SPARTA, Ky. — The Kentucky Speedway lost its spot on NASCAR's schedule, according to a statement from the racetrack's Executive Vice Preisdent and General Manager Mark Semindinger.
What You Need To Know
- Kentucky Speedway loses spot on NASCAR schedule
- Announcement comes before NASCAR announces venue, dates for 2021
- Track's last NASCAR race was July
- Track will now look to host other racing series, special events, music festivals
“We’re disappointed the Bluegrass State is not on NASCAR’s schedule,” Semindinger said Tuesday night. “There are still wild adventures ahead.”
The announcement came before NASCAR announces its venues and dates for 2021 Wednesday afternoon.
Kentucky hosted its first Cup Series in 2011, hosting a tripleheader in recent years with races in NASCAR's Cup, Xfinity and Truck Series. Its last NASCAR race was this past July.
The 1.5-mile Kentucky Speedway, opened in 2000, will now look to hosting other racing series, special events and music festivals, said Semindinger.
"The past two decades have been filled with memorable moments that will last a lifetime. Your dedication and passion is what motivated us to do our best every day," saild Semindinger.
Those who purchased tickets for the 2020 NASCAR events can find more information about applying credit to another track or receiving a refund online.