Preview The Monster Mile - Dover
Including Driver's Appearances, Ticket Prices, Schedule, Facility Info, What to do, ETC.
1131 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901 Phone: 302-674-4600
TRACK NEWS: Dover International Speedway creates new Monster FunZone for race weekend Admission to the Monster FunZone is free. Located outside of Turn 4 of Dover International Speedway, near the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza, the Monster FunZone will provide guests of all ages with added entertainment options. Featured attractions will include interactive games, rock climbing walls, a trampoline jump station, racing simulators, show cars, pony rides, prize drawings and much more.
The Monster FunZone is another addition to the planned entertainment at the track, and will be open on Saturday, May 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and on Sunday, May 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m.
TAX FREE
For all you shoppers in the crowd, Delaware is a tax free state. Also cigarette prices are cheap.
DIRECTIONS AND TRAFFIC INFO
From Baltimore, Washington and Richmond
Take US 50/301 through Annapolis, across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Proceed north on US 301 to Maryland 302. Turn right on 302 and follow signs to Dover. Or, take 1-95 north to Route 1 south, and get off in Dover, exit 104. Watch for signs to Dover International Speedway.
From New Jersey and North
Take New Jersey Turnpike south across the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Follow Route 13 south. Continue on Route 13/1 to Dover International Speedway.
From Philadelphia and Wilmington
Take 1-95 south from Philadelphia, through Wilmington, to Route 1 south. Follow Route 1 to Dover, exit 104.
From Norfolk Area
Cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and follow US 13 north approximately 170 miles to Dover International Speedway
NEW EXIT PROCEDURE FROM LOT #1
A new exit procedure will be in place for Lot #1. Patrons parking in Lot 1 will now exit the same way they entered.
To control traffic flow, the State of Delaware has determined that guests will not be permitted to turn right onto Route 13 North following the race on Sunday. All traffic exiting Lot 1 will turn left at Buckson Drive, and then right onto Townsend Blvd, to Route 13 South.
TRAFFIC UPDATE FROM US: Huge problems going north. Definitely park on the side of the hwy. you need to be on to get out...we were going south and parked on the side of the road where we could turn right (no left turns)...also going south/west is the ticket...many people told me to do it even if I was going to eventually heading north....we left 1 hour after the race and sat in almost no traffic heading to the Chesapeake bay bridge to go to 95.
There was a HUGE traffic jam cause of the Redskins home game but we caught it on the cb and cut thru 301 south to catch 95 above Richmond....so if you are heading home in the Baltimore, DC or Philly areas (or one where the Giants or Jets play) make sure there isn't a home game on Sunday and if so grab a detailed map....and go an alternate route
SHUTTLES 2011
The Monster Mile offers a complimentary shuttle service from RV Lot 10, as well as a joint pick-up spot for RV Lots 8 and 9, so fans don’t have to make the trek to the track by foot or their own car. The school bus shuttle will pick race fans up throughout RV Lot 10 at designated locations before stopping at one last spot right outside RV Lots 8 and 9, and eventually transporting everyone to Victory Plaza, where they can also enjoy the FanZone and all it has to offer.
The shuttle busses will run on a loop Friday, May 13 from noon to 8 p.m., and on the same route Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Race Express Bus 2011
"Race Express Bus" from the Blue Hen Corporate Center on US 113 to Dover International Speedway. This is a 12 minute ride. Cost of $20 per car includes parking and round trip bus service for everyone in your vehicle. Service begins at 8:00 a.m. and runs until one hour after the race. (exact change required). Shuttle Bus from Christiana Mall off of Route 1 to Dover International Speedway. Service begins at 8:00 a.m. From Christiana, Del. board the park-n-ride Shuttle at the North Parking Lot of the Christiana Mall off of DE Route 1 and ride directly to Dover International Speedway. Service begins at 8:00 a.m. and costs $15 per person (exact change required), which includes parking and round-trip bus service to the Speedway. There are 800 seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. all carry on items must be stored under your seat. After the race the Race Express Bus will take you directly back to the Christiana Mall park-and-ride lot. More information is available by calling Gregg Bus Service at (302)-993-7855 (Service schedule subject to change).
