Kentucky Speedway hosts both a Busch race and a Truck race. Credit: Joe Robbins/Getty Images

Kentucky Speedway tickets go on sale Jan. 8

SPARTA, Ky. -- Kentucky Speedway will place tickets for its 2007 race and Fanfest events on sale Monday, Jan. 8 at 9 a.m. ET. The nine-event Kentucky Speedway season will span five weekends from May 12 to Aug. 11.

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The speedway's high-profile NASCAR Busch Series Meijer 300 Presented by Oreo weekend will be June 15-16, where last year saw David Gilliland pull off an upset and become the first non-Cup driver in 2006 to win a Busch races.

The 66,089-seat venue will open its eighth season of operation with the ARCA RE/MAX Series Buckle-Up Kentucky 150 on May 12. The track's first street stock Frank Kimmel Enduro Invitational will be held on June 2.

After the Busch Series race, the track will host the ARCA RE/MAX Series for the Channel 5-150 and the Craftsman Truck Series for the Built Ford Tough 225 Presented by the Greater Cincinnati Ford Dealers during the weekend of July 13-14.

It will close the campaign with the first Indy Racing League IndyCar and Indy Pro series twilight and night races in track history, to be held Aug. 10-11.

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Fan-friendly promotions for the season include the June 15 Clearchannel Cincinnati Fanfest and Aug. 10 Indy Racing League Fanfest. Guests will be able to see series practice sessions, meet drivers, enjoy live music and be entertained by interactive displays in garage areas during both days.

Season ticket plans also are on sale and will save fans an average of 20 percent off single ticket rates. Plans include the same reserved seats for four main race events, membership in the new VIP Rewards Program, one VIP parking pass for each race, admission passes for both Fanfest events, one race day cold pit pass with each ticket purchased, a 15 percent discount on the purchase of additional race tickets and the option to purchase admission to the June 16, July 14 and Aug. 11 Outback Steakhouse Tailgate Parties for a combined total of $60. Each party will include complimentary Outback Steakhouse catering selections and Coca-Cola beverages, visits by competitors and race celebrities, games, music and more.

Season ticket members also will be eligible to receive special event-related giveaways following all weekends. Season plans can be reserved through the official Kentucky Speedway Web site, speedway ticket offices and by phone at 859-578-2300.