MADISON, Ill. – More than 80,000 NASCAR fans are expected in the St. Louis area this week for the first ever NASCAR Cup Series at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois. Friday, Richard Petty will be honored at the raceway and then he will take a ceremonial first NASCAR Cup Series lap. Then, NASCAR Cup drivers will then get some practice time ahead of Saturday’s qualifying laps and Sunday’s premiere event, the Enjoy Illinois 30

Spectrum News’ Elizabeth Barmeier will be at WWT Raceway bringing you the sights and sounds. Follow the latest updates below.