 TRACK SPECS1.5 mile tri-oval suitable for all types of racing Banking: 15 degrees in the turns 10.4 degrees in the front stretch 5 degrees in the back stretch The track pavement width is 55 feet. Location: The speedway is strategically located at the intersection of I-435 and I-70 in Kansas City, Kan., about 15 miles west of downtown Kansas City. Seating Capacity: The track seats 80,187 spectators in the grandstands, but will eventually expand to 150,000 upon completion of the final phase of development. The facility has fan friendly access to 65 rows of seating, with a unique ground level concourse that allows spectators to walk down 30 rows (on grade) or up 35 rows (on structure). Parking Parking for the facility accommodates more than 65,000 vehicles. Parking is always free at Kansas Speedway. TRACK HISTORYCourtesy of www.kansasspeedway.comHistoric Timeline - October 15, 1996 - International Speedway Corporation explores options to build a speedway facility in the Midwest region of the United States. - January 10, 1997 - The Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri area is chosen as the prospective Midwest location. - August 6, 1997 - Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas are selected as the site for the new speedway. - October 15, 1997 - Grant Lynch is appointed as President of the Kansas Speedway Corporation project. - January 18, 1998 - Bonds are sold and financing is approved to begin construction of the 1.5 mile tri-oval 75,000 seat speedway project. - May 25, 1999 - The Construction Celebration kicks off the work to be done at the speedway, which will be located in Kansas City, Kansas and Wyandotte County at the intersections of Interstates 70 and 435. NASCAR Winston Cup Series Drivers Bobby Labonte, Rusty Wallace and Kenny Schrader help kick off the event along with NASCAR President, Bill France, Jr., International Speedway Corporation (ISC) President and Chief Operating Officer, Jim France and ISC Executive Vice President, Lesa Kennedy. Also in attendance are Kansas Governor, Bill Graves and Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas Unified Government Mayor/CEO, Carol Marinovich. - May 25, 1999 - Kansas Speedway Corporation announces that the profits from its sale of Personalized Paver Stones at the facility's main entrance will go to endow Checkered Flag Charities (CFC). CFC, a 501 (c) (3) organization, will provide financial assistance to programs that advance youth and community development in Wyandotte County and Greater Kansas City. - June 22, 1999 - The Kansas City Sports Commission presents an award to Bill France as an Outstanding Promoter of Sports in the Kansas City area. - July 28, 1999 - Kansas Speedway launches ticket sales effort through the sale of the Founding Fan P.A.S.S. (Preferred Access Speedway Seating). Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee, George Brett, purchases the first Fan P.A.S.S., which will allow fans to lock-in the best seat locations at the track as well as acquire benefits otherwise not available to the general public. - July 29, 1999 - Due to the high level of interest in Kansas Speedway, all 32 luxury suites planned for the facility are sold out. The International Speedway Corporation Board of Directors approves funding for an additional 36 suites. - August 18, 1999 - Founding Fan P.A.S.S. is expanded to the Tower and Sky Tower seating sections due to the tremendous demand locally, regionally and nationally. The addition of these sections, essentially doubles the amount of seats available through the Fan P.A.S.S. - November 4, 1999 - Kansas Speedway announces its initial marketing partners. The Midwest Ford Dealers Association, University of Kansas Medical Center, Pepsi-Cola, Price Chopper Supermarkets and Coors Brewing Company. The strength of these brands continues to demonstrate the high level of interest the construction of the facility has generated in both consumer and commercial markets. - November 4, 1999 - Kansas Speedway announces that it is on track with its goals of utilizing Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Woman Business Enterprises (WBE) in the construction of the speedway project. With 83% of the project awarded to date, 24.29% has been awarded to MBE and 7.15% to WBE. It is anticipated with only 17% of the project to be awarded, Kansas Speedway Corporation will successfully meet and exceed the goals of 15% for MBE and 7% for WBE involving the facility's construction. - February 9, 2000 - Kansas Speedway unveils a 2000 Ford Taurus as its Official Replica Pace Car. The car, which is adorned with racing stripes, also displays the number 58 on each of the rear fenders in memory of former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker, Derrick Thomas. - May 8, 2000 - NASCAR and Indy Racing League announce they will bring events to Kansas Speedway for its inaugural racing season in 2001. Indy Racing League - July 8, 2001 NASCAR Busch Series - September 29, 2001 NASCAR Winston Cup Series - September 30, 2001 - August 1, 2000 - NASCAR announces they will bring a third event to Kansas Speedway. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will race in Kansas on July 7, 2001. - August 17, 2000 - Kansas Speedway tickets go on-sale to residents of Wyandotte County. - August 21, 2000 - Kansas Speedway tickets go on-sale world-wide via the internet, telephone, fax, US mail and at local Price Choppers. - August 25, 2000 - Kansas Speedway announces that nearly 80% of the season tickets for its inaugural season have been sold. - September 10, 2000 - Kansas Speedway officials announce that paving is underway. - Spring 2001 - Projected completion time period for Kansas Speedway. SPRINT CUP KANSAS WINNERS 2001-2010
TRACK RECORDSSprint Cup Race Record Mark Martin 137.774 10|09|05 Nationwide Race Record Jeff Green 129.125 09|29|01 Truck Race Record Erik Darnell 124.000 04|28|07 Sprint Cup Qualifying Record Matt Kenseth 180.856 2005 Nationwide Qualifying Record Martin Truex Jr. 178.938 2005 Truck Qualifying Record Bill Lester 173.633 2005
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