PREVIEW - Richmond International Raceway
The Action Track
602 E. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222
Phone: 804-228-7500 Tickets: 804-345-7223 (RACE)
TRAFFIC
For traffic congestion updates go to
Directions and Traffic Info 2009
As I always suggest have a detailed map of area. There are many streets around the raceway. Many of them cut thru to interstates & main highways.
UPDATE FROM US: DETAILED MAP, DETAILED MAP AND DETAILED MAP! This place has a million roads that zig zag away from the track. It is smack dab in the middle of a residential area. Make sure you have one. Traffic was bad when we arrived and if not for Recon Mama Bubbate they would have funneled us completely around the speedway from Laburnum to Carolina for us to get to a road 1 block off Laburnum. Around our elbows to get to our assholes instead we zoomed into the McDonalds parking lot and got onto Meadowbrook which enabled us to go straight on Richmond - Henrico.
FROM ROB L: I found the easiest way of getting to the track is find one of the many satilite parking lots that the city buses from. They drop you off at the front gate, which is still close to a mile walk, but the bus traffic is quick, easy and fast.
UPDATE FROM AL N: Do NOT use Meadowbridge exit on Cup raceday. This can back up mies and miles from the track. Meadowbridge can be a parking lot as early as 8:30 AM in my experience. - If you want to park on the backstretch and it is before say 10 you have a shot - get off 295 to 95 S and then off 95 S on Chamberlyne and then to azalea. this can backup quite a bit but much more passable being two lanes in each direction. - if you come later - say 11, noon, maybe 1, 1:30 would the latest I have had any success there - and then only in September (May tends to be slightly busier) - you might get some parking near the front stretch traffic gate 4. They shut this down I think sometime in the AM to let the parking situation settle a bit, but several times when I went "late" I was able to get in this gate, one time last September we had to park on the asphault area by the warehouse buildings just outside the track gate - not that much extra walk , and there was a Go Kart track in operation besides! lots of fun but more tiring than you might think! to get to gate 4 - DO NOT come up Laburnum from 95 or 64.. Come at it from 360, take 295 to 360 and go around - it is several miles out of your way but the traffic at least moves.
***IMPORTANT TRAFFIC UPDATE***: For the upcoming NASCAR races at Richmond International Raceway, all races fans should be aware that there will be no RV parking or parking of any kind in the warehouse parking lots and IRS building along Carolina Avenue, near the race track. Carolina Avenue is a short road on the northeast side of the race track that connects Meadowbridge Road to Laburnum Avenue. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that any fans who do not hold a reserved space for their RVs, or who are accustomed to parking their cars in one of these lots, please access the Richmond International Raceway property via Meadowbridge Road to park their vehicles.
From the North- (use blue route)
* Travel I-95 South to Exit 84 A onto I-295 South
* I-295 South to Exit 38-B - Meadowbridge Road
* Take Meadowbridge Road approximately 5 miles to General Parking
OR
* I-95 South to Exit 82 onto Chamberlayne Ave (301)
* Follow Chamberlayne Avenue (301) to the third traffic light; turn left onto Azalea Avenue
* Follow Azalea Avenue approximately 2.5 miles to General Parking
From the South-Use Orange Route
* Travel I-95 North to Exit 46 onto I-295 North
* Follow I-295 to Exit 37 B onto 360 west/Mechanicsville Turnpike
* 360 West approximately 3 miles to Laburnum Avenue
* Turn right onto Laburnum Avenue
* Follow Laburnum Avenue approximately 1 mile to General Parking
OR
* Travel I-95 to Exit 75 onto I-64 East
* I-64 East to exit 192 onto 360 East/Mechanicsville Turnpike
* 360 East approximately 1.5 miles to Laburnum Avenue
* Turn left on Laburnum Avenue
* Follow Laburnum Avenue approximately 1 mile to General Parking
From the West-Use Red Route
* I-64 East to Exit 177 onto I-295 North
* I-295 North to Exit 38 B - Meadowbridge Road
* Follow Meadowbridge Road approximately 5 miles to General Parking
OR
* I-64 East to Exit 186-Laburnum Avenue
* Turn left onto Laburnum Avenue
* Follow Laburnum Avenue about 2 miles to General Parking
From the East-Use Green Route
* I-64 West to Exit 200 onto I-295 North
* I-295 to Exit 37 B - 360 West/Mechanicsville Turnpike 360 West approximately 3 miles to Laburnum Avenue
* Turn right on Laburnum Avenue
* Follow Laburnum Avenue approximately 1 mile to General Parking
OR
* I-64 West to Exit 195 - Laburnum Avenue
* Turn right onto Laburnum Avenue
* Follow Laburnum Avenue approximately 5 miles to General Parking
Park and Ride from Downtown Richmond Coliseum - FREE SHUTTLE 2009
The Richmond Coliseum parking area at North 7th Street in downtown Richmond will also continue to be open and offer free shuttle rides to fans on NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race days. The shuttle service back to the Coliseum parking area resumes immediately after the conclusion of the Saturday, May 5 race from the track's main entrance. The shuttle is free but a $6 parking fee applies at the Coliseum lot, which is conveniently located less than five minutes from the intersections of I-95 and I-64. (To access the Richmond Coliseum lot from I-95 South, take exit 75 3rd Street/Coliseum exit; this will put you on 3rd Street. Proceed until reaching Marshall Street and turn left. Follow to 7th Street and take a left. The parking area will be on the right. To access the lot from I-95 North, take exit 74C Broad Street West exit and continue to 7th Street to the parking lot). For a detailed map of the area, fans can visit www.richmondcoliseum.net/visitor_parking.asp.
