February 2, 2023, St. Louis – World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, will open its 2023 season of bracket racing on Saturday, April 1. The 2023 Carl’s 4WD & Performance Center Drag Racing Series season will consist of 11 events for Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Willis Racing Pro Motorcycle, Jr. Dragster Thunder and Jr. Dragster Lightning classes from April 1 to September 3.
Carl’s 4WD & Performance Center is a longtime sponsor of WWTR’s bracket-racing series. Located in Bartelso, Illinois, Carl’s is a modern, 17,500-square foot facility offering the best in four-wheel-drive truck accessories, performance parts and installation services, along with general automotive and light truck repairs. For more than 44 years, Carl’s has been at the leading edge of the four-wheel-drive and performance industry and to this day continue to be one of Southern Illinois and the Metro East’s largest provider of truck accessories, lift kits, tires, wheels, performance products, and general repairs. Carl’s is located at 1509 Carlyle Road, Bartelso, Illinois, 62218. Call the store at (618) 765-2199 or visit https://carls4wd.com/.
The series’ 2022 champions will be honored at WWTR’s annual drag strip banquet on Saturday, February 4. Defending champions include Dennis Pearson (Super Pro), Jon Tignor (Pro), Craig Powell (Sportsman), DeAndre Lewis (Motorcycle), Cayden Duell (Jr. Dragster Thunder) and Cohen Hale (Jr. Dragster Lightning).
APRIL
1 (Saturday) – Carl’s 4WD & Performance Center Bracket Series race No. 1; JEGS Super Quick.
2 (Sunday) — Carl’s 4WD & Performance Center Bracket Series race No. 2; JEGS Super Quick.
15 (Saturday) — Carl’s 4WD & Performance Center Bracket Series race No. 3.
16 (Sunday) — Carl’s 4WD & Performance Center Bracket Series race No. 4.
MAY
13 (Saturday) — Carl’s 4WD & Performance Center Bracket Series race No. 5.
JULY
8 (Saturday) — Carl’s 4WD & Performance Center Bracket Series race No. 6; JEGS Super Quick; Victory NSS; Mopar.
9 (Sunday) — Carl’s 4WD & Performance Center Bracket Series race No. 7; JEGS Super Quick; Victory NSS; Mopar.
29 (Saturday) — Carl’s 4WD & Performance Center Bracket Series race No. 8; King of the Track; Jr. Dragster Challenge.
30 (Sunday) — Carl’s 4WD & Performance Center Bracket Series race No. 9.
SEPTEMBER
2 (Saturday) — Carl’s 4WD & Performance Center Bracket Series race No. 10; NHRA.tv Challenge.
3 (Sunday) — Carl’s 4WD & Performance Center Bracket Series race No. 11.
For more information, please call WWTR at (618) 215-8888. Follow WWTR on social media platforms.
About World Wide Technology Raceway
World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR) is the only track in the world to host the premier series of NASCAR, INDYCAR, and NHRA . 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 1/4-mile drag strip, 1.25-mile superspeedway, 2.0-mile road course, the Gateway Kartplex (a state-of-the-art karting facility), and the adjacent Gateway National Golf Links. WWTR and owner Curtis Francois have been recognized with several awards, including: 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.
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