World Wide Technology Raceway
James R. Compton Jr. is an experienced professional in content production and photography, currently serving as the Social Media Manager of Content Production at ELCO Chevrolet Cadillac since April 2009. Compton has a background as a Website Coordinator, managing vehicle photography and inventory coordination. Additionally, Compton has been a Track Photographer for Gateway Motorsports Park, covering major racing events, and held roles as a Production Coordinator for Lamplight Films, LLC, and Rogue Arts Productions, LLC, focusing on budgeting and logistics. Compton's earlier experience includes serving as a University Photographer for Missouri State University, capturing sporting and media events. Compton holds an MBA in Film Producing from John Paul the Great Catholic University and a B.S. in Psychology and Film Studies from Missouri State University.
World Wide Technology Raceway
World Wide Technology Raceway is the home of INDYCAR, NASCAR and NHRA racing in the St. Louis region. Located just five minutes from downtown St. Louis and covering more than 380 acres, WWTR is the largest outdoor entertainment facility in the area. WWTR’s facilities include a 1/4-mile drag strip, 1.25-mile superspeedway, recently-expanded 2.0-mile road course, a state-of-the-art karting facility and a 14-acre, multi-purpose dirt off-road venue. WWTR acquired Gateway National Golf Links, adjacent to the speedway property, in 2019. WWTR was the recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Facility of the Year Award from the Race Track Business Conference and the 2017 Spirit of St. Louis Award from the St. Louis Attractions Association. In 2018, owner and CEO Curtis Francois received the Innovator Award from the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission in recognition of his work for restoring World Wide Technology Raceway (known then as Gateway Motorsports Park) to prominence.