Casino plans Daytona 500 watch party

Race fans can watch the 2017 Daytona 500 at the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan.

The Turn 2 Bar and Restaurant will have food and drink specials on Feb. 26 for the race, according to a news release.

The doors to Turn 2 will open at 11 a.m. Feb. 26, with the race beginning at 1 p.m. Fans may arrive early to get a spot. The Turn 2 sports bar and restaurant is one level above the casino floor at Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, overlooking Turn 2 of the speedway. Those attending must be 21 to enter the casino and restaurants.

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

There are also races scheduled Oct. 20-22 at the speedway. For ticket information, visit www.kansasspeedway.com.