World Wide Technology Raceway
Kevin Thoele is an experienced photographer specializing in motorsports and sports events. Since May 2017, Kevin has worked as a Track Photographer at World Wide Technology Raceway, capturing major events including IndyCar, NASCAR Trucks, and NHRA races. Additionally, Kevin has owned Kevin Thoele Photography since January 2004, focusing on professional motorsports, college sports, concerts, and special events. Kevin also serves as a Stringer Photographer for Southwestern Illinois College, covering a diverse range of activities from sports to graduations and art shows. Previously, Kevin worked as a Track Photographer at Gateway International Raceway from 1997 to 2002, documenting significant races and related events. Kevin holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology from Southwestern Illinois College.
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.