Visit Kansas City, KS is the 'Official Destination Partner' of the American Royal. Request a copy of their Visitor's Guide for an extensive list of lodging, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment near the Kansas Speedway.
Media Pass Requests - Media Passes will be available by request. Click here to visit our Media page to apply for a media pass. Media Passes must be requested prior to the Barbecue and will be available for pick-up during the event.
The Kansas Speedway
400 Speedway Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66111
(866) 460-7223
KCI Airport: Take I 29 North to I-435 West to I-70 West, exit at 110th St., Exit #410.
I-70: Exit at 110th St., Exit #410. Turn right and enter Kansas Speedway.
I-435: Exit at State Avenue West. Kansas Speedway is .5 miles ahead.
K-7 South: Exit at State Avenue East. Turn right at 118th St. Enter Kansas Speedway on Talladega Drive.
K-10 East: Exit to Northbound K-7. Remain on K-7, pass over I-70, then follow eastbound I-70 directions.
I-635: Exit to Westbound I-70. Remain on I-70 and exit at 110th St., Exit #410.
I-70 East/West
- Does NOT include entry into the event. Each person must purchase tickets
- No access or parking on the infield is available
ADA Parking
- $10 per vehicle – CASH ONLY
- No Pre-sale Available
- Does NOT include entry into the event. Each person must purchase tickets
- No access or parking on the infield is available
General Public Parking - ADA assistance
- No access or parking on the infield is available
- Buses will enter the grounds through the same entrance as all other vehicle
Bus Parking & Drop Off Instructions
The World Series of Barbecue® does not host any hotels or transportation for our competitors or guests. Please check out hotels in the Legends area or downtown for availability.
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
200 W 12th St., Kansas City, MO 64105
816-421-6800
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Great Wolf Lodge - Kansas City, KS
10401 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, KS 66111
913-299-7001
Need to book a room? www.visitkansascityks.com/hotels/
Visit Kansas City, KS is the 'Official Destination Partner' of the American Royal. For more information about the many options within close proximity of the Speedway visit their website at: www.VisitKansasCityKS.com
Legends Shopping Complex: http://www.legendsshopping.com/plan-a-visit/hotels-transportation/