PREVIEW - PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
"BIRTHPLACE OF THE POLISH VICTORY LAP"
7602 S. 115th Ave. Avondale, AZ 85323-9514
PIR Ticket Office Phone Room (602) 252-2227
PIR Administration Office (602)252-3833 (602) 254-4622 (Fax)
Including driver's appearances, stuff to do, schedule, speedway info & more.
DON’T FORGET…..Mountain Standard Time
530-AM for traffic information. This information frequency available on I-10 beginning at 99th Ave. and is brought to you by the Arizona DOT
TRACK NEWS:
Get a Hotel Room and Attend the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™ for Under $100
book a hotel room now through the Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau’s "Spring Stimulus” package starting at just $69 a night. Combine that with a $25 ticket for a reserved seat to NASCAR’s first official night race of the Sprint Cup season and PIR patrons will be hard-pressed to find a better deal. Fans may choose from a list of nearly 50 hotel specials offered by the Greater Phoenix CVB through April 30 MORE
DIRECTIONS TO PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
From the North - (I-17, Flagstaff, Prescott, Sedona)
Exit I-17 at the 101 Freeway Westbound
Take the 101 to I-10 Westbound
Exit at Litchfield Road
Turn Left (South) on Litchfield Road to Buckeye Road (MC#85)
Turn Right (West) on Buckeye Road for one mile to BullaRoad Ave.
Turn Left (South) on Bullard Ave. for two miles to Vineyard Road.
Turn Left (East) on VineyaRoad Road and follow signs/officers to PIR
From the North West - (Lake Havasu, Kingman, Las Vegas, Hwy’s 60 & 89)
Exit US 60 at State Hwy #303 South
Continue South on Cotton Lane to MC #85 (Buckeye Road)
Turn Left (East) on MC #85 for two miles to Estrella Mountain Parkway
Turn Right (South) on Estrella Mountain Parkway to Vineyard Road
Turn Left (East) on Vineyard Road and follow signs/officers to PIR
From the North East - (Scottsdale)
Use the 101 Freeway Westbound
Take the 101 to I-10 Westbound
Exit at Litchfield Road
Turn Left (South) on Litchfield Road to Buckeye Road (MC#85)
Turn Right (West) on Buckeye Road for one mile to Bullard Ave.
Turn Left (South) on Bullard Ave. for two miles to Vineyard Road.
Turn Left (East) on Vineyard Road and follow signs/officers to PIR
From the South West - (San Diego, Yuma)
Exit I-8 at Gila Bend for State Hwy 85 Northbound
Travel 30 miles North to MC #85
Turn Right (East) on MC #85 to Estrella Mountain Parkway
Turn Right (South) on Estrella Mountain Parkway to Vineyard Road
Turn Left (East) on Vineyard Road and follow signs/officers to PIR
From the South East - (Chandler, Gilbert, Casa Grande, Tucson)
From the I-10 corridor, exit at Riggs Road or Maricopa Road & head west to Beltline Road. Take Beltline Road until it becomes 51st Ave
Continue North on 51st Ave to Buckeye Road
Turn Left (South) at BullaRoad Ave (one mile west of Avondale)
Turn Left (East) on Vineyard Road and follow signs/officers to PIR
From the East - (Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa)
I-10 Westbound to Estrella Parkway exit
Turn left (South) on Estrella Parkway to Vineyard Road
Turn Left (East) on Vineyard Road and follow signs/officers to PIR
From the West - (I-10, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Blythe)
Exit I-10 at Cotton Lane
Turn Right (South) on Cotton Lane for four miles to MC #85 (Buckeye Road)
Turn Left (East) on MC #85 for two miles to Estrella Mountain Parkway
Turn Right (South) on Estrella Mountain Parkway to Vineyard Road
Turn Left (East) on Vineyard Road and follow signs/officers to PIR
Park and Ride Information 2009
The Park ‘N Ride program returns to Cricket Pavilion, located just two blocks north of I-10 on 83rd Avenue. All NASCAR fans heading to PIR are welcome to enter at the 83rd Avenue entrance and park on Pavilion grounds, from where shuttle bus service from First Student Charter (formerly Laidlaw Transportation) of Phoenix will be provided to the Gate 7 area at the track. Parking and shuttle services to PIR will total just $7 per car.
