Origin
Started on Kansas farmland
The track was founded in 1963 on low-producing farmland by third-generation Kansas farmers Marcellus Sally and Helen Simon.
Track history
Family legacy. Midwest racing heart.
KID grew from Kansas farmland into a hometown strip with decades of racing stories, family leadership, and community pride.
Mission
Safety, community, hospitality, youth
KID is focused on safety, community, hospitality, and helping the next generation find a place in the sport.
The KID timeline
Milestones from the founding family to the current team carrying the track forward.
1963
Track founded
Kansas International Dragway begins with the Simon family and becomes part of the state's drag-racing history.
Legacy years
NHRA sanctioned home track
The facility has operated as an NHRA sanctioned track since its founding.
2023
Family leadership returns
Steve and Sherryl Simon, plus granddaughter Gwen (Simon) Kelley and husband Keenan, took over operations in 2023.
Today
Reviving drag racing in Kansas
Vision to carry on the family legacy, support the wider Midwest region, serve the Wichita/Sedgwick County community, and spark youth interest through STEM and tech programs.