Route 1 E-Zpass Express Lanes
Route 1 E-Zpass Express Lanes. These high-speed express lanes are located on the left side of the toll plazas. Look for the express lanes to keep traffic moving through the toll plazas
Dover International Speedway Schedule 2011
Thursday, September 29
Gates open 
2:00pm
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East practice 2:00pm-3:10pm
NASCAR K&N Pro Series final practice 3:50pm-5:00pm
Friday, September 30
Gates open 10:00am
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East qualifying 10:30am
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series practice 11:00am-12:25pm
NASCAR Nationwide Series final practice 12:35pm-2:30pm
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East autograph session 1:00pm
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series final practice 2:40pm-4:15pm
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East driver introductions 4:30pm
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race 4:45pm
Saturday, October 1
Gates open 10:00am
OneMain Financial Open Track Session 10:00am-11:30am
NASCAR Nationwide Series qualifying 12:10pm
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying 1:40pm
NASCAR Nationwide Series driver introductions 3:00pm
NASCAR Nationwide Series race 3:30pm
Sunday, October 2
Gates open 10:00am
Matt Kenseth question-and-answer session at Monster Monument 10:45am
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver introductions 1:30pm
"AAA 400" NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race 2:00pm
TICKETS PRICES/PACKAGES 2011
55.00-235.00
Tickets for juniors, ages 14 and younger, start at just $8 - Junior seating for the Oct. 2 race has been expanded to include Turn 2 and Turn 3 at the Monster Mile, in sections 137-144, rows 1-15, and sections 194-207, rows 1-15. The available seating areas include seven alcohol- and tobacco-free sections. For the Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 races, junior seating is available in all sections of Dover International Speedway.
TICKETS SPECIALS
Pit Passes 2011
Unfortunately Dover International Speedway does not sell Pit Passes to the public. The people you see on Pit Road likely got their passes from connections with racing teams, or are working members of the media.
Dover International Speedway and World Access to offer event ticket insurance
If an event at the Monster Mile is postponed due to weather — as it was for the June 3, 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race — fans who opt for event ticket insurance can now take comfort knowing that they will receive a full refund if they must work on the date of the rescheduled event. The event ticket insurance is available for 5 % of your total purchase, with a $ 6.25 minimum. If a medical issue, a traffic accident, a mechanical breakdown, or any of the other covered categories prevent the insured from attending an event, 100% of the ticket price, including shipping fees, is returned to the covered person. For more information, visit www.DoverSpeedway.com or by call the ticket office at 800-441-RACE. MORE
Hospitalities 2011
Greg Biffle and Brian Vickers will be the special guests of a hosted question-and-answer session in the Monster Mile Club at Dover International Speedway on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, prior to the “AAA 400” NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.
Sunday Blue Crew Exclusive Blue Crew seating area combined with convenient food and beverage service - an all-inclusive package for only $189.00 per person
The Turn 4 Club, an all-inclusive option FOR sATURDAY that includes a race ticket, food and beverage service, and an official race program, is now available to all race fans at the Monster Mile. 89.00 MORE INFO
Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Kasey Kahne, Kurt Busch, Jeff Burton, Martin Truex Jr., Regan Smith, Bobby Labonte & Michael McDowell are scheduled to participate in the autograph session, set to take place in Dover International Speedways Hospitality Village, located just outside of Turn 1 on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 10:30am/et. Gates to the village will open at 10:00am and fans are asked to arrive early. The autograph session is open to ticket holders for the Oct. 2 AAA 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. Beginning Friday, Aug. 12 at 10:00am ticket holders and those who wish to purchase tickets can call the Dover ticket office at 800-441-RACE and request an autograph session pass and the driver they wish to receive an autograph from. Passes will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and a limited number of passes will be available for each driver. For more information, visit the Dover International Speedway website.