"Park ‘N Ride" services will be available for 12 hours - from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. - on Sunday. Guests with PIR-issued parking passes can “Park ‘N Ride” at no charge. Shuttle buses will escort guests to PIR via preferential traffic routes, offering guests an earlier arrival to the facility. MORE
PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY 2009 SCHEDULE
Thursday, April 16
11:00 a.m.Spectator Gates open
11:30 a.m.NCWSW Practice
1:00 p.m.NCWSW Final Practice
4:30 p.m.NCWSW Qualifying (two laps, all positions)
7:15 p.m.Jimmie Johnson Foundation 150 NASCAR Camping World Series West Race
Friday, April 17
8:00 a.m.Spectator Gates open
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.NNS Practice
10:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. NSCS Practice
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.NSCS Final Practice
2:30 p.m.NNS Qualifying (two laps, all positions)
4:10 p.m.NSCS Qualifying (two laps, all positions)
6:30 p.m.Bashas' Supermarkets 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race
Saturday, April 18
12:00 p.m.Spectator Gates open
5:30 p.m.SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race
WHAT IS ALLOWED IN PHOENIX INTERNTIONAL RACEWAY GRANDSTANDS
Arizona state liquor law prohibits alcohol from being brought onto the track property. Also, no glass containers are allowed in the grandstands.
One soft side bag / cooler, no larger than 6 X 6 X 12 inches. Remember, no alcohol or glass containers are allowed.
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. To accommodate samples received and purchases made after fans have parked their cars. 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
TICKET PRICES 2009
2009 SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500 tickets $25.00 - $117.00
2009 PIR SPRING 2-RACE PACKAGE $69-170
2009 PIR SPRING 2-RACE BRYAN CLUB PACKAGE $279
2009 PIR SEASON BRYAN CLUB $602
2009 PIR Season Package $221 - 389
Pre-Race Pit Pass 2009
Weekend Pre-Race Pit Pass -
Not an admission ticket $50.00 (Must be 18 and older)
Pre-race pit pass coupons may be redeemed at the Trading Post located at Gate 3 or 7. Each individual coupon holder must sign a waiver. Pre-race pit passes are not valid for gate admission; an admission ticket or infield wrist band are also required. Passes are valid each day that gate admission is charged, until one hour prior to the start of the race. The only exception is on Sunday of the Winston Cup race; on that day the pits are open until 10:30 a.m.
* 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.
Ticket Deals 2009
Phoenix International Raceway is offering a $25 Sprint Cup Series reserved seat and a $7 Nationwide Series reserved seat for the NASCAR event weekend scheduled for April 16-18. Combine the two and fans can attend the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™, Bashas' Supermarkets 200, and Sprint Cup Series qualifying on Gatorade Pole Day for just $32
PIR Teams with World Access to Provide Event Ticket Protector Insurance
The coverage, an optional purchase in addition to each race ticket, will be $6.25 per ticket and will be available for all events at Phoenix International Raceway, beginning with the NASCAR event weekend this fall from November 8- 11, 2007.
With the insurance provided by World Access, fans will be reimbursed if a medical issue, traffic accident, jury duty, employment termination, requirement of work, or any other covered reasons prevents the insured from attending a race. Additional covered reasons are included in the policy. More information on the program can be found on the Web at www.phoenixraceway.com/insurance.
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
PIR offers several options for guests requiring wheelchair accessible seating. Bobby Allison Grandstand offers upper and lower wheelchair accessible spaces with companion seats. This grandstand is equipped with an elevator and fully accessible restrooms. Concession hawkers are also present to provide in seat service with special emphasis on those in wheelchair accessible spaces. The A.J. Foyt grandstand also incorporates wheelchair accessible seating into sections P, Q, R, and S. Access is by way of a ramp under the western end of the grandstand. A special wheelchair accessible viewing area is also available at Turn 4. Each purchaser of a wheelchair accessible space at PIR will be provided with a parking pass allowing parking in specific areas located in close proximity to your seating. Please be sure to consult the back of the pass for specific directions to the track to insure smooth access to your parking area.
