February Track Talk

Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Behind every unforgettable race day at World Wide Technology Raceway is a passionate team. Hosting more than 300 local events and three national events each year wouldn’t be possible without the women of WWT Raceway: a 10-member team working across all departments to keep the action moving and the experience exceptional. 

World Wide Technology Raceway 2026 Full Season Schedule Released

World Wide Technology Raceway officials announced today the full 2026 event schedule for the St. Louis Metro-East multipurpose facility. The schedule features more than 70 days of drag racing and includes anniversary specials for all three national events.

NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race at World Wide Technology Raceway: New Look, New Distance, and New Name for 2026

The intensity and excitement for the Sept. 12 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race has been amplified with World Wide Technology Raceway added as the second race in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series Chase and with the addition of 25 miles for the event.

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

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.

Racing Forward: Jaylen Burris Carrying Tradition and Excellence on Two Wheels

Twenty-three-year-old Jaylen Burris grew up in Madison, Ill., where he was raised around the sound of engines and the culture of competition. His love for drag racing sparked when he was about six years old, with help from his father. He grew up watching the sport from a young age, and eventually, his father bought his own motorcycle and began racing.

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Join us for an unforgettable weekend of racing at World Wide Technology Raceway, as the NTT INDYCAR Series takes the stage from June 6-7, 2026! Feel the adrenaline as the top drivers in the NTT INDYCAR Series battle for the win in the Bommarito Automotive Group 500, while the rising stars of the INDY NXT Series push their limits in thrilling side-by-side action. As a celebration of Route 66, the weekend will be packed with exciting on-track activity, driver meet-and-greets, and live entertainment! Whether you’re a die-hard INDYCAR fan or new to the sport, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Get your tickets now and be part of the excitement as the road to the championship heats up!

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of racing and entertainment in St. Louis as the NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series take center stage from September 11 - 13, 2026! Feel the adrenaline as the top NASCAR Cup Series drivers battle for their spot in the championship and the rising stars of the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series push their limits in thrilling side-by-side action. The weekend will be packed with heart-pounding races, fan-favorite activities, driver meet-and-greets, and live entertainment – including the Confluence Music Festival, happening all weekend with 30+ local acts and headlining performances. Even more exciting concert announcements are still to come. Whether you’re a die-hard NASCAR fan or new to the sport, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Tickets are on sale now for the highly anticipated 2026 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals on Oct. 2-4 at World Wide Technology Raceway. In 2026, Friday night qualifying returns under the lights at WWT Raceway, followed by the usual Saturday qualifying. Sunday will remain action-packed and full of eliminations, where the top racers in each category will go head-to-head until a winner comes out on top.

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