Join us for an unforgettable weekend of racing at World Wide Technology Raceway, as the NTT INDYCAR Series takes the stage from June 14-15, 2025! 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, live entertainment from bands such as Soul Asylum, Cracker, Sponge, and more (Schedule Below). 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!

Weekend Schedule: ALL TIMES CENTRAL

Discover Downstate Illinois Free Friday

Friday, June 13

Track Walk                                                                                    5 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

Gateway Garage Preview                                                             5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Campground Concert –  ‘HOOKiE’                                               9:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Saturday, June 14

Spectator Gates Open                                                                   9 a.m.

NTT IndyCar Series Practice                                                         10:30 a.m.

INDY NXT by Firestone Practice                                                   12:05 p.m.

USAC Silver Crown Qualifying                                                      1:05 p.m.

NTT IndyCar Series Qualifying                                                      2 p.m.

INDY NXT by Firestone Qualifying                                                3:35 p.m.

Ranken Technical College USAC Silver Crown Route 66 Classic presented by Welsch Heating and Cooling 7 p.m.

INDY NXT Autograph Session                                                       6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 

Concert – ‘Cracker’                                                                        8:30 p.m. 

(Midway Stage at Tunnel)                                                            (Following USAC Silver Crown Event)

Fireworks                                                                                        9:30 p.m.

Campground Concert – ‘Blackwater Acoustic’                               9:45 p.m. – 11 p.m.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Sunday, June 15

INDYCAR Autograph Session                                                         2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Pre-Race Concert- “Sponge”                                                           2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

(Midway Stage at Tunnel)

Vintage IndyCar Exhbition                                                               2:20 p.m.

IndyNXT by Firestone Race                                                            3:35 p.m.

Pre-Race Concert - "Soul Asylum"                                                  4:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

(Midway Stage at Tunnel)

Driver Intros                                                                                     6:30 p.m.

Green Flag                                                                                       7:00 p.m.

Post-race Celebration of Route 66 Fest Fireworks presented by Discover Downstate Tourism

Live Music: Local Band (Midway Stage at Tunnel)                           9:30 p.m.

About Discover Downstate Illinois 

Discover Downstate Illinois covers more ground than any other Convention and Visitor’s Bureau in the State of Illinois. We represent 21 counties and 4 cities stretching from the Mississippi River east of St. Louis, MO to the Wabash River west of Vincennes, IN. We are both rural and urban, allowing guests to enjoy the big city life and simple, country treasures all at once! For more information, go to downstateil.org or call our office at (618) 257-1488. 

CONTACT: Jordan Jackovich | Communications Manager | jjackovich@downstateil.org |  (618) 257-1488