The 1.5-mile tri-oval at Kansas Speedway, built in 2001, helped bring NASCAR racing to the Midwest. Jeff Gordon won the first Cup series race at the track.In 1996, International Speedway Corporation began exploring the idea of building a track in the Midwest. Bonds were sold in 1998 and construction on the 1.5-mile tri-oval began a year later.

Tickets for the 2001 season went on sale on Aug. 17, 2000 -- and within a week, nearly 80 percent of the season tickets had been sold. Paving on the track begin in September of that year and construction was completed in the spring of 2001.

Jeff Gordon won the first two Cup events there, starting with the inaugural race on Sept. 29, 2001.

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Where to stay: The Great Wolf Lodge

Where to eat: Dave and Busters

Sidetrips: The Ledgends especially the Wine &Brewery

Track Facts:

Banking/Turns: 15
Distance: 1.5 miles
Shape: Tri-oval

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Past Winners:

2001

• Jeff Gordon-Protection One 400

2002

• Jeff Gordon-Protection One 400

2003

• Ryan Newman-Banquet 400 presented by ConAgra Foods

2004

• Joe Nemechek-Banquet 400 presented by ConAgra Foods

2005

• Mark Martin-Banquet 400 presented by ConAgra Foods