2-Headed Monster: Should Kansas Speedway Lose a Cup Series Date?
With attendance struggles and racing below expectations the last two years, should Kansas lose a Cup Series date?
Stephen Stumpf is the NASCAR Content Director for Frontstretch and is a three-year veteran of the site. His weekly column is “Stat Sheet,” and he formerly wrote "4 Burning Questions" for three years. He also writes commentaries, contributes to podcasts, edits articles and is frequently at the track for on-site coverage.
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