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Tom Ackerman talks with Curtis Francois, owner of World Wide Technology Raceway, about the 2025 Bommarito Automotive Group 500, which moves to Father's Day weekend (June 14–15). The event kicks off the post-Indy 500 oval stretch of the IndyCar season and aims to create a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Francois shares details about the track's unique design that challenges both setup and skill, creating exciting racing with drivers like Josef Newgarden and Pato O'Ward. The weekend also features the INDY NXT developmental series and the Celebration of 66 Fest, a Route 66 Centennial partnership with Illinois, including concerts by Soul Asylum, Cracker, and Sponge.

Tom Ackerman talks with Bernie Miklasz about the Blues' 5-3 loss to the Jets in Game 1 of the playoffs. Despite a strong start, the Blues unraveled in the third period due to penalties and poor puck possession, while Connor Hellebuyck held firm facing just 17 shots. Bernie also breaks down the Cardinals' offensive struggles—scoring just 3.1 runs per game over the last 12—while the starting pitching boasts a sharp 2.42 ERA. Later, Curtis Francois joins to discuss the 2025 Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway, now moved to Father's Day weekend. The race will feature a Route 66 celebration with concerts by Cracker, Soul Asylum, and Sponge, highlighting the track's unique design and family-friendly upgrades.

World Wide Technology Raceway owner Curtis Francois joins Tom Ackerman with what he thinks the St Louis region needs to focus on and accomplish in 2025.

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Curtis Francois from World Wide Technology Raceway joins the show

On this week's episode presented by Busey Bank, Josh has  the chance to sit with Curtis Francois, owner and CEO of World Wide Technology Raceway. Located just a few minutes from the Gateway Arch and covering over 700 acres, the Raceway draws fans from all over the country. Only a decade since purchasing the facility, Curtis has created the only venue in the U.S. to host the elite series from each of the three major race sanctioning bodies - NASCAR, INDYCAR, and NHRA, in addition to 300+ additional events per year.  Josh and Curtis discuss the state of racetrack in 2011, the complexity of managing, operating and scaling such a sprawling facility and the community engagement that is a big part of his organization. Rev your engines and let's go… #nascar #indyracing #midwest #nhra #stlmade

We have a Hall of Famer in the house as Curtis Francois from World Wide Technology Raceway joins us in-studio!

7:00 - Cards at Pittsburgh tonight Jordan Walker will join the team in Pittsburgh tonight .239/.348/.398.746 in Memphis (while his average is about 40 points below his MLB numbers, OBP/SLG/OPS were all slightly higher) Nuggets-104 Heat-93 (Nugs lead 1-0) SC Final Game 1 Saturday night, Pregame @ 6:30 on 101ESPN 7:15 - The Cardinals start an “easy” part of their schedule vs. the Pirates, but are the Cardinals easy for other teams now? 7:30 - Former PGA Pro Jay Delsing 7:45 - TIOLI 8:00 - Fresh Take: Do the on-field Cardinals have enough institutional knowledge about winning to…win? 8:15 - Cardinals broadcast & former pitcher Ricky Horton breaks down how communication affects preparing for different pitching roles 8:30 – The Fight 8:45 - Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray on the return of Jordan Walker and his confidence in this team 9:00 - Rush Hour reset 9:15 - Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford on the Blues draft, the Finals and getting ready for FA next month 9:30 - Bird Watch 9:45 - Host of MLS Countdown & MLS Wrap-up on MLS Season pass Jillian Sakovits breaks down CITY vs. Houston 10:00 - Rocc and Roll 10:15 - Curtis Francois, WWT Raceway CEO, announces the races sell-out and gets into all the activities going on around the races 10:30 - Matthew's Hill to die on 10:45 - What's on tap? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7:00 - Cards at Pittsburgh tonightJordan Walker will join the team in Pittsburgh tonight.239/.348/.398.746 in Memphis(while his average is about 40 points below his MLB numbers, OBP/SLG/OPS were all slightly higher)Nuggets-104 Heat-93 (Nugs lead 1-0)SC Final Game 1 Saturday night, Pregame @ 6:30 on 101ESPN7:15 - The Cardinals start an “easy” part of their schedule vs. the Pirates, but are the Cardinals easy for other teams now?7:30 - Former PGA Pro Jay Delsing7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: Do the on-field Cardinals have enough institutional knowledge about winning to…win?8:15 - Cardinals broadcast & former pitcher Ricky Horton breaks down how communication affects preparing for different pitching roles8:30 – The Fight8:45 - Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray on the return of Jordan Walker and his confidence in this team9:00 - Rush Hour reset9:15 - Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford on the Blues draft, the Finals and getting ready for FA next month9:30 - Bird Watch9:45 - Host of MLS Countdown & MLS Wrap-up on MLS Season pass Jillian Sakovits breaks down CITY vs. Houston10:00 - Rocc and Roll10:15 - Curtis Francois, WWT Raceway CEO, announces the races sell-out and gets into all the activities going on around the races10:30 - Matthew's Hill to die on10:45 - What's on tap? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this interview, Tom Ackerman and Megan Lynch speak with Curtis Francois, the owner of Worldwide Technology Raceway, about the upcoming NASCAR race in Madison, Illinois. Francois discusses his decision to purchase and revitalize the racetrack, highlighting the potential for success due to the passionate local fan base. He mentions the positive feedback from drivers and fans after the previous year's race and emphasizes the focus on providing a great experience for attendees. Francois mentions new additions and improvements for this year's event, such as expanded food concessions, enhanced access to garages, and a larger Midway with interactive displays. He also mentions the Confluence Music Festival, featuring concerts by Brothers Osborne and Dierks Bentley. The interview further covers the preparations made for fans and drivers, including recommendations for staying hydrated and bringing snacks. Francois expresses his commitment to the Metro East region and promoting diversity in the sport, recognizing the opportunity for positive change and community impact.

