The inaugural professional road race at Kansas Speedway drew about 10,000 fans, far fewer than the 75,000 who might attend a NASCAR race.
Still, management of the track was pleased with the event and what it could mean for future road course events.
Kansas Speedway hosted the Grand-Am Road Racing Series on Aug. 16-17. Kansas Speedway President Pat Warren said this was a different race than most local fans were used to seeing.
“But for fans who like sports car racing, the nearest place they can…
The inaugural professional road race at Kansas Speedway drew about 10,000 fans, far fewer than the 75,000 who might attend a NASCAR race.
Still, management of the track was pleased with the event and what it could mean for future road course events.
Kansas Speedway hosted the Grand-Am Road Racing Series on Aug. 16-17. Kansas Speedway President Pat Warren said this was a different race than most local fans were used to seeing.
“But for fans who like sports car racing, the nearest place they can…