Month: March 2017

Country rock band Parmalee to perform pre-race concert May 13 at Kansas Speedway

“Musta Had A Good Time” could be the anthem song for NASCAR fans, and on May 13 fans attending the Go Bowling 400 will be able to hear country rock band Parmalee play the song live prior to the race at Kansas Speedway.

Parmalee’s country rock sound has its roots in the bluegrass, traditional country, southern rock and blues covers the guys grew up hearing their families play.

Parmalee’s debut album, “Feels Like Carolina,” has earned critical praise from People, The New York Times, USA Today, Newsday, Billboard and more. Country fans voted the band’s debut single, “Musta Had A Good Time,” No. 1 for four consecutive weeks on SiriusXM’s The Highway “Hot 30 Live” countdown and the song became a Top 40 hit on mainstream country radio. The fun-loving party anthem has been featured in national sporting event broadcasts from the PGA to MLB.

The band made history when its multi-week No. 1 smash “Carolina” became the longest climbing single by a duo or group in the 24-year history of the Billboard Country Airplay Chart. They were also the first multi-member country act to garner a #1 single on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase-Country Aircheck charts since Florida Georgia Line. “Carolina” was certified gold (for over 500,000 in sales) by the RIAA.

Parmalee has toured with Jake Owen, who performed the pre-race concert at Kansas Speedway prior to the June 2011 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race, and Brad Paisley.

To see Parmalee from the Kansas Speedway tri-oval, add a pre-race pass to your race day ticket. Tickets to all Kansas Speedway events are currently on sale by calling 866-460-7223 or online at www.kansasspeedway.com.

Racing returns on Friday, May 12, with the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 250, and Saturday, May 13, with the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling 400 under the lights.

In October, the Hollywood Casino 400 is an elimination race in the playoffs on Sunday, Oct. 22. The NASCAR XFINITY Series Kansas Lottery 300 will again be a part of the playoffs for the NASCAR XFINITY Series on Saturday, Oct. 21, while the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards will wrap up their season on Friday, Oct. 20.

Parking is free at Kansas Speedway and fans may bring in one 14x14x14-inch soft-sided cooler with food and beverages.

Injury-accident reported on I-35

An injury-accident was reported about 3:10 p.m. March 1 on I-35 southbound, according to a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper’s report.

A Pontiac G6 was southbound in the middle lane when the vehicle started to swerve, the driver lost control, entered the inside shoulder and struck the barrier wall, the trooper’s report stated.

The driver of the G6, an 18-year-old woman from Overland Park, Kansas, was injured and taken to a hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, according to the trooper’s report.

Fire danger today and Saturday

National Weather Service graphic

The biggest concern during the next few days will be related to fire weather, the National Weather Service said.

With gusty winds anticipated today and again on Saturday, combining with lowered relative humidity values and dry fuels, this sets the stage for fires to spread rapidly, according to the weather service. Burning is highly discouraged.

The next chance for precipitation holds off until early next week, the weather service said.

Today, it will be sunny with a high near 54, and a south southwest wind of 7 to 17 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon, according to the weather service. Winds may gust as high as 26 mph.

Tonight, the low will be around 26 with mostly clear skies. A north northwest wind of 6 to 11 mph will become light and variable after midnight, the weather service said.

Friday’s forecast is sunny with a high near 55, according to the weather service. A light east southeast wind will become south 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds may gust as high as 24 mph.

Friday night, it will be mostly clear with a low of 44, the weather service said. A south wind of 13 to 17 mph will gust as high as 25 mph.

Saturday, the high will be near 66 with sunny skies, according to the weather service. It will be breezy, with a south southwest wind of 16 to 23 mph, gusting as high as 31 mph.

Saturday night, expect a low of 51 with partly cloudy skies, the weather service said.

Sunday, it will be 66 with partly sunny skies, according to the weather service.

Sunday night’s low will be around 56 with mostly cloudy skies, the weather service said.

Monday, the high will be near 71 with partly sunny skies, according to the weather service. It will be breezy.

Monday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 43, the weather service said.