It's race week in St. Louis! The Enjoy Illinois 300 is taking place this weekend in Madison, and Curtis Francois joins the show to chat about it!

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Curtis Francois joins The Press Box gives us an update on what's happening at World Wide Technolog Raceway!

Nate Gatter who will call the STL City 2 game on KMOX joins Joe Pott previewing the game. Tom Ackerman talks with Nick Ragone talking about the success of the Ascension Charity Classic. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak talks about the double header sweep on Saturday, Hudson strong starts and updates on O'Neill and Hicks. Ackerman talks with Curtis Francois of World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway with the announcement of the return of the Enjoy Illinois 300.

Tom Ackerman talks with WWT Raceway owner Curtis Francois about the NASCAR Cup Series race coming in 2023. 

In the second hour of tonight's Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley previews the Bommarito 500 at the Worldwide Technology Raceway by featuring Tom Ackerman's interview with Curtis Francois, owner of the World Wide Technology Raceway, and Chuck Wallis, Vice President and General Manager of the Bommarito Automotive Group. Matt also takes your calls to hear whether or not you think Albert Pujols can reach 700 career home runs. Sports Open Line airs weeknights 6-8pm when the Cardinals are off. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir

Bret talks with Bommarito's Chuck Wallis and World Wide Technology Raceway's Curtis Fracois about this weekend's Bommarito 500!

In the second hour of the #MCMS, Marc covers the optics of Concession Calls. Then he talks to GOP Strategist Jerrod Sessler about the Alabama Sororities denying male pledge. For the 1st time ever they had a biological man that was attempting to become an Alabama sorority girl.  The sororities all rejected him & refused to allow him, as a man identifying as a woman, to become a member of any of their sororities.  This year, it was one of TikTok's most talked about themes of the rush season. Plus Chuck Wallis and Curtis Francois talk about the upcoming race at Gateway. AND In Other News.  

Tom Ackerman previews the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 Indy Car race at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois with Curtis Francois and Chuck Wallis.

Owner of Worldwide Tech Raceway, Curtis Francois, joins Tom Arckerman to talk race weekend, Indy Car, Jr 500, overcoming obstacles, and more. 

Curtis Francois, John Bommarito, Albert Pujols all join Tom Ackerman in this hours find out the lastest news.

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Thoughts on the 78th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, the fallout from the latest political scandal involving City of St. Louis Board of Aldermen members, plus credit to Curtis Francois on his work with WWT Raceway.

