Category: Kansas Speedway

Next year’s NASCAR races include two at Kansas Speedway

The schedule for next year’s NASCAR races has been announced, and it includes two at Kansas Speedway, one on Sunday, May 15, and one on Sunday, Sept. 11.

The Sept. 11 race, the Hollywood Casino 400, will be the second in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs and the next to last race in the Round of 16.

“Kansas Speedway is one of the most challenging tracks for NASCAR’s greatest drivers, which continues to make it a fan favorite on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule,” said Kansas Speedway President Pat Warren, in a news release. “And continuing to hold a prestigious slot in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs just adds to the intensity our fans enjoy at our track.”


In five weeks, on Oct. 24, Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, will be the host of the Hollywood Casino 400. Before the 2 p.m. race, there will be a pre-race concert by musician Mitchell Tenpenny.

On Saturday, Oct. 23, will be two races, including the Kansas Lottery 300 at 2 p.m., an Xfinity Series Playoffs Round of 8 race, and at 6 p.m., the ARCA Menards Series championship. The ARCA championship will be at the Reese’s 150.

Tickets are available at www.kansasspeedway.com.

Race to End COVID-19 at Kansas Speedway

Cars, SUVs and trucks lined up to take a few laps around Kansas Speedway on Friday evening as part of the Race to End COVID-19, a vaccination clinic. For getting a vaccine or a COVID-19 test, people could drive their cars around the track. This free vaccination effort continues from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Kansas Speedway near I-70 and I-435 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Cars circled the Kansas Speedway during the Race to End COVID-19 Friday evening. Those who got COVID-19 vaccinations or tests were able to take a few laps around the track. (Video by Steve Rupert)
Some pretty cool-looking cars participated in the Race to End COVID-19 on Friday evening at the Kansas Speedway. This vaccination effort continues from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Kansas Speedway near I-70 and I-435 in Kansas City, Kansas. There was no charge to get a vaccine, a test or to drive around the track. For more information, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/kansas-speedway-offers-laps-around-the-track-to-those-who-get-vaccinated-or-tested-at-event/ (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A dog accompanied participants Friday evening in the Race to End COVID-19 at the Kansas Speedway. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Preparing to ride around the Kansas Speedway track during a vaccination clinic event on Friday evening. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Getting ready to circle the track on Friday evening at the Kansas Speedway, as part of the Race to End COVID-19. The event continues on Saturday. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Preparing to go around the track on Friday evening at the Kansas Speedway, as part of the Race to End COVID-19. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Cars on the track of the Kansas Speedway on Friday evening had to stay within highway speed limits. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A garage at the Kansas Speedway was turned into a vaccine and testing clinic on Friday evening. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A garage at the Kansas Speedway was turned into a vaccine and testing clinic on Friday evening. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A garage at the Kansas Speedway was turned into a vaccine and testing clinic on Friday evening. For more information, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/kansas-speedway-offers-laps-around-the-track-to-those-who-get-vaccinated-or-tested-at-event. (Photo by Steve Rupert)

Kansas Speedway offers laps around the track to those who get vaccinated or tested at event

The Kansas Speedway is offering an incentive to those who get vaccinated or tested at special clinics on Friday and Saturday – laps around the track.

The track, which holds NASCAR racing in Kansas City, Kansas, will be the site of the Race to End COVID-19 with clinics scheduled from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 4, and 11 am. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 5. Participants will enter on France Family Drive, near the Sporting KC stadium across from Nebraska Furniture Mart.

Everyone who is eligible can drive a vehicle two laps around the track. Cars have to be driven no faster than highway speed limits, according to organizers.

It is a free event, with vaccinations and testing for free. Pre-registration is not required. People will be registered at the site. There will be a 15-minute observation or waiting time after the vaccination.

Those wishing to save time can print out registration forms online at www.KansasSpeedway.com/RaceToEndCOVID and fill them out ahead of time. Johnson and Johnson and Pfizer vaccines will be available.

Legal drivers age 16 and older who get tested or vaccinated at this event will be offered the chance to drive their car or truck on the track. Certain types of vehicles, such as motorcycles, recreational vehicles, and semis are not allowed.

Cars going around the track will be single file behind a pace car, and no passing will be allowed. All vehicles must have a valid license plate and all drivers going around the track must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance.

All drivers must be over 16. Those who are under 18 must have a valid driver’s license and be accompanied by a parent or guardian who signs a release form. Unsafe vehicles will not be allowed on the racetrack.

Any passengers who want to go around the track in the vehicle must also be tested or vaccinated at the event.

The Kansas Speedway is the host of the event in partnership with Wyandotte County Unified Government, University of Kansas Health System, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and Kansas Division of Emergency Management.

Individuals who are tested or vaccinated will be entered into a free raffle drawing, which is separate from the laps around the track. Prizes include a set of two tickets to the Oct. 24, 2021, NASCAR Cup Series Race; a set of four tickets to the Oct. 24, 2021, NASCAR Cup Series Race; and gift cards for the NASCAR Racing Experience Ride Along.

For more information, visit www.KansasSpeedway.com/RaceToEndCOVID.