-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.
-During this past off season, the track underwent a repave. The banking in Turns 1 and 2 were increased to 17 degrees.(NASCAR)
