The 2.0 mile counterclockwise configuration at Gateway Motorsports Park (World Wide Technology Raceway) near St. Louis delivers a reversed direction oval-infield hybrid layout at this facility that combines the 1.25-mile oval with extended road course sections. Running CCW creates different corner approach characteristics across the 2.0-mile configuration that serves road racing events seeking directional variety. The reversal transforms braking references and racing lines compared to standard clockwise operation.
Operating the 2.0-mile CCW showcases Gateway's versatility beyond traditional oval racing, with the reversed direction creating fresh challenges for road course participants. St. Louis area's continental climate creates seasonal racing windows. The CCW configuration provides layout variety for club racing and driving experience organizations utilizing Gateway's road course facilities, allowing the facility to offer varied experiences through directional changes while maintaining the same physical infrastructure.