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Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 132 reviews

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About Kentucky Speedway

The Kentucky Speedway is a 1.5-mile asphalt racing track located atop 1,000 acres of land in Sparta, Kentucky, just a short drive from the meandering Ohio River. Situated conveniently between the metropolises of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Louisville, the venue features 87,000 grandstand seats as well as 32 luxury suites and 650 infield RV campsites. Free parking is permitted for more than 30,000 visiting vehicles.

The Kentucky Speedway has welcomed ARCA, NASCAR, and Indy Racing League events over the years. NASCAR events include the Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series. The Quaker State 400 Cup Series race annually passes through the track. The inaugural Quaker State 400 was won by Kyle Busch on July 9, 2011.

A horse named Horsepower is the Kentucky Speedway mascot, which is fitting considering the Kentucky Derby is hosted at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, just an hour away. Horsepower mingles with fans to help make visiting Kentucky Speedway a family-friendly experience.

History of Kentucky Speedway

Construction of the Kentucky Speedway began on July 10, 1998, and it made headlines for being the state's largest excavation project at the time. Its inaugural event consisted of NASCAR All-Pro and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series during the weekend of June 16-17, 2000.

The venue's first ARCA event happened shortly after, on July 2, 2000, with Tim Steele walking away victorious.

Speedway Motorsports, Inc. acquired Kentucky Speedway in December 2008, and the company invested $13.5 million toward renovations in February 2009.

Drivers to make history at Kentucky Speedway include Buddy Lazier, the first back-to-back single-series winner, and Felipe Giaffone, the first internationally born winner. IndyCar racer Sarah Fisher also became the first woman to win a pole at the track in August 2002. Kyle Busch, Brad Keselowski, and Martin Truex Jr. have each won the Quaker State 400 at least twice at the Kentucky Speedway.

Reviews

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 132 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Race

    by Race Fan on 8/11/19Kentucky Speedway - Sparta

    The racing action was great. The seating is fantastic, had one with a rail. Plenty of room for headset, drinks and food., with leg space. Track shuttle to parking was easy and fast. Exiting from parking lot was HORRIBLE. It was like one parking area was designated as a priority because as long as cars were coming down the road the State Troopers never let any cars leave the lot I was in. We just sat there and watched hundreds of vehicles go by.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Hot day

    by Zach on 7/16/19Kentucky Speedway - Sparta

    Great experience, would have given 5 stars if they would have had more places to sit outside of the track

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing!

    by Holly Lloyd on 7/16/19Kentucky Speedway - Sparta

    Everything was amazing except the traffic afterwards! They should really consider selling pickles or pickle juice at the vendor stands for people that get overheated... my 13 daughter passed out from being overheated

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Grandchildren's Experience

    by GG on 7/16/19Kentucky Speedway - Sparta

    We brought two of our grandchildren to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 for the first time. Our grandson who is 5 years old was asked by his granddad if he would like to go to the races, he said "yes". His dad explained to him it was like the movie "Cars" with "Lightening McQueen", so therefore he was really excited. Well, when the introductions of the drivers was announced and they drove past and waved, he kept asking his granddad where is Lightening McQueen" none of them look like him to me. But what saved the day, there were two cars with the numbers "95" and "3". With the start of the race and the "thunderous" sound of all the cars his little eyes became as big as "half dollars" and he "shook/trembled" as if he was on a tumbling machine, after that all we heard was "OH...OH...OH. Our 9 year old granddaughter was every excited, only going if I "grandmother" was going. All three walked to see the sights and purchased items before the race. When we arrived to our seats she was all eyes and full of questions. When the announcer called the race to start she had a "death" grip on me because she did not know what to expect. When the cars passed and the bleachers seemed to vibrate, I thought she was going to cut off my circulation and at the same time she said "her heart left her body ", but returned very quickly to her wide eyed amazement she "giggled" and said "OMG". Needlessly to say we had a wonderful family fellowship. Our hats off to all !!!!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    NASCAR

    by Dave on 7/16/19Kentucky Speedway - Sparta

    My experience was great. I brought my 75 year old father to the race. The guest services golf carts were a lifesaver as the temps were in the low 90's, and I was worried about how he would do in the heat. The seating in the Kentucky Tower where we sat was awesome. Every seat had a back and arms, and the drink shelves in front of us were also great. Everyone whom work there that we associated with was very pleasant and made us feel welcome. The only negative was the fact that it took us over 2 hours to get out of the parking lot.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Had a great time

    by Antrim on 7/16/19Kentucky Speedway - Sparta

    I had a great time st the race. This was my 6th year going and hope to keep going back every year.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    First timer

    by Aj on 7/16/19Kentucky Speedway - Sparta

    This was my first nascar event. Enjoyed the events before the race. Lots to do. The race itself was exciting and seeing and feeling those cars go by was very cool. My only criticism would be with Kentucky Motor Speedway. The facility was very nice and very clean. We had a hard time figuring out where our seats were and there were not many ushers or attendants to help direct you. Also, the concession stand lines were really slow the entire race and a number of them ran out of food. I know lots of folks bring their own stuff but it would seem to me like the speedway lost out on some revenue by not being fully stocked and prepared for the event.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great Atmosphere and Experience

    by Ethan on 7/16/19Kentucky Speedway - Sparta

    Arrived to the track early and got a close parking spot. Everything was easy to find and it was a great atmosphere. Only complaint is the racing itself. Awesome finish but not a lot of passing throughout the event. Also got some autographs outside the track from Preece, Buescher, and Newman. Getting out of the parking lot at the end sucked but it’s understandable trying to file everyone out on one road. Definitely will be doing this again soon.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    2019 Cup race at KY Speedway

    by T. R. on 7/16/19Kentucky Speedway - Sparta

    Kentucky Speedway is an excellent venue!! Great seats, great racing! Not sure if I would spend the money on the Fanzone tickets again...

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great venue

    by DavidMSA on 8/4/18Kentucky Speedway - Sparta

    Enjoyed a wonderful few nights camping at Kentucky and enjoying the racing