Kansas City car races, car shows, and car cruises for October 17 18, 19, 20, 21, 2012

Well, one of the biggest events in Kansas City, car event or not, is the two-day NASCAR show at Kansas Speedway. You’ll see Jeff Gordon, Carl Edwards, Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart—all the big names of the sport (except Dale Earnhardt, Jr., who is still recovering from a concussion). And as usual, there will also be a dirt late model show at nearby Lakeside Speedway, which usually turns out to be the best race of the weekend.

Oh, and there are still a few car shows and cruises hanging on until the end of the month. Hit them while you still can, because winter seems like an eternity once the car stuff is over.

The entire Kansas City car show, car cruise, and car racing schedule, including local and television information for Kansas Speedway, is listed below.


Kansas City-area car shows and cruises

Wednesday, October 17. Kansas City, Mo. Dale Wilch's Man Cave Indoor Swap Meet. 1501 West 31st Street, 64108. 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. For more information, call Dale at (913) 788-3219, e-mail dale@rpmcat.com, or visit http://www.dalewilch.com/.

Wednesday, October 17.  St. Joseph, Mo.  Path 2 Victory Car Show featuring Bill Elliott and Tony Pedregon.  Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church, Riverside and Frederick.  5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.  For more information, call (816) 233-2824, or visit www.frederickboulevard.com.

Wednesday, October 17. Independence, Mo. 40 Hwy Big Boy Cruise Night. 12401 E 40 Hwy (40 Hwy and Crysler Ave), 64055. For more information, call Mike at (816) 519-6424.

Wednesday, October 17. Independence, Mo. Camaro Club of Kansas City Cruise Night. IHOP, 20100 E Valley View Pkwy (off of Little Blue Pkwy and I-70), 64057. 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.camaroclubkc.com/.

Wednesday, October 17. Olathe, Kan. Red Robin's Rodders Round-Up. 20155 W 153rd (near I-35 and Paola exit), 66062. 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. For more information, call Bill at (913) 390-1400.

Thursday, October 18. Independence, Mo. McDonald's Cruise Night. 16235 E 24 Hwy (E of M-291 Hwy on US 24 Hwy), 64056. For more information, call Jim at (816) 985-4317.

Friday, October 19. Overland Park, Kan. Fast Fridays at KC Trends Motorsports. 13300 Grandview Street, 66213. 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. For more information, call (913) 962-5200.

Friday, October 19. Lenexa, Kan. Car Club Night. Longbranch Steakhouse, 8600 Marshall Dr, 66214. 5:00 p.m. For more information, call (913) 894-5334.

Friday, October 19. Overland Park, Kan. Longbranch Alehouse TGIF Cruise. Longbranch Alehouse, 9095 Metcalf, 66212. 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. For more information, call Chris at (913) 642-9555.

Friday, October 19. Pleasant Hill, Mo. The Final Pleasant Hill Cruise Night of the Season. First Street and Wyoming in Historic Downtown Pleasant Hill. 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. For more information, visit the Facebook page.

Saturday, October 20. Excelsior Springs, Mo. Alumni Picnic and Community Car and Bike Show. Excelsior Springs High School Parking Lot, 612 Tiger Dr, 64024. 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. For more information, call Liz at (816) 630-9240 ext. 6, or e-mail esmith@etigers.k12.mo.us.

Saturday, October 20. Lee's Summit, Mo. Johnny Ray's Drive-In Cruise.  800 SW Blue Pkwy, 64063. 3:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. For more information, call (816) 524-1910.

Saturday, October 20. Lee's Summit, Mo. Cars at the Crown. Crown Pointe Church. 5950 NE Lakewood Way, 64064. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. For more information, call Dennis at (816) 694-9082, or (816) 795-8777, or e-mail dennisluce@gmail.com.

Saturday, October 20. Olathe, Kan. Radical Rides Cruise Night. Sonic Drive-In. 915 S. Parker, 66061-4262. 5:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. For more information, call Glen at (913) 713-5013, or Don at (913) 948-9521.

