Winning driver to receive fresh ribs courtesy of Smokin Brothers
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Sept. 7, 2023) – Kansas Speedway announced today that Smokin Brothers will present the Hollywood Casino 400 winner and their team with freshly smoked pork ribs Sunday in Ruoff Mortgage Victory Lane. This continues a tradition that began in the spring, and also includes a brand new Premier Plus Barn-B-Que smoker for the winning driver. The ribs and grill will be presented together with the traditional Soaring trophy that’s been presented to the winner at Kansas Speedway since the track opened in 2001.
“We couldn’t be more excited that the most palatable prize in NASCAR is returning for the Hollywood Casino 400,” said Kansas Speedway President Pat Warren. “With the help of Smokin Brothers, we can’t wait to present Sunday’s winner with the savory taste of victory synonymous with Kansas City.”
Based out of southeast Missouri, Smokin Brothers’ passion for family, food, and fun led to the creation of the Smokin Brothers competition team in the fall of 2005, and shortly thereafter, Smokin Brothers, Inc. in 2008. The company rolled out its first American-made wood pellet grill in 2011, and has since become a staple in the world of grill production.
“We’re extremely thankful to Kansas Speedway for letting Smokin Brothers be part of race day,” said co-founder Ryan Eftink. “Continuing to present the winners with our award-winning smoked ribs is a testament to the competitive spirit that Smokin Brothers was built upon and a delicious way to celebrate a victory.”
Race fans will feast on four exciting races over three days this weekend at Kansas City. The saucy goodness begins Friday afternoon when the ARCA Menards Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series kickstart the action with the Sioux Chief Fast Track 150 and the Kansas Lottery 200. Then the NASCAR Xfinity Series will set its 2023 Playoff lineup and wrap up the regular season with the Kansas Lottery 300 on Saturday afternoon.
That all clears the table for Sunday’s spread of racing and entertainment. Southern rock icons 38 Special will perform a pre-race concert, followed by the Hollywood Casino 400, race 2 of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. The green flag will fly shortly after 2 p.m. as the world’s greatest drivers vie for the checkered flag and tasty ribs.
Fans should secure their tickets now at www.kansasspeedway.com whil
About Kansas Speedway
Kansas Speedway is a premier motorsports facility in the Midwest. The track, which opened in 2001, hosts two NASCAR Cup Series weekends each year, along with approximately 200 other event days each year. This includes the annual American Royal World Series of Barbecue, the largest barbecue competition in the world which attracts teams both nationally and internationally. The Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, which opened in 2012, overlooks Turn 2 of the track. Kansas Speedway’s two NASCAR weekends in 2023 will take place May 6-7 and Sept. 8-10. Fans can purchase tickets at www.kansasspeedway.com and get all of the latest information by downloading the NASCAR tracks app at www.kansasspeedway.com/
About NASCAR
Celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2023, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Pinty’s Series (Canada), NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 12 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.
Source: Kansas Speedway / NASCAR Communications
