Race car carries CGSC_Foundation logo Oct 3, 2008
The No. 25 Team Rensi Motorsports Ford sported the Command and General Staff College Foundation black and gold logo Sept. 27 at Kansas Speedway as a way to demonstrate support for the non-profit organization at Fort Leavenworth, just a few miles away from the racetrack. The relationship began when Team Rensi owner Ed Rensi became a board member of the foundation last year. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Auto Racing Oct 3, 2008
Carl Edwards did everything he could Sunday, including purposely bouncing off the concrete wall at Kansas Speedway, but it wasn't quite enough to beat two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson. 9. (Herald Sun)
Biffle, on a roll, shoots to make it 3 for 3 Oct 3, 2008
Even if he hadn't opened the Chase for the Cup with back-to-back wins, Biffle would be one of the favorites today in the Camping World RV 400 at Kansas Speedway. Biffle is the defending champion, his lone win in 2007 and his last victory before his current run. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
MOTOR RACING | NASCAR SPRINT CUP : Johnson holds off Edwards, takes points lead Oct 3, 2008
5-mile Kansas Speedway oval in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race, Edwards' Ford suddenly shot toward the bottom of the banked track, flashing past a surprised Johnson in an instant. His sudden surge of speed carried Edwards hard into the concrete wall - just as he had planned. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Small errors turn into big wrecks at Alabama's treacherous speedway Oct 3, 2008
One minute, he was celebrating a second-place finish to Jimmie Johnson at Kansas Speedway. The next minute, Edwards was despondent. (Florida Times-Union)
Excitement Builds as Race for Cup Heats Up! Sep 25, 2008
The exhibit will be on the midway on Friday, September 26 through Sunday, September 28 at Kansas Speedway. Throughout the weekend, several lucky fans will have the opportunity to win a spot at a special autograph signing by Greg Biffle on Sunday morning. (PR Newswire)
Harvick on a late-season roll Sep 25, 2008
After running sixth last Sunday at Dover - and moving up five spots to fifth in the standings, 101 points behind Edwards - Harvick said, "I am just really proud of all my guys and I really think we still have the momentum to win this thing.''He could be right.With eight races to go, beginning with Sunday's Camping World RV 400 at Kansas Speedway, Harvick figures the championship remains wide open, giving him as good a chance to win it as any of the leaders."I think it is way too early to tell if... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Biffle diary Sep 25, 2008
Where: Kansas Speedway, 1. 5-mile oval in Kansas City. (USA Today -- Sports)
Allmendinger out at Red Bull for 2009 Sep 25, 2008
Allmendinger is listed on the entry sheet for this weekend's race at Kansas Speedway and is expected to fulfill that obligation. But Speed could replace him for the final seven races of the year and still retain his rookie status for next season. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Companies can bid on casino for southeast Kansas Sep 25, 2008
The review board picked Harrah's Entertainment Inc. for a Sumner County casino, and a partnership of Kansas Speedway and the Cordish Co. of Baltimore for a project in Wyandotte County. On Friday, the board is expected to decide between Butler National Service Corp. and Dodge City Resort and Gaming for a casino in Ford County. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Allmendinger loses No. 84 ride Sep 24, 2008
Allmendinger is expected to drive in this Sunday's race at Kansas Speedway, but no decisions have been made beyond that. Allmendinger is in his second season of NASCAR competition after coming to stock cars from the ChampCar World Series. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sep 24, 2008
ESPN - NASCAR Racing Schedule, News, Results, and Drivers - Motorsports. Try the NEW ESPN Search. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
'Sliced Bread' enjoying rise to top series Sep 24, 2008
- Going 180 mph in the third turn at Kansas Speedway this weekend is no problem for Joey Logano ... Logano is scheduled to make his second Sprint Cup start during this Sunday's Camping World RV 400 at Kansas Speedway ... Where: Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kan. (Florida Times-Union)
Biffle goes back-to-back at Dover; Kyle Busch stymied Sep 22, 2008
The Sprint Cup Series runs next week at Kansas Speedway, where Biffle won last year and has three top-threes in his last four races. "These next 1.5-mile races tracks, I feel confident there's not one of them we can't win at," he said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Biffle wins second straight Sep 22, 2008
" When Biffle moved to the outside groove along the backstretch, Kenseth veered to the right to cut off his advance. A lap later they bumped fenders when Biffle made another attempt. Then with cc to go, Edwards shot from third to the inside lane beside Kenseth and Biffle went wide. Edwards wound up third, followed by Martin in fourth, Jimmie Johnson in fifth, Kevin Harvick in sixth, Jeff Gordon in seventh, Clint Bowyer in eighth, Jeff Burton in ninth and Michael Waltrip in 10th. Martin was the... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Vegas-based Golden Gaming loses bid to build casino in Kan. Sep 20, 2008
