At NASCAR racetracks, a second Cup race is prized
NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France praised Kansas Speedway’s performance as a big-time racing facility this week and said it was worthy of a second Sprint Cup race each year.
“I think it (Kansas Speedway) is certainly capable of hosting a second date,” France told The Star. “They would do great, should the opportunity of a second date present itself.”
That’s important, because France will play a key role in determining whether the track will be granted a second race if a Hard Rock Casino and Hotel is built overlooking turn two.