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Ribbon-cutting for Gallatin County Regional Airport, KY’s 58th general aviation airport, held in Sparta

July 2, 2023July 1, 20230

Federal, state and local officials celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony this week at Kentucky’s newest and 58th general aviation airport, the…

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Kentucky Speedway loses status as a NASCAR Cup Series track; NKY tourism industry ‘disappointed’

October 1, 2020September 30, 20200

Kentucky Speedway will not be hosting NASCAR’s Cup Series in 2021, according to Mark Simendinger, the track’s executive vice president…

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Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Snowy Owl, a winter migrant rarely observed in Ky., but not unheard of

December 6, 2019December 5, 20195

A glimpse of this winter migrant might be on the holiday wish list of birdwatchers in Kentucky, and bordering states…

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Gov. Bevin joins federal, state and local officials to break ground on Gallatin County Airport

October 23, 2019October 22, 20190

Gov. Matt Bevin joined federal, state and local officials and area business leaders to officially break ground Tuesday on the…

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Who has the most to gain…and to lose at the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race in Sparta Saturday

July 11, 2019July 10, 20190

As Kentucky Speedway in Sparta heads into its triple header weekend, NASCAR Intergrated Marketing offers this evaluation of the Monster Energy Cup…

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Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour expands with more distilleries, new look and finishing prize

June 28, 2019June 27, 20190

Seven years ago, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association created the nation’s first and only tourism attraction to showcase its flourishing artisan…

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NASCAR releases 2020 Cup schedule; new locale for Championship Race; KY Speedway keeps July date

March 27, 2019March 26, 20190

A champion crowned in the desert. The Last Great Colosseum becomes a postseason factor. A tricky doubleheader. The birthplace of…

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Kentucky by Heart: Books about the haunted are popular in the Commonwealth; no shortage of sites

October 31, 20180

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Regarding the matter of reading books about “haunted” places, it’s not been a goal (or…

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NASCAR’s Quaker State 400 coming up on July 14 — and the NKyTribune is offering you some free tickets

June 25, 2018June 25, 20180

NASCAR Weekend is coming up at Sparta’s Kentucky Speedway — and we’ve teamed up with the Speedway to offer you…

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Country Music’s rising duo High Valley to entertain Quaker State 400 weekend fans at KY Speedway

April 15, 2018April 14, 20180

Country music’s up-and-coming duo, High Valley, will entertain race fans with a special performance before the July 14 Monster Energy…

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Voice of the Cincinnati Reds Marty Brennaman named Honorary Pace Vehicle Driver for Quaker State 400

February 9, 2018February 9, 20180

Hall of Famer and Cincinnati Reds radio announcer Marty Brennaman will serve as the Honorary Pace Vehicle Driver for the…

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Reddick runs away with first NASCAR XFINITY Series victory in VisitMyrtleBeach.com 300 at KY Speedway

September 24, 2017September 24, 20170

As the laps wound down, and his lead in Saturday’s VisitMyrtleBeach.com 300 continued to grow, Tyler Reddick kept waiting for…

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Bell earns third NASCAR Camping World Truck win at KY Speedway Buckle Up In Your Truck 225

July 7, 2017July 7, 20170

Christopher Bell earned his third NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory this season and fifth of his career early Friday…

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It’s NASCAR week at KY Speedway, highlighted by the Monster Energy Cup Series Quaker State 400

July 6, 2017July 5, 20170

Kentucky Speedway in Sparta takes its place in the NASCAR spotlight with three big races, including a stop on the…

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NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip guest of honor at Speedway Children’s Charities fundraiser

June 17, 2017June 19, 20170

By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Kentucky Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) hosted its 4th Annual Fundraising Dinner…

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NASCAR unveils new brand identity; Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series is name of premier series

December 20, 2016December 20, 20160

NASCAR Monday unveiled a new official brand identity which will replace the bar mark used by the sanctioning body since…

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Region’s law enforcement officers to participate in Magpul Top Cop Challenge at Kentucky Speedway

September 2, 2016September 2, 20160

NKyTribune staff Law Enforcement officials from throughout the region joined Kentucky Speedway General Manager Mark Simendinger at Cincinnati’s District 1…

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NASCAR to offer free youth ticketing for 2017 XFINITY and Camping World Truck races

August 24, 2016August 24, 20160

NASCAR announced exclusively via Facebook Live that, beginning in 2017, kids ages 12 and younger will be admitted free to…

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Magpul becomes Pole Day sponsor for Kentucky Speedway Sprint Cup and XFINITY series races

March 23, 2016March 23, 20160

Magpul Industries Corp., is expanding its partnership with Kentucky Speedway by becoming the official Pole Day sponsor for the NASCAR…

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Kentucky Speedway gearing up for 2016 season with new racing surface, new challenges for drivers

February 10, 2016February 10, 20160

A new racing surface and a full slate of sponsors for the season’s races were the highlights of the Kentucky…

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VisitMyrtleBeach.com renews sponsorship for Kentucky Speedway’s fall NASCAR XFINITY race

February 8, 2016February 7, 20160

Staff report Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has renewed as the title sponsor of the Saturday, Sept. 24 NASCAR XFINITY Series…

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Old, new friends enjoy Kentucky Speedway’s big weekend despite rain

July 10, 2015July 10, 20150

By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor Intermittent showers played havoc with Thursday’s schedule at Kentucky Speedway, but fans from Millionaire’s…

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