Last Updated on July 28, 2025 by WWTR

MADISON, Ill. (July 28, 2025) – World Wide Technology Raceway is teaming up with the Humane Society of Missouri and Helping Strays of Monroe County this August to help adoptable dogs find their forever homes.

Throughout the month of August, the first 200 dog adopters at each shelter will receive a complimentary WWT Raceway dog collar and four tickets to the NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Friday, Sept. 6, part of the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff weekend.

“We are so excited to once again have WWT Raceway partnering with us to help our shelter dogs get the second chance they deserve,” said Humane Society of Missouri President Kathy Warnick. “What a great combination – the thrill of finding your new best friend at HSMO and the thrill of seeing a NASCAR Xfinity Series race! We are deeply grateful for their ongoing support.”

In a joint effort in May 2024, the Humane Society of Missouri and Helping Strays of Monroe County helped more than 400 dogs find loving homes. This promotion played a key role in driving adoptions and giving hundreds of pets a well-deserved second chance.

“Helping Strays is proud to once again partner with World Wide Technology Raceway in the lead-up to the NASCAR Enjoy Illinois 300,” said Helping Strays of Monroe County Executive Director Scott Spinner. “We’re grateful for their continued commitment to making a charitable impact across the region and for their dedication to helping homeless pets find the loving homes they deserve.”

The promotion runs from Aug. 1 through Aug. 31, or until all 400 giveaways are claimed. Participating locations include:

Humane Society of Missouri – 1201 Macklind Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

Helping Strays of Monroe County – 4221 Hanover Rd., Columbia, IL 62236

This marks the first time since 2010 that the NASCAR Xfinity Series will return to the 1.25-mile oval for a Saturday night race under the lights. Alongside high-speed racing during the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff weekend, fans can also enjoy the Confluence Music Festival.

For more information on how to adopt, please visit hsmo.org or helpingstrays.org. To purchase tickets for the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff weekend, visit wwtraceway.com or call the ticket office at (618) 215-8888 ext. 1.

MEDIA CONTACT: Payton Buschhorn | Public Relations & Media Manager | 314.517.5125 | pbuschhorn@wwtraceway.com