EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Sept. 4 -- Southern Illinois University- Edwardsville issued the following news release:

More than one thousand Cougars will fill the stands at the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students and alumni will join race fans for an exciting, televised NASCAR race, while the University's School of Engineering (SOE), STEM Center, Alumni Association and enrollment team greet visitors on the Raceway's STEM Lane. SIUE is a sponsor of the Infield Main Stage presenting music artists Dasha and Old Dominion set to headline the post-race Confluence Music Festival. All events take place on September 12 and 13 at Worldwide Technology Raceway.

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