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World Wide Technology Raceway Expands Road Course To Accommodate Formula Drift & More
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World Wide Technology Raceway officials unveiled the completion of its road course expansion.
This expansion, which was designed by Tony Cotman of NZR Consulting, expands the track from 1.6 miles to 2.0 miles in distance and creates a dynamic course configuration for the Formula Drift Series.
“This is a tremendous step to the next level for the future of road racing and drift events in the St. Louis region,” said WWTR Executive Vice President and General Manager Chris Blair. “The additional track length, as well as its unique configuration, will enable our venue to attract higher-level, spectator-driven road racing events. For the sport of drifting, our track now will host the series with the best grandstands, the largest suite structure, an expanded pit-and-paddock area and multiple configurations to provide the most entertaining events.”
The first event to be held on the new, expanded configuration will be the Formula Drift Series on August 9-10.
“Formula Drift is committed to WWTR and the St. Louis region for many years to come,” said Jim Liaw, President and Co-Founder of Formula Drift Holdings. “We are excited to be part of the new course configuration as it will provide fans with more seating, our partners with world-class hospitality options, a bigger paddock for the teams, a dynamic festival area as well as a challenging competition course layout.”
Upon completion of the August event, the track will begin working with existing and new road racing sanctioning groups on schedules and configurations. WWTR will continue to offer races on the traditional 1.6-mile course as well as the enhanced 2-mile configuration.
The multi-purpose motorsports venue is located just five miles from downtown St. Louis in Madison, Illinois. For more information, visit wwtraceway.com.
Image courtesy of WWTR
This expansion, which was designed by Tony Cotman of NZR Consulting, expands the track from 1.6 miles to 2.0 miles in distance and creates a dynamic course configuration for the Formula Drift Series.
“This is a tremendous step to the next level for the future of road racing and drift events in the St. Louis region,” said WWTR Executive Vice President and General Manager Chris Blair. “The additional track length, as well as its unique configuration, will enable our venue to attract higher-level, spectator-driven road racing events. For the sport of drifting, our track now will host the series with the best grandstands, the largest suite structure, an expanded pit-and-paddock area and multiple configurations to provide the most entertaining events.”
The first event to be held on the new, expanded configuration will be the Formula Drift Series on August 9-10.
“Formula Drift is committed to WWTR and the St. Louis region for many years to come,” said Jim Liaw, President and Co-Founder of Formula Drift Holdings. “We are excited to be part of the new course configuration as it will provide fans with more seating, our partners with world-class hospitality options, a bigger paddock for the teams, a dynamic festival area as well as a challenging competition course layout.”
Upon completion of the August event, the track will begin working with existing and new road racing sanctioning groups on schedules and configurations. WWTR will continue to offer races on the traditional 1.6-mile course as well as the enhanced 2-mile configuration.
The multi-purpose motorsports venue is located just five miles from downtown St. Louis in Madison, Illinois. For more information, visit wwtraceway.com.
Image courtesy of WWTR
