The 1/4 mile dragway was opened in 1959, making Kil-Kare a premier facility for both stock car and drag racing.
It formerly hosted races in ARCA and USAR Pro Cup Series competition.
The name Kil-Kare is believed to be derived from an old resort that once stood on the property currently occupied by the raceway.
The Creekside Trail bicycle path, which borders the raceway to the south, was once the Columbus and Xenia Railroad.
Kil-Kare is one of few in the country that features a concrete racing surface for the entire 1/4 mile length.