FALL HOSPITALITY 2009
Bashas’ Supermarket 200 Budweiser Roll-Bar Club Pass - $89 SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500 - April 18, 2009 BUDWEISER ROLL-BAR CLUB PASS $139
Kasey Kahne is scheduled to appear at the "Grand Opening" of Phoenix International Raceway's new Budweiser ROLL-BAR on Friday, April 17, 2009 from 8:30 - 10:30pm local time. Budweiser ROLL-BAR will be located on the site of the former Raceway Club hospitality area, just behind the Bobby Allison Grandstands on the west side of the track. Budweiser ROLL-BAR's innovative hospitality environment will include a special VIP section for guests, featuring high-end furniture on a raised platform. A number of unique custom structures - including a bar to house a replica of the #9 Budweiser Dodge driven by Kasey Kahne - will adorn the beer garden area to highlight the Budweiser branding seen throughout the club. Single-day tickets to Budweiser ROLL-BAR are available for $89 on Friday, April 17 and for $139 on Saturday, April 18. Additional purchase of a grandstand ticket is still required for track admission. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Phoenix Raceway website. www.jayski.com
AJ Allmendinger is scheduled to appear at Budweiser ROLL-BAR at Phoenix Int'l Raceway on Friday, April 17, 2009 at 2:15pm local time. www.jayski.com
Ken Butler III is scheduled to appear at Budweiser ROLL-BAR at Phoenix Int'l Raceway on Friday, April 17, 2009 at 1:50pm local time. www.jayski.com
Robby Gordon is scheduled to appear at Budweiser ROLL-BAR at Phoenix Int'l Raceway on Friday, April 17, 2009 at 2:00pm local time.www.jayski.com
Kyle Busch is scheduled to appear at Budweiser ROLL-BAR at Phoenix Int'l Raceway on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 2:45pm local time.
Kasey Kahne is scheduled to participate in a Q & A Session in the Budweiser ROLL-BAR at Phoenix Int'l Raceway on on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 3:15pm local time. For more details, please check the Phoenix Int'l Raceway website.
Trackside Club - Cost: 3-Day race package = $699 MORE 1-866-408-RACE (7223). Trackside Club is located just 50 feet away from the track and overlooking PIR's backstretch, Catered meals, pre-race pit passes, VIP parking, and commemorative race tickets are just the start of the experience at Trackside Club. Single tickets for a full weekend package are $699. For more information visit the Phoenix Int'l Raceway website.
David Reutimann is scheduled to stop by the Trackside Club at Phoenix Int'l Speedway on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 2:00pm local time.
Reed Sorenson is scheduled to stop by the Trackside Club at Phoenix Int'l Speedway on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 2:15pm local time.
David Stremme is scheduled to stop by the Trackside Club at Phoenix Int'l Speedway on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 3:05pm local time.
Michael Annett is scheduled to stop by the Trackside Club at Phoenix Int'l Speedway on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 1:50pm local time.
Michael McDowell is scheduled to stop by the Trackside Club at Phoenix Int'l Speedway on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 5:00pm local time. Trackside Club is located just 50 feet away from the track and overlooking PIR's backstretch, Catered meals, pre-race pit passes, VIP parking, and commemorative race tickets are just the start of the experience at Trackside Club. Single tickets for a full weekend package are $699. For more information visit the Phoenix Int'l Raceway website.
Octane at Phoenix Int'l Raceway
Robby Gordon is scheduled to visit Octane at Phoenix Int'l Raceway on Friday, April 17, 2009 at 7:00pm local time. Octane offers a full-service concierge and high-end dining items that include hand-carved meats, fresh pastas and a sushi bar. The two-day package is $1900 per person for the April NASCAR weekend and includes unlimited food and beverage, live music, wine tasting, and many other plush accommodations. For ticket information visit the Phoenix Int'l Raceway website. www.jayski.com
Kyle Busch & Regan Smith are scheduled to visit Octane at Phoenix Int'l Raceway on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 3:00pm local time. Octane offers a full-service concierge and high-end dining items that include hand-carved meats, fresh pastas and a sushi bar. The two-day package is $1900 per person for the April NASCAR weekend and includes unlimited food and beverage, live music, wine tasting, and many other plush accommodations. For ticket information visit the Phoenix Int'l Raceway website.
WHAT TO DO
DRIVERS APPEARANCES
Driver's Appearances usually start posting the week of the race. many times there isn't notice that a driver will be at his hauler. Go by the corporate haulers on Friday & look for a sign or ask.
