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By Jeremy Rosenstengel Photos by Keke Lipford The St. Louis area boasts a rich and diverse history in motorcycle drag racing. What began on the streets in places with iconic—and almost sinister—names like “The Slab” and Hall Street has evolved dramatically. Today, World Wide Technology Raceway attracts top-tier racers with motorcycles capable of running 8-…

MADISON, Ill. (Feb. 9, 2026) – World Wide Technology Raceway is set to host its annual job fairs for 2026 seasonal workers on Feb. 18 and 21 in the Infield Media Center. More than six departments are seeking candidates for the upcoming season. The multi-purpose facility is home to a NHRA sanctioned drag strip as…

By Jeremy Rosenstengel Photos by Keke Lipford Every racer who dreams of competing starts somewhere. At most tracks across the country, including World Wide Technology Raceway, that dream begins in the Sportsman class, unless you’re in the Jr. Dragster or high school programs. Sportsman is designed as the entry-level class: street cars, no trans-brake, and…

MADISON, Ill. (Feb. 5, 2026) – World Wide Technology Raceway is set to host their annual Daytona 500 watch party at Top Shooters Sports Bar on Sunday, Feb. 15, giving NASCAR fans the perfect place to kick off the sport’s most iconic race of the season. Brunch begins at 11 a.m. CT with the green…

By Jeremy Rosenstengel Photos by Keke Lipford The Carl’s 4 Wheel Drive and Performance Center Pro Class at World Wide Technology Raceway has long been dominated by some of the biggest names in no-box bracket racing. Legends like Jon Tignor, John & Danny Ratulowski, Clay Tyler, and Dennis Pearson, just to name a few. In…

MADISON, Ill. (Feb. 4, 2026) – Behind every unforgettable race day at World Wide Technology Raceway is a passionate team. Hosting more than 300 local events and three national events each year wouldn’t be possible without the women of WWT Raceway: a 10-member team working across all departments to keep the action moving and the…

By Jeremy Rosenstengel Photos by Keke Lipford Winning a Super Pro Championship at World Wide Technology Raceway is no small feat. It’s monumental. So many things must come together perfectly, at exactly the right time. When races are decided by ten-thousandths of a second and reaction times are measured in hundredths, the challenge becomes even…

Release from Larsen Motorsports Palm Bay, FL – February 1, 2026 — Larsen Motorsports is proud to announce Sarah Stewart as the team’s newest Development Driver, selected through the highly competitive “Who Wants to Be the Next Jet Car Driver” contest. The contest evaluated candidates through multiple stages, including interviews and assessments focused on mindset,…

MADISON, Ill. (Feb. 1, 2026) – Twenty-three-year-old Jaylen Burris grew up in Madison, Ill., where he was raised around the sound of engines and culture of competition. Jaylen’s love for drag racing sparked when he was about six years old, with help from his father. He grew up watching the sport from a young age,…