Kansas Passes Law To Protect Racetracks!

Existing racing facilities don’t have to worry about potential noise problems and disturbances that may arise when new neighbors move in. The state of Kansas agreed, as it would pass a law known as the Kansas Motorsports Venue Protection Act.

House Bill 2416 would protect existing motorsports facilities from potential civil suits based on nuisance claims. So if you buy land or property next to a race track and then complain about the noise, you’re out of luck.

The Kansas House of Representatives voted 122-0 in favor of the bill. Previously, the Kansas Senate voted 38-2 in favor of House Bill 2416. Now, it goes to the Governor of Kansas, so he can add his signature to the bill and sign it into law.

According to Car and Driverthere is no reason to believe that Gov. Laura Kelly will oppose a bill that is clearly approved by both the state House and Senate.

Iowa and North Carolina have passed laws to protect their existing racing facilities. Kansas appears to be next. And many more states are drafting bills to do the same.

This is a good thing, because it is much safer for those who need speed to train their accelerators in a safe and legal place. Keeping motorsports facilities free from silly and unnecessary legal issues stemming from unhappy new neighbors helps provide a great place for those who love motorsports.

Motor Pickup1: If you’re near a race track that’s been around for a long time, and then keep complaining about the noise, you’re not a good person. You move next to them. They’re just there, as they have been for quite some time before you showed up.

Passing legislation to stop noise-based civil complaints and nuisances against racetracks is a no-brainer. I hope we see more things like this across the country.