Reed Sorenson tries to visit his souvenir trailer at the race track each weekend to sign autographs. Be sure to stop by the Target trailer and check for times.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Kim Burton is scheduled to appear at the Libby's display tent at Phoenix Int'l Raceway on Friday, April 17, 2009 from 2:30 - 3:30pm local time. Kim will be signing autographs, sampling her favorite recipes and collecting race fan's favorite tailgating recipes.www.jayski.com
Jason Leffler & Burney Lamar are scheduled to appear for Q&A on-stage at the SPEED Cantina at Phoenix Int'l Raceway on Friday, April 17, 2009 at 4:30pm local time. www.jayski.com
Apr 18th
-Think you have what it takes to beat Elliott Sadler? Stop by the TEAM TYLENOL® display (located in the Sponsor Midway outside Turn 4 next to Chevy and SPEED) at Phoenix International Raceway for details and your chance to be one of 12 lucky fans to race against Elliott. www.elliottsadler.com/
A J Allmendinger is scheduled to sign autographs at his merchandise hauler at Phoenix Int'l Raceway on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 1:00pm local time.
Kim Burton is scheduled to appear at the Libby's display tent at Phoenix Int'l Raceway on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 3:00 - 4:00pm local time. Kim will be signing autographs, sampling her favorite recipes and collecting race fan's favorite tailgating recipes.
Kurt Busch & Clint Bowyer are scheduled to participate in the fan forum "MRN at Full Speed" at Phoenix Int'l Raceway on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 1:30pm local time. The forum is scheduled to take place at the SPEED stage.
Sam Hornish is scheduled to sign autographs at the Penske Racing souvenir trailer on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 2:15 - 2:45pm local time at Phoenix Int'l Raceway.
Casey Mears is scheduled to sign autographs at the Jack Daniel's souvenir trailer, located in Phoenix Int'l Racway's display area outside turns 1-2 on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 2:00pm local time. A limited number of tickets will be available for autographs on a first come, first served basis due to time constraints.
David Stremme is scheduled to sign autographs at the Penske Racing souvenir trailer on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 1:30pm local time. The Penske Racing trailer is located behind turns 1 and 2 at Phoenix International Raceway.
"Hot Laps for the Troops" on April 15 and 18, 2009
To benefit Phoenix International Raceway's annual Salute to Military Families program just prior to the events of the April NASCAR weekend, the track is offering race enthusiasts the chance to visit PIR for a high-speed ride around the track at $50 per person, with the Bondurant School of High Performance Driving.
The annual promotion, Hot Laps for the Troops, will take place on Wednesday, April 15 and Saturday, April 18. MORE
"Night of Champions"
Taking place in conjunction with the Jimmie Johnson Foundation 150 Presented by Shamrock Farms at PIR, the "Night of Champions" will be hosted by three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson and his wife, Chandra Johnson, co-founder of the Jimmie Johnson Foundation.
Tickets for the “Night of Champions” are currently available for $348 per person, and include fine food and drink, an amazing view of the NASCAR Camping World Series West racing action at PIR, and a chance to meet one of NASCAR’s top stars, all while contributing to the health and wellness of children and families in need. MORE
SPEED TV'S TRACKSIDE
The SPEED Stage is located outside the track...Behind the Grandstand outside of turn one. Fans are encouraged to attend the live show at 7 o'clock local time.
OTHER NON RACE ATTRACTIONS:
Mild weather conditions allow for a variety of air sports like soaring over the Sonoran Desert in a two-seat glider or lofting above in a hot-air balloon. The Sonoran Desert stretches to the peaks of surrounding mountains like Camelback Mountain. Tour companies can lead you on a desert excursion to abandoned gold mines, or other sites filled with ruins more than 500 years old.
There are many parks in the Phoenix area including The North Mountain Visitor Center. The center offers educational classes and displays to interpret and understand the Sonoran Desert found right outside the center's doors. Papago Park has three lakes which include a fishing lagoons that cover 7.8 acres, stocked with catfish for summer and trout for winter. Also try Reach 11 Recreation Area that has amenities including equestrian center, hiking and riding trails, trailhead parking lot, restrooms, picnic area with ramada and grills, drinking fountain, and wildlife/nature desert areas.
Phoenix has 28 different museums. Go see the Arizona Mining and Mineral which has 3000 worldwide specimens on exhibit. Or how about the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting which has almost an acre of fire history exhibits, with over 90 fully restored pieces of fire apparatus on display, dating from 1725 to 1969? Also in Phoenix is the Heard Museum one of the best places to experience the myriad cultures and art of the Southwest Native Americans.
In Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden hosts one of the world’s finest collections of desert plants. This one-of-a-kind museum has 50 acres of beautiful outdoor exhibits. The Garden is home to139 rare, threatened and endangered plant species from around the world.
