Kansas City International Raceway was a drag-racing track in Kansas City, Missouri. It was built in 1967, and featured two asphalt lanes, and seating for over a thousand people. It was a venue for the NHRA in the 1970s. It hosted its last race on November 27, 2011. The 93 acre property was purchased by the city of Kansas City, MO to build a public park at the site.
Coordinates: 38°58′37″N 94°25′14″W / 38.97694°N 94.42056°W / 38.97694; -94.42056
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