STUFF TO DO
Driver Appearances
Appearances are posted from a week before race day up until a few days before. Many times there isn't advanced notice, go by the souvenir haulers and look for the signs. (Go on Friday if possible)
For driver appearances and things to do while you're in town check the Dover Post's race week supplement "Beyond The Track" available at convenience stores, restaurants or by stopping by their office.
Sept. 30
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East drivers to participate in free autograph session on Friday, Sept. 30 at at 1 p.m. in the FanZone. www.doverspeedway.com
SATURDAY, Oct. 1
JJ Yeley autograph session in the FanZone 11 a.m.-Noon will be signing autographs at the Delaware Office of Highway Safety display in the FanZone, located just outside Turn 4.www.doverspeedway.com
Drivers Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Kasey Kahne, Kurt Busch, Jeff Burton, Martin Truex Jr., Regan Smith, Bobby Labonte and Michael McDowell will participate in the autograph session, set to take place at 10:30 a.m. in Dover International Speedway’s Hospitality Village, located just outside of Turn 1. Gates to the village will open at 10 a.m. and fans are asked to arrive early. The autograph session is open to ticket holders for the Oct. 2 “AAA 400” NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. Beginning Friday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m., ticket holders and those who wish to purchase tickets can call the Dover ticket office at 800-441-RACE and request an autograph session pass and the driver they wish to receive an autograph from. Passes will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and a limited number of passes will be available for each driver. .www.doverspeedway.com
Kevin & DeLana Harvick & Elliott Sadler are scheduled to participate in a Q&A session as part of the OneMain Financial Open Track Session at Dover International Speedway on Saturday, October 1, 2011. The event, scheduled from 10:00 -- 11:30am/et, will give NASCAR Nationwide Series ticket holders the chance to enter the track at Gate 18, and roam pit road and the frontstretch of the Monster Mile, with the Harvicks and Sadler dropping in for a free question-and-answer session from 10:30 -- 10:45am/et. All fans must have their “OneMain Financial 200” NASCAR Nationwide Series race tickets with them, which will be scanned to permit reentrance to the track for the race later in the day. Bags and coolers are not permitted on the track, and those who bring them will be asked to leave them at the gate. For more information, visit the Dover International Speedway website. www.jayski.com
Larry McReynolds, Wendy Venturini & Jeff Hammond are scheduled to sign autographs for free at the SPEED stage in Victory Plaza presented by AAA at Dover International Speedway on Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 3:10 - 3:40pm/et. www.jayski.com
SUNDAY, Oct. 2
JJ Yeley autograph session in the FanZone 10-11 a.m. will be signing autographs at the Delaware Office of Highway Safety display in the FanZone, located just outside Turn 4.www.doverspeedway.com
FREE Q&A with Marcos Ambrose at the Monster Monument 10:30 a.m.
Marcos Ambrose, driver of the No. 9 Stanley Tools/DeWalt Ford, will participate in a free question-and-answer session presented by Stanley Black & Decker at 10:30 a.m. prior to that day's "AAA 400" NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. The Q&A will be held in front of the Monster Monument in Victory Plaza, presented by AAA.www.doverspeedway.com
FREE appearance and Q&A with Martin Truex Jr. at the AAA Display 11-11:15 a.m.
Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, will make an appearance and participate in a free question-and-answer session at the AAA display in the FanZone, located just outside Turn 4 at Dover International Speedway.www.doverspeedway.com
Matt Kenseth to appear at free Q&A session at Dover International Speedway at the base of the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza, presented by AAA, at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2.www.doverspeedway.com
Ryan Newman will have a question and answer session at the Chevy stage at 11:00 a.m. local time. www.ryannewman.org
9:30-10:30 a.m. Bobby Labonte, driver of the No. 47 Grilling.com Toyota, will sign autographs, answer questions and give away two pairs of tickets during an appearance at the Giant Food Speedway Supermarket. www.doverspeedway.com
#1 Earnhardt-Ganassi Over-the-Wall Pit Crew is scheduled to sign autographs for fans in the Chevy Racing Display located in the Dover FanZone located just outside Turn 4 and the front straightaway at Dover International Speedway on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 11:15am/et. www.jayski.com
OTHER STUFF TO DO AT THE TRACK
FRIDAY:
Live music from the band Lefty Lucy on the Victory Plaza stage Time: Noon-4 p.m.