Curtis Francois joins the show to talk about bringing the Enjoy Illinois 300 to the area, the excitement around the race, the lines of fans already lining up for the festivities, what this means for racing going forward and despite it being sold out, how fans can still enjoy the weekend.

This post Memorial Day Weekend Wind Tunnel Episode includes highlights from Monaco, Charlotte and Indianapolis.In addition, the eclectic guest list features an 11 year old, an IndyCar Rookie, a Daytona 500 winner and a former racer turned track ownerMichael McDowell and his Front Row Motorsports Mustang has been on a roll in 2022. After His Daytona 500 win and a playoff spot one year ago. McDowell has shown what those accomplishments have done for his performances this season. His conversation with jack tackles that benefit as well as his outlook for the rest of the season.More than 10 years ago, Curtis Francois rescued Gateway International Raceway from the demolition Ball and started a transformation of the facility into World Wide Technology Raceway. He and Jack visit and focus on the finish line of that decade long development will cross when the St. Louis area speedway hosts its very first NASCAR Cup Series race this weekend.Juncos Hollinger Racing is a  single car Indy team that has been making a lot of noise this season with their rookie driver from Great Britain, Callum Ilott. Jack checks in with the former Ferrari development driver and they drill down into his decision to come stateside and how he and the team rebound from his Indy 500 crash.You will also meet an 11 year old youngster named Wyatt Flowers,  who went from watching NASCAR on TV in his Palmer Alaska home  to a rudimentary track in his back yard  to a Championship at Alaska Raceway Park. 

This coming weekend is a weekend full of firsts in the sport. The Cup Series will head to World Wide Technology Raceway for the first time and the XFinity series heads out west for their inaugural race at Portland International Raceway. The CEO and owner of WWT Raceway, Curtis Francois sits down with Mike Bagley as we head into the big event. AJ Allmendinger is one of the only drivers in the sport to have raced at Portland and he sat down with Steve Post to preview what we might see there. We also look back at the history of racing at Gateway and in the city of Portland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World Wide Technology Raceway owner Curtis Francois joins Dane Neal on WGN radio. Hear as Curtis shares his journey from racer to the “right guy for the job” in bringing the St Louis area track back to life and now to its place as one of America’s top motorsports destinations. Listen as Curtis shares excitement […]

World Wide Technology Raceway owner Curtis Francois joins Dane Neal on WGN radio. Hear as Curtis shares his journey from racer to the “right guy for the job” in bringing the St Louis area track back to life and now to its place as one of America’s top motorsports destinations. Listen as Curtis shares excitement […]

Former race car driver Curtis Francois has always had a vision to make the St. Louis region a premier racing destination. And as the owner of World Wide Technology Raceway, he's been making that dream come true with numerous motorsport events, including a recently awarded Nascar Cup Series,  the top motorsport event with the biggest stars in Cup Races. In this episode of the Unlocking Significance Podcast, Curtis shares his lifelong "overnight success" story that has earned him a pole position in industry, built upon giving back to the community.

KMOX's Tom Ackerman talks to owner of World Wide Technology Raceway, Curtis Francois, about the Enjoy Illinois 300 and the exciting events to look forward to. 

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“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with Curtis Francois, track owner at World Wide Technology Raceway. Winning a Jack Buck award, why Nascar chose St. Louis, fastest he ever drove a car

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with Curtis Francois, track owner at World Wide Technology Raceway. Winning a Jack Buck award, why Nascar chose St. Louis, fastest he ever drove a car

Owner of World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway Curtis Francois talks with Tom Ackerman about bringing a NASCAR Cup race to the area.  Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak provides updates on Flaherty and Hudson. Finally, NFL picks with Lauren Lovett. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At long last, after a decade-long pursuit -- for generations of a local racing community spanning decades -- World Wide Technology Raceway owner Curtis Francois announced Wednesday his track has landed a NASCAR Cup race, the first-ever for St. Louis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Curtis Francois joins to discuss the exciting things happening at WWT Raceway

Curtis Francois joins to discuss the holiday lights display at WWT Raceway