Preceding a possible Kansas City, Kan., smoking ban, the Kansas Speedway has announced a no-smoking policy in its grandstands and enclosed areas beginning in 2010.

Jeff Boerger, CEO of Kansas Speedway, said the adoption of the policy came after an internal discussion at the company and patrons’ messages requesting a ban.

“We received a lot of suggestions from fans” about smoking in the stands, Boerger said.

The decision wasn’t influenced by the recent discussions of the Board of Commissioners of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/ Kansas City, Kan., about a smoking ban, Boerger said.

“You’ll still be able to smoke, just not in your seat,” he said. “We just want to be sure we provide the best customer service. We believe it’s good for fans.”