the action is intensified. Go check out the racing at Chicagoland Speedway.
BLUES BROTHERS PRISON
check out the prison that was part of the Blues Brothers movie and other movies as well. It's near the track and a cool picture opportunity!
MISS OUR VIDEOS FROM PAST RACES?
check em' out by clicking "races" on the links on top of the site.
WRIGLEY WEDNESDAY?
The Cubs won't be in town this year ... BUT... The third annual "Road to Wrigley" minor league baseball game at Wrigley Field will be played Wednesday, July 7 at 7:05 p.m. CST between the Peoria Chiefs and Kane County Cougars.
THE JUICE IS LOOSE
After you read Jackie Decker's Chicago Food Finds, go check out her fashion blog. It's pretty funny stuff even if you aren't a fashion fan.
WICKED LOBSTAH!
Shot a fun feature on NASCAR.com with Rutledge Wood and Kyle Petty. Check out the fun as we catch and cook some lobster in Massacusets over NHMS race weekend.
LEFTOVERS???
Where we've pigged out so far this season. Go back and take a look at our videos and picks from each weekend.
click here for the 2010 schedule
TRUE CAUSE
A great friend of mine, Lonnie Clouse and his family are moving to Mexico to help care for orphans. Lonnie has been a part of Motor Racing Outreach for a while now and a great friend to racing. Go check out his mission and offer up some support, prayer or encouragement!
Mr. Beef and Al's both have amazing Italian Beef Sandwiches. This one is from Mr. Beeft. Dripping wet meaty goodness!
Chicago
MD Picks
Al's Beef
If you want an awesome traditional Italian Beef sandwich while in Chicago, look no further. I've been to Al's and it is awesome. They have several locations so click the website for the closest one... or check out the original location listed below.
1079 W. Taylor St.
Chicago, IL
(312) 226-4017
visit their site click here
Mr. Beef
Recently named on TV as the best of the beef in Chicago, it defeated the traditional Al's. I've never been to Mr. Beef but their Italian Beef sandwiches are said to be amazing. The giardiniera they put on the sandwich looks amazing.
666 N. Orleans, Chicago, IL
312-337-8500
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Behind the Scenes at Lobster Shoot
We decided to share some behind the scenes footage from MD's cam at a TNT NASCAR.com shoot & some of the goofiness. click here
click here to see the full NASCAR.com segment
We decided to share some behind the scenes footage from MD's cam at a TNT NASCAR.com shoot & some of the goofiness. click here
click here to see the full NASCAR.com segment
Squeaky Cheese in Wisconsin
