The first major event held at the facility was the CART Series on Saturday May 24, 1997, the day before the Indy Racing League's Indianapolis 500.
The track also hosts Formula Drift, the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and the Confluence Music Festival.
St. Louis International Raceway was built in 1967 as a drag racing facility by Wayne and Ruth Meinert on property originally purchased by David Bergfield.
Having been developed on dormant swampland that was long ago buried by the Mississippi River, the track soon adapted the nickname of "The Swamp".
[5] The 1.250 mi (2.012 km) oval is a favorite for many fans and racers alike due to the unique shape and different degrees of banking in each corner.
The Confluence Music Festival is an annual multi-day event during the NASCAR Cup Series race weekend, featuring both acclaimed and local artists.
During the winter months after the racing season concludes, World Wide Technology Raceway's oval track infield transforms into the WonderLight's drive-through Christmas light display.