| House of Speed | |
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 Grand Prix Road Course (2004–2007) | |
| Location | Topeka, Kansas |
| Coordinates | 38°55′35.82″N95°40′34.31″W / 38.9266167°N 95.6761972°W /38.9266167; -95.6761972 |
| Owner | Shelby Development, LLC |
| Opened | 1989 |
| Closed | 2023 |
| Major events | National Hot Rod Association NHRA Heartland Nationals (1989–2019, 2021–2023) NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series O'Reilly Auto Parts 275 (1995–1999) ChampCar Endurance Series (2012) AMA Superbike Championship (1989–1991, 2009) SCCA National Championship Runoffs (2006–2008) Trans-Am Series (1989, 2006) Mazdaspeed Miata Cup (2003) Star Mazda Championship (1999) NASCAR Winston West Series (1998) NASCAR Midwest Series (1998) SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge (1997–1998) NASCAR Southeast Series (1996–1997) ARCA Racing Series (1991–1992) IMSA GT Championship (1989–1991) Barber Pro Series (1989–1990) |
| Grand Prix Road Course (2008–2023) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 2.500 mi (4.023 km) |
| Turns | 14 |
| Grand Prix Road Course (2004–2007) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 2.500 mi (4.023 km) |
| Turns | 14 |
| Race lap record | 1:39.558 ( Tomy Drissi,Jaguar XKR, 2006,Trans-Am) |
| Original Road Course (1989–2003) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 2.500 mi (4.023 km) |
| Turns | 14 |
| Race lap record | 1:27.880 ( Wayne Taylor,Intrepid RM-1,1991,IMSA GTP) |
| 1⁄4 Mile Dragstrip | |
| Surface | Concrete |
| Length | 0.250 mi (0.402 km) |
| Autocross/Solo/Drift Pad | |
| Surface | Asphalt, 22 Acres |
Heartland Motorsports Park, formerly known asHeartland Park Topeka, was a multi-purpose motorsports facility 8-mile (13 km) south of downtownTopeka, Kansas near theTopeka Regional Airport. It operated from 1989 until its closure in 2023.
When it opened in1989,[1] Heartland Motorsports Park was the first new auto racing facility to be built in the United States for 20 years. Its facilities include a road-race course with 4 possible configurations (ranging from 1.8 to 2.5 miles or 2.9 to 4.0 kilometres in length), a3⁄8 mi (0.6 km) clay oval, off-road course and a1⁄4 mi (0.4 km) drag strip. After several years of neglect from continual financial difficulties, the track surface and other facilities had deteriorated badly. The track's survival was in doubt until 2003, when Raymond Irwin, former owner (1986-2007) ofBlackhawk Farms Raceway bought it and began major renovations.[1]
In December 2015, Chris Payne and Todd Crossley of Shelby Development, LLC.[2] purchased the track. Payne, the CEO of Shelby Development, became the track's sole owner in January 2017.[2] It was announced in 2018 thatKansas City International Raceway andI-70 Speedway were bought by Payne, and would become sister tracks of Heartland.[3]
The drag-strip was used by local clubs and theNational Hot Rod Association. The road-course was mainly used by theSCCA, theNational Auto Sport Association and marque-clubs. The track was the home of both theSCCA National Championship Runoffs and the Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships from 2006 to 2008. In the past, it has hostedARCA,ASA,IMSA,AMA, theNASCAR Craftsman Truck Series' race:O'Reilly Auto Parts 275,[1]NASCAR Winston West Series,NASCAR Midwest Series and theNASCAR Southeast Series.
The full 2.5 mile road course (and pit road) was completely repaved with a high-tech, polymer-enhanced asphalt in the fall of 2016.
On July 28, 2023 it was announced that due to tax disputes between the track owners andShawnee County, the final running of theNHRA Nationals would be held August 11–13, 2023. On September 19, 2023 the track announced that it would be shutting down completely.[4]
The fastest official race lap records at Heartland Motorsports Park Topeka are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix Road Course: 4.023 km (2004–2007)[5] | ||||
| Trans-Am | 1:39.558[6] | Tomy Drissi | Jaguar XKR | 2006 Heartland Topeka Trans-Am exhibition race |
| Original Road Course: 4.023 km (1989–2003)[5] | ||||
| IMSA GTP | 1:27.880[7] | Wayne Taylor | Intrepid RM-1 | 1991 Camel Grand Prix |
| Formula Atlantic | 1:35.819[8] | Mark Dismore | Swift DB4 | 1989 2nd Heartland Topeka East Formula Atlantic round |
| IMSA GTP Lights | 1:36.630[7] | Parker Johnstone | Spice SE90P | 1991 Camel Grand Prix |
| IMSA GTO | 1:41.130[9] | Robby Gordon | Mercury Cougar XR-7 | 1990 Camel Grand Prix |
| IMSA GTU | 1:47.720[9] | Bob Leitzinger | Nissan 240SX | 1990 Camel Grand Prix |
| AAC | 1:53.650[9] | Kenny Irwin, Jr. | Buick Somerset | 1990 Camel Grand Prix |
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