Race Tracks in Kansas
Kansas's motorsport landscape is anchored by Kansas Speedway in the Kansas City metro, a 1.5-mile NASCAR Cup, Xfinity and Craftsman Truck Series oval that also hosted IndyCar for years. A second major venue, Topeka's former Heartland Motorsports Park, closed in 2023 amid a tax dispute but was taken over by the International Hot Rod Association in early 2026 and is reopening under the Darana Raceway name with an Outlaw Nitro Series drag event in October 2026. Away from those two, Kansas runs on a wide belt of weekly dirt ovals stretching from the Kansas City area (Lakeside Speedway, 81 Speedway) through central Kansas (Salina, Belleville, Dodge City) and into the western high plains, most sanctioned by IMCA, USRA or ASCS sprint car tours. Drag racing outside Topeka is limited to a handful of regional strips like Mid America Dragway in Arkansas City. There is no permanent road course of note in the state, so track-day drivers typically head to Heartland Park's road course when it is running or cross into Missouri or Oklahoma.
11 venues listed across 3 categories. Venues with a full RaceTrackWorld guide are linked.
Ovals and speedways in Kansas
| Venue | Town | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Speedway | Kansas City | 1.5 mi | 1.5-mile asphalt oval hosting NASCAR Cup, Xfinity and Craftsman Truck Series race weekends each spring and fall. |
| Heartland Motorsports ParkSeasonal | Topeka | — | Longtime NHRA drag strip and road course that closed in 2023 in a tax dispute; now owned by the IHRA and reopening as Darana Raceway with an Outlaw Nitro Series drag event in October 2026. |
Dirt tracks in Kansas
| Venue | Town | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Speedway | Kansas City | 0.4 mi | 4/10-mile dirt oval in the Kansas City metro running weekly IMCA modified, stock car and sprint car classes. |
| 81 Speedway | Park City | 0.375 mi | 3/8-mile dirt oval just north of Wichita running weekly late-model, modified and sprint car programs. |
| Humboldt Speedway | Humboldt | 0.25 mi | Quarter-mile clay oval in southeast Kansas running weekly sprint car and modified racing. |
| Salina Speedway | Salina | 0.375 mi | 3/8-mile clay oval in central Kansas running weekly IMCA-sanctioned dirt classes. |
| Belleville High Banks Speedway | Belleville | 0.5 mi | Historic half-mile dirt oval at the Republic County Fairgrounds, home of the USAC National Midget Nationals every August. |
| Dodge City Raceway Park | Dodge City | 0.375 mi | 3/8-mile dirt oval in southwest Kansas running weekly sprint car, modified and late-model racing plus touring series stops. |
| Salt City Speedway | Hutchinson | 0.5 mi | Half-mile dirt oval at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson running dirt-track racing during and around the state fair. |
Drag strips in Kansas
| Venue | Town | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-America Dragway | Arkansas City | 0.125 mi | Eighth-mile drag strip in south-central Kansas running weekly test-and-tune and bracket events. |
| S.R.C.A. Dragstrip | Great Bend | 0.25 mi | Quarter-mile drag strip run by the Santa Fe Racing and Car Association, hosting regional bracket racing. |
Race tracks near the big cities in Kansas
Near Kansas City / Wyandotte County
- Kansas Speedway · about 15 min
- Lakeside Speedway · about 20 min
Near Topeka
- Heartland Motorsports Park · about 15 min
Near Wichita
- 81 Speedway · about 20 min
- Mid-America Dragway · about 60 min
Near Salina
- Salina Speedway · about 10 min
- Belleville High Banks Speedway · about 75 min
Near Dodge City
- Dodge City Raceway Park · about 10 min
Major race weekends in Kansas
| Event | Venue | When | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR Cup at Kansas Speedway | Kansas Speedway | May and September | NASCAR Cup |
| USAC National Midget Nationals | Belleville High Banks Speedway | August | USAC Midgets |
| IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series | Heartland Motorsports Park | October | IHRA |
Track days and driving experiences in Kansas
Kansas has no standalone permanent road course; when Heartland Motorsports Park's road course in Topeka is operating, it has historically hosted SCCA and NASA regional events and club track days, and Kansas Speedway occasionally opens for driving-experience programs tied to its NASCAR weekends. Drivers seeking regular HPDE or club racing options often travel to Hallett Motor Racing Circuit in Oklahoma or venues in the Kansas City, Missouri area; expect roughly $250-$450 for a single HPDE day where available.
Frequently asked questions
Does this list include horse racing tracks?+
No. This guide covers motorsport (car and motorcycle) venues only; Kansas horse and greyhound racing facilities are not included.
Is Heartland Motorsports Park still open?+
It closed in 2023 after a tax dispute, but the International Hot Rod Association took ownership in early 2026 and is reopening the facility, now marketed as Darana Raceway, with an Outlaw Nitro Series event in October 2026.
Where can I watch NASCAR in Kansas?+
Kansas Speedway in Kansas City hosts NASCAR Cup, Xfinity and Craftsman Truck Series race weekends each May and September.
Is there a road course in Kansas?+
No permanent standalone road course currently operates in the state; the road course at the former Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka is tied to that facility's reopening status.
Where does Kansas's dirt sprint car scene run?+
81 Speedway near Wichita, Lakeside Speedway near Kansas City, Dodge City Raceway Park and Belleville High Banks Speedway are the state's best-known weekly and touring dirt ovals.
Venue list checked against 9 sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-10.
Kansas track guides on RaceTrackWorld
Heartland Motorsports Park
Address: 7530 SW Topeka Blvd., Wakarusa KS 66619 USA Email: [email protected] Phone Number: (+1) 785-861-7899 Hotels Near Heartland Motorsports Park...
Kansas Speedway
Address: 400 Speedway Blvd., Kansas City KS 66111 USA Website: https://www.kansasspeedway.com/ Email: [email protected] Phone Number: 866-460-7223 ...