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    Kentucky Speedway

    3.6 (18 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Kristie T.

    I finally went to my first Nascar race on Saturday and it was just as I expected. Loads of fun, loud, hot, wet and exciting. My biggest complaint about the Speedway is that when tailgating, there was only one restroom to be found. That was the building where the showers are so it was a long walk and a long line. Also, it was extremely hot in there and people were cranky. They should have port a pots sporatically around the parking lot. Maybe even charge for parking to cover the cost. The stadium is laid out well and it's easy to find your seats. Although, one idiot was cussing out a family for being in his seats in front of us, but when they looked at his tickets he was nine sections away from his seats. Once inside the stadium, there are plenty of restrooms and concessions to choose from. I will definitely go again.

    Yuka W.

    I went there for my first NASCAR race! It was so exciting and great!! Only one thing made me uncomfortable was SMOKERS in non smoking area!! Lots of people were smoking even in the seating area. There are many children as well, I just don't understand it.. Also I saw police officers and troops so I was like please say something to those smoking people but it didn't happen... The facility needs to be more strict about smoking rules! Restrooms are ok. Everything else was good!

    Klinton B.

    I don't have a lot to say about the KS other than my experience here was smooth and easy. It was easy to get in and out of. Lots of state police to guide you anywhere you need to go getting in and out of the venu. The staff was kind and friendly as well. Parking was not an issue and lots of fresh pavement and gravel where needed. Make sure to take ear protection if you are going to see a race here because it is very very loud!! Also make sure you enter the track in the right section or you may be waking further than you would like.

    View from the front straight away on the track!
    Tyler H.

    Some friends and I were recently at Kentucky Speedway for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race. We had a fantastic time and will definitely be back. There were plenty of things to do before the race. We purchased a hospitality package with our tickets which I recommend doing. The package came with a free meal that included fantastic BBQ ribs and pulled pork sandwiches. It also included access to the garage and pit area prior to the race and a close view of driver introductions. It really took the experience to another level. There were a couple things the track could do to make the experience an even better one though. We camped in the Ponderosa camping area and while it is quite a far walk from the track, free busses were provided to get us to the track and back to the campsite following the race. Things were great at the the campsite but it was very challenging to get to when we first arrived and better signage would've helped a lot. There also seemed to be no real rules for where people could smoke or at least they were not enforced. This is obviously an annoyance and a hazard for non smokers. All in all though, it was a great weekend!

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    Sarah C.

    I can honestly say that I have never been to a nascar race track in my life. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to visit this place with a friend who got us some HOT passes for the pit for the Quaker 400 race. Oh My God! It was an interesting experience to say the least. First, this is the type of sporting event where you tailgate (similar to a big football game). Everyone gets there early, sits outside of their vehicles, and drinks/eats while socializing with race fan friends. Once you decide to take a spin into the track...wowza! I will start with the pit. Having HOT passes for the pit is basically like having caviar at the nicest restaurant in your town, nascar style. Ha! I learned and saw loads and felt like I was getting the royal treatment. The stands are pretty cool to check out too...it helps you see the entire track in one view. They have lots of different food choices here and the prices are as expected at a big amusement of this sort. BRING EARPLUGS. I am so glad I had a nice pair with me and would have suffered greatly without them. Especially in the pit area.

    Mary A.

    All Great Things should not HAVE to come to an end. My third year of visiting one of the greatest auto race tracks around. There is literally NOT a bad seat anywhere in this one and half mile oval track. The Indy Race was held here for what appears to be the last time on this past Sunday. Three years in a row some of the closest finishes in Indy car racing have taken place here. As for this year -- .0098 of a second separated first and second. Congratulations to Sarah Fisher Racing and Ed Carpenter on the win. This track got a bad rap because of all the problems with the getting in and out of the track during the Nascar Race. What does one expect when they have 40,000 parking spots and sell 120,000 tickets. I'm getting to my point of poor planning and marketing on the part of the organizers. The track is beautiful...we were in and parked in under ten minutes and out in the same amount of time. I have no complaints with the handling of traffic . The only complaint I have.....someone forgot to let people know there was a race... There could not have been 10,000 people there on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Granted it is not the Indy 500 and all the hoopla of that event, but honestly it could have become one of the "other" great events if the marketers and organizers had a hint of how to get the word out. I give the race 5 stars....the track 5 stars ....but the organizers of what could have been a terrific race in a facility that warrants it....1 star. It's a shame because it is rumored there will not be an Indy car race here next year....too bad. Guess we will have to go to California to see the small oval track race....and that just shouldn't happen when we have this gorgeous place in our own backyard.

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    This is my first NASCAR race and so far it has been an awesome experience. It has been hot but it is worth the wait to see the car race.

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    Staff is so nice and helpful! Had a wonderful experience in Night light fest 2019. It was hard to find the way around the place though.

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