When NASCAR comes to Phoenix International Raceway ("PIR") all regular traffic flows and patterns are dramatically altered. In order to get tens of thousands of race fans in and out of the area as quickly as possible, the Maricopa County Department of Transportation, in association with the Arizona Department of Transportation and the various communities impacted by the traffic, provide these tips for people attending NASCAR events.
From time to time during fall events the Arizona Cardinals football team might also be playing at home on Sunday at the University of Phoenix Stadium, making traffic flow on the west side of town especially challenging.
PIR Parking Options for NASCAR Events
Park 'n' RideRace fans are strongly encouraged to use a Park 'n' Ride facility located at the Cricket Pavilion, 83rd Avenue, just north of I-10. Round trip tickets are $7, and the lot opens at 8 a.m. Fans that have a PIR Vehicle Pass may park and ride for free. (Motorists on I-10 should use Exit 135/83rd Avenue and go north approximately one-half mile. There will be message signs giving directions.)
Parking at PIR
Fans driving their own vehicles to the track should remember that their type of ticket determines the exits they should take from I-10 to the race. Fans with general admission tickets must take either Litchfield Road (Exit 128) or Estrella Parkway (Exit 126). Fans with special passes and permits should use Avondale Boulevard (Exit 131). If you take the wrong route you could face major delays as you approach PIR.
Traffic Information for NASCAR at PIR
Call 5-1-1Traffic information for race fans, including updates, will be available on the ADOT phone system. Fans should use it before leaving for the track and before heading home. The 5-1-1 system will be continually updated from 7 a.m. until at least two hours after each race on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Fans Arriving at Sky Harbor Airport
Out of town NASCAR fans arriving at Sky Harbor Airport and renting vehicles will be able to see special messages about traffic in and around PIR on the video monitors in the Rental Car Center during the race weekend.
PIR Traffic Routes
I-10 Exits- Park 'n' Ride Lot: I-10 to 83rd Avenue, Exit 135. This is about two miles east of the I-10/101 Interchange.
- Special Passes and Permits: Exit 131, Avondale Boulevard. Go south approximately six miles to the entrance to the parking lot.
- General Admission, Eastbound: Exit 126, Estrella Parkway. Go south approximately five miles to Vineyard Road. Follow the signs and directions from officers and deputies as you go east about three miles to the entrance to the parking lot.
- General Admission, Westbound: Exit 128, Litchfield Road, or Exit 126, Estrella Parkway. Go south approximately five miles to Vineyard Road. Follow the signs and directions from officers and deputies as depending on traffic flow you may be diverted for a short time onto MC85 or Broadway Road. Once you reach Vineyard you will go east about two miles to the entrance to the parking lot.
Enjoy the races!
All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.
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