An aerial photo of the Chicagoland Speedway Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Joliet. | File photo
An aerial photo of the Route 66 Raceway Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Joliet. | File photo
Funny Car driver Ashley Force Hood(back) defeats Bob Tasca III (front) during the second round of eliminations on Sunday at Route 66 Raceway for the 12th Annual United Association Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Joliet, Illinois. | File photo
Fans pack the stands for the GEICO 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway, Sunday, September 16th, 2012 in Joilet, IL. l File photo
The GEICO 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet Sunday, September 16, 2012. | File photo
The fiscal cliff deal Congress passed last week extended a tax break for racetrack owners, including the company that owns Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway in Joliet. The racetrack tax advantage, combined with similar tax breaks for other industries, are estimated to cost the …
