Kansas Speedway

Kansas Speedway is a comparatively new speedway since it only opened in 2001 after the International Speedway Corporation (ISC) decided it would be beneficial to racing fans and the racing world to have a racing facility in the mid west.

The construction was started in May 1999 and after tickets went on sale in July 1999 through the sale of the Founding Fan P.A.S.S. (Preferred Access Speedway Seating). that allows fans to lock-in the best seat locations at the track as well as acquire benefits otherwise not available to the general public. All of the 32 luxury suites planned for the facility were sold out in just one day so the ISC Board of Directors gave their approval for an additional 36 suites which expanded the capacity to just under 82,000.

The track is a 1.5 mile D shaped tri-oval with an asphalt surface and is purposely built for stock car racing. The turns have 15 degree banking with the front stretch 10.4 degree banking and the back stretch 5 degrees banking. The track is host to three major NASCAR events that include the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The site has been developed continuously over the years including additional seating of 3100 between 2003 and 2005, a movie theatre, outdoor shopping mall and hotels and in 2012 the facility will open the Penn National Gaming Hollywood Hotel and Casino that will overlook turn two. The facility is located at Kansas Speedway, 400 Speedway Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66111.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased from the ticket office: 866-460-RACE or Online: Buy tickets

Fan hospitality

Sprint FanWalk tickets are $15 and must be accompanied by a grandstand admission ticket. For special travel packages: Call the track ticket office for additional details.

Carry-In Items

Coolers: Outside food and beverage are permitted in the grandstands. Coolers can be 14x14x14 inches, soft-sided; one backpack or daypack is permitted, as well.

Glass containers: Not allowed. Alcoholic beverages: Allowed. Cameras/binoculars: Allowed.

Souvenirs and Displays

Merchandise: Driver and NASCAR merchandise haulers on-site.

Scanners

Scanners available for rent on-site.

Autographs

Check local newspapers and television.

Camping

Reserved: Available; call the track ticket office for further information.

Associated Driving Schools

Richard Petty Driving Experience 800-BE-PETTY Web site

Parking

Free parking: Available. Handicapped parking: Available; permit required.

Location

Getting There:

• From the east (Downtown and Plaza areas): Take I-70 West to exit 410.
• From the west (Lawrence and Topeka areas): Take I-70 East exit to exit 410.
• From the south, via Highway 7 (Olathe and Overland Park areas): Take State Avenue (Highway 24) East exit.
• From the south, via I-435 (Overland Park and Lenexa areas): Take I-435 North to State Avenue West exit.
• From the north (Omaha, St. Joseph and KCI Airport): Take I-435 South to State Avenue (Highway 24) West exit.

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