Submitted
The Ellis County Commission is looking for any interested parties who may be interested in promoting the RPM Speedway in 2027 and beyond.
Any interested parties are requested to put together their best proposal and email it to the County Administrator at dmyers@ellisco.net. All proposals are to include the following information:
• Name and contact information
• Executive Summary on the individuals promoting, racing experience, business experience, and knowledge of the dirt track racing circuit in Kansas
• Explanation of how the individual is connected to the racing community
• Financial explanation on how the individual can run the business of promoting and maintaining the RPM Speedway
• List of any partners, or other individuals who will participate
• Type of equipment available to the individual to be used to maintain the racetrack
• Explanation of the individual’s ability and willingness to work with the Ellis County Fair Board for different events during the annual fair such as races, concerts, and other potential shows
• Provide information on how the plans to continue to hold the tracks traditional spring and fall races, as well as any other racing event throughout the year
• List of at least three professional references relevant to race promoting and the race community
• Explanation of expected insurance coverage
• List of ideas on how to use the facility without the use of, or interruption of events in the Ellis County fairground rental buildings, parking lots, and a potential for a new pit area entry
• List of any new ideas or changes the individual would like to make with the RPM Speedway
Any interested parties must submit the above information via email no later than noon Tuesday, Dec. 1. All proposals will be reviewed by county staff, members of the Ellis County Fair Board and the Ellis County commissioners.