The Rocketman “Flies”to Kansas Speedway

Will take part in pre race ceremonies for Road Runner Turbo Indy 300    

KANSAS CITY , Kan. (April 21, 2008) – With speeds averaging over 180 mph this weekend, it’s only fitting that Sunday’s pre race activities will include The Rocketman, who’s speeds range from hover to “Rocket Speed.” 

The Rocketman has performed in over 35 countries and has performed at events from the Olympics to the 2007 Tournament of Roses Parade to an event for the 30th anniversary of Star Wars. The Rocketman has also appeared on several TV shows including, the Tonight Show with David Letterman, The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Good Morning America. More information about the Rocketman at www.RocketMan.org 

Below is a comparison between The Rocketman and an IndyCar Series car. 

The Rocketman 800 horsepower 70 mph  160 lbs (Rocketbelt) Hydrogen Peroxide

horsepower speed weight fuel

IndyCar Series Car 670 horsepower 230 mph (approx)   1,530 lbs (car) 100% ethanol

Kansas Speedway ticket packages are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 866.460.RACE or logging on www.kansasspeedway.com . Packages include the Kansas 400, the third race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, the Kansas Lottery 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series, the Road Runner Turbo Indy 300 IndyCar Series, the O’Reilly Auto Parts 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the Kansas Lottery 100 Indy Lights Series.

 
Kansas Lottery FREE Day at Kansas Speedway is April 25 and will feature the Kansas Lottery $150 Grand ARCA RE/MAX Series race. Gates open at 2 PM and the race starts at 4 PM. 

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