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: With a goal of enhancing fan experience and adding value, Phoenix International Raceway will provide additional grandstand comfort to race fans for the 2010 season - expanding the average PIR seat width to 22 inches from 18 inches. Additionally, the track is offering its most loyal fans - PIR season ticket holders - unprecedented value and benefits for 2010, with seven-race season-ticket packages starting at just $99. MORE
TRAFFIC: The heaviest outbound flow for the November NASCAR event weekend is expected to take place from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday. During this period, motorists traveling on I-10 will experience intermittent closing of Exit 131 (Avondale Boulevard) to allow for the successful egress of race traffic.
Phoenix International Raceway encourages motorists - passengers, not drivers - to call 511 for traffic updates. Additionally, fans can check for traffic updates on the official Phoenix International Raceway Twitter feed (@PhoenixRaceway).
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, November 12
10:00 a.m. Spectator Gates Open
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.USAC Midget Practice
10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.USAC Silver Crown Practice
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.USAC Midget Final Practice
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.USAC Silver Crown Final Practice
1:30 p.m.USAC Midget Qualifying
3:00 p.m.USAC Silver Crown Qualifying
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.NCWTS Practice
5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. NCWTS Final Practice
7:00 p.m.Copper World Classic USAC Midget Race (25 laps, 25 miles)
7:40 p.m. Copper World Classic USAC Silver Crown Race(100 laps, 100 miles)
Friday, November 13
9:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.NNS Practice
10:00 a.m.Spectator Gates Open
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.NSCS Practice
1:35 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.NNS Final Practice
2:30 p.m.NCWTS Qualifying
3:45 p.m.NSCS Qualifying
6:00 p.m.Lucas Oil 150 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race
(150 laps, 150 miles)
Saturday, November 14
8:00 a.m.Spectator Gates Open
10:05 a.m.NNS Qualifying
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.NSCS Practice
12:50 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.NSCS Final Practice
2:30 p.m.Able Body Labor 200NASCAR Nationwide Series Race
(200 laps, 200 miles)
Sunday, November 15
8:00 a.m.Spectator Gates Open
1:15 p.m.Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Presented by Pennzoil
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race
(312 laps, 312 miles (500 kilometers))
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
FALL TICKET PRICES 2009
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS $25.00 - $117.00
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
NASCAR EXTREME VALUE TICKET PACKAGE 
$47.00
NASCAR EXTRA VALUE TICKET PACKAGE $40.00
2009 PIR FALL 2-RACE BRYAN CLUB PACKAGE $279.00
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
Lifehouse will perform on Phoenix International Raceway’s Budweiser ROLL-BAR Stage - located on the PIR Midway - at 11 a.m. on Sunday, November 15,
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.
Octane at Phoenix Int'l Raceway 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 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, November 13, 2009
Sunday, November 15.
Kasey Kahne will appear at Phoenix International Raceway's Budweiser ROLL-BAR for a question-and-answer session with NASCAR fans before the Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Presented by Pennzoil on Sunday, November 15.
Elliott's Phoenix Tylenol ® Appearance Think you have what it takes to beat Elliott Sadler? 9:35Am-9:55AM Stop by the TEAM TYLENOL® display at the Phoenix International Raceway for more details. www.elliottsadler.com/
Casey Mears is scheduled to sign autographs and greet fans at the Jack Daniels souvenir trailer located in the display area at Phoenix Int'l Raceway on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 10:30am local time. A limited number of tickets will be available for autographs on a first come, first served basis.www.jayski.com
Paul Menard and Robby Gordon will be making an appearance at Robby Gordon Motorsports merchandise hauler. 9:00 am - 9:45 am www.driversappearances.com
#7 Over-the-Wall Crew is scheduled to meet fans and sign autographs at the Chevy Racing Display located in the midway at Phoenix Int'l Raceway on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 10:00am local time.www.jayski.com
Kyle Petty Golf Tournament - Thursday Nov 12
Kyle Petty Golf Tournament - Scottsdale, AZ Kurt Busch sceduled MORE
SPEED TV'S TRACKSIDE
The SPEED Stage is located outside the track...Behind the Grandstand outside of turn 2. Fans are encouraged to attend the live show
SPEED Cantina is located just outside of Turn 2 behind the Bobby Allison Grandstands. Designed by the Phoenix-based company Detail Design & Fabrication, SPEED Cantina is characterized by the type of bold and innovative environment that both PIR fans and SPEED viewers have come to expect.
The highly-creative bar environment - designed exclusively with NASCAR fans at PIR in mind - welcomes patrons with 32-foot illuminated signage and features custom furnishings, a specialty bar, and a number of flat-panel television monitors highlighting live SPEED Channel broadcasts and thrilling on-track racing action at PIR. NASCAR fans attending events at PIR are able to visit SPEED Cantina at no additional cost. It’s 80’s Night at SPEED Cantina on Saturday November 14th starting at 8:00 p.m. Wear your favorite outfit from the decade, and you could be on your way to Gatorade Victory Lane to watch the post-race fanfare for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race.
Grab your friends, your best 80’s outfit and party like it’s 1985 in SPEED Cantina on Saturday Night. All your favorite hits to be played by HAIRFORCE from 8p.m. to 10 p.m. Party on!
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.
