Kansas Speedway has been a staple on the NASCAR schedule since 2001, but it wasn’t known as the ‘action track’ until the introduction of the Next Gen car. This new car has made racing at intermediate tracks like Kansas more exciting, producing six different winners in the last six races. In 2022, an intense battle between Kyle Larson and Kurt Busch showcased the thrilling competition at Kansas Speedway. Tire issues and constant battles characterized the fall race at Kansas in 2022, won by Bubba Wallace.
The spring race in 2023 saw a new lead changes record at Kansas with 37 swaps at the front. A wild event ensued, culminating in Larson getting wrecked from the lead on the final lap. Noah Gragson and Ross Chastain’s pit road altercation added to the drama post-race. The fall of 2023 brought more excitement as Martin Truex Jr. crashed out of a crucial playoff race at Kansas Speedway.
