Man in custody after driving unauthorized vehicle on NASCAR race track, Chicago police say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was taken into custody after he drove a vehicle onto the NASCAR track in downtown Chicago on Saturday evening, police said.

It happened just after 9 p.m. NASCAR had already postponed the remainder of its Saturday afternoon race until Sunday morning due to storms in the Chicago area.

Police said a 46-year-old man drove an unauthorized vehicle through a barrier and onto the track, which was not being used at the time.

Charges are pending. Police did not immediately provide further information.

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