Park and Ride from the Showplace FREE SHUTTLE 2009
Fans can also park their cars and RV's at The Showplace and take a free shuttle ride to Richmond International Raceway. The Showplace is conveniently located less than three miles from Richmond International Raceway at 3000 Mechanicsville Turnpike and is just ¼-mile off of I-64 at exit 192.
The cost for parking at The Showplace is just $6 per car. The Showplace parking lot will open at 11:00 a.m. and offer a complimentary shuttle to and from the track beginning at Noon until after the checkered flag. The shuttle will operate continuously on Saturday with pick-up at the Showplace lot and drop-off at the main entrance to Richmond International Raceway at the corner of Laburnum Avenue and Richmond-Henrico Turnpike. Throughout the day and after the checkered flag, the shuttle service will have pick-up service back at the main entrance of Richmond International Raceway at the corner of Laburnum Avenue and Richmond-Henrico Turnpike. .Shuttle service resumes immediately following the checkered flag with pick-ups back at the Richmond .International Raceway Main Entrance, at the corner of Laburnum Avenue and Richmond-Henrico Turnpike (Meadowbridge .Road).
Richmond International Raceway Parking Info
***IMPORTANT TRAFFIC UPDATE***: For the upcoming NASCAR races at Richmond International Raceway, all races fans should be aware that there will be no RV parking or parking of any kind in the warehouse parking lots and IRS building along Carolina Avenue, near the race track. Carolina Avenue is a short road on the northeast side of the race track that connects Meadowbridge Road to Laburnum Avenue. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that any fans who do not hold a reserved space for their RVs, or who are accustomed to parking their cars in one of these lots, please access the Richmond International Raceway property via Meadowbridge Road to park their vehicles.
Parking is FREE at Richmond International Raceway. Trams operate from Lots H and J on each day of on-track activities starting at approximately 9:00 a.m. Tour buses and motorcoaches are welcome at Richmond International Raceway. Overnight parking on Richmond International Raceway property is prohibited Thursday and Friday of event weeks. The only exceptions are RVs and campers in the
designated paid parking areas. Parking is prohibited at the gates, in the Fire and Emergency access lanes, at parking lot entrances and on adjacent public roadways. Vehicles remaining in the Richmond International Raceway parking lots two hours after the conclusion of on-track activities on Thursday and Friday nights will be towed at the owner’s expense.
If you do not mind paying, park on a lawn in the neighborhood outside of Gate 9. Many of the residents who live on the roads that run off Henrico Richmond Turnpike: Oronoco Avenue, Greenbrier Avenue, Engleside Drive and Alba Street -- allow parking and camping in their yards. There are places right on Richmond-Henrico Turnpike, but those are higher priced. Off Laburnum Avenue, there are a couple of streets that have camping and parking too: Florida, Walnut and Carolina. Prices range from $25 to $45 for parking and $100 and up for camping.
From Lisa: If you are going to Richmond- you should know that there is NO shuttle from Lot G. At all. You will have to walk a long way down a steep hill and then all the way back up the other side of the fence to get a shuttle bus. This was a really really long hot walk. It is the only lot without a bus as far as I know (because it's the only one I ever parked in!)
