NASCAR Cup Series Weekend

The greater metropolitan St. Louis region is making history once again – Hosting Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series at World Wide Technology Raceway. We’re excited to bring this coveted race to our fans in our beloved region.

Friday, June 3

• 6:30 a.m. — Parking lots open.
• 10 a.m. — Spectator gates, infield fan experience and midway open.
• Noon — Recommended arrival time for best race day experience.
• 1 p.m. — NASCAR Speediatrics.
• 3:30 p.m. — On-track VIP ribbon-cutting ceremony prior to first NASCAR Cup Series practice.
• 4 p.m. – First NASCAR Cup Series practice session in the history of WWTR.
• 5 p.m. — NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota 200 practice.
• 5:30 p.m. — NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota 200 qualifying.
• 6:30 p.m. — Gateway Stanley’s Paw Party: Doggie meet-up for campers (free admission, infield grounds).
• 7 p.m. — NASCAR garages and infield fan experience closed.
• 7:30 p.m. — #CupTimeSTL Short Track Classic at Tri-City Speedway (Granite City, IL) featuring World of Outlaws Late Models, MOWA Winged Sprints.

Saturday, June 4

• 6:30 a.m. — Parking lots open.
• 7 a.m. — Spectator gates, infield fan experience and midway open.
• 8 a.m. — Recommended arrival time for best race day experience.
• 10 a.m. — NASCAR Cup Series qualifying.
• 12:30 p.m. — NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota 200 (160 laps, 200 miles).
• 2:30 p.m. — WWTR Speed Freaks Live! On midway stage, featuring Cup Series pole winner and Truck Series race winner.
• 3:30 p.m. – Inaugural Party on Pit Road. Free to all Saturday ticketholders.
• 5 p.m. — Saturday Night iHeart Radio concert (artists TBA). Free to all Saturday ticketholders.
• 8 p.m. – Campers’ Twilight Bike Ride. Bring your bicycle and ride a specially-marked route around WWTR.
• 9 p.m. – Camper concert in Gateway National Campground.

Sunday, June 5

• 6:30 a.m. — Parking lots open.
• 7 a.m. — Spectator gates, infield fan experience and midway open.
• 8:30 a.m. — Midway music stage open.
• 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Rumble Before The Roar pre-race party.
• 9:30 a.m. — Recommended arrival time for the maximum race day experience.
• 10:15 a.m. — WWTR Race Day Live! with Kenny Wallace. On the midway stage.
• 11:15 a.m. — Fan track walk. Concert stage access begins.
• 11:30 a.m. — Infield concerts begin.
• 1:15 p.m. — Headliner concert.
• 1:45 p.m. — Pre-race ceremonies.
• 2 p.m. — Driver introductions.
• 2:30 p.m. – Inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race (240 laps, 300 miles).
• Post-race infield fan experience party featuring winner’s interview and fan celebration.
• Post-race music on midway stage.
• Post-race track walk and scavenger hunt. Free to all fans, starts 30 minutes after checkered flag.