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SPARTA, Ky. – Kentucky Speedway President Mark Simendinger hopes the track's new pavement smooths the transition to another race with a new NASCAR downforce package. Resurfacing the 1.5 mile tri ...
She heard the Kentucky Speedway wouldn't host the NASCAR Cup Series in 2021 over the radio. She knew it would have devastating effects on the local economy. "It's going to hurt," Day said.
Kentucky Speedway general manager Mark Simendinger said there's no excuse for last year's traffic blunders at the inaugural Sprint Cup Series race at the track in Sparta.
Kentucky Speedway will no longer be hosting the NASCAR Cup Series, a little more than 20 years after its debut. The Athletic's Jordan Bianchi was first to report the news.
21. Kentucky Speedway traffic: In 2000, for the first major event at the then-brand-new racetrack, some 63,000 people showed up, it rained furiously, and traffic got backed way up way out on I-71. 20.
Ky. Speedway passes first, rainy test Keselowski’s first race at Kentucky Speedway came in 2004 in the ARCA series. He completed just 15 of 137 laps due to engine failure.
Kentucky Speedway on fast track as construction transforms facility Mark Story - Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Updated November 10, 2010 10:49 AM ...