About the Venue
Kentucky Speedway is a state-of-the-art facility that opened in 2000 in Sparta, Kentucky. The location is very central and seemed to be perfect to attract NASCAR Nextel Cup races. It is approximately halfway between Louisville, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio, with easy interstate highway access to both cities, and is additionally less than 100 miles from another fairly sizable market, Lexington, Kentucky.
This tri-oval sits on 1,000 acres of land. The track hosted the NASCAR All Pro Series and the first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on its inaugural weekend. Kentucky Speedway attracted 300,000 fans in its inaugural year and set stand-alone event attendance records for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, 63,760 and Indy Racing League, 61,214.
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Cardinal Hall Of Fame Cafe
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- (502) 635-8686
- More American
Hall of Fame Cafe offers a variety of pizza, pasta, burgers, appetizers, steaks, and seafood.
211 Clover Lane Restaurant
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- (502) 896-9570
- More French
211 Clover Lane originally opened in 1992 as a quaint-yet-elegant restaurant in the established Louisville neighborhood of St. Matthews. While the restaurant has maintained its name and original stylish ambience, it has evolved into a renowned city and regional destination for fine food. Chef Troy …
Buckhead Grill And Bar
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- (502) 456-6680
- More American
A neighborhood favorite and Louisville staple for over 10 years, Buckhead Mountain Grill is a locally owned, family-friendly restaurant. We combine a comfortable and relaxed mountain lodge atmosphere with a full selection of classic, delectable foods. Our large menu offers something for everyone, including meat …
Rocky’s Italian Grill
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- (502) 339-0808
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If you’re in the mood for Italian, it doesn’t get any better than Rocky’s. We serve original family recipes that are passed down from generations. Our Semolina pasta is shipped over from the “old country,” and ingredients are always garden fresh and we hand-prepare every …
Shah’s Mongolian Grill & Korean Cuisine
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- (502) 493-0234
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Shah’s Mongolian Grill and Korean Cuisine is proud to bring you the World’s least known, yet original natural and healthy cuisine. Mongolian Barbeque is food made of natural and fresh ingredients, cooked in its own natural juice and free of all MSG and grease. First, …
