FREEWAY INSURANCE 500

Fan Guide

Be race ready and download tickets in advance for a smoother gate entry

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Get Race Ready

Everything you need for an unforgettable Freeway Insurance 500 weekend. Select any section to jump straight there.

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Plan Your Arrival
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Before the Green Flag Drops
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Prepare Like a Pro
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Welcome to Race Day
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After the Checkered Flag
Before You Go

Plan Your
Arrival

The pre-race atmosphere is half the experience. Get here early, skip the rush, and arrive ready to enjoy every moment before the engines fire.

Arrive 4 to 5 hours early. For a 12:00 PM race, plan to arrive by 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. This gives you ample time to park, clear security, explore the Midway, grab food, and find your seats without any rushing.

Parking

Find Your Lot

Parking options, lot locations, maps, and everything you need before you arrive at Phoenix Raceway.

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Accessibility

ADA Parking

Accessible parking, shuttle services, and arrival info. Call 866-408-7223 or email [email protected].

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Once You Are Here

Before the
Green Flag Drops

The action starts long before the green flag drops. Phoenix Raceway is a destination. Plan to arrive early and make the most of every moment.

The Midway at Phoenix Raceway
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The Midway

Located just outside the venue gates. Browse vendors, shop official merchandise, grab food and drinks, and enjoy entertainment for fans of all ages before heading inside Phoenix Raceway.

Desert Diamond Casino Infield Experience

Desert Diamond Casino Infield Experience

Exclusive access to NASCAR Cup Series garages, Mobil 1 Victory Lane, driver appearances, and more from the heart of the infield.

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Phoenix Raceway Fan Fest

Phoenix Raceway Fan Fest

A free event on October 15 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Heritage Square and Science Park. Live entertainment, show cars, driver appearances, and interactive displays for fans of all ages.

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Track Laps for Charity at Phoenix Raceway

Track Laps for Charity

Drive five laps around Phoenix Raceway following the official pace car on October 3. A donation to Phoenix Raceway Charities gets you behind the wheel.

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Gear Up

Prepare Like
a Pro

What you bring determines how comfortable your day is. Here is what separates a good race from a great one.

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Bag Check Bags must not exceed 18"x18"x14" and no more than two bags per person. Keep it simple and you will breeze through security. See the full list of permitted and prohibited items.
Required
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Protect Your Ears Racing is loud. Earplugs or noise-canceling headphones are strongly recommended, especially for kids. Get inside the on-race action with your very own scanner rental and listen to your favorite driver, crew chief, and spotter communicate in real time.
Strongly Recommended
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Sun Protection While we all enjoy the warm sun, it can be intense throughout the weekend. Be sure to pack sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. Pre-race activities happen throughout the day.
Desert Essential
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The Race Day Kit Five things every regular fan never forgets. Wear shoes built for a full day on your feet. Pack a soft-sided cooler (max 14"x14"x14", no glass bottles). Charge your phone and download the NASCAR Tracks App for live updates and track maps. Toss in a Sharpie since drivers and celebrities are everywhere and you will not want to miss your moment. You also cannot miss the chance to sign the finish line.
All Five. Every Time.
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Non-Emergency Information For non-emergency needs, call 623-772-2027 or send a text to 627227. Type PHXFAN followed by a space, then your issue or question and location, and press send.
Good to Know
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Download the NASCAR Tracks App and Your Ticket Get the NASCAR Tracks App for live leaderboards, track maps, and real-time race updates. Download your ticket to your phone before you arrive for faster, smoother gate entry.
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Race day at Phoenix Raceway

Welcome to
Race Day

The Freeway Insurance 500 kicks off a weekend you will not forget. Here is how to experience every moment of the action.

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Your Digital Companion

Download the NASCAR Tracks App

Live leaderboards, track maps, schedules, driver info, and real-time race updates. Download before you leave home.

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Hear Everything

Rent a Scanner

Driver to crew chief. Strategy calls, tire updates, and raw emotion in your ear from the first lap to the checkered flag.

Rent a Scanner
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Go All In

Pick Your Driver

Watch their number, track their position, listen to their radio. When they make a move, you feel every second of it.

Pick Your Driver
DOWNLOAD THE NASCAR TRACKS APP
DOWNLOAD THE NASCAR TRACKS APP TO STAY CONNECTED ALL WEEKEND KEY FEATURES INCLUDE:
  • DOWNLOAD, ACCESS, AND MANAGE TICKETS right from the NASCAR Tracks App!
    • Recommended to do in advance to ensure smooth access on race weekend.
  • BAD SERVICE? No problem with the new offline app mode!
  • GET CLOSER TO THE ACTION with the FREE *SCANNER & *DRIVE In-Car and turn cameras.
  • FOLLOW THE RACE with Live Leaderboard & timeline notes.
  • FIND YOUR WAY with our state-of-the-art interactive map.
  • VIEW THE MOST UP-TO-DATE WEEKEND SCHEDULE and guest service information.
  • NASCAR FAN REWARDS Check in and much more in the Fan Rewards dashboard!


*Scanner and DRIVE are only available at the track. A strong cell signal or Wi-Fi connection is needed for best performance.
Leaving the Track

After the
Checkered Flag

With tens of thousands of fans leaving simultaneously, patience is key. Law enforcement will be directing traffic away from the track in organized patterns.

Navigate the Exit

  • Wait 30 to 45 Minutes Grab a post-race snack, watch the victory celebration, and let the rush clear. Exit times can exceed 60 minutes at the checkered flag.
  • Use Waze Updated in real time with official traffic patterns and road closures. Set your destination before the race ends.
  • Follow Officer Directions They know the most efficient exit routes and will get you out faster than any GPS shortcut.

ADA Note: ADA carts must wait until pedestrian traffic clears, which may take 30 to 45 minutes before shuttles begin running.

Guest Services

General Inquiries (623) 463-5400 Available throughout the event