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May 26, 2023, Saint-Louis – More than 60 exotic automobiles will be on display at World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday, June 3 for the Fuel Your Dreams car show hosted by Rides n’ School Supplies. Hosted in partnership with WWTR, the auto show will take place on Pit Road at 4 p.m., following the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Toyota 200. Admission is free for all ticketed fans.
Motor show entries include: Ferrari SF90, Lamborghini Huracans, McLarens (720S, 675, 650S, 570S), Porsches (Turbo S, GT4, GT4-RS, GT3-RS) C7 and C8 Corvettes, Audi, BMWs, a Ford GT MKII, a Genesis G70 and a Nissan GTR.
Each auto show attendee will receive two tickets to attend the Toyota 200 and are invited to spend the day on the track before heading to pit road for the auto show. All proceeds will go to scholarships to be awarded at the fifth annual RNSS Charity Car and Bike Show.
Show cars will be parked in bleachers, depending on their level of support for the charity event. Levels include: Finish Line ($100 donation), Checkered Flag ($75), Pit Stop ($50) and Start Line ($25).
May 26 is the last day to register for the auto show. To register, go to: https://ridesnschoolsupplies.org/nascar-weekend
RACE WEEK
WWTR’s second annual NASCAR Cup Series Week kicks off Tuesday, May 30 with World Wide Technology Raceway Night at Busch Stadium (Cardinals vs. Kansas City Royals). NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will throw the first pitch. With the purchase of a special themed ticket, fans will receive a race-inspired Ryan Helsley figurine and a free ticket to the Toyota 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series on June 3.
On Wednesday, May 31, the special High-Octane Helles Bock beer release will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Anheuser-Busch Biergarten (1127 Pestalozzi Street in St. Louis). NASCAR star Kenny Wallace and KMOX-AM personality Tom Ackermann will host the festivities.
Fans are invited to a free NASCAR Fanfest on Thursday, June 1 at Ballpark Village in downtown St. Louis from 4-7 p.m. NASCAR drivers, including Matt DiBenedetto and Memphis Villarreal, will sign autographs and participate in a Q&A on the outdoor stage. .
The track opens Friday, June 2 for Free Friday. Fan activities include the opportunity to see NASCAR transporters, watch the NASCAR transporter parade, a guided track ride, and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Toyota 200 practice and qualifying.
Practice for the NASCAR Cup Series begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 3, followed by qualifying for the Enjoy Illinois 300 presented by TicketSmarter. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Toyota 200 is expected to green flag at 12:30 p.m., followed by the first JJK 5k. Musical artists Flo Rida and Tim Dugger will take the stage from 5:15 p.m.
Spectator doors open at 7 a.m. Sunday, June 4 for the second annual Enjoy Illinois 300 race presented by TicketSmarter NASCAR Cup Series. Pilot presentations will take place at 1:55 p.m. with the green flag at 2:30 p.m. Brittney Spencer, Bailey Zimmerman and Brothers Osborne will perform on the Confluence Music Festival main stage beginning at 10:30 a.m. The country music superstar Dierks Bentley will take the stage at 6:30 p.m. for a post-race concert.
TUESDAY MAY 30 – WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY RACEWAY NIGHT AT BUSCH STADIUM
6:45 a.m. – Ceremonial first pitch for NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr., winner of the 2023 Daytona 500. Purchase a themed party ticket to receive a racing bobblehead and a free ticket to the Toyota 200 from the NASCAR Craftsman Truck series.
WEDNESDAY MAY 31 – SPECIAL BEER OUTING AT ANHEUSER-BUSCH BIERGARTEN
4-7 p.m. – Special High-Octane Helles Bock beer release at Anheuser-Busch Biergarten (1127 Pestalozzi Street in St. Louis). NASCAR star Kenny Wallace and KMOX-AM personality Tom Ackermann will host the festivities.
THURSDAY, JUNE 1 – FREE NASCAR FANFEST AT BALLPARK VILLAGE
4-7 p.m. – Free NASCAR Fanfest at Ballpark Village, downtown St. Louis. NASCAR drivers will sign autographs and participate in a Q&A on the outdoor stage.