FROM GINO, ALLENTOWN PA: Parking-we arrived at the track at 12 noon on saturday.....The race is at 7pm and there was NO place to park anywhere near this facility! You will sit in traffic for hours trying to get parked and they send you on a never ending loop around this track! If you do not mind paying $$ ($25 to $45) to park on a neighbors lawn then its ok to sit in the traffic. If not - DO NOT approach this raceway on any of the major roads leading to it as there is NO PLACE TO PARK INSIDE! They led us on a loop that was 2 miles away and then they park you in a field, fully expecting you to hike to this raceway and back again after the race! The roads leading to it are dangerous to walk on as there is no place to walk other then on the street. Traffic is a nighmare! Paying the neighbors really is the only way to go. If you arrive at a normal human time...around 4 or 5 pm.... for this night race, you will NOT have that to fall back on as all the neighbors parking places nearby will be gone! Park where they tell you too at that point.
TAILGATING POLICY
In a continuing effort to improve the event experience for all of our fans who park on Richmond International Raceway property, tailgating for our NASCAR Winston Cup events will be limited to the area directly in front of or behind each vehicle and must not take up any additional parking spaces. The Henrico County Police will assist Richmond International Raceway with monitoring this plan on all NASCAR Winston Cup Series race days. In addition, tailgating is not allowed in Lots A, B or the Club VIP Parking.
RV and Vehicles-with-Tow-Behind-Trailers Parking Policy
The following DOES NOT apply to guests in the Main and Laburnum campgrounds or those guests in the Specialty Vehicle Lot.
Note: To improve traffic flow beginning with the upcoming Chevy Rock & Roll 400 weekend (September 9-11) all RV parking and parking for any vehicles with tow behind trailers will be permitted in LOT J ONLY (Thursday-Saturday). Lot J can be accessed off of Meadowbridge Road (see Map section on www.rir.com, then view Area Map for exact location of Lot J).
No RV's or vehicles with tow behind trailers will be permitted to park in Lots A, B, C, D, F, G or H. Please also note that the following overnight parking policy will be enforced in all lots including Lot J (vehicles remaining in the parking lots 2 (two) hours after the conclusion of on-track activities on Thursday and Friday night will be towed at the owner's expense).
Please call the ticket office at 866-455-RACE with any questions.
SEATING AND OTHER STUFF
I have been to four races at Richmond and have yet to be able to sit in the seat number on my ticket. There are bench seats and there is a HUGE problem with extra people sitting in a row they do not have a ticket for. Many people emailed me about this problem long before I ever went to RIR. AND THEY ARE RIGHT! Forget trying to get some one to help you that works there. This is such a bad problem that our buddy Navy Paul brings a tape measure to ensure he gets his 18 inches of seating space! You simply have to get to your seat EARLY to make sure you get your seat. Even getting there 45 minutes before green flag last year, I could not even see the number of my seat. The guy next to me moved over about 2 inches but the entire row wouldn't move. I had a seat cushion and could not put it in the space I was supposed to sit! Thank God there were 3 empty seats above our row which I sat in...the guy next to me in that row told me they were his buddies and they weren't coming so I could sit there.
Something else I HATE at RIR that I have NEVER experienced at any other track....a waterfall through the grandstands. BEFORE THE RACE EVEN BEGINS!!!!! Make sure you keep an eye above you when walking underneath the bleachers. These are cheaply constructed grandstands and it is like some one is dumping out a 5 gallon bucket of water! I have no idea where all this water is coming from since you are only allowed a 6x6x12 cooler!
There is a serious lack of restrooms on the backstretch. The ones I went into on the frontstretch were a joke. My local track had better rest rooms.
RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY 2009 SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
8:30 AM Will Call and Administration Building Ticket Office Open
8:45 AM Ticket Windows, Grandstands, and TORQUE Club Open
9:00 AM - 11:45 AM NNS FINAL PRACTICE
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Fan Fest presented by Chevrolet
11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Pre-Race Pit Access (TORQUE Club & Scotts Miracle-Gro Party Zone)
12:00 N - 1:30 PM NSCS PRACTICE
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM NSCS FINAL PRACTICE
2:00 PM Suites Open
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM Scotts Miracle-Gro Party Zone Open
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM Pre-Race Pit Access (Suites and Corporate Hospitality)
2:30 PM - 7:00 PM Capital One Corporate Hospitality Pavilion Open
4:10 PM NNS QUALIFYING (TWO LAPS - ALL POSITIONS) IMPOUND
5:40 PM NSCS QUALIFYING (TWO LAPS - ALL POSITIONS)
7:00 PM NNS DRIVER INTRODUCTION
7:30 PM NNS 250 RACE (250 LAPS - 187.5 MILES)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
9:00 AM Will Call and Administration Building Ticket Office Open
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Fan Fest presented by Chevrolet
2:00 PM Grandstands,TORQUE Club, and Suites Open
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM Scotts Miracle-Gro Green Flag Zone Open
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM Pre-Race Pit Access (All Hospitality Areas)
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM Capital One Corporate Hospitality Pavilion Open
2:00 PM - 7:30 PM Pit Stop Club Open
6:00 PM Parade Lap
7:00 PM NSCS DRIVER INTRODUCTION
7:30 PM NSCS CHEVY ROCK & ROLL 400 RACE (400 LAPS-300 MILES)
TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE
TICKETS & Packages 2009
$40.00 - $90.00 Tickets for both Richmond races are still available. Click here
2-Day NASCAR Nationwide & Sprint Cup Series Reserved Ticket (includes reserved seat for NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events) $125.00 - $135.00
On Friday only, with a ticketed adult, children 12 and under are admitted free in general admission sections. Friday’s tickets are $45 (reserved) and $35 (general admission) in advance. Also on Friday, The Charlie Daniels Band will perform a free concert for fans in the midway area just outside of the track at 5:15 p.m.
offer $5 off to all military personnel attending our IRL IndyCar Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck series and our NASCAR Busch series races. This offer is good for the general admission seating areas only and is limiTed to four (4)tickets per person. To receive this offer, either purchase
your tickets in advance at the Richmond International Raceway ticket office or on the day of the event at the Military Ticket trailer which is located outside of the Winston grandstand near the start finish line. A current military ID must be presented in order to receive the offer.
HEY....YA'LL CAN'T AFFORD TO LET OUR MILITARY IN FOR $5.00 LESS FOR THE CUP RACE?
PIT PASSES 2009
Pit Passes only available with a hospitality purchase below.
Fan and Corporate Hospitality 2009 - NOT!!!!!!!
There 2 different hospitality packages available to the public. One is for Friday, the other for Saturday. Go to www.RIR.com for details.
BLACK FLAG FROM US: DO NOT BUY HOSPITALITY PACKAGE FROM SPEEDWAY. THEY ARE EXPENSIVE & SUCK! THE SPEEDWAY IS GOUGING THE FANS ON THIS ONE! BAD ENOUGH THE HOSPITALITY WAS FORCED ON ME IF I WANTED A TICKET THEN IT DID NOT COME WITH EVERYTHING IT WAS SUPPOSED TOO.
Friday, September 11 Scotts Miracle-Gro Party Zone - Hospitality for the Busch Series
For only $65 per person More info @ RIR.COM
Joey Logano, Sam Hornish Jr., Kenny Wallace, Brendan Gaughan, Hermie Sadler & RIR president Doug Fritz are scheduled to make appearances in the Scotts Miracle-Gro Party Zone fan hospitality area on Friday, September 11, 2009 prior to the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 race at Richmond International Raceway [time TBA]. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Party Zone is available for $65 only to ticket holders for the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 race. Fans must have a NASCAR Nationwide Series race ticket to purchase the Scotts Miracle-Gro Party Zone package. For more information, visit the Richmond Int'l Raceway website.www.jayski.com
Saturday, September 12 Scotts Miracle-Gro Party Zone
Green Flag Club tickets are just $90 per person MORE INFO AT RIR.COM
For ticket information call 866-455-7223 or visit the Richmond Int'l Raceway website
Carl Edwards, Kurt Busch, Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr., Michael Waltrip, Hermie Sadler & RIR Doug Fritz are scheduled to appear in the Scotts Miracle-Gro Green Flag Zone fan hospitality area on Saturday, September 12, 2009 prior to the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway [time TBA]. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Green Flag Zone is available for $90 only to ticket holders for the Chevy Rock & Roll 400. Fans must have a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race ticket to purchase the Scotts Miracle-Gro Green Flag Zone package. Check the Richmond Int'l Raceway website for more information and updates on additional appearances.www.jayski.com
