Join WWTR to watch “The Great American Race” and win tickets for the Enjoy Illinois 300
MADISON, Ill. – World Wide Technology Raceway will host a Daytona 500 watch party at Top Shooters Sports Bar, located at 531 Old Rte. 3, Columbia, IL 62236, on Sunday Feb. 16, 2025. Doors open at 11 a.m. with the Daytona 500 set to begin at 1:30 p.m. Central Standard Time and give aways for the Enjoy Illinois 300 on Sept. 7, 2025, will begin as the green flag is waved.
The iconic 500-mile race will play live on the numerous TVs around the building, so race fans can experience the real time action of the season opening race. Brunch starts at 11 a.m. so fans can enjoy a variety of food and beverages while watching their favorite NASCAR Cup Series drivers battle it out at the Daytona International Speedway.
WWT Raceway will host several give aways for the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 that will start alongside the 500 and continue until a winner takes the podium. Prizes include Enjoy Illinois 300 Cup tickets as well as a chance to win a VIP Package that includes Gateway Garage passes and a Gold VIP Parking pass. Gateway Garage tickets give fans an opportunity to view the Cup Series cars up-close and enjoy the countless activities at the infield fan zone.
The NASCAR Cup Series comes back to WWT Raceway for its fourth year on Sept. 7, 2025, when the 1.25-mile oval hosts their first NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race. Along with the return of the Cup Series, WWT Raceway will host the NASCAR Xfinity Series for the first time in 15 years on Sept. 6 under the lights. Alongside the action-packed on-track racing, WWT Raceway will, once again, host the Confluence Music Festival with musical acts to be announced later.
For more information about WWT Raceway and upcoming events visit wwtraceway.com or WWT Raceway socials. For any questions, please contact info@wwtraceway.com or call our ticket office at (618) 215-8888.
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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