"Movie at the Monster Mile," featuring "Days of Thunder" 8 p.m.The Giant Food Speedway Supermarket will host an outdoor "Movie at the Monster Mile" night featuring the film "Days of Thunder" near RV Lot 10.
SATURDAY:
Live music from the band Smokin Gunnz on the Victory Plaza stage Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ticket holders can get on the track for free on Saturday, Oct. 1
Race fans at the track for the Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 “OneMain Financial 200” will have a unique opportunity unlike any they may have experienced before at the Monster Mile. By showing their Oct. 1 “OneMain Financial 200” NASCAR Nationwide Series race ticket, they will be provided with special access to the frontstretch of the track, prior to the cars taking to the concrete, one-mile oval later that day. Appearances by Elliott Sadler, Kevin and DeLana Harvick are planned, along with the OneMain Financial show car and Monster trophy, as part of the OneMain Financial Open Track Session.
The event, scheduled from 10 to 11:30 a.m., will give NASCAR Nationwide Series ticket holders the chance to enter the track at Gate 18, and roam pit road and the frontstretch of the Monster Mile, with the Harvicks and Sadler dropping in for a free question-and-answer session from 10:30 to 10:45 a.m.
All fans must have their “OneMain Financial 200” NASCAR Nationwide Series race tickets with them, which will be scanned to permit reentrance to the track for the race later in the day. Bags and coolers are not permitted on the track.
Giant Food’s Speedway Supermarket to Again Pop Up in Dover
Giant Food of Landover, Md. will again build a Speedway Supermarket at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. Back for the third time, the Speedway Supermarket will feature more than 2,500 items and offer NASCAR fans easy access for tailgate shopping during September 30-October 2 race weekend. The pop-up store, located in RV Lot 10, will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. beginning Wednesday, September 28.
DOVER INT’L SPEEDWAY FAN ZONE
The FanZone, located outside of Turn 4 at the Speedway, features eight acres of attractions for fans of all ages throughout the race weekend. Just feet from the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza
- The Sprint Experience display will feature race simulators, the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship trophy and Sprint products.
- AAA will have its display rocking with a DJ and music pumping all day. The setup will also be featruing one of the first tow trucks to ever take to the road and a race simulator.
- Chevy Racing will give fans the chance to see the newest models of the No. 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr., No. 48 Jimmie Johnson and No. 24 Jeff Gordon stock cars.
- Fans looking to take part in a little racing of their own should head on over to the American Indoor Karting Go-Karts display to ride at speeds upwards of 40 mph on a 20,000-square-foot closed course.
- It wouldn’t be a party without the Budweiser Block Party in full effect, featuring a Cornhole competition, live music and a fully stocked Budweiser bar.
- Lucas Oil will be showing off all the products it has to offer in its display. It also will be running contests and providing fans with a number of giveaways throughout the we
SATURDAY:
Monster FunZone 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Located outside of Turn 4 near the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza, this new edition to race weekend at Dover International Speedway offers free admission and a number of featured attractions, including interactive games, rock climbing walls, racing simulators, show cars, a ferris wheel, a maze, lazer tag, prize drawings and more. Perfect for kids of all ages!
SUNDAY, Oct. 2 Monster FunZoneTime: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Located outside of Turn 4 near the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza, this new edition to race weekend at Dover International Speedway offers free admission and a number of featured attractions, including interactive games, rock climbing walls, racing simulators, show cars, a ferris wheel, a maze, lazer tag, prize drawings and more. Perfect for kids of all ages!
