Join World Wide Technology Raceway for a night full of racing, food and awards
MADISON, Ill. (Feb. 19, 2025) – Carl’s 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Center Night of Champions Banquet will be held on Feb. 22, 2025, in the infield Drivers Meeting Room at World Wide Technology Raceway. Doors open at 2 p.m. and night will include an awards ceremony, dinner, a Practice Tree Race and serves as a fundraising opportunity for the Summit NHRA Division 3 ET Finals travel fund.
To celebrate the 2024 achievements of our local drag racers, an awards ceremony will be the primary focus of the night to give these drivers the recognition they deserve. Nominations have been sent in, and at the end of the night, we will announce the winners of The Hoppin’ Julio Garcia Mechanic of The Year, the Mary Luter Gracious Lady Award, the Young Gun Award, the Earl Liverpool Sportsman of The Year Award and the Hard Charger Award. For more details on the awards, please visit our website.
A cash bar will be available throughout the races and at dinner, which includes a variety of food such as brisket, chicken and salad. Dinner will take place before the awards ceremony and is included in the original price, but additional alcoholic beverages can be purchased. However, no outside alcohol is permitted.
The 2024 Night of Champions Banquet is more than just a friendly competition, delicious dinner and a ceremony to honor dragsters for their achievements. The night doubles as a fundraising opportunity for the Summit NHRA Division 3 ET Finals which will be held in Norwalk, Ohio, an over 500-mile trip from WWT Raceway. Proceeds from this evening will contribute to the D3 travel fund, which will be split between all racers representing WWT Raceway at the D3 ET Finals.
The Practice Tree Race will get going at 3 p.m. where guests will have the chance to win 50% of the payout and a free entry to the TB Promotions Twin 50s. Registration for the Practice Tree Race will be on-site, and all entries must be cash to enter. Each entry is set at $20 with a maximum of four entries as well as a $10 buyback that is inserted in round 2.
The money collected from the Practice Tree Race entries will be split as a 50% payout and 50% will be given to the ET Finals Travel Fund. The winner of the Practice Tree Race will receive 70% of the payout along with a free entry to the Twin 50s, runner-up 20% and the semis 5%.
Following the Practice Tree Time Trials, eliminations will be held with the top competitors facing off. The winner from each of the races will advance in a bracket-style until a winner is crowned.
A free entry for the Twin 50s at WWT Raceway would not have been possible without the generosity of Tyler Bohannon and Brian Whitworth of TB Promotions. Their appreciation for our local racers does not go unnoticed, and WWT Raceway is deeply appreciative for their generous gift.
Tickets can be purchased at the door or online for $45 at through Tixr. Keep up to date with upcoming events or new information through track socials or our website at wwtraceway.com.
About World Wide Technology Raceway
World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR) is the home of NASCAR, INDYCAR and NHRA racing in St. Louis’ Metro East region. Located just five minutes from downtown St. Louis and covering more than 700 acres, WWTR is the largest outdoor entertainment facility in the area. WWTR’s facilities include a 1.25-mile superspeedway; 1/4-mile drag strip; 2.0-mile road course; the Gateway Kartplex state-of-the-art karting facility; and the adjacent Gateway National Golf Links. WWTR and Owner & CEO Curtis Francois have been recognized with several awards, including: 2023 St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame induction; 2023 Innovation in Philanthropy Award by the St. Louis Business Journal; 2022 Explore St. Louis Hospitality Hero Recognition; 2022 Best in Show and Best Event & Festival from the Illinois Governor’s Conference on Tourism; 2021 Comcast Community Champion of the Year; 2021 Jack Buck Award; 2020 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Track Award; 2018 Innovator Award from the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission; 2017 Outstanding Facility of the Year Award from the Race Track Business Conference; and the 2017 Spirit of St. Louis Award from the St. Louis Attractions Association. Our mission: We are committed to making a difference in our community, while providing first-class entertainment and memories that last a lifetime.
MEDIA CONTACT: Payton Buschhorn | pbuschhorn@wwtraceway.com | (314) 517-5125 (cell)
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