A partnership involving Kansas Speedway won a contract Friday to build and manage a state-owned resort casino that will overlook the track, narrowly beating out the Las Vegas-based Golden Gaming Inc. for the project ... "I think the opportunity to build a casino at Turn Two of Kansas Speedway is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," review board Chairman Matt All said. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
DOVER CUP: The biggest surprise in the Chase Sep 20, 2008
on Sunday and Kansas Speedway next Sunday -- it seems a safe bet that Biffle will be the biggest surprise in the Chase over the first month of racing. Biffle finished third at Dover earlier this season and he won at Kansas last September. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Kansas Speedway and The Cordish Company Secure Casino Management Contract for Wyandotte County, Kansas Sep 20, 2008
Source: Kansas Speedway ... - More Than $620 Million in Combined Estimated Annual Economic Impact from Kansas Speedway and New Destination Development ... Sept. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansas Speedway and The Cordish Company ("Cordish") announced today that Kansas Entertainment, LLC ("KE"), a 50/50 joint venture between Kansas Speedway and Cordish, has been awarded the casino management contract for Wyandotte County, Kansas, by the Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kansas Speedway and The Cordish Company Awarded Casino Management Contract Sep 20, 2008
Will Petition NASCAR for Second Sprint Cup Series Race for Kansas Speedway ... Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Speedway Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select Market: ISCA) (OTC Bulletin Board: - ; "ISC" or "the Company") and The Cordish Company ("Cordish") announced today that Kansas Entertainment, LLC ("KE"), a 50/50 joint venture between Kansas Speedway, a wholly owned ISC facility, and Cordish, has been awarded the casino management contract for Wyandotte County, Kansas, by the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
NASCAR notes Sep 18, 2008
Last week: Biffle won his first race since driving to victory at Kansas Speedway last September, which means he went nearly one full year between victories. Etc. (USA Today -- Sports)
Biffle ends drought Sep 15, 2008
"I think it inspires me a little bit to want to make a statement, I guess," Biffle said of his victory, his first since last season at Kansas Speedway. "I've been thinking about it for quite some time."I just got to get my car right on Friday and Saturday and drive the best race I can on Sunday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Read more... Sep 5, 2008
The following racetracks will participate in events (all events will occur on September 11, 2008 unless otherwise noted): Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, Auto Club Speedway, Chicagoland Speedway, Darlington Raceway, Daytona International Speedway, Dover International Speedway (Sept 21), Elko Speedway, Gateway International Raceway (Sept 6), Homestead-Miami Speedway, Infineon Raceway, Iowa Speedway, Kansas Speedway (Sept 9), Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Lowe's Motor Speedway,... (PNN Online)
Franchitti will return to IndyCar series next year Sep 4, 2008
I will certainly miss my working relationship with Scott Dixon and wish him and the team all the best for this weekend at Chicagoland, said Wheldon, who is fourth in the season points with wins at Kansas Speedway and Iowa Speedway. All the movement comes at a tumultuous time for Ganassi, who has gone from three teams to two in NASCAR and is losing Cup driver Reed Sorenson at the end of the season. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Kansas Speedway promises another race if casino bid wins Sep 3, 2008
Kansas Speedway said Aug. 25 that it would build an infield road course if the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino project is approved ... The addition of a Grand-Am Rolex Series event would add to the impressive list of professional motors sports events held at our facility, Kansas Speedway President Jeff Boerger said in a release ... Kansas Speedway said Aug. 27 that its NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race sponsor, , has committed to bring a national recreational vehicle rally to the speedway starting in 2010... (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Logano to drive in 7 Sprint Cup races Aug 28, 2008
Hall of Fame Racing announced Wednesday that Logano will then drive in the No. 96 Toyota in five more races: at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sept. 14, at Kansas Speedway on Sept. 28, at Lowe's Motor Speedway on Oct. 11, at Martinsville Speedway on Oct. 18 and at Texas Motor Speedway on Nov. 2. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Gordon crash spurs safety changes at Vegas Aug 28, 2008