WHAT TO DO
DRIVER'S 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)
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
Elliott Sadler will be appearing at the Best Buy Live display at the Richmond International Raceway. Check back for more details. elliottsadler.com
Friday, September 11, 2009
Justin Allgaier is scheduled to sign autographs at the Penske Racing souvenir trailer on Friday, September 11, 2009 starting at 2:00pm/et. The trailer is located behind the front straightaway at Richmond International Raceway.www.jayski.com
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Richard Childress is scheduled to appear for a Q&A session at the Chevy Racing Display and Fanfest in the Richmond Int'l Raceway midway on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 4:00pm/et.www.jayski.com
David Ragan will be signing autographs at his merchandise hauler. Tickets will be distributed earlier that day. 4:15 pm -4:35 pm DriverAppearances.com
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is scheduled to appear for a Q&A session at the Chevy Racing Display and Fanfest in the Richmond Int'l Raceway midway on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 4:45pm/et.www.jayski.com
Brian Vickers will be making an appearance at the Red Bull merchandise hauler. Tickets will be handed out throughout the weekend. Members of Club V will be allowed into the signing (with their member card) even if the allotted tickets have been distributed. Check hauler for time DriverAppearances.com
Sam Hornish Jr. is scheduled to sign autographs at the Penske Racing souvenir trailer on Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 3:15 - 3:45pm/et at Richmond International Speedway.www.jayski.com
Paul Menard will be making an appearance at Robby Gordon Motorsports merchandise hauler. 3:30 pm DriverAppearances.com
Jeff Gordon will be be making an appearance at the Chevy Stage. 4:00 pm
Jimmie Johnson is scheduled to appear for a Q&A session at the Chevy Racing Display and Fanfest in the Richmond Int'l Raceway midway on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 4:30pm/et.www.jayski.com
Casey Mears is scheduled to appear at the Jack Daniel's merchandise trailer, located in the Richmond Int'l Raceway's midway, on Saturday, September 12, 2009 to sign autographs and greet fans from 4:20 - 4:50pm/et. A limited number of tickets are available at the trailer prior to his appearance and are issued on a first-come, first-serve basis.www.jayski.com
Tony Stewart & Jeff Gordon are scheduled to appear for a Q&A session at the Chevy Racing Display and Fanfest in the Richmond Int'l Raceway midway on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 4:20pm/et.
#33 Over-the-Wall Pit Crew. is scheduled to sign autographs at the Chevy Racing Display and Fanfest in the Richmond Int'l Raceway midway on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 3:30pm/et.www.jayski.com
TO SEE OTHER APPEARANCES AROUND RICHMOND CLICK HERE
Foundation Track Walk on Saturday, September 12
By making a tax-deductible donation—which will benefit Paralyzed Veterans of America and The NASCAR Foundation—fans will have the opportunity to walk around the ¾-mile D-shaped oval, along with Richard Petty, Reed Sorenson and A.J. Allmendinger.
Donations* for participating in the track walk are $30 online, in advance (sign up at foundation.nascar.com) or $35 when signing up at Richmond International Raceway on race weekend, September 11-12. Registration will be located at Gate 70, on the outside of the track behind Turn 4. Children 12 and under may walk for free with a paid adult. All walkers, including children, must have a grandstand ticket to the Saturday, September 12, Chevy Rock & Roll 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in order to participate. Participants will not be able to enter the track without presenting a ticket.
The walk is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12. All participants must check in at the registration area prior to 1:00 p.m. in order to participate in the walk.** Late arrivals will not be allowed to participate. MORE
The Richard Petty Driving Experience - Ride Alongs Saturday, September 12,
Ride-alongs with RPDE on Saturday, September 12, are $149 and reservations are required by calling 1-800-BE-PETTY (1-800-237-3889). Ride-alongs will take place from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Additional information can be found by visiting www.1800bepetty.com. MORE
The Fan Fest by Chevy
Presented by Chevrolet located on the midway and includes displays, interactive games, show cars, driver appearances, children’s activities and more! The Fan Fest is complimentary to all ticket holders at Richmond International Raceway. Please call (804)345-7223 or check www.rir.com for updated information on Fan Fest dates, times and activities.
Fans with tickets to the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 can get pre-race concert passes by visiting the Chevy Fan Fest Display.
Other Stuff to do:
Popular destinations are the Shockoe Slip and Shockoe Bottom historic areas where you'll find restaurants, items of cultural interest, historic architecture, shopping, dining and entertainment on cobblestone paved streets between 12th and 14th street by the river.