Saturday, October 20. Overland Park, Kan. HPAC Meet and Greet. Culver's, 8600 W 135th St (135th and Antioch). 66223. 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. For MOPAR/AMC vehicles. For more information, call (785) 231-0719, visit www.hpacmopar.com, or e-mail hpacmopar@hotmail.com.

Saturday, October 20. Independence, Mo. Summer Cruise-In at the Hartman Heritage Center. Jackson Drive next to Buffalo Wild Wings. 6:00 p.m. For more info contact Jim at (816) 808-1154.

Saturday October 20. Boonville, Mo. 3rd Annual Boonville Car Show. Booneville High School, 1694 West Ashley Road. 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For more information, call Keith at (660) 537-1737, or visit http://singerd.wix.com/btec-carshow.

Saturday, October 20. Raymore, Mo. Hot Rods and Hawgs Cruise-In. Thirsty Ernie's Sports Bar and Grill, 1276 W Foxwood Drive, 64083. 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. For more information, call (816) 322-2779.

Saturday, October 20. Sikeston, Mo. 9th Annual Carnell's Car and Motorcycle Show. Main and Tanner Streets. For more information, call David at (573) 620-1820.

Sunday, October 21. Kearney, Mo. Krusin' Kearney. Downtown Kearney. For more information, call Chris at (816) 792-8230, or (816) 260-5305


Kansas City-area car races

Friday, October 19. Grain Valley, Mo. ASCS Region Finals, W.A.R. Sprints and Vintage Cars. Valley Speedway, 348 E Old 40 Hwy, 64029. For more information, call (816) 229-2222, or visit http://valleyspeedway.com/default.aspx.

Friday, October 19- Saturday, October 20. Kansas City, Kan. Lucas Oil MLRA Late Model Showdown. Lakeside Speedway, 5615 Wolcott Dr, 66109. For more information, call (913) 299-2040, or visit http://www.lakesidespeedway.net/.

Friday, October 19. Kansas City, Kan. ARCA Racing Series Kansas Lottery 98.9. 7:00 p.m.  Kansas Speedway, 400 Speedway Blvd, 66111. For more information, call (913) 328-3300, or visit http://www.kansasspeedway.com/.

Saturday, October 20. Grain Valley, Mo. Fast Fall Non-Points Series. Valley Speedway, 348 E Old 40 Hwy, 64029. For more information, call (816) 229-2222, or visit http://valleyspeedway.com/default.aspx.

Saturday, October 20. Kansas City, Kan. NASCAR Nationwide Series Kansas Lottery 300. Kansas Speedway, 400 Speedway Blvd, 66111. For more information, call (913) 328-3300, or visit http://www.kansasspeedway.com/.

Saturday, October 20. Winston, Mo. Show-Me Spooktacular. I-35 Speedway. Interstate 35 and Highway 6, 64689. For more information, call (660) 749-5317, or visit http://www.i-35speedway.net/.

Saturday, October 20-Sunday, October 21. Topeka, Kan. NASA Driver Training Event. Heartland Park Topeka Road Course. 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 7530 SW Topeka Blvd, 66619. For more information, call (785) 862-2016, or visit http://www.hpt.com/, or http://www.nasaproracing.com/event/1354.

Sunday, October 21. Kansas City, Kan. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400. Kansas Speedway, 400 Speedway Blvd, 66111. For more information, call (913) 328-3300, or visit http://www.kansasspeedway.com/.


NASCAR on TV

Even though the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is here in town this weekend, not everyone is going to be able to make it. But don’t worry about that, because there will be some excellent television coverage for those who don’t hold a ticket. Local favorite and former Lakeside Speedway regular Clint Bowyer won the race in Charlotte last week, so that’ll probably spark a little excitement with the hometown crowd. Plus, the repaving of the speedway will certainly bring about some unknown drama. The trucks are off this go-round. www.nascar.com.

Saturday, October 20. Kansas City, Kan. NASCAR Nationwide Series Kansas Lottery 300. Kansas Speedway. 2:00 p.m. (c/t). ESPN.

Sunday, October 21. Kansas City, Kan. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400. Kansas Speedway. 12:00 noon (c/t). ESPN.