{"id":14648,"date":"2019-06-17T11:57:39","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T16:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwtraceway.com\/?p=14648"},"modified":"2019-06-17T11:57:39","modified_gmt":"2019-06-17T16:57:39","slug":"nascar-200-trophy-to-be-named-for-mike-mittler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wwtraceway.com\/nascar-200-trophy-to-be-named-for-mike-mittler\/","title":{"rendered":"NASCAR CarShield 200 presented by CK Power trophy to be named for Mike Mittler"},"content":{"rendered":"

EVENT HASHTAGS: #ThisOnesForMike and #CarShield200<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Longtime NASCAR Gander Outdoors Series team owner Mike Mittler passed away on Friday, May 10, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. The respected St. Louis-area race team owner had been involved in racing for more than 50 years and had a hand in the early careers of NASCAR stars Rusty Wallace and Kenny Wallace. In 1995, Mittler launched MB Motorsports and fielded front-running rides for NASCAR stars like Carl Edwards, Jamie McMurray, Brad Keselowski, Justin Allgaier, Regan Smith and Spencer Boyd, to name a few.<\/p>\n

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To honor Mike, World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, will name its NASCAR trophy after the local legend. From now on, the annual NASCAR Gander Outdoors Series CarShield 200 presented by CK Power\u2019s trophy will be known as the Mittler Memorial Trophy. The trophy will be presented to the winner of the race by current and former members of the MB Motorsports team and Mittler family members.<\/p>\n

WWT raceway also will distribute 2,500 \u201cThis one\u2019s for Mike\u201d wristbands on Saturday, June 22. On lap 63, all crew members will stand on pit wall in honor of Mike. All employees and family members of Mittler Brothers and MB Motorsports will be guests of WWT Raceway owner and CEO Curtis Francois and Executive Vice President and General Manager GM Chris Blair.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe encourage all fans to wear blue and yellow \u2013 Mittler\u2019s colors — to the race on June 22,\u201d said Blair. \u201cOur entire team was saddened by Mike\u2019s passing. He was a great friend and loyal supporter of our track. I had known Mike a long time before my move to St. Louis and he welcomed me and treated me like family upon my move. Mike was special. He was a great man who inspired many.<\/p>\n

\u201cMike understood the importance of our track to the St. Louis community and he was working hand in hand with us to revitalize NASCAR racing at our venue. He was proud to be a St. Louis businessman and a NASCAR team owner. Mike was constantly asking what he could do to help and was there for us whenever we needed him. He was actively involved in our race promotions, off-site activations, communication with NASCAR and connecting us to the local business community. He was more than just a team owner, or a sponsor. Mike was part of our family.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhenever we have a NASCAR race at this track, Mike will be a part of that race. His goal was to see us reach our full potential and he remained involved in our ultimate goal of bringing more NASCAR racing to St. Louis until the very end. We will keep working hard to make Mike proud and working hard on the mission we started many years ago.\u201d<\/p>\n

The sixth annual CarShield 200 presented by CK Power for the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series features an exciting mix of future stars and series regulars, including Matt Crafton, Brett Moffitt, Stewart Friesen, Johnny Sauter and local favorite Jordan Anderson. The ARCA Menards Series Day to Day Coffee 150 showcases the stock car racing stars of tomorrow, including Michael Self, Harrison Burton and Christian Eckes.<\/p>\n

Adult general admission tickets for this one-day doubleheader start at $40. Kids 15 and under are free. Spectator gates open at 9:30 a.m. with the first practice session at 10:35 a.m. Qualifying begins at 4:30 p.m., with the ARCA race scheduled to start at 6:45 p.m., followed by the NASCAR race at 9 p.m. The driver autograph session is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. and will be located beneath the main grandstand.<\/p>\n

RUMBLE BEFORE THE ROAR PARTY ZONE<\/strong>: WWT Raceway\u2019s new Rumble Before the Roar ultimate pre-race party zone features DJs, the Gateway Girls, special guest appearances, beer Olympics, t-shirt giveaways and entertainment. The party zone opens at 3 p.m. and runs until the green flag is waved for the INDYCAR race.\u00a0 Admission is only $25 and includes a souvenir mug, complimentary beer and soft drinks and light snacks. The party zone expanse includes WWT raceway\u2019s all-new cash bar, concession stand and food truck area.\u00a0 It\u2019s the ultimate way to party with friends before a great night of racing under the lights.\u00a0\u00a0 Ticket price increases to $30 at the gate. RBTR is open to adults age 21 and older. Race ticket required for entry.<\/p>\n

RIDE TO THE RACETRACK SHUTTLE:<\/strong> WWT Raceway and the St. Clair County Transit District are teaming up to give NASCAR, INDYCAR and NHRA fans a lift to the races. Race fans will receive a round-trip bus ride to WWT Raceway events from the Fairview Heights MetroLink Station for only $5. The shuttle is a cost-effective and convenient alternative for fans travelling to and from WWT Raceway. Buses will run from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. The $5 ride ticket is cash-only. Buses will depart and return to the Fairview Heights MetroLink Station\u2019s Park-and-Ride Lot at 9200 St. Clair Avenue in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Buses will drop fans off at WWT Raceway\u2019s northwest parking area.<\/p>\n

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To purchase tickets or obtain additional more information, please call (618) 215-8888. Follow WWTR on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram.<\/p>\n

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About World Wide Technology Raceway<\/strong><\/p>\n

World Wide Technology Raceway is the home of INDYCAR, NASCAR and NHRA racing in the St. Louis region. Located just five minutes from downtown St. Louis and covering more than 340 acres, Gateway Motorsports Park is the largest outdoor entertainment facility in the area. World Wide Technology Raceway\u2019s facilities include a 1\/4-mile drag strip, 1.25-mile superspeedway, 1.6-mile road course, a state-of-the-art karting facility and a 14-acre, multi-purpose dirt off-road venue. World Wide Technology Raceway was the recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Facility of the Year Award from the Race Track Business Conference and the 2017 Spirit of St. Louis Award from St. Louis Attractions Association. In 2018, owner and CEO Curtis Francois received the Innovator Award from the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission in recognition of his work for restoring World Wide Technology Raceway (known then as Gateway Motorsports Park) to prominence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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