Kansas Speedway proposed building a $705 million Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ... Kansas Speedway has an awful lot riding on the possibility of a casino-hotel complex being built on its property ... That's on the heels of International Speedway Corporation president Lesa France Kennedy saying that if the track and Cordish, doing business as Kansas Entertainment LLC, is awarded the casino management contract, ISC would petition NASCAR to move a second Sprint Cup Series date to Kansas Speedway from... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Kansas Speedway promises RV rally if it wins casino bid Aug 28, 2008
Kansas Speedway also has committed to adding premium RV parking spots as part of the hotel/casino property to accommodate casino RV guests throughout the year. Wednesday s announcement is the latest attempt by Kansas Speedway officials to up their bid to operate a Wyandotte County casino ... This is another excellent example of what Kansas Speedway and The Cordish Co. offer with our Hard Rock Hotel & Casino proposal, speedway President Jeff Boerger said in the release. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Kansas Speedway promises road course if Hard Rock gets casino contract Aug 26, 2008
This is the second incentive that Kansas Speedway manager has offered. Last week, track officials said they would petition to move an additional event to Kansas Speedway if the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino won the contract ... Our ability to cross-promote a premium gaming, entertainment and retail destination development and state-of-the-art road course at Kansas Speedway will attract car clubs not only in the region, but from across the country, Kansas Speedway President Jeff Boerger said in a... (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Kansas Speedway unveils 2009 schedule Aug 21, 2008
Kansas Speedway will kick off its 2009 season with the O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series on April 25 ... In 2009, Kansas Speedway will host the third race of the championship series for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series on Oct. 4, and the Kansas Lottery 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series on Oct. 3 ... "We're happy to offer our fans the same great racing we've had over the past eight years," Kansas Speedway President Jeff Boerger said in a release. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Results are evidence Speed is fast learner Aug 14, 2008
By John Sommers II, Getty Images. Scott Speed, celebrating his win in the Kentucky 150 Arca REMAX Series race in July, also won a Craftsman Truck Series race in May and plans to try his hand at NASCAR Sprint Cup by 2010. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR may add race if casino lands near Kansas Speedway Aug 14, 2008
"A second Sprint Cup race and a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino would be a tremendous benefit to not only Wyandotte County, but to the state of Kansas," Kansas Speedway President Jeff Boerger said in written statement. The development is part of a $705 million proposal by and the Kansas Speedway to develop the state-owned casino in Wyandotte County. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Proposal to Generate Over $350 Million in Annual Economic Benefit to Kansas Aug 14, 2008
Source: International Speedway Corporation; Kansas Speedway ... Potential for Second NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Date at Kansas Speedway ... Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kansas Speedway and The Cordish Company's (Kansas Entertainment LLC) proposed 1. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Australia goes 1-for-2 on IndyCar Series schedule Jul 31, 2008
April 19, Long Beach; April 26, Kansas Speedway; May 24, Indianapolis 500; May 31, Milwaukee; June 6, Texas; June 21, Iowa; June 27, Richmond, Va. July 5, Watkins Glen, N.Y.; July 12, Toronto; July 26, Edmonton; Aug. 1, Sparta, Ky. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Indy racing season begins, ends in Florida Jul 30, 2008
April 26 : Kansas Speedway (oval). May 24 : Indianapolis Motor Speedway (oval). (Florida Today)
Wheldon wins Iowa 250; Danica 6th Jun 23, 2008
Wheldon, who started in third after rain washed out qualifying, also won at Kansas Speedway back on April 27. 2008 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Briscoe making push up IndyCar standings Jun 21, 2008
"I knew it was a huge opportunity for me and could help vault my career.''Briscoe's second shot with a full IndyCar ride started out a lot like his first one. He got into accidents in the season opener at Homestead and the following week at St. Petersburg, where he was leading when he crashed just 56 laps in.He followed with top-10 finishes at Twin Ring Motegi and Kansas Speedway, but most folks forgot all about that when he spun his tires and hit Patrick's car on pit row at the Indy 500.Briscoe... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jayhawks fans gathering to celebrate Jun 5, 2008
Energized by the NCAA basketball championship Self s Jayhawks captured in April, an estimated 1,200 people are expected to gather on the infield of Kansas Speedway Saturday night for Bill s Basketball Boogie. Starting at 7 p.m. and lasting until everyone decides it s time to go home, the event has been in the planning stages for almost a year. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Trucks rookie Speed takes home Dover checkered flag May 31, 2008
