World Wide Technology Raceway to Host Daytona 500 Watch Party at  Top Shooters Sports Bar

Last Updated on February 27, 2026 by WWTR

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 flag waving at 1:30 p.m.

The Daytona 500 will be broadcast live throughout the restaurant on multiple high-definition TVs, ensuring fans won’t miss a second of on-track action. The watch party offers a high-energy race-day atmosphere, complete with great food, cold drinks and fellow race fans cheering on their favorite drivers.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the event and following the race, allowing guests to enjoy the full Daytona 500 experience from start to finish.

WWT Raceway staff members will be on-site enjoying the Daytona 500 alongside fans, celebrating race day and will have an activation space where guests will have the chance to win WWT Raceway ticket giveaways, free promotional items and the chance to enter to win an exclusive VIP package to the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 Chase race on Sept. 13. The VIP package includes Gateway Garage passes, reserved level tickets and a VIP Parking pass.

The Enjoy Illinois 300 comes back for a fifth year at WWT Raceway and will serve as the second race in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase. Alongside the NASCAR Cup Series, The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series returns on Saturday, Sept. 12 for the Nu Way 225 Sauced by Blues Hog, which will also serve as the second race in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series Chase. The Nu Way 225 Sauced by Blues Hog has been increased 25-miles to give fans an additional 20 laps of on-track action.

To purchase tickets to the Enjoy Illinois 300 and Nu Way 225 Sauced by Blues Hog weekend, please visit wwtraceway.com or call the ticket office at (618) 215-8888 ext. 1.

Top Shooters Sports Bar: 531 Old Rte 3, Columbia, IL 62236

MEDIA CONTACT: Payton Buschhorn | WWTR Public Relations & Media Manager | 314.517.5125 | pbuschhorn@wwtraceway.com