PREVIEW - PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
Including driver's appearances, stuff to do, schedule, speedway info & more.
"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)
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: NASCAR fans are encouraged to call 511 and press *7 for traffic information. The heaviest outbound flow for the April NASCAR event weekend is expected to take place from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday. 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.
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
The heaviest outbound flow for the April NASCAR event weekend is expected to take place from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday. 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.
Directions for General Parking Admission – Eastbound:
Take Exit 126 – Estrella Parkway. Drive south approximately five miles to Vineyard Road. Follow the signs and directions from officers and deputies while traveling east about three miles to the entrance to the parking lot.
Directions for General Parking Admission – Westbound:
Take Exit 128 – Litchfield Road or Exit 126 – Estrella Parkway. Drive south approximately five miles to Vineyard Road. Follow the signs and directions from officers and deputies as, depending on traffic flow, traffic may be diverted for a short time onto MC 85 or Broadway Road. When traffic reaches Vineyard, motorists will travel east for about two miles to the entrance to the parking lot.
Directions for Parking Pass Admission – Eastbound and Westbound:
Take Exit 131 – Avondale Boulevard. Drive south approximately six miles to the entrance to the parking lot. Fans taking this exit without a parking permit will be re-routed several miles to the proper roadway.
Directions for Local Traffic – MC 85 (Buckeye Road):
Local fans who travel on MC 85 (Buckeye Road) should exit on Litchfield Road or Bullard Avenue. Fans with special passes and permits – and only those fans – may use Avondale Boulevard.
Parking Pass Determines Exit
Fans driving their own vehicles to the track should remember that their parking pass - or lack thereof - determines the exits they should take from I-10 to the race. Fans without passes and planning to use the free general parking lots must exit the roadway at either Litchfield Road (Exit 128) or Estrella Parkway (Exit 126).
Fans with special passes and permits - and only those fans - should exit at Avondale Boulevard (Exit 131). Motorists who take the wrong routes may face major delays as they approach the track. At all times, motorists should follow the directions of officers and deputies.
Directions for General Parking Admission - Eastbound:
Take Exit 126 - Estrella Parkway. Drive south approximately five miles to Vineyard Road. Follow the signs and directions from officers and deputies while traveling east about three miles to the entrance to the parking lot.
Directions for General Parking Admission - Westbound:
Take Exit 128 - Litchfield Road or Exit 126 - Estrella Parkway. Drive south approximately five miles to Vineyard Road. Follow the signs and directions from officers and deputies as, depending on traffic flow, traffic may be diverted for a short time onto MC 85 or Broadway Road. When traffic reaches Vineyard, motorists will travel east for about two miles to the entrance to the parking lot.
Directions for Parking Pass Admission - Eastbound and Westbound:
Take Exit 131 - Avondale Boulevard. Drive south approximately six miles to the entrance to the parking lot. Fans taking this exit without a parking permit will be re-routed several miles to the proper roadway.
Directions for Local Traffic - MC 85 (Buckeye Road):
Local fans who travel on MC 85 (Buckeye Road) should exit on Litchfield Road or Bullard Avenue. Fans with special passes and permits - and only those fans - may use Avondale Boulevard.
NEW: Park and Ride Information
A new Park ‘N Ride terminal is being constructed outside of Gate 4 – near the track’s exciting Fan Midway and a short walk to PIR’s main ticket office at Gate 3 – offering a smoother flow for fans entering and departing the track. The new drop-off terminal located at Gate 4 replaces the previous location found at Gate 7.
Ashley HomeStore Furniture Pavilion is located just two blocks north of I-10 on 83rd Avenue (Exit 135). All NASCAR fans heading to PIR are welcome to enter Pavilion Grounds at the 83rd Avenue entrance, and board a First Student Charter of Phoenix shuttle for transport to the track. Cost for parking and shuttle services to PIR will remain at $7 per car and is free for fans with a PIR-issued parking pass.
