Sports return to KC at Kansas Speedway but fans must wait a little longer

from SportsBeat KC · host The Kansas City Star

The Big 12 Tournament at Sprint Center ended on March 11. The next major sporting event in Kansas City will happen 134 days later. The Super Start Battery 400 presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts at Kansas Speedway is Thursday. No fans will be in the stands for the race originally scheduled to run on May 31 but postponed because of the pandemic. But with five races over three days there will be some economic impact in the region.Kansas Speedway President Pat Warren chatted with SportsBeat KC host Blair Kerkhoff about re-starting the action at the track and where the sport goes from here.After a break, we’ll continue the media conversation with Chiefs coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach. They spoke Monday during the Chris Jones contract extension news conference, and Veach addresses Jones’ value as a versatile player and Reid details the first few days of training camp.Story links:As NASCAR arrives in Kansas City, Richard Chlidress Racing may be discovering its magic of oldKansas Speedway makes call: No fans for July races due to COVID concernsStrange training camp at hand for Chiefs: These guys are going to be tested often Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Big 12 Tournament at Sprint Center ended on March 11. The next major sporting event in Kansas City will happen 134 days later. The Super Start Battery 400 presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts at Kansas Speedway is Thursday. No fans will be in the stands for the race originally scheduled to run on May 31 but postponed because of the pandemic. But with five races over three days there will be some economic impact in the region. Kansas Speedway President Pat Warren chatted with SportsBeat KC host Blair Kerkhoff about re-starting the action at the track and where the sport goes from here. After a break, we’ll continue the media conversation with Chiefs coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach. They spoke Monday during the Chris Jones contract extension news conference, and Veach addresses Jones’ value as a versatile player and Reid details the first few days of training camp. Story links: As NASCAR arrives in Kansas City, Richard Chlidress Racing may be discovering its magic of old Kansas Speedway makes call: No fans for July races due to COVID concerns Strange training camp at hand for Chiefs: These guys are going to be tested often Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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