World Wide Technology Raceway
Madison, IL, USA
Track History
World Wide Technology Raceway, formerly known as Gateway Motorsports Park, is a 1.25-mile egg-shaped oval across the Mississippi River from St. Louis that earned its Cup Series date in 2022 after years of hosting lower-tier events. The asymmetric turns (wider and more sweeping on one end, tighter on the other) create a driving challenge that is more demanding than the modest dimensions might suggest. The track's location in the St. Louis metropolitan area brings NASCAR to the heart of the Midwest, serving a market that had been without Cup racing since the days of the old Riverside track in the 1980s. The egg shape rewards drivers who can adapt their approach corner to corner, adjusting their line and braking points to account for the different radii. WWT Raceway has proven that a track does not need to be 1.5 miles to produce compelling racing, and the intimate atmosphere of a facility that feels more like a large short track than a small intermediate has been embraced by fans and drivers alike.
Written by Richard R. Glover, NASCAR Reference
Top Drivers at World Wide Technology Raceway
Joey Logano leads all drivers at World Wide Technology Raceway with 1 win across 5 starts.
All-time stats across Cup, O'Reilly & Trucks (min 3 starts)
| Driver | Races | Wins | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Logano | 5 | 1 | 3.4 |
| Jesse Love | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Kyle Larson | 5 | 1 | 7.8 |
| Denny Hamlin | 5 | 1 | 9.6 |
| Austin Cindric | 5 | 1 | 10.8 |
Race Winners (2022-2026)
World Wide Technology Raceway has crowned 9 different Cup Series winners since 2022.
| Year | Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Enjoy Illinois 300 | Kyle Larson |
| 2026 | Nu Way 225 Sauced by Blues Hog | Jesse Love |
| 2025 | NASCAR Xfinity Series at World Wide Technology | Connor Zilisch |
| 2025 | Enjoy Illinois 300 | Denny Hamlin |
| 2024 | Enjoy Illinois 300 | Austin Cindric |
| 2024 | NASCAR Truck Series at World Wide Technology | Corey Heim |
| 2023 | Enjoy Illinois 300 | Kyle Busch |
| 2023 | NASCAR Truck Series at World Wide Technology | Grant Enfinger |
| 2022 | Enjoy Illinois 300 presented by TicketSmarter | Joey Logano |
| 2022 | NASCAR Truck Series at World Wide Technology | Corey Heim |
Race Dynamics
Short tracks feature close-quarters racing with higher caution rates. Aggressive drivers and bump-and-run tactics thrive here. Strong restarts and late-race speed are essential. Track-specific history matters more here than at any other track type.
Top Rated Drivers at World Wide Technology Raceway
Top-rated drivers at World Wide Technology Raceway based on the NR-Rating Elo system, measuring historical performance at this specific track.
NR-Rating Elo rankings based on track-specific performance
| Rank | Driver | Elo Rating | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Hamlin | 1678 | 751 |
| 2 | Chase Briscoe | 1600 | 210 |
| 3 | Christopher Bell | 1576 | 246 |
| 4 | Ryan Blaney | 1565 | 408 |
| 5 | Bubba Wallace | 1559 | 321 |
| 6 | William Byron | 1554 | 318 |
| 7 | Chase Elliott | 1550 | 388 |
| 8 | Tyler Reddick | 1550 | 248 |
| 9 | Chris Buescher | 1548 | 395 |
| 10 | Kyle Larson | 1545 | 432 |
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