SMI was finally victorious in their pursuit , with Kentucky Speedway receiving its inaugural Sprint Cup race on July 9 , 2011 .
The track had been trying to secure a NASCAR Sprint Cup race for several years .
SMI was finally victorious in their pursuit , with Kentucky Speedway receiving its inaugural NASCAR Sprint Cup   race on July 9 , 2011 .
The track had been trying to secure a NASCAR Sprint Cup race for several years .