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KCIR's Rob Park issues statement concerning track's future
(Kansas City, MO) Rob Park, representing NP3 Racing LLC, owners of Kansas City International Raceway, has issued a statement now posted on the track's web site www.kcironline.com. The open letter addresses KCIR's side of the story, and what lies ahead.


Passionate support for KCIR
(Kansas City, MO) KCIR Fans and supporters turned out in force in heavy rain Monday to protest the sale of the 44-year-old facility and turn it into a park. Nearly 100 people in attendance were unhappy the deal was pushed through so quickly without the opportunity to be heard and wanted to let officials know their displeasure with the process. PHOTO CREDIT: Pitch News


Save KCIR Rally Monday at City Hall
(Kansas City, MO) Todd Bridges, General Manager of Kansas City International Raceway, says a "Save KCIR" Rally is planned, rain or shine, Monday, November 7 in front of City Hall in downtown Kansas City. The purpose of the event, set for 4:30 p.m., is for supporters of KCIR to have their voices heard and show solidarity. This comes on the heels of the City Council's unanimous vote last week to purchase the site and turn it into a park.


City of Kansas City Missouri press release concerning KCIR
(Kansas City, MO) The City of Kansas City Mo. has passed an ordinance authorizing funding to acquire a land parcel associated with KCIR, a racetrack, with the intent of developing the parcel as parkland. The ordinance was passed following several months of open negotiations between the racetrack owner and the City.


City Council unanimously approves purchase of KCIR to convert into park
(Kansas City, MO) The Kansas City Council approved unanimously on a 13-0 vote Thursday to purchase Kansas City International Raceway and convert the 93-acre site into a park. The price of the transaction was undisclosed, according to the Kansas City Star. The sale is expected to be completed by the end of the month.


All Harley drag racing this weekend at KCIR
(Blue Springs, MO) The best in All Harley Top Fuel Nitro Motorcycles speed down the quarter-mile of Kansas City International Raceway this weekend during the running of the Screamin' Eagle Midwest Nationals presented by Blue Springs Harley-Davidson. A free "Nitro Party" will be held tonight (Thursday) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Blue-Springs Harley-Davidson.


Larry Dixon on KCIR's Quarter Mile Review
(Kansas City, MO) Two-time NHRA Top Fuel Champion Larry Dixon was the featured guest on KCIR's Quarter Mile Review, exclusively on RacinBoys.com. Funny Car Driver Tim Wilkerson is also on the hour-long weekly show. Keith Washburn recaps and previews KCIR events with announcer "Drag Strip Dave."


Legends and Nostalgia at KCIR
(Kansas City, MO) The Muscle Car Reunion and Nostalgia Drags returns to Kansas City International Raceway this weekend with some of the most legendary figures in drag racing history on hand, including "Big Daddy" Don Garlits. Roland Leong's Hawaiian and his driver Larry Reyes will also be in attendance Friday through Sunday. PHOTO CREDIT: MuscleCarReunion.com


John Force on RacinBoys TV
(Independence, MO) John Force was the featured guest Thursday night on KCIR'S Quarter Mile Review, exclusively on RacinBoys TV. The show is archived and is available on demand. Force, 14-time NHRA Funny Car champion, has fond memories of Kansas City International Raceway and recalled those times as well as talked about his race team and this weekend's visit to Topeka. Also on the show was Top Fuel driver Joe Hartley.


'Thunder Jam' comes to KCIR this Saturday
(Kansas City, MO) For the first time ever, the most popular motorsports entertainment spectacle in the country is coming to Kansas City International Raceway as the track hosts the inaugural O'Reilly Auto Parts Thunder Jam presented by the U.S. Air Force and SafeAuto Saturday, August 1st at 7 p.m.


Cody Barklage set for KCIR Doorslammer race
(Kansas City, MO) After coming off a team best weekend with the ADRL, Barklage Racing returns home for the Kansas City International Raceway Fastest Doorslammer Race.


Dorn headlines All Harley event at KCIR
(Kansas City, MO) Steve Dorn rode his Team Latus Harley-Davidson Top Fuel Bike to a final round win over Jay Turner to cap off the two-day Screamin' eagle Midwest Nationals presented by Blue Springs Harley-Davidson. Dorn bested Tommy Grimes and Joey Sternotti on the way to the final and his first win of 2009. Randal Andras captured the Rush Top Fuel victory, while Shaun Reno triumphed in Pro Stock.