‘ There have been three NASCAR Sprint Cup races at Kentucky Speedway since the first race in 2011 – one race per season.
‘ In 1998, the track broke ground in Sparta, Kentucky, and opened as a 1.5-mile speedway in 2000.
‘ The original owners, Jerry Carroll and four other investors owned the track until 2008, when current owners, Speedway Motorsports Inc. purchased the facility.
‘ The first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race was held in 2011 – won by Kyle Busch.(NASCAR)
