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NASCAR Next Racing Star Ruben Garcia Excites Crowd At Chicagoland Speedway
Saturday's driver diversity event was part of a special partnership with the Association of Latin Professionals For America.
JOLIET, IL - A rising Hispanic star in the sport of NASCAR came to Joliet Saturday to talk about his racing career and encourage other minorities to chase their dreams if they're interested in the sport of racing. The 21-year-old Garcia is a popular NASCAR next driver who hails from Mexico City. He is visiting the Chicagoland Speedway as part of a special event in connection with NASCAR's Drive for Diversity Program.
Saturday's event at the Chicagoland Speedway's Media Center was part of a special partnership with the Association of Latin Professionals For America.
As part of the experience, Garcia was taking ALPFA members on pace car laps around Chicagoland Speedway.
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Here are some photos from Saturday's big event for Joliet. And don't forget, Joliet is hosting a major drag-racing competition this weekend at Route 66 Raceway. For more details on that event,read this Patch article.
Images of NASCAR Next racer Ruben Garcia via Chicagoland Speedway
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