I Feel the Need 🏎️

The need for speed! K1 Speed is coming to the Legends.

July 09, 2025

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Zooming into your inbox this morning with some fun news. Here’s what’s in store today:

🏎️ High speed go-karting coming to the Legends

🍔 Great food and great hospitality at 30hop

🍸 The Skyline Rooftop opens this weekend

🏡 Overland Park named best rental market in the US in 2025

Opening

K1 Speed to Bring High-Speed Go-Karting to the Legends

K1 Speed

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! K1 Speed will open a new locations near the Legends in Kansas City, Kansas.

  • I Feel the Need: K1 Speed will open near N 98th St. and State Avenue in KCK, neighboring other attractions such as the upcoming Atlas9, Margaritaville Hotel, Homefield KCK Showcase Center, and more. It will be the second metro location, joining Lee’s Summit which opened at 2911 NE Independence Ave. in 2023.

  • The Need for Speed!: K1 Speed offers high-speed indoor go-kart racing at 100+ locations across the globe. Their karts can reach speeds up to 45 mph, the fastest in the industry. The new location at the Legends will also feature an arcade and cafe, making it a great entertainment option for kids and adults.

K1 Speed at the Legends expects a summer 2026 opening. Get a preview of the the high-speed action in this promo video!

30hop is Now Open on Both Sides of the State Line

30hop Merriam

30hop is serving up great food with hospitality at heart on both sides of the state line!

  • Hop On Over: 30hop entered the Kansas City metro with a delicious bang in January, welcoming thousands of guests to its Lee’s Summit location. In May, the Iowa-based bar and grill opened its second metro location at Merriam Grand Station.

  • Meet Me at 30Hour: The menu at 30hop is loaded with fan favorites for brunch, lunch, and dinner and 30 craft beers on tap. Fan favorites include the 30hop Burger, Truffle Cheesesteak Melt, Bang Bang Brussels, and the Yakisoba Bowl. They also offer one of the best happy hours in town: 30% Sunday-Friday, 3-6pm.

You’ve ready about it, now try 30hop for yourself! Get your reservations HERE.

Opening

The Skyline Rooftop at The Combine Opens This Friday

The Skyline Rooftop

A new rooftop hangout is coming to Troost Ave. The Skyline Rooftop at The Combine opens this Friday, July 11th.

  • Drinks with a View: The Skyline will open on the roof of The Combine at 2999 Troost Ave. It will offer handcrafted cocktails and small bites alongside stunning views of midtown and downtown Kansas City. The space offers ample seating and covered areas for the warm summer evenings.

  • Down Below: The Skyline is found above The Combine, a full-service restaurant offering hot and cold sandwiches, pizzas, wings, and more. It is found in the Wonder Shops and Flats building, so they fittingly offer “Wonder Favorites” like PB&J sandwiches, grilled cheese, turkey and cheese, and a fluffernutter.

The Skyline Rooftop is open Wed-Thurs from 5-9pm, Fri-Sat from 5-10pm, and Sunday from 5-9pm.

Real Estate

Overland Park Named Best Place to Rent in the US

City of Overland Park

According to new study from WalletHub, Overland Park is the best place to rent in the US.

  • Rent is Due: WalletHub examined 180 rental markets based on 21 key metrics, which placed Overland Park at #1 with a total score of 66.93. OP had the 6th best rental market and affordability rank, and the 7th best quality of life rank. The next three ranked cities were all in Arizona: Scottsdale, AZ, Chandler, AZ, and Gilbert, AZ.

  • ‘MO Money: The only other metro city to be named in the study was Kansas City, MO, which ranked at #73 with a total score of 48.50. KCMO ranked fairly high in the best rental market and affordability rank at 28th, but low in the affordability rank at 128th.

See the full report on best and worst places to rent in America in 2025 HERE.

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In Other News…

  • 🎶 Surf’s Up in Downtown Overland Park!: Catch Surfin’ USA live at Thompson Park on Thursday, July 10. Free concert, Beach Boys vibes, and a whole lot of summer fun. Music starts at 7 p.m. Don’t forget your lawn chair!*

  • 🇺🇸 American Made: Local headwear and apparel company Sandlot Goods made an appearance on Good Morning America last week. The segment highlighted businesses creating and selling American-made products.

  • 🍦 Viral Flavors: This weekend only, Betty Rae’s is offering the viral taste of Dubai Chocolate at its shops in Missouri and Kansas. Rich, creamy, and seen on TikTok.

  • 🏊 Westside Dips: The Tony Aguirre Community Outdoor Pool in Kansas City’s Westside neighborhood officially opened earlier this week. The $4.3 million facility includes a diving board, climbing wall and slides.

  • 🦫 Back-Up, Buc-ee: The highly anticipated groundbreaking of Buc-ee’s in KCK has been delayed by a few months. Once construction begins, it is expected to take around 24 months to build the 74,000-square-foot travel center.

  • 🏈 Football SZN: The first regular season football game of the year at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium will be a a college game. The Battle Sports Kansas City Classic will feature the Cincinnati Bearcats vs. the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Thursday, August 28th.

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