MADISON, IL - SEPTEMBER 13: Executive Vice President and General Manager of World Wide Technology Raceway Chris Blair presents a 500th career start flag to Ricky Stenhouse (47) Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet SS before the start of the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 on September 13, 2026, at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire)