World Wide Technology Raceway

Track Info

Location	Madison, Illinois (St. Louis metro area)
Type	Egg-Shaped Oval
Length	1.25 miles (2.012 km)
Turns	4
Surface	Asphalt
Banking	Turns 1-2: 11 degrees, Turns 3-4: 9 degrees
Capacity	~57,000
Opened	1997 (current oval configuration)

Track Characteristics

World Wide Technology Raceway, commonly known as Gateway, is the only egg-shaped oval on the IndyCar calendar. This unusual shape means the two ends of the track are distinctly different: Turns 1 and 2 feature a tighter radius with 11 degrees of banking, while Turns 3 and 4 have a wider, sweeping radius with 9 degrees of banking. This asymmetry forces drivers to constantly adjust their approach and makes car setup a fascinating compromise between the two ends.

The night race format at Gateway amplifies the intensity. Under the lights, cars run in a tight pack at speeds that make the 1.25-mile oval feel even shorter. The track rewards bravery in traffic and the ability to run multiple lanes, as the asymmetric turns allow different lines to work depending on tire wear and fuel load. Pit strategy is crucial, as track position is hard to gain but easy to lose.

Gateway sits just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, making it a convenient destination for fans throughout the Midwest. The facility also includes a drag strip, a road course, and a karting track, making it a complete motorsport complex. The IndyCar event, branded as the Bommarito Automotive Group 500, has become one of the most popular races on the schedule since its addition.

Getting There

Nearest Airport	St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) - approximately 20 minutes north. MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) in Belleville, IL is about 30 minutes south.
Nearest City	Madison, IL. Downtown St. Louis is about 10 miles west across the Mississippi River. The Gateway Arch is visible from the facility.

Series That Race Here

• NTT IndyCar Series - Night race since 2017
• NASCAR Cup Series - Since 2022
• NASCAR Xfinity Series
• NHRA Drag Racing - Midwest Nationals

2026 Event Info

Race Name	Bommarito Automotive Group 500
Round	9 of 17
Date	June 7, 2026
TV	FOX
Race Time	9:00 PM ET (Night race)
Qualifying	Single-car qualifying

Track Record

Note	IndyCar lap records at Gateway continue to evolve with the modern aero package

Notable Past Races

• 2023: Kyle Kirkwood delivered a breakout performance under the Gateway lights, winning in dominant fashion and establishing himself as one of IndyCar's rising stars.
• 2022: Josef Newgarden won a strategic thriller at Gateway, using superior pit strategy and tire management to prevail in the summer night air.
• 2019: Takuma Sato won from the pole in a race that featured intense pack racing throughout, with the lead changing hands multiple times in the closing laps.
• 2017: Josef Newgarden won the first IndyCar race at the revived Gateway, kicking off what has become one of the most popular events on the calendar.

Track Facts

• Gateway is the only egg-shaped oval in IndyCar, with Turns 1-2 and Turns 3-4 having different radii and banking angles.
• The facility includes a quarter-mile drag strip that has hosted NHRA national events since the 1990s.
• Originally opened as Gateway International Raceway in 1997 and has hosted CART, IRL, and now IndyCar events.
• The track sits across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, with views of the Gateway Arch from the facility on clear nights.
• The Bommarito Automotive Group has been a loyal title sponsor, helping sustain the IndyCar event as one of the season's highlights.

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