Phoenix International Raceway

Phoenix International Raceway
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Phoenix International Raceway
P.O. Box 13088
Phoenix, AZ 85002

Phoenix International Raceway, recognized as the racing capital of the West, opened its gates in 1964. Since that time, it has earned a reputation as the "Desert Jewel".

International Speedway Corporation owns Phoenix International Raceway, a 100,000 seat 1-mile oval, previously owned and operated by Emmett "Buddy" Jobe, since 1985. Drivers have come to love the one mile paved oval with the unique bend in the backstretch. Today, Phoenix is truly a great place to race, for the drivers and especially the fans. It is known as the most celebrated and legendary racetrack in the West; Phoenix International Raceway carries on a tradition that is unmatched in the world of racing. The annual NASCAR weekends are two of the largest events in the whole state. In fact, the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series races are arguably the largest one-day sporting events in Arizona.

Phoenix is a great place to visit by everyone's standards because of its' growing tourism industry and wonderful hospitality.

Track Facts Information:

Track Size: 1 mile

Front Stretch: 2,179 ft.

Back Stretch: 1,551 ft.

Degree of Banking:

• Corners: Turn 1 and 2:11degrees
• Straights: Front 3 degrees
• Back: 9 degrees

Policy Information:

The following items are permitted through the gates and into grandstands:

• One soft side bag / cooler, no larger than 6 X 6 X 12 inches.
  
• Examples include: a soft side insulated cooler, a scanner bag, a fanny pack, a purse, a diaper bag, or a binocular bag, etc.
  
• This one bag may be carried in any manner, i.e. by handle, with shoulder straps, on a belt, etc.
  
• The soft side insulated cooler may contain ice.
  
• One clear plastic bag, no larger than 18 X 18 X 4 inches. Clear plastic bags may not contain ice.
  
• Binoculars, scanners, headsets, cameras, not in a bag, worn separately over the neck or on the belt and seat cushions carried separately are also allowed.
  

Seat cushion bags with compartments will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Note: Fans are allowed to bring in one each of the bags described above.

All items brought through a grandstand gate will be inspected.

The following items are not allowed through the gates and into grandstands:

• Soft-sided bags exceeding 6"x6"x12" will not be allowed into the grandstands. This includes but is not limited to, purses, camera bags, fanny packs, scanner bags, etc. All items brought through the grandstand admission gates (purses, scanners, small camera bags, binoculars, etc.) are subject to search by security officials.
  
• Alcohol can not be brought in but can be purchased once within gates.
  
• Glass containers are not allowed into Raceway
  
• Hard sided coolers, thermoses and insulated cups of any size.
  
• Umbrellas are not allowed in the grandstands.
  
• No wood burning fires are allowed on the property, nor campfires of any kind.
  
• Campfires are not allowed on the property.
  
• Strollers, wagons, bicycles and golf carts are not allowed on the property.
  
• Scaffolds, platforms, ladders and/or lift trucks are not allowed on the property.
  
• Golf carts and ATV-type vehicles, including 3-wheelers, quads, etc. are not allowed on the property.
  
• Cameras and video recorders are permitted in the facility for home viewing use only. Images and/or footage may not be sold or used for commercial use. Camera/video bags exceeding 6"x6"x12" will not be permitted through the grandstand admission gates.
  

Pit Road Rules:

• Guests must be 18 years of age or older to enter the pit area.
  
• Guests must have an admission ticket accompanying the pit pass for each day he/she wants to enter the pit area.
  
• Smoking is not allowed in the pit area.
  
• Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in the pit area.
  
• Pre-race pit passes are non-transferable and must be visible at all times.
  
• On NASCAR Weekend, there is NO Garage access with a pre-race pit pass.
  
• Dress Code: Shoulders and feet must be covered. Long pants are recommended.