With the green flag dropping on the Kobalt Tools 500 at 1 p.m., Park ‘N Ride services will be available for 12 hours - from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. - on Sunday, giving all NASCAR fans an alternate transportation option, before and after the race. The first shuttle will depart Ashley HomeStore Furniture Pavilion at 7:30 a.m. The raceway opens to the public at 8 a.m. Shuttles will escort fans to PIR via preferential traffic routes, offering guests an earlier arrival to the facility.
PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY 2012 SCHEDULE
Friday, March 2 
9:00am Spectator Gates Open
9:00am-10:50am NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Practice
11:00am-12:20pm NASCAR Nationwide Series Practice
12:30pm-2:00pm NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice
2:10pm-3:20pm NASCAR Nationwide Series Final Practice
3:30pm-5:00pm NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Final Practice
Saturday, March 3
9:00am Spectator Gates Open
9:30am NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Qualifying (two laps, all positions)
11:05am NASCAR Nationwide Series Qualifying (two laps, all positions)
12:35pm NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Gatorade Pole Qualifying
2:00pm Pre-Race Ceremonies Begin
2:30pm Bashas' Supermarkets 200, NASCAR Nationwide Series Race (200 laps
5:10pm Pre-Race Ceremonies Begin
5:30pm Talking Stick Resort 50, NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Race (50 laps, 50 miles)
Sunday, March 4
8:00am Spectator Gates Open
12:00 Noon Pre-Race Ceremonies Begin
1:00pm SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race (312 laps, 312miles)
NEW FOR 2011
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.
NEW::::: As part of Phoenix International Raceway’s standard policy for NASCAR events, hard-sided coolers will not be allowed into the grandstand area. In addition, Styrofoam coolers are also not permitted. Two key changes to the policy to note:
1. Soft-sided coolers that measure no greater than 14 x 14 x 14 inches or 2,700 cubic inches will be permitted – six times the size previously permitted. To ensure these items fit underneath grandstand seats and do not block walkways, coolers with telescoping handles and wheels will not be permitted.
2. Lightweight backpacks or daypacks will be permitted
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 & PACKAGES 2012
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS 25.00 - $125.00
2012 GO 2-RACE PREMIUM SEATING PACKAGE $73.00 - $160.00
2012 GO 2-RACE VALUE PACKAGE $40.00
2012 PIR SEASON TICKET PACKAGE $99.00 - $299.00
2012 PIR SEASON TICKET PACKAGE - BRYAN CLUB $512.00
Pre-Race Pit Pass 2012
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 2012
NONE THAT I COULD FIND LISTED!
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.
HOSPITALITY 2011
2012 Budweiser Roll-Bar Club Pass Budweiser ROLL-BAR is located just behind the Bobby Allison Grandstands on the west side of the track, and features the best in live entertainment with happy hour specials each day and night throughout every NASCAR weekend. 99 for saturday - 149.00 sunday Additional purchase of a grandstand ticket is still required for track admission. MORE
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 tries to visit his souvenir trailer at the race track each weekend to sign autographs. Be sure to stop by the trailer and check for times.
BASHAS’ TENT STORE RETURNS
Bashas' has been Phoenix International Raceway's exclusive on-site grocer since 2002, and that tradition races forward this November as NASCAR comes to Phoenix for the semi-final race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series playoffs -- Chase for the Sprint Cup.
Plan on camping out at PIR for the Nov. 10-13 Kobalt Tools 500 NASCAR weekend? Here's the inside line: come with your fridge empty and your cupboards bare. Under more than 7,500 square feet of canvas, the Bashas' tent store is an actual, full-fledged store loaded with cold beverages, grocery items, a full bakery and a plentiful assortment of fresh produce and deli goods – all at the same low prices you'll find at a bricks-and-mortar Bashas' store.
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.
SPEED Cantina Events
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.
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.
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.