His previous best truck finish had been eighth in the O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 at Kansas Speedway on April 26. That came one day after he won his first ARCA series start on the same track. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ganassi's drivers go for that ol' 1-2 punch May 25, 2008
Ganassi has won two of the season's first four races, with Wheldon victorious on the Kansas Speedway oval last month. Wheldon is third in the standings. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Indy triumph is what fuels Dixon May 24, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS - Had his team adopted a different fuel strategy at Motegi, Japan, and Kansas Speedway, Scott Dixon figures he might have walked away with two more wins to go along with his victory in the IndyCar Series opener at Homestead-Miami Speedway. "Missing [out at] Motegi and Kansas, by strategy, I think we had the fastest car on both those days," said Dixon, driver of the No. 9 car fielded by Target Chip Ganassi Racing. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
He's dancing with the cars May 22, 2008
"Castroneves, whose r sum still lacks a series championship, leads the IRL standings even though he hasn't won a race this year. He placed fourth in the opener at Homestead, second at St. Petersburg, second at Twin Ring Motegi in Japan, and fourth at Kansas Speedway last month. "It's consistency," he said. "So far, we've been in the right place at the right time. I do believe this year it's going to take that to win the championship. (Boston Globe)
Castroneves' life slows after 'Dancing' title May 22, 2008
He placed fourth in the opener at Homestead, second at St. Petersburg, second at Twin Ring Motegi in Japan and fourth at Kansas Speedway last month. It's consistency, he said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Poway native Ickler hopes Iowa triumph is his breakthrough win May 22, 2008
Wheldon, the 2005 winner of the Indy 500, won the most recent Indy Series race, at Kansas Speedway. Dario Franchitti won the rain-shortened 2007 Indy 500 but has since jumped to the NASCAR Sprint Cup series. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Busch Wins Pole For Truck Race At Lowe's May 17, 2008
Busch gave up his points lead in the Craftsman Truck Series when he missed last month's race at the Kansas Speedway. But the No.51 Miccosukee Resorts driver is on top of his game and will be a favorite this week at the Lowe's Motor Speedway. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Marsha Hoffman's NASCAR Scene column: All-Star Race tailor-made for Busch May 16, 2008
He fell to sixth in the Truck point standings, 130 behind leader Ron Hornaday, when he missed the last race at Kansas Speedway. Saturday's night All-Star Race is the type of racing event Busch should thrive in, although family relations were strained after he and Kurt wrecked in last year's event. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
This Week In Auto Racing May 16 - May 18 May 15, 2008
Kyle Busch gave up his points lead in the Craftsman Truck Series when he missed last month's race at the Kansas Speedway. But the No.51 Miccosukee Resorts Toyota driver is on top of his game and will be the favorite this week at the Lowe's Motor Speedway for the North Carolina Education Lottery 200. (ABC 7 News, DC)
AUTO RACING PACKAGE: Auto Racing Glance May 14, 2008
Last race: Ron Hornaday Jr.'s fuel gamble with 59 laps paid off thanks to five of the record 12 cautions at Kansas Speedway, helping him win the wreck-filled O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 on April 26. Hornaday started at the pole and led 136 of the 167 laps around the 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Questions/Answers May 8, 2008
Both will be racing this weekend - Patrick at Kansas Speedway; Force at Atlanta Dragway in Georgia. It will be interesting to see if they can attract viewers away from the NASCAR races at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Bruce MartinINSIDE RACING May 6, 2008
" Busch said. Incidents like these make NASCAR promoters, such as Humpy Wheeler at Lowe's and Eddie Gossage at Texas, salivate. They will take this incident and exploit it for all it is worth. Last year Gossage created a "Rumble at the Speedway" promotion after IndyCar driver Danica Patrick grabbed Dan Wheldon by the arm and yelled at him after the two were involved in an incident at The Milwaukee Mile. Unfortunately for Gossage, NASCAR Sprint Cup doesn't return to his race track until November.... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Forgetting Kansas, focusing on Indy May 3, 2008
After our race at Kansas Speedway last weekend, we are going to make some changes in our ABC Supply team. Sunday's Indy car race was a miserable one for our team. (USA Today -- Sports)
Former F1 driver Speed paying dues in ARCA May 2, 2008
"I'm having a lot of fun," Speed said last Friday, just hours before going out and getting his first ARCA stock car victory at Kansas Speedway. "Even outside the racing, just being back in America in general has been super easy," he said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Stock cars return to The Rock May 2, 2008
