Influencers Break Into Kentucky Speedway, Dozens Arrested: Sheriff’s Office

Kentucky Speedway
Burnout in the past from the Kentucky Speedway finish line (credit unknown, will correct if advised)

My local station WKYT reports that (s)ocial media claims that the Kentucky Speedway was “abandoned” sparked tresspassing that led to dozens of arrests, according to the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office.

It was several months that TikTokInstagram and Facebook influencers broke into the speedway, the sheriff’s office explained.

The influencers made videos with claims that Kentucky Speedway was abandoned, the sheriff’s office said.

That is not the case, the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office emphasized.

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