Many of the museums located on or near the Boulevard in the Region's Fan District are within walking distance of each other. Walk through 400 years of history at the Virginia Historical Society. For the young at heart, follow your shadow at the Children's Museum of Richmond or go to the neighboring Science Museum of Virginia.
Even if you're not a Civil War buff, a visit to the Richmond Region wouldn't be complete without a tour of the Museum and White House of the Confederacy. The American Civil War Center interweaves the Union, Confederate and African American stories of the Civil War in a national context.
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An Exciting Ministry To Racing Fans!
Serving fans at two sites:
1) Guest Services Site outside Gate 50 on way to Lot F
2) Guest Services Site outside Gate 40
Weekend events include:
• Daily concerts
• Clowns and puppet shows
• Cup of cold water
• Homemade cookies
• Driver collector cards
• Race cars on display
• Matchbox derby race for kids
• Games for all ages
• Race trivia and other literature
• Worship services for all fans
Chaplain Encouragers are on duty each race day. For information call 804-306-1604.
WHAT YOU CAN BRING INTO RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
Fans may enter Richmond International Raceway with:
• 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. Plastic liners are allowed if they are part of the original soft-sided cooler.
• 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.
• This one bag may be carried in any manner, i.e. by handle, with shoulder straps, etc.
• Clear plastic bags may not contain ice.
TRAM STOPS
From the general parking area outside Gate 60 to the infield and return. (Requires infield access credentials.)
• From Lots H and J to the tram station located just outside Gate 60. (Post-race this tram will operate starting 60 minutes after the end of the race.)
• Bus shuttle from Lot G to the Main Entrance of Richmond International Raceway, at the corner of Laburnum Avenue and Richmond-Henrico Turnpike.
Guest Information Booth locations
Here is where they are located BUT these were the most useless people I have ever met. I had my own map and 2 of them could not even tell me the grandstand we were in front of.
• Outside Grandstand Gate 40.
• Outside Grandstand Gate 70 (near handicap parking).
• Outside Gate 60, near the tram plaza.
• Outside the Main Ticket Office.
•Between the Cintas Pit Stop Club and Fan Fest presented by Chevrolet.
• Between parking Gate 4 and the vendor display area.
• Commonwealth Mall area (adjacent to amphitheater).
• Commonwealth Tower area.
Will Call
Race Weekend Will Call is located at the ticket windows at the entrance to the Commonwealth Mall on race weekends, which is adjacent to Lot D and the amphitheater.
FANS WITH DISABILITIES SECTION
• ADA/handicapped parking is available in 3 parking lots on a first come, first serve basis. (Please see map on pages 30-31 for exact locations.) These lots may be accessed by using roadway gates 2, 4, 6 and the service gate.
• A state issued disabled license plate or windshield hanging credential must be displayed to access ADA/handicapped parking areas. (The person to whom the pass is issued must be present in the car and ID will be required.)
• Depending on your time of arrival, you may be directed to alternate handicapped parking in one of our satellite lots, as all lots are available on a first come, first serve basis until they are full.
• Please see the following “Transportation” section for information on assistance available from our parking areas upon your arrival.
Pre-race-disabled assistance carts transport from the following locations to the nearest ticket admissions gate or to locations near souvenir trailers and vendor displays:
• Guest Information Booths
- Outside Grandstand Gate 70 (near handicapped parking).
- Outside Gate 60.
- Outside .Grandstand .Gate .40.
- Between parking Gate 4 and the vendor display area.
- Outside the Main Ticket Office.
- Between the Cintas Pit Stop Club & Fan Fest presented by Chevrolet.
- Commonwealth Mall Area (adjacent to amphitheater).
• Pick Up Bench Locations
-Inside Gate 2.
-Inside Gate 4.
Post-race-disabled assistance carts transport from the following signed, dedicated locations to parking lots A, B, C, D & F:
• Gate 30 • Gate 40 • Gate 80
• Gate 60 • Gate 70
• Accessible restroom locations equipped for handicapped access are located throughout the grandstands and facility grounds.
• Family unisex restrooms are located in the Dogwood Tower and Veranda grandstands.
SPEED TV STAGE
The Speed Stage at Richmond International Raceway is outside the track...behind the Main Grandstand, next to the Amphitheater, behind the FOX TV compound.
