A traffic jam of race cars is something fans worried would become a thing of the past at the Kansas International Dragway. New management and a few improvements, however, have fans and drivers revving their engines.

"I love it so far," said one fan.

It's the track local racing fans worried had run out of gas.

"It needed some work," said another fan.

Just months ago, the Kansas International Dragway was the Wichita International Raceway. The more than 40 year old track, fans say, was starting to show its age. Then, Keenan Kelley stepped in as the new manager.

"I took it back over in February and we put in a new pavilion, working restrooms, bathrooms," Kelley says.

Kelley's family started the track and decided it was time to restore it. Nearly $1,000,000 later, everything from new concessions to a new track are in place.

"It feels real good," Kelley says. "We can't do it alone so we have a good crew."

The improvements bring new life to the track in the form of drivers and fans who are ready for some racing during this year's summer nationals.

"This track has been around here forever and all these improvements, the drivers really appreciate it," said Stan Smith, a driver.

It's a refueled track fans say is ready for competition.

"As long as they can pay people to come out here and drive, they'll be fine," said one fan.

Kelley says he hopes the improvements to the track bring a boost to the region's racing community. The track is located near 61st Street North and Ridge Road.