NASCAR Track Under Police Investigation for Suspected ‘Arson’ Hours After Playoff Race Within hours of the Gateway race’s conclusion, the NASCAR speedway found itself at the center of a different kind

World Wide Technology Raceway, also known as Gateway, has been a mainstay of American motorsport since opening its oval in 1995. The track’s reputation was on full display as the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series both descended on Madison, Illinois, for high-stakes playoff action. Within hours of the race’s conclusion, however, the Speedway found itself at the center of a different kind of national attention.

At approximately 3:00 AM, emergency services responded to a fire at the venue, particularly at 500 Madison Road, quickly extinguishing the blaze and commencing an investigation into suspected arson. Statements from local fire crews confirm that the incident began with a wooden ramp to a trailer ablaze, which then spread to the adjacent building. No injuries have been reported, and police