Hospital Sisters Health System Named Official Medical Care Provider of World Wide Technology Raceway
MADISON, Ill. (May 22, 2026) – Officials from World Wide Technology Raceway announced today that Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has been named as the Official Medical Care Provider of the Illinois based track.
Through this partnership HSHS will provide health care personnel throughout the facility during all national events and will reside in the infield medical center and the midway first aid center. As part of this multi-year agreement, HSHS will hold the entitlement name of the two on-site medical care centers that the health system will staff.
“We are proud to serve as the official medical care provider for the World Wide Technology Raceway and to support the safety and well-being of everyone who walks through the gates, from drivers and pit crews to fans and families,” said Chris Klay, HSHS Southern Illinois Market President and CEO. “For more than 150 years, families and communities across Southwestern Illinois have trusted HSHS for their care, and we are honored to extend that same commitment to the many visitors who travel to the region for race events throughout the season.”
HSHS delivers high-quality care to patients at their 13 hospitals and more than 200 physician practices throughout Illinois and Wisconsin and will continue to bring their first-class service to the Madison-based track.
“We are proud to partner with Hospital Sisters Health System for the upcoming years,” said WWT Raceway Executive Vice President and General Manager Chris Blair. “Together, we are committed to providing the highest level of care and support for everyone who visits the raceway.”
To learn more about HSHS or to find a provider, please visit hshs.org. To purchase tickets to an event at WWT Raceway, please visit wwtraceway.com or call the ticket office at (618) 215-8888 ext. 1.
About Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS)
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is a nonprofit Catholic health care ministry founded in 1875. Dedicated to our Mission to reveal and embody Christ’s healing love for all people through high-quality Franciscan health care, HSHS clinicians provide exceptional care centered on the whole person. Based in Springfield, Illinois, HSHS colleagues provide care in 13 acute-care, children’s and critical access hospitals and home health and hospice programs in Central and Southern Illinois and Eastern Wisconsin. HSHS is aligned with primary and specialty physicians and advanced practitioners through its owned affiliates HSHS Medical Group and Prairie Cardiovascular, its partnership with Prevea Health, and with many other providers serving on medical staffs. For more information about HSHS, visit hshs.org.
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 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 | WWTR Public Relations & Media Manager | 314.517.5125 | pbuschhorn@wwtraceway.com
