June 3, 2022: NASCAR Cup Series makes history at World Wide Technology Raceway

MADISON, IL - JUNE 03: Richard Petty cuts a ribbon across the start/finish line opening the track for the start of practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Inaugural Enjoy Illinois 300 Presented by TicketSmarter on June 3, 2022, at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/World Wide Technology Raceway)

Richard Petty Day presented by Bommarito Automotive Group: Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and motorsports legend Richard Petty cuts the ceremonial ribbon to open the track for the first time to the NASCAR Cup Series. The 200-race winner is accompanied by World Wide Technology Raceway Owner and CEO Curtis Francois. — Michael Allio photo.

Petty then took a few ceremonial laps around WWTR in a street-legal replica of his 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix. — Michael Allio photo.
NASCAR Cup Series drivers posed for a group photo on the start-finish line before the start of practice for the inaugural Enjoy Illinois 300 presented by TicketSmarter. — Michael Allio photo. 

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