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Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, KS

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Kansas Speedway

400 Speedway Blvd · Kansas City, KS

Why you should go…

Kansas Speedway is a 1.5-mile tri-oval that opened in 2001, with turns banked 17 to 20 degrees. It hosts two NASCAR race weekends a year, in spring and fall, including the Cup Series AdventHealth 400 and Hollywood Casino 400. A road course was added in 2012, and the Hollywood Casino overlooks the track's second turn. Groups of 15 or more can book a guided tour of about an hour and a half, and the grounds host events such as the American Royal World Series of Barbecue.

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Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

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