Going to Kansas Speedway this weekend: Here’s what you need to know

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The NASCAR Cup Series returns to the Kansas Speedway this weekend for the 41st time since the track first opened 25 years ago. This will be the 27th Cup race at Kansas since the track was repaved in 2012.

In four of the past six Kansas races, the pass for the win came in the final two laps, including three last lap passes.

Kyle Larson beat Chris Buescher by 0.001 second at Kansas Speedway in May 2024 in the closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history.

Larson is the only repeat winner in the past 11 races at Kansas, winning three times, including last May.

The flyover for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race will be done by A-10G, 303d Fighter Squadron from Whiteman Air Force Base.

The Grand Marshal for Sunday’s race is AdventHealth Ottawa President & CEO Brendan Johnson.

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Race weekend forecast

It’s been a week of severe weather in Kansas, including multiple tornadoes that caused damage in Franklin, Miami and Linn counties. Thankfully, no storms are expected for this upcoming race weekend.

View the latest Weather Alerts in the Kansas City region on FOX4

If you are going to the ARCA Menards Series or the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races on Saturday, it will be cooler with sunny skies and the high around 60 degrees.

For the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, it will also be sunny with a high of 73 degrees.

Tickets

There are multiple ticket options at Kansas Speedway, including single-race tickets or full weekend experiences.

Visit Kansas Speedway’s website for more information on how to access tickets.

Parking

Free general parking is always available in the 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 in person at the box office.

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.

One SOFT sided cooler or bag up to 14x14x14 inches (telescoping handles/wheels are permitted)
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)
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
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
Glass or ceramic containers of any kind
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
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