It’s a tale as old as time, a song as old as rhyme: Grumpy neighbors move next door to a race track and petition to have it shut down over excessive noise. In some cases, we’ve seen lawsuits filed and legal battles fought, but that will no longer be a possibility in Kansas. The state legislature voted to pass the Kansas Motorsports Venue Protection Act, which will provide civil immunity for 20 tracks in operation there today.
After clearing the Kansas House of Representatives with a 122-0 vote early this week, the bill simply needs to be signed by Governor Laura Kelly. The Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) and Performance Racing Industry (PRI) are urging supporters to write a letter to Governor Kelly, though it almost feels like a shoo-in a …
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Author: Caleb Jacobs
