THE PROTECTION ACT HAS BEEN SIGNED! It’s official—Kansas delivered a major win for grassroots racing. Governor Laura Kelly has signed the Kansas Motorsports Venue Protection Act (HB 2416) into law, giving long-standing tracks protection from nuisance lawsuits filed by people who moved in after the track was already there.
The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support and locks in a simple message: if the track was there first, it stays.
The impact goes far beyond the guardrails. Motorsports in Kansas generate over $743 million annually, support nearly 5,700 jobs, and bring in more than $77 million in taxes each year. Backed by PRI and SEMA, and supported by leaders across the state, this law keeps local tracks alive, protects racing’s roots, and adds momentum to the nationwide Right-to-Race movement—ensuring grassroots racing continues to thrive for the next generation.
