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10A Nov. 16, 2000 Kansas Speedway moves up opening day ue to shape concrete and steel into a behemoth structure that can be seen from the 1-701-435 Interchange. Wyandotte County took a chance on the speedway, in hopes it would spur economic growth in the area as International Speedway Corporation tracks have done in other cities. Unified Government Mayor Carol Marinavich said Tuesday the speedway would be a success because of the cooperation and teamwork between International Speedway Corporation, Wyandotte County and state entities. "What has brought us here today is a strong partnership," she said.

KEVM WOTTIUff FROM PAGE opening day. "We've been the inaugural event at Pike's Peak Speedway, Las Vegas Speedway and California Speedway," Green said. Winston West Series cars match pound for pound, inch for inch with Winston Cup cars, except in horsepower. Winston West Series cars run lower horse- Eower, V-8 engines under the ood. Scott Gaylord, of Lakewood, who was 10th in total Winston West race points this year, said he thinks racers would be able to hit top speeds on the speedway's 1.5 mile track.

"It looks like a fantastic facility," he said. John Metcalf, of Aurora, was fourth in points this year and races for team ReMax. "From what I've seen of the facility I really can't wait to get to race with these guys," he said. Boerger also announced at the media conference that country music radio station KFKF 94.1 FM would broadcast the inaugural race, with pre-race, post-race and traffic coverage. The station was chosen as the official voice of the Kansas Speedway and would cover the entire racing seasoning, Boerger said.

Wyandotte County residents will get first dibs on inaugural race-day tickets starting this month. General ticket sales to the entire public for this event will start Dec 18. The double-header costs $20, $25 for general admission seats and $30 for reserved seats. Race fans can buy tickets by mail, at www.kansasspeedway.com or by faxing an order form to 913-328-3380. "This will be a stand alone event," Boerger said.

This will be separate from the RPM (season ticket) package." Construction began on the $228 million speedway 17 months ago at Parallel Parkway and 1 10th Street. About 80 percent of the season tickets have been sold. Construction workers contin- THE GRANDSTANDS overlooking the 1.5-mile racetrack at the Kansas Speedway will seat 75,000 spectators at the opening-day event, June 2 Edwardsville to lose turnpike exit GEAR UP As yon move through life, rely on American Family Insurance. We'll help you gear up by providing reliable insurance protection. situation, but did ask Ellison to make a map of the street closing to publish in the newspaper With all possible economic good the speedway would bring to Edwardsville, it would also bring street vendors and owners renting property as temporary campsites for those attending the speedway, Ellison said.

The chief asked the council to consider amending current ordinances to handle the potential problem. "I think its something you ought to look at," he said. The council did not take any action on Ellison's request and took it under advisement cers and volunteer personnel to monitor 1 10th Street during race times in addition to two officers working regular patrol. Councnwoman Katherine DeFilippis said she was concerned the closing would restrict motorists who are not going to the speedway from using 1 10th Street as an access to Edwardsville. Councilman Garrett Mellot suggested posting signage on the road to warn motorists of the streets closing.

Police could place a gate in the roadway to block traffic, but still allow residents access to their homes. The council did not make a decision on how to handle the KEVM WRIGHT Stmt writes The Qty of Edwardsville will lose access to 110th Street from Interstate 70 when the Kansas Speedway opens next year. The Kansas Turnpike Authority and Kansas Highway Patrol plan to close the exit ramps to curb the traffic flow because of the tens of thousands of motorists expected to attend the weekend races. The Edwardsville City Council discussed the possible effects the closing would have on residents and the police department Police Chief John Ellison said he would have to dedicate offi Call me today. Mike Holloway A Jerry's Locksmith SB Bonner Springs 441-3336 Office 24 Hour Service 441-1726 441-8391 Home 11653 Kaw Drive, Bonner Springs (Next to Simple Simon's) Grand event Wk INT" Tmerkan family AUTO HOME BUSINESS HEALTH UFE I I MARK COBLE, P.P.

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