SPEED STAGE
"Trackside Live!" on the SPEED stage Time: 7-8 p.m. Martin Truex Jr. will be a featured guest on Friday night’s Trackside on SPEED. It airs at 7 p.m.
NASCAR RaceDay" live on the SPEED stage Time: 11 a.m.
GIANT FOOD POP-UP STORE
Giant Food of Landover, Md. will develop a 5,000-square-foot on-site track store featuring 2,500 items for fans attending Friday’s “Sunoco 150” NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, Saturday’s 200-mile NASCAR Nationwide Series, and Sunday’s “AAA 400” NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in Dover, Del. Located in RV Lot 10, the store will feature perishables including meat, deli, produce, seafood, and bakery items, allowing NASCAR fans to buy ingredients to cook on-site, make their own sandwiches, and snack on fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition to hundreds of items such as chips, cookies, and crackers, fans will also enjoy a selection of prepared foods, health and beauty care items, and beverages to add to the store’s convenience factor.
Other Stuff To Do
The state's capital city, Dover, dates back to the late 1600s so as you can imagine there is plenty of history just waiting on you to explore. There are ten nationally recognized Museums, and the world's largest cargo plane, stationed at Dover Air Force Base. The historic Green and Lockerman Streets are great places for strolling or shopping. There are quaint shops and also historic buildings, especially if you walk along State Street. Delaware is a tax-free shopping state.
Like to Gamble? Adjacent to the track is a facility that includes 2,500 slot machines ranging from penny to one hundred dollars. The Casino is 100% Smoke Free.
Close by at the Delaware State Fairgrounds is another Casino.
Delaware is home to many beautiful beaches at Bethany Beach, Dewey Beach, Fenwick Island, Lewes, Georgetown and Rehoboth Beach. Don’t want to drive to the shore? Go to Silver Lake's popular park and beach areas located right in Dover. It is located between downtown Dover and the DuPont Highway strip of shopping centers and chain restaurants. It has a small sandy beach, picnic pavilions with barbeque grills, walking paths, and several fishing spots. You may also see people boating and water skiing in the lake.
Air Mobility Command Museum at Dover Air Force Base features a collection of vintage planes and historical artifacts tracing the origins of the base back to World War II. The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
OTHER IMPORTANT SPEEDWAY INFO
What gates are open on what days
Thursday: Gates 2, 3, 4
Friday: Gates 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 19, 20
Saturday: Gates 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 19, 20
Sunday: All Gates
Glass containers are NOT permitted in grandstands.
Please do NOT drop cans or trash through grandstand bleachers.
Please STAY AWAY from track safety fence at all times.
Please LEAVE ROOM for emergency vehicle access while in any line.
Please BE RESPONSIBLE in the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
South & North Grandstands - Rows 31 and above are accessible by elevators or staircases. Cannot access from the lower level Grandstand area. Restrooms & Concession Stands are available on this level.
Mist Tents
Courtesy Mist Tents are available to give you a refreshing break. The gentle mist
that falls from the top of these tents provide a quick pick up from the sun and
heat. Remember to wear sunscreen, drink plenty of fluids and consume alcohol
responsibly. Tents are located under the Grandstands at gates 2, 6, 9 & 15.
Disabled Persons Information
Parking
Locations are shown on the facility map
To park in the disabled parking areas, the patron must have a permanent disabled hang tag or license plate, which can be obtained through your city or state. These areas will be monitored to assure spaces are being properly used.
Disabled Seating
Dover International Speedway seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact the speedway ticket office at 1-800-441-7223 in a timely manner to arrange for appropriate accommodations.
Wheelchair access is available for disabled guests. There is seating for one accompanying individual next to the wheelchair space. All others must go to the closest available seating area.
For Friday and Saturday events, elevator 4 is available for seating in sections 115-121, rows 31-35 in the South Grandstand only.
