Category: Kansas Speedway

Racing returns to Kansas Speedway July 23-25

Kansas Speedway will return to racing July 23-25 in Kansas City, Kansas.

According to an announcement today, Speedway officials stated that there will be five races across four series. The NASCAR Cup Series Kansas 400 will return at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, to commence the lineup of events, according to track officials.

Also on the schedule are a NASCAR Xfinity Series race July 25, a pair of NASCAR Gander RV and Outdoor Truck Series racing on July 24 and 25. Gander is at 6 p.m. July 24 and the Xfinity race is at 4 p.m. July 25.

An ARCA Menards Series race is scheduled at 9 p.m. July 24.

The races will be televised nationally, according to Kansas Speedway.

Track officials stated that the races are scheduled currently to run without fans. The speedway will be working closely with state and local officials to determine if it is possible to have fans attend the events, according to track officials.

“We are excited to be a part of NASCAR’s return to racing,” Kansas Speedway President Pat Warren said in a news release. “This is an important first step in the resumption of sports to the Kansas City area, and we feel a deep sense of responsibility to play an integral role in that process. The health and safety of our fans, teams, officials, and the entire NASCAR community are paramount.”

At tonight’s Unified Government Commission meeting, Dr. Allen Greiner, chief medical officer for Wyandotte County, said he and Unified Government Administrator Doug Bach had a good meeting on Wednesday with speedway officials.

Kansas Speedway postpones May races

Kansas Speedway has postponed the May 30-31 race weekend in Kansas City, Kansas, after a scheduling announcement by NASCAR.

According to a news release, the races originally planned May 30-31 will be held at a later date, to be determined.

A spokesman stated in the news release that they will work with NASCAR officials, while monitoring the COVID-19 epidemic through updates from local and federal government officials and health officials.

“First, I’d like to thank our fans for sticking with us during this time with so much being unknown for the past couple of months,” Kansas Speedway President Patrick Warren said in the news release. “NASCAR is working extremely hard on a schedule for the remainder of the year and I look forward to seeing cars back on track very soon.”

Kansas Speedway’s website stated that fans who have already purchased tickets could receive tickets for a later date at Kansas Speedway or at certain other NASCAR tracks. Those who purchased tickets also could receive a refund, according to the website.

For more information, visit www.kansasspeedway.com.

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Wyandotte County, KCK showing support for Chiefs

Kansas Speedway is showing its support for the Kansas City Chiefs on a tall pole where race results are displayed at the NASCAR track in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo from Kansas Speedway)

Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, are turning red to show their support for the Kansas City Chiefs, who play in the Super Bowl in Miami on Sunday.

In downtown Kansas City, Kansas, City Hall and the nearby Memorial Hall have been illuminated with red tones at night.

At the Kansas Speedway, the pylon with race results is displaying a Chiefs logo.

And at The Legends Outlets at I-70 and I-435, there are plans for a Chiefs watch event on a big outdoor LED screen on the lawn of the shopping center on Sunday.

The Chiefs’ logo has been up at the top of the pylon at Kansas Speedway for about a week, according to Kelly Hale of the Speedway. She said she’s heard that Kansas race car driver Clint Bowyer will be attending the Super Bowl this year.

Also, the Kansas Speedway has made a friendly wager about the outcome of Sunday’s game with the Sonoma Raceway in California, she said. If the Chiefs win, Sonoma will send a package of Boudin bread products, including a Kansas City team logo made entirely of gourmet sourdough, to KC. If the 49ers win, Kansas Speedway will send barbecue from Jack Stack’s BBQ to Sonoma.

“We’re excited to be having a fun competition with Sonoma,” Hale said.

At the Legends Outlets at I-70 and I-435 in Kansas City, Kansas, fans may watch the big game on an outdoor LED screen on the Lawn at the Legends. Kickoff of the game is at 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

The Legends Outlets is setting up Kansas City inflatables on The Lawn for fans who want to take photos during shopping center hours. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Also, KC City of Champions, a pop-up Kansas City sports apparel store at The Legends Outlets will offer official, NFL licensed merchandise during regular shopping center hours from Friday through Sunday, Feb. 2.