Carnage, Craziness, and Crafton at Kansas

Matt Crafton celebrates his victory in victory lane at Kansas Speedway, April 20, 2013  Photo - Getty Images

Matt Crafton celebrates his victory in victory lane at Kansas Speedway, April 20, 2013
Photo – Getty Images

One of the longest Truck Series races in a while ended with a great battle for the win. Matt Crafton held off Joey Coulter in the last laps for his third career Truck win. Crafton’s truck came alive towards the end of the race as he drove to get to the front and stay there. He did just that and it resulted in victory. Like predicted, the race was pure craziness with a lot of carnage. This was the first race for the trucks on Kansas’ new surface and the lack of experience on the surface was showing throughout the race today. Continue reading

Kansas Speedway STP 400 Preview

Martin Truex Jr. charges to the lead during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway, Spring 2012  Photo - Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Martin Truex Jr. charges to the lead during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway, Spring 2012
Photo – Jamie Squire/Getty Images

When the Kansas Speedway reconfigured their track surface, before last October’s race, they created a track that could feature some action-packed and intense racing. Drivers attempted to figure-out their way around the new surface of the mile-and-a-half track last October, and left with some knowledge and mainly torn up sheet-metal. The race featured multiple incidents and  went down in the history books as one of the most exciting races in the history of the Kansas Speedway. Fans are hoping for a repeat performance when NASCAR’s Generation Six cars take to the track this weekend and they likely won’t be disappointed. Continue reading

Kansas Speedway Names Kansas City Chiefs Jeff Allen, Donald Stephenson Honorary Race Officials for STP 400

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Kansas Speedway Names Kansas City Chiefs Jeff Allen, Donald Stephenson Honorary Race Officials for STP 400 

Kansas SpeedwayWhile they may not be rookies on the field, Kansas City Chiefs Jeff Allen and Don Stephenson may still need a yellow stripe as they attend the STP 400 on April 21 as honorary race officials.  Continue reading

Kansas Speedway SFP 250 Preview

Camping World Truck Series at Kansas Speedway in April 2012  Photo - Getty Images

Camping World Truck Series at Kansas Speedway in April 2012
Photo –  Jamie Squire/Getty Images

A fast, new and wide surface at the Kansas Speedway will be put to the test as the Camping World Truck Series take to the reconfigured track for the first time, this weekend.

Last October in the Sprint Cup event, we saw action-packed racing during their first time on the reconfigured surface and this Saturday afternoon will be the trucks turn to take to the mile-and-a-half track. The teams’ notebooks will essentially be thrown out the window while they prepare for the race since this surface is a whole new animal. Continue reading

Kansas Speedway Season Ticket and RV Season Customers Track Laps Scheduled

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Kansas Speedway Season Ticket and RV Season Customers Track Laps Scheduled

image003Looking for another reason to purchase Kansas Speedway season tickets besides the great racing and up-close access to driver introductions and the pre-race concert? Here’s another reason – Kansas Speedway season ticket holders and RV season customers get the opportunity to drive around Kansas Speedway in the month of May. Continue reading