ADA Transportation
Courtesy golf cart transportation is available to assist disabled patrons with transportation from parking areas to admission gates. Each disabled parking lot has a sign designating the pickup area. Telephones are located at all gates for your convenience. While we would like to transport everyone in the party with the disabled patron, space and time is limited. We are only able to transport the disabled patron and one companion. Volunteers are moving customers as quickly as possible.
For the Sunday Event the grandstand access is as follows:
South Grandstand
All sections - row 31-60, elevators 4-9
Sections 121 & 122, row 1, ramp 3
Sections 154-156, row 1, ramp 9
Allison Grandstand
Section 105, row 0, ramp 3
Petty Grandstand
Sections 103 & 104, row 0, ramp 3
Earnhardt Grandstand
Sections 235-239, row 17, ramp 19
North Grandstand
Sections 206 & 210, row 1, ramp 19
All sections, row 31-60, elevator 14-16
Air Conditioned Grandstand
All sections, elevator at the south end of the building
Please note: Wheelchair seating is available only in row 31 in the North and South Grandstands and elevators access only row 31. Also, entrance through Gate 1 is only permitted when no other access is available.
Services:
EXPRESS LANES
Express lanes will be at each gate to expedite entrance to the grandstands. Express Lanes will only admit fans without a cooler or bag.
Will Call Tickets:
All pre-paid tickets can be picked up at their respective will call window.
Go to East Will Call at Gate 4 for:
North Grandstand, all sections
Earnhardt Grandstand, all sections
Petty Grandstand, all sections
Allison Grandstand, all sections
South Grandstand, all sections
ATM Machines
Located on the first floor of the Air Conditioned Grandstand (enter the building near the main ticket office) & at Gate 4. PNC Bank Machines.
Parking:
Friday and Saturday - Free Parking
General Parking on Sunday (race day) is $5 per vehicle.
Our parking lots, on the east (outdoor grandstand) side of the speedway are available for parking Sunday (race day) for a fee of $10.00.
Ground fires are NOT permitted in the parking areas.
Please do NOT erect any flags or other structures within 100 feet of any telephone or power lines.
You are parking at YOUR OWN RISK. Please lock your vehicle at all times.
Please OBSERVE all signs. Stay OUT OF restricted areas and OBEY instructions from Dover International Speedway personnel.
Please BE RESPONSIBLE with the consumption of all alcoholic beverages.
Please BE COURTEOUS to other guests. Let's make Dover International Speedway an even more exciting and enjoyable place for all race fans.
Car Parking
There is a $50.00 OVERNIGHT PARKING FEE for all vehicles who enter the lines for the infield prior to Sunday (12:01a.m.) $35
Van & Pickup parking
There is a $50.00 OVERNIGHT PARKING FEE for all vehicles who enter the lines for the infield prior to Sunday (12:01a.m.) $35
YOU MAY enter the grandstands with the following:
ONE hard sided or soft-sided insulated cooler or bag (may contain ice), not larger than 14 inches in width.Examples: scanner bag, fanny pack, purse, binocular bag or camera bag
ONE additional clear plastic bag, not larger than 18 X 18 X 4 inches - may not contain ice
ONE seat cushion
Headsets, scanners, cameras, binoculars, NOT IN A BAG, worn separately around your neck or belt, are also permitted.
No person shall be permitted to enter the grandstands with more than 2 bags. (one cooler or bag and one clear plastic bag of the types described above)
You may not purchase a seat for your cooler or bag.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
YOU MAY NOT enter the grandstands with ANY of the following:
glass containers
liquor or wine
strollers
umbrellas
any bag, backpack or container larger than described above
knives or weapons
fireworks
pets
any other item we determine to be a safety or health risk
NO items may be left at the gate
BEER
Beer must be in a can and must be in a cooler. Beer cannot be carried as a pack or separately. NO beer balls.
HAHAHAHA I can see bubbas with their beer balls
sitting in the grandstands watching the race!!!
