Dozens arrested after breaking into Kentucky Speedway

Influencers broke into Kentucky Speedway and filmed it

Kentucky Speedway is a 1.5-mile track in Sparta, Kentucky. The track first opened in 2000 and hosted NASCAR Cup Series events.

Following the race in 2020, the track has not hosted a NASCAR Cup Series event. While leaking a date on the NASCAR schedule, the track is still in use.

Kentucky Race Results: July 12, 2020 (NASCAR Cup Series)

The complex is occasionally rented for various events and uses. In 2021, the Ford Motor Company stored a fleet of vehicles awaiting chips amid a shortage.

Months ago, a group of influencers mistakenly thought the track was abandoned. They broke in and filmed their crimes.

Dozens of them have now been arrested…

Gallatin County Sheriff issues statement

“Several months ago, some influencers broke into the Kentucky Speedway,” the statement from the Gallatin County Sheriff opened.

“While there, they made videos and posted them to TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. In these videos, they call the Kentucky Speedway an ‘abandoned’ racetrack.”

“Kentucky Speedway is NOT abandoned! They still hold driving schools and other various events there occasionally. In addition, certain parts of the property are rented out to other companies.”

“Even if it was not in use, it is private property and marked as such.”

“Since the videos were posted we have charged and arrested dozens of individuals for trespassing and burglary. Many of which were creating additional videos, trying to steal, or just taking their own tour of the facility.”

“This is a reminder, going onto someone else’s property is illegal and it will not be tolerated. You will be prosecuted four your actions should you choose to ignore the property owner’s rights.”

They concluded, “Please share for awareness.”

Kentucky Speedway is currently owned by Speedway Motorsports, LLC.

The Next Gen car currently used in the Cup Series, while generally disliked, is actually appreciated on 1.5-mile tracks. There has been a push to bring Kentucky Speedway back to the NASCAR schedule. With the announcement of the 2026 schedule, Chicagoland Speedway, a similar track has been added back to the schedule following an absence.

2026 NASCAR schedule released

Links

NASCAR | Kentucky Speedway