The annual Race Fan Rally for NASCAR on Chicago Street in downtown Joliet Friday, September 14, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Matthew Evans, 14, holds his brother, Tyler, 3, up so he can see inside the Chicagoland Speedway race car during the annual Race Fan Rally for NASCAR on Chicago Street in downtown Joliet Friday, September 14, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Jacob Vertin, 2, of Joliet, checks out Mike Petrizzo's classic modified dwarf race car during the annual Race Fan Rally for NASCAR on Chicago Street in downtown Joliet Friday, September 14, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Ron Evans, of Chicago, checks out the Chicagoland Speedway race car during the annual Race Fan Rally for NASCAR on Chicago Street in downtown Joliet Friday, September 14, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Dennis Dulny, of Lockport, polishes his 1933 Chevrolet 5-window coupe during the annual Race Fan Rally for NASCAR on Chicago Street in downtown Joliet Friday, September 14, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Dennis Dulny, of Lockport, polishes his 1933 Chevrolet 5-window coupe during the annual Race Fan Rally for NASCAR on Chicago Street in downtown Joliet Friday, September 14, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Dennis Dulny, of Lockport, polishes his 1933 Chevrolet 5-window coupe during the annual Race Fan Rally for NASCAR on Chicago Street in downtown Joliet Friday, September 14, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
People attend the annual Race Fan Rally for NASCAR on Chicago Street in downtown Joliet Friday, September 14, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media
Hundreds of automotive enthusiasts visited Chicago Street in Joliet on Friday to take part in the 11th annual Joliet Race Fan Rally. Fans were able to get close looks at showcars and meet NASCAR drivers. Also on tap for the event was food from local …
