AdventHealth 400 facts for kids
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| NASCAR Cup Series | |
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| Venue | Kansas Speedway |
| Location | Kansas City, Kansas, U.S. |
| Corporate sponsor | AdventHealth |
| First race | 2011 |
| Distance | 400.5 miles (644.542 km) |
| Laps | 267 Stage 1: 80 Stage 2: 85 Final stage: 102 |
| Previous names | STP 400 (2011–2013) 5-Hour Energy 400 (2014) SpongeBob SquarePants 400 (2015) Go Bowling 400 (2016–2017) KC Masterpiece 400 (2018) Digital Ally 400 (2019) Super Start Batteries 400 presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts (2020) Buschy McBusch Race 400 (2021) |
| Most wins (driver) | Denny Hamlin (3) |
| Most wins (team) | Joe Gibbs Racing (6) |
| Most wins (manufacturer) | Toyota (8) |
| Circuit information | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 1.5 mi (2.4 km) |
| Turns | 4 |
The AdventHealth 400 is a big NASCAR Cup Series car race. It happens at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. This race started in 2011. It was added as a second yearly race at Kansas Speedway. The other race there is the Hollywood Casino 400. Kyle Larson is the current winner of this race, having won in 2025.
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Race History and Changes
The first race was called the STP 400. It took place on June 5, 2011. The race distance was 400.5 miles. This is about 644.5 kilometers. Brad Keselowski won this first race. He beat Dale Earnhardt Jr. by saving fuel.
Changes to Race Dates
In 2012, the race date moved to April 22. This gave Kansas Speedway more time. They needed to finish changes to the track. The race stayed in April for 2013. In 2014, the race moved to May. It was also held at night for the first time. In 2020, the race was supposed to be on a Sunday afternoon. It was planned for the weekend after the Coca-Cola 600. However, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a delay. The race was then held on July 23 as a Thursday night event.
Different Race Names Over Time
The race has had many different names. From 2011 to 2013, it was the STP 400. In 2014, it became the "5-hour Energy 400". This race helped the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
In 2015, Nickelodeon sponsored the race. It was named the SpongeBob SquarePants 400. Then, GoBowling.com sponsored it from 2016 to 2017. KC Masterpiece took over in 2018. Digital Ally sponsored the race in 2019. In 2020, O'Reilly Auto Parts' Super Start Batteries was the sponsor.
In 2021, the sponsor changed again. It became Busch Beer. They let fans choose the race name. This was part of a contest. Fans paid $1 to enter. The money went to a charity called Farm Rescue. The winning name was "Buschy McBusch Race 400".
Past Winners of the Race
This table shows all the past winners of the AdventHealth 400. It includes details like the year, driver, and team.
| Year | Date | No. | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Sponsor | Race Distance | Race Time | Average Speed (mph) |
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| 2011 | June 5 | 2 | Brad Keselowski | Penske Racing | Dodge | Miller Lite | 267 | 400.5 (644.542) | 2:55:10 | 137.184 | Report | |
| 2012 | April 22 | 11 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | FedEx Ground | 267 | 400.5 (644.542) | 2:46:44 | 144.122 | Report | |
| 2013 | April 21 | 20 | Matt Kenseth | Joe Gibbs Racing (2) | Toyota (2) | Husky Tools | 267 | 400.5 (644.542) | 2:59:51 | 133.611 | Report | |
| 2014 | May 10 | 24 | Jeff Gordon | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | Axalta | 267 | 400.5 (644.542) | 3:07:31 | 128.149 | Report | |
| 2015 | May 9–10* | 48 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports (2) | Chevrolet (2) | Lowe's | 267 | 400.5 (644.542) | 3:11:50 | 125.265 | Report | |
| 2016 | May 7 | 18 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing (3) | Toyota (3) | M&M's/Walgreens/Red Nose Day on NBC | 267 | 400.5 (644.542) | 2:49:20 | 141.909 | Report | |
| 2017 | May 13 | 78 | Martin Truex Jr. | Furniture Row Racing | Toyota (4) | Auto-Owners Insurance | 267 | 400.5 (644.542) | 3:24:16 | 117.64 | Report | |
| 2018 | May 12 | 4 | Kevin Harvick | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford | Busch Light | 267 | 400.5 (644.542) | 2:53:38 | 128.395 | Report | |
| 2019 | May 11 | 2 | Brad Keselowski (2) | Team Penske (2) | Ford (2) | Würth | 271* | 406.5 (654.198) | 3:06:09 | 131.023 | Report | |
| 2020 | July 23* | 11 | Denny Hamlin (2) | Joe Gibbs Racing (4) | Toyota (5) | FedEx Freight (2) | 267 | 400.5 (644.542) | 3:17:14 | 121.835 | Report | |
| 2021 | May 2 | 18 | Kyle Busch* (2) | Joe Gibbs Racing (5) | Toyota (6) | M&M's Mix (2) | 267 | 400.5 (644.542) | 3:05:21 | 129.647 | Report | |
| 2022 | May 15 | 45 | Kurt Busch | 23XI Racing | Toyota (7) | Jordan Brand | 267 | 400.5 (644.542) | 3:13:03 | 124.476 | Report | |
| 2023 | May 7 | 11 | Denny Hamlin (3) | Joe Gibbs Racing (6) | Toyota (8) | FedEx Express (3) | 267 | 400.5 (644.542) | 3:24:24 | 117.564 | Report | |
| 2024 | May 5 | 5 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports (3) | Chevrolet (3) | HendrickCars.com | 268* | 402 (646.956) | 3:10:42 | 126.481 | Report | |
| 2025 | May 11 | 5 | Kyle Larson (2) | Hendrick Motorsports (4) | Chevrolet (4) | HendrickCars.com (2) | 267 | 400.5 (644.542) | 3:05:13 | 129.74 | Report | |
Drivers with Multiple Wins
| # Wins | Driver | Years Won |
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| 3 | Denny Hamlin | 2012, 2020, 2023 |
| 2 | Brad Keselowski | 2011, 2019 |
| Kyle Busch | 2016, 2021 | |
| Kyle Larson | 2024–2025 |
Teams with Multiple Wins
| # Wins | Team | Years Won |
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| 6 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 2012–2013, 2016, 2020–2021, 2023 |
| 4 | Hendrick Motorsports | 2014–2015, 2024–2025 |
| 2 | Team Penske | 2011, 2019 |
Car Manufacturers with Multiple Wins
| # Wins | Manufacturer | Years Won |
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| 8 | Toyota | 2012–2013, 2016–2017, 2020–2023 |
| 4 | Chevrolet | 2014–2015, 2024–2025 |
| 2 | Ford | 2018–2019 |
| 1 | Dodge | 2011 |
Sponsors with Multiple Wins
| # Wins | Sponsor | Years Won |
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| 3 | FedEx | 2012, 2020, 2023 |
| 2 | M&M's | 2016, 2021 |
| HendrickCars.com | 2024–2025 |
See also
- 2022 AdventHealth 400
