What to know if you’re going to Kansas Speedway this weekend
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — NASCAR heads back to Kansas Speedway this weekend with four separate race events for fans starting Friday evening into Sunday afternoon with the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400.
Kyle Larson is the first Playoff driver to earn his spot in the Round of 12 with his victory last weekend at Darlington, leaving 11 spots still up for grabs, as the series heads to Kansas for the second of three races in the Round of 16.
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The 2023 season marks the second-time the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs’ second race has been at Kansas Speedway.
Joey Logano leads the NASCAR Cup Series in Playoff wins at Kansas Speedway with three postseason victories.
Last season, 23XI Racing’s Bubba Wallace became the first non-Playoff driver to win the second race on the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs’ schedule. Wallace was ranked 20th in the standings at the time of the win.
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Flyover
The flyover for Sunday’s Hollywood Casino will be a B2 from the 509th Bomb Wing out of Whiteman Air Force Base.
Tickets and Schedule
There are multiple ticket options at Kansas Speedway, including single-race tickets or full weekend experiences.
Tickets will not be printed or mailed but will be delivered via Tickets @ Home that provides fans the flexibility to display their tickets on their mobile device for non-contact entry at the gates or the ability to print tickets at home.
For more information on how to access tickets, click here.
If you are looking to purchase tickets, Kansas Speedway said fans are encouraged to secure their tickets now.
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Tickets for Friday’s ARCA Menard Series and Craftsman Truck Series races range from $30 to $75. The ARCA race is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. with the Truck Series race to follow afterward.
Tickets for Saturday’s Xfinity Series race range from $45 to $100. The race is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. CT.
Ticket prices for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race range in price from $69 to $375. The race is set to start at 2 p.m. CT.
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Parking
General parking is free at the Kansas Speedway and is always available in the speedway’s grass lots on a first come, first served basis.
Parking passes for the grass lots closest to the grandstands are included in season ticket packages. Non-season ticket holders can purchase parking passes while supplies last.
For more information on parking or to purchase a parking pass click here.
Gate policies
All guests must have a grandstand ticket regardless of age or the proper approved credential. Every seat at Kansas Speedway does have a back.
The following items are allowed inside the admission gates at Kansas Speedway:
One SOFT sided cooler or bag up to 14x14x14 inches (telescoping handles/wheels are permitted)
One school-size backpack
Food and Beverage of your choice (alcohol is permitted. No glass is allowed)
Strollers (if accompanied by a child)
Stadium Seat Cushions (stadium seats with metal frames are prohibited)
Binoculars
Blankets
CamelBaks
Scanners
Cameras (commercial photographers need to apply for a photo credential)
Umbrellas are permitted, but may not be opened in the grandstands
Selfie Sticks (Must have telescoping handle)
Big Head signs (please be respectful of the space and sightlines of those around you
The following items are NOT allowed inside the admission gates at Kansas Speedway.
Foam or hard-sided coolers regardless of size
Any firearm
Knives longer than 3 inches in length when closed or longer than 6 inches in length when open
Utility tools (multi-purpose tool) with a knife blade longer than 3 inches
Displays of the confederate flag
Fireworks
Glass or ceramic containers of any kind
Dry ice
Laser pointers
Noise makers and air horns
Aerosol cans (with the exception of sunscreen, sun block, hand sanitizer, and bug spray)
Tripods and monopods that are either solid or collapsible
Illegal substances of any kind
Seat cushions with metal components
Collapsible chairs
Wagons
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones
Frisbees, balloons, beach balls or any other projectile
Skateboards, hover boards, roller skates and bicycles
Obscene or indecent clothing
Fanwalk
A FanWalk ticket gives you access to the infield area between the garages on non NASCAR Cup Series race days. See the garage areas and visit Victory Lane (pre-race only) and more.
