(Country Music Star To Play Post-race Concert Following NASCAR Craftsman Truck Race on July 17)
Madison, IL - Gateway International Raceway announced today that country music superstar
Travis Tritt will play a concert following the Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200 NASCAR
Craftsman Series Truck Race on Saturday, July 17. The green-flag will drop at 7 PM and be
followed by a spectacular fireworks show. The Tritt concert will conclude the incredible
evening of entertainment at Gateway.
"We are constantly striving to provide the best value and service to the sports and entertainment
community of St. Louis," said Matt Strelo, Vice President and General Manager of Gateway.
"Fireworks, Travis Tritt, and NASCAR - that's a combination that should please the fans of the
region."
Tritt has been a staple in the country music scene for the last 15 years. He has released many
memorable hit songs including, "Here's a Quarter", "Put Some Drive In Your Country", "T-R-
O-U-B-L-E" and "Strong Enough To Be Your Man". The concert will be presented by St. Louis
radio station KSD - 93.7 FM - The Bull.
The 2003 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Race at Gateway provided the closest finish in the history
of the track with current Nextel Cup Rookie Star - Brendan Gaughan taking the checkered flag
by less than 2-tenths of a second.
Ticket prices for the Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200 range from $35-$50 (1/2 price for kids 12
and under). You can also purchase the best seats and receive great perks in a Gateway season
tickets package, starting at only $115. To purchase tickets call Gateway at 1-866-35-SPEED or
log onto www.gatewayraceway.com.
Madison, IL - Gateway International Raceway announced today that country music superstar
Travis Tritt will play a concert following the Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200 NASCAR
Craftsman Series Truck Race on Saturday, July 17. The green-flag will drop at 7 PM and be
followed by a spectacular fireworks show. The Tritt concert will conclude the incredible
evening of entertainment at Gateway.
"We are constantly striving to provide the best value and service to the sports and entertainment
community of St. Louis," said Matt Strelo, Vice President and General Manager of Gateway.
"Fireworks, Travis Tritt, and NASCAR - that's a combination that should please the fans of the
region."
Tritt has been a staple in the country music scene for the last 15 years. He has released many
memorable hit songs including, "Here's a Quarter", "Put Some Drive In Your Country", "T-R-
O-U-B-L-E" and "Strong Enough To Be Your Man". The concert will be presented by St. Louis
radio station KSD - 93.7 FM - The Bull.
The 2003 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Race at Gateway provided the closest finish in the history
of the track with current Nextel Cup Rookie Star - Brendan Gaughan taking the checkered flag
by less than 2-tenths of a second.
Ticket prices for the Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200 range from $35-$50 (1/2 price for kids 12
and under). You can also purchase the best seats and receive great perks in a Gateway season
tickets package, starting at only $115. To purchase tickets call Gateway at 1-866-35-SPEED or
log onto www.gatewayraceway.com.
