SPARTA, KY (FOX19) -
The Kentucky Speedway announced Wednesday that they are changing their policy to allow fans to carry coolers in for all events.
Fans often complained about Kentucky Speedway's strict cooler policy, saying other speedways allowed fans to bring in coolers.
Coolers will be limited in size to 14 inches by 14 inches by 14 inches. Customers will be able to carry in snacks, unopened soft drinks and water to enjoy during events. Kentucky law prohibits alcoholic beverages of any kind to be carried through the speedway gates.
"I know our fans will be excited by the new cooler policy," said Kentucky Speedway General Manager Mark Simendinger. "We will support the change by increasing the number of access points and personnel to assure a smooth entry. Guests also will notice more fan-friendly changes this season such as additional restrooms, more free trams, a new tram bridge, vastly expanded parking, reinforced parking lots and campsites as well as improved automotive and pedestrian traffic flows. Our schedule could not have shaped up any better and we cannot wait to showcase our facility."
Kentucky Speedway will place single race tickets for its five NASCAR races including the June 30 Sprint Cup Series "Quaker State 400" on sale Feb. 8 at 9:00 a.m.
Single race ticket prices for five NASCAR events scheduled June 28-30 and Sept. 21-22 will not increase. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series "Quaker State 400" tickets range from $75 to $110 and NASCAR Nationwide Series race tickets range from $45 to $75 based on seat location. All NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race tickets are $30 or $40 for reserved seats.
Customers can purchase tickets online by clicking here, by calling 888-652-7223 and through speedway offices at 1 Speedway Drive in Sparta, Ky., 41086.
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