"(Red Bull) have been so supportive that it's given me the opportunity to take my time and figure out what I have to do to get to Cup," Speed told The Associated Press last Friday, hours before taking his first ARCA victory at Kansas Speedway. "I'm not worried about winning and impressing people right now, I'm just worried about learning."It's actually helping me a lot. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gas prices have race fans rethinking trips to the track May 2, 2008
Race fans watch a NASCAR race from atop campers in the infield at Kansas Speedway in this 2006 file photo. Because attending a major auto race is more like taking a short vacation than spending a night at the ballpark, motorsports might be more vulnerable than other pro sports to high gas prices and a struggling economy. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Marsha Hoffman's NASCAR Scene column: Hornaday, Danica talk of Kansas May 2, 2008
Staff photo/Marsha Hoffman - Ron Hornaday Jr. waves the checkered flag during a victory lap around Kansas Speedway last Saturday ... Ron Hornaday Jr. really liked his truck last Saturday at Kansas Speedway. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
Cash for Care raises nearly $1,400 Apr 22, 2008
Saint Vincent Clinic is also preparing for the Revved to Ride fundraiser at the Kansas Speedway on June 7. The event, which includes rides with the Richard Petty Driving Experience, also includes silent and live auction fundraisers and recognition of volunteers and service organizations. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Danica Patrick Talks About Historic Win on XM Satellite Radio's 'Andretti Green Racing Hour' Apr 22, 2008
The next IndyCar Series race will air on XM this Sunday at 5:00 pm ET on the IndyCar Series channel (XM 145) live from Kansas Speedway. XM airs more than 5,000 live sporting events annually, including every IndyCar Series race, every Major League Baseball game, every National Hockey League game, college sports from all six power conferences, and PGA TOUR events. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lady's first: Patrick revels in her popular and historic IRL victory Apr 21, 2008
Patrick embarked Sunday on a whirlwind tour of talk shows and national media heading into the series' April 27 race at Kansas Speedway, and IRL commercial division president Terry Angstadt says the exposure could help the series' ongoing search to snag a title sponsor that will promote its stars as NASCAR's big-ticket corporate partners do. "We're making every effort to take full advantage of this," says Angstadt, who concedes Patrick's late-night win overseas might have "marginalized it a... (USA Today -- Sports)
Orlando Magic looking to take command Apr 21, 2008
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: O'Reilly Auto Parts 250, Kansas Speedway, Sat ... IndyCar: IndyCar 300 at Kansas Speedway, Sun. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Patrick Breaks IRL Barrier With Victory Apr 21, 2008
The next race on the IndyCar Series schedule is the Kansas Speedway on Sunday, April 27. Save some money. (KWTX.com, TX)
Wilson under pressure to winat Long Beach Apr 20, 2008
A week from now, Wilson, who has already driven in two IndyCar races this season, will go back to racing in the IRL on the oval at Kansas Speedway. At that point, he and his fellow Champ Car refugees will be at a disadvantage in new equipment on an unfamiliar track and Wilson won't be feeling anywhere near as much pressure from the specter of Bourdais. (MSNBC -- Sports)
4/20 :: Family ties Apr 20, 2008
GET LIVE UPDATES TO YOUR MOBILE PHONE Subscribe Today. "I grew up with the right attitude to translate into a more competitive world. I thank my family for that.". (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Todd Henrichs: Hits and misses at the Spring Game Apr 20, 2008
But they should get in some racing at Kansas Speedway next weekend, when the Craftsman Truck Series and the IndyCar Series make an appearance. Reach Todd Henrichs at 473-7320 or thenrichs@journalstar. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Champ Car series to disappear after Sunday's Long Beach race Apr 19, 2008
To facilitate unification of the two open-wheel series, which takes full effect next week with an IndyCar race at Kansas Speedway, both series are fulfilling schedule obligations this weekend. So while the IndyCar regulars are off scoring points in Motegi, Japan, the nine drivers about to join them fulltime have the same opportunity in Long Beach. (USA Today -- Sports)
One series' demise is another's rise Apr 13, 2008
Then, the two entities will be together again on an oval at Kansas Speedway April 27. David Coffin can be reached at 375-4509 or. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Garmin(R) Signs On to Sponsor Gillett Evernham Motorsports Team in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Feb 29, 2008
Garmin will serve as the primary sponsor when NASCAR heads to Dover on June 1, 2008, and on September 28, when drivers compete at Kansas Speedway. "This partnership is a great opportunity for cross promotion of the Best Buy and Garmin brands," said Brad Morrill, senior manager, Best Buy Motorsports. (PR Newswire)
