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KS - our track guide to this 1.5 mile NASCAR track located in Kansas City,KS and host to 2 of the NASCAR CUP events (Apr,) this intermediate track has var 17-20 degree banking in the turns and 5/9-11 on the back/front straits and is similar in layout to
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<h1 style="text-align: center; font-weight: normal;">Kansas Speedway(KS)</h1> <h2>[websites]</h2> <ol> <li>] <a href="http://kansasspeedway.com" target="_blank">kansasspeedway.com</a> - the official track website, </li> <ol> <li>] <a href="http://www.kansasspeedway.com/Visitors-Guide/Seating-and-Maps/Seating-Map.aspx" target="_blank">seating chart</a> (tickets) </li> <li>] <a href="http://www.kansasspeedway.com/Ticket-Center/Buy-Tickets/Buy-Tickets.aspx" target="_blank">buy tickets</a> </li> <li>] <a href="http://www.kansasspeedway.com/Visitors-Guide/Plan-Your-Visit/Frequently-Asked-Questions.aspx" target="_blank">faq</a>, </li> <li>] <a href="http://www.kansasspeedway.com/Visitors-Guide/Plan-Your-Visit/Frequently-Asked-Questions.aspx" target="_blank">directions</a>, </li> <li>] <a href="http://www.kansasspeedway.com/Visitors-Guide/Plan-Your-Visit/Frequently-Asked-Questions.aspx" target="_blank">parking</a>, </li> <li>] <a href="http://www.texasmotorspeedway.com/about-us/contact-us" target="_blank">contact</a> </li> <li>] Phone: 1-866-460-7223 (ticket office)</li> <li>] RELATED LOCATIONS ] hotels, ] restuarants, ] attractions, ] </li> </ol></ol> <h2>[track ownership]</h2> <div><ol> <li><a href="http://www.speedwaymotorsports.com/" target="_blank">Speedway Motorsports Inc</a> (Bruton Smith) - owner of 8 of the 23 NASCAR tracks and the PRN broadcast network.President of this track is Eddie Gossage.</li> </ol></div> <h2>[about]</h2> <ol> <li><strong>] KS - Infographic</strong></li> <ol> <li>] from Joe Gibbs Racing - <a href="http://joegibbsracing.com/2013/04/18/kansas-infographic-increase-the-speed-add-a-4th-team/" target="_blank">track infographic</a> -</li> </ol> <li><strong>] KS - Apps</strong></li> <ol> <li>] the Kansas Speedway has its own <span style="background-color: #ffff99;">official mobile APP</span> with both <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avai.amp.isckansas&hl=en" target="_blank">android</a> and <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kansas-speedway/id510249445?mt=8" target="_blank">ios</a></span>(iphone) versions available. </li> </ol> <li><strong>] <a href="http://www.fanvision.com/nascar" target="_blank">nascar FANVISION viewer</a> - available at <a href="http://www.fanvision.com/nascar/event/STP-Gas-Booster-500" target="_blank">the track</a> for rent( approx $60 for the weekend) or purchase($300 + service subscription)</strong> </li> <ol> <li>] Has both audio(# team channels) and video feeds from up to 8 different viewing positions including incar cameras and more.</li> </ol> <li><strong>] VIDEO [00:00] fan experience at the Kansas Speedway</strong></li> <ol> <li>] a look at this event from the fans perspective</li> </ol> <li><strong>] ARTICLE @ nascar.com - <a href="http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2013/04/17/kansas-viewers-guide.html" target="_blank">Kansas Speedway - Viewers guide</a> </strong></li> <ol> <li>] includes links to buy tickets, driver appearances scheduled in the area, local weather, links to nascar's mobile apps and fantasy racing games, and <a href="http://www.nascar.com/en_us/racereplay.2013.html" target="_blank">race replay</a> where you can view the official NASCAR highlight reel</li> </ol> <li><strong>] ARTICLE @ Racing Reference - <a href="http://www.racing-reference.info/factsheets/statfacts_2013-08.htm" target="_blank">STP 400</a> @ Kansas Speedway(KS)</strong> </li> <ol> <li>] <a href="http://www.racing-reference.info/factsheets/statfacts_2013-08.htm" target="_blank">Fast Facts</a> - top drivers, teams, manufacturers FOR this race, OR for <a href="http://www.racing-reference.info/tracks/Kansas_Speedway" target="_blank">all races</a> at KS</li> </ol> <li><strong>] ARTICLE - ranking NASCARS 23 tracks</strong></li> <ol> <li>] bleacher report - <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1375884-nascar-ranking-the-10-best-venues-to-watch-a-race/" target="_blank">ranks the top 10 places to watch - 2012 edition</a> - their choice includes 10] Sonoma (Infineon), 9] New Hampshire, 8] Las Vegas 7] Phoenix 6] Talladega, 5] Darlington 4] Texas 3] Indianapolis 2] Daytona 1] Bristol </li> <li>] keep in mind, these rankings are subjective and <a href="http://www.starbanner.myfantasyracing.com/news/showSports/id/196" target="_blank">what this author thinks is great</a>, you may not, 10] Indianapolis 9] Atlanta 8] Watkins Glen 7] Charlotte, 6] Richmond 5] Darlington 4] Bristol 3] Martinsville 2] Daytona 1] Talladega </li> <li>NOPE - Kansas did NOT make either list, </li> </ol> <li><strong>] SITE - The LaidBackRacing crew </strong></li> <ol> <li>] This group of fans <a href="http://www.laidbackracing.com/2013Articles/LBRpitcrew5.html" target="_blank">chats about the previous race</a> (Texas) in their "our 2 cents" article and has a whole lot of info (<a href="http://www.laidbackracing.com/Tracks/KansasSpeedway.html" target="_blank">Need to Know</a>) about attending the upcoming event @TMS for those planning on going. Includes list of ] Campgrounds, ] RV Services ] Showers ] Vendors ] Groceries ] Hotels, ] Restaurants, ] ... Most of the info has been compiled from on the ground fan experiences. Some of it appears a bit dated, but still appears to be a good source of Race Recon. The site also has an article for <a href="http://www.laidbackracing.com/FemaleSupplyList.html" target="_blank">Tips for the Female NASCAR fan</a> - but it's worth a read for anyone attending, some good suggestions on what to bring and even som pre race advice that guys can use like letting your gal know "were not going to be able to talk to each other" that provides a good heads up for first time fans</li> </ol> <li><strong>] Our PRE RACE PACKING LIST </strong></li> <ol> <li>] we've put together <strong><a href="/view/items?id=98" target="_blank">our list</a></strong>, you can copy it or use it to build your own. These are the essential items we want to have with us before we head for the track.</li> </ol></ol> <h2>[events]</h2> <ol> <li><strong>previous</strong></li> <ol> <li>] </li> </ol> <li><strong>current</strong></li> <ol> <li>] 2013-04-20 - 14:00 - NCWTS - SFP 250 </li> </ol> <li><strong>next </strong></li> <ol> <li>] 2013-04-21 - 13:00 - CUP - STP 400 </li> </ol></ol> <div> <h2>[photos]</h2> <div><ol> <li>] </li> </ol></div> </div> <p> </p>