Chicano Museum and Latino Center for the Arts presents changing exhibits on the culture of Latinos. It is located in Cooper Square, a major tourist attraction.
A must visit is Copper Square in Downtown Phoenix. From 3rd Avenue to 7th Street, Fillmore to south of Jackson, Copper Square has professional sports, concerts, street fairs, live theater and more. Located there are the Arizona Science Center, the Orpheum Theatre and the Herberger Theatre Center. Across from Copper Square is Heritage Square which features an interesting collection of historic buildings dating to the late 1800's.
Like to shop? The American Park N' Swap is located at the Southwest Corner of Fortieth & Washington Streets. Open on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, this festive outdoor marketplace features over 1,200 bargain outlets, authentic ethnic fare, covered walkways, and live entertainment
While in Phoenix, go visit the Arizona Capitol Museum. Excellent exhibits provide interesting perspectives on early Arizona events and lifestyles. The Edward S. Curtis Exhibit is currently featured.
Into Shopping? Original Southwestern art and eclectic gifts are sure to pique your interest as you stroll along Main Street and Marshall Way in Scottsdale. Art collectors and enthusiasts revel in the vast array of artistic talent on display here. For a shopping experience that is decidedly young at heart, visit Mill Avenue in Tempe. Mill Avenue is a great place to find unique gifts, jewelry, souvenirs and clothing– much of which is made by local artists and designers.
WILL CALL
Will Call is provided for tickets purchased through our ticket office in advance, but not received prior to the race. Tickets left in Will Call may be picked up by the account holder of record only.Photo ID is required. Will Call is located at the west end of the Oasis Building near Gate 3.
First Aid Station
• Located under section CC of the Jimmy Bryan Grandstand
• In the center of the infield. The Infield medical center is staffed 24 hours a day
throughout the event.
• The Oasis building between gates 2 and 3, outside of turn two.
PARKING
All daily parking at PIR is free.
Reserved lots require your parking pass be displayed at all times.
Overnight parking is limited to the Estrella 3 parking lot. There is no camping in this
lot. (see RV Parking for camping information)
ADA (Disabled) Parking
Individuals who purchase wheelchair accessible seating are provided a parking pass
for a specific location. Customers who have a state-issued disabled plate or placard, but do not require wheelchair seating should exit I-10 at Avondale Blvd. or follow the traffic guidelines found earlier in this guide. Disabled permit holders may park in the Cactus 1 ADA lot. Lot is limited in size and parking will be first-come, first-serve. Disabled transport carts will be available at this location. For more information on services to assist the disabled, please call 623-463-5400.
Upon arrival at the raceway via Indian Springs Rd, disabled individuals may park in
the ADA lot outside of Gate 4.
A cart will also be available at Gate 8 to transport disabled individuals through the
infield tunnel.
RV Parking
Reserved RV spaces come with one tow vehicle pass. Any additional vehicles must park in general parking. Overnight parking is available at no cost in the Estrella 3 lot.
Reserved RV’s may enter through Gate 1.
Unreserved RV’S enter at Sun Lane, to the west of general parking.
Unreserved RV Parking is a $40 fee, per vehicle. Extra vehicles must pay the fee or
be left in Estrella 3 parking lot for overnight parking. Again, no camping is allowed
in this lot.
Unreserved RV Parking is first-come, first-serve. No roping off or “saving” of spaces.
RV’s must exit the facility by 12 noon the day following the race.
Child ID Bracelets- Child ID bracelets are available at all information booths. If you are attending the races with young children, please take a moment to get a free ID bracelet for each child. These wristbands identify the family’s seating, meeting place or camping location and assists in reuniting lost children with their parents.
Information Booths- Our information booths are meant to help you any way they can. Located outside our admission gates, please contact our info booth staff with any problem or question. Info booths are in radio contact with our disabled assistance carts and PIR staff.
PIR AFTER DARK fan festival 2006 - can't find any info for 2007 as of 04/07/0/7
Following the conclusion of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chevy Silverado 150. The post race party will offer fans exclusive access to drivers in a festival-style celebration. Held on the Midway, "PIR After Dark" roars into action at 8 p.m. with scheduled appearances by NASCAR drivers. Fans will also enjoy live entertainment. Chevy Silverado 150 ticket holders are treated to the free post-race party, while those not holding tickets can be a part of the fun for just $5.
