NASCAR in Arizona

Phoenix International Raceway Hosts NASCAR

By Judy Hedding, About.com Guide

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Phoenix International Raceway is home to NASCAR Sprint Cup, NASCAR Nationwide Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the NASCAR Camping World Series. In both the fall and the spring, NASCAR fans flock to Phoenix to catch the action.

When is the next NASCAR race at Phoenix International Raceway?

Here are the upcoming dates:

Where is Phoenix International Raceway, or PIR?

The actual address of PIR is 7602 S. Avondale Blvd., Avondale, AZ 85323. Here's a map and directions to Phoenix International Raceway. There is no public transportation that gets you to Phoenix International Raceway. You have to drive. Special directions for driving/parking are on the third page of this article.

The Arizona Department of Transportation usually provides detailed motorist information, including any travel or road restrictions, for NASCAR at PIR. Call 5-1-1, then *7. The call is free.

How do I get tickets and how much are they?

1. At the PIR Box Office, located at 125 S. Avondale Blvd. Suite 200 in Avondale. The phone number is 866-408-RACE (7223).
2. Tickets can be purchased at the track during race weekends at the Ticket Offices at Gate 3 and Gate 7.
3. Online through PIR.
4. From a ticket broker like TicketsNow.com (Buy Direct), or from scalpers/ticket exchanges.

Tickets are very affordable. They start at $5 each on the early race days, increasing in price to a minimum $10 for the Sunday race. Package deals are available.

Are discounts available?

Local sponsors, like Bashas' or Casino Arizona, may offer special savings on tickets and packages.

What else should I know?

Here is the detailed schedule of events for the next NASCAR event at PIR.

There are strict rules about what you can bring into PIR, what gates are used for which purposes, and what happens at the various parts of the track.

Some general information:

one small soft bag (purse, cooler, whatever) is allowed.
cameras are allowed but photos taken may not be used for commercial purposes.
no strollers.
on reserved grandstand days, general admission seating is grass only. Bring a chair or blanket.
most practice and qualifying days are general admission.

Traffic can be a challenge on NASCAR days. Be early, and be patient.