FRIDAY JUNE 2 – FREE FRIDAY AT WWTR
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — NASCAR Touch-a-Truck Carriers. Located in the special events lot. View NASCAR carriers, meet carrier drivers. Photo opportunities. Open to everyone.
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Lunch with Legends featuring Kenny Wallace. This is a full paid event. Lunch at 11 a.m. Q&A session at 11:30 a.m. Located on intermediate stage n°3.
12 p.m. – NASCAR Cup Series transporters parade to the all-new Gateway Garage. Fans are invited into the stands to watch the parade of NASCAR Cup Series transporters as they enter the track.
2 p.m. — Guided Fan Walk. Fans can take a spin around the oval at World Wide Technology Raceway with a special guest from the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. (Driver to be determined).
3 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Technical inspections NASCAR Cup Series. Fans with Saturday or Sunday Infield Fan Experience passes can watch the NASCAR Cup Series technical inspection process and get a glimpse of the all-new Gateway Garage Experience.
5 p.m. – NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Toyota 200 practice.
5:30 p.m. – NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Toyota 200 qualifying.
SATURDAY JUNE 3 – NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES TOYOTA 200, CONFLUENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL, JACKIE JOYNER-KERSEE JJK 5k
6:00 a.m. – Opening of the car parks.
7:00 a.m. — Spectator gates open and Infield Fan Experience. All Midway stages are uploaded for the Confluence Music Festival.
9 am – NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy the Illinois 300 presented by TicketSmarter driving range.
9:45 a.m. – NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy the Illinois 300 presented by TicketSmarter Qualifying.
11 a.m. – NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver autograph session (Infield Fan Experience).
12 p.m. – NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Toyota 200 driver presentation.
12:30 p.m. – NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Toyota 200 (160 laps).
3:30 p.m. – Jackie Joyner-Kersee JJK 5k.
4 p.m. – Motor show (pit lane).
5:15 p.m. – Performance by Flo Rida.
6:30 p.m. – Tim Dugger: Saturday Closing Party on the Midway.
8 p.m. – Concert at the campsite.
8:30 p.m. – Closing of the gates of the track.
SUNDAY, JUNE 4 – THE NASCAR CUP SERIES ENJOY THE ILLINOIS 300, CONFLUENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL WITH DIERKS BENTLEY
6:00 a.m. — Opening of the car parks.
7 a.m. – Spectator gates open and Infield Fan Experience. All Midway stages are uploaded for the Confluence Music Festival.
08:00 – Motor Racing Outreach non-denominational Sunday service (stage near Turn 4 tunnel).
9 a.m. — Garage Guys Live (stage near Turn 4 tunnel).
9:30 am — Kenny Wallace live! with John Roberts (Midway).
10:00 a.m. — Track open for fan access.
10:30 a.m. — Confluence main stage: Brittney Spencer.
11:15 a.m. — Confluence main stage: Bailey Zimmerman.
12:30 p.m. — Confluence main stage: Brothers Osborne.
1:50 p.m. – NASCAR Drivers Red Carpet.
1:55 p.m. – NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy the Illinois 300 presented by TicketSmarter driver presentations.
2:30 p.m. – NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 presented by TicketSmarter (240 laps, 300 miles).
6:00 p.m. — Track walk after the race, fan access to the concert (approximate time).
6:30 p.m. – Confluence main stage: Dierks Bentley.
7:00 p.m. – Infield Fan Experience closes.
Schedule subject to change.
For tickets and additional information, please call WWTR at (618) 215-8888 or visit www.wwtraceway.com. Follow @WWTRaceway on social media.
About World Wide Technology Raceway
The 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 spanning over 700 acres, WWTR is the region’s largest outdoor entertainment center. WWTR’s facilities include a 1/4 mile drag strip, 1.25 mile superspeedway, 2.0 mile road course, Gateway Kartplex (a state-of-the-art go-kart facility) and the adjacent Gateway National Golf Links. WWTR and its owner, Curtis Francois, have received several awards, including: 2021 Comcast Community Champion of the Year; Jack Buck Prize 2021; 2020 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Track Award; St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission 2018 Innovator Award; 2017 Race Track Business Conference Outstanding Installation of the Year Award; 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.
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