Kentucky Motor Speedway, race track
Kentucky Motor Speedway is a motorsport racing track in Whitesville, Kentucky, featuring a three-eighths mile oval with smooth asphalt surface, four turns, and high banking in the corners. The facility hosts races for mini stocks, mini mods, sports cars, and street stocks throughout its racing season.
The track opened in 1960 as a quarter-mile facility and later expanded to three-eighths mile, with an infield figure-8 crossing added in 1981. After closing from 2005 to 2008 due to financial difficulties, it reopened in 2009 under new management, though it closed again later for facility improvements.
The speedway serves as a gathering place where the local community comes together around their shared passion for racing. Visitors wear team colors and create a friendly atmosphere during race days, connecting neighbors and friends through their love of motorsport.
The speedway is easily accessible from nearby towns and has ample parking close to the entrance. Arrive early on race days to secure good seating and enjoy the full experience, with concessions available throughout the facility.
The track features high banking in its turns, which allows drivers to maintain higher speeds through corners and creates closer racing action. This characteristic design element makes wheel-to-wheel racing on this short oval particularly competitive and thrilling.
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