PHOENIX (Feb. 22, 2024) – Phoenix Raceway announced today that Huss Brewing Co. will become its Official Craft Beer and have naming rights for the Huss Brewing Co. Alehouse at Trackside, located in the midway near Gate 2. They will also have a concourse concession near the south end of the grandstands near Section 162, serving a selection of signature beers that include Scottsdale Blonde, Papago Orange Blossom, and Juicy Juicy IPA.
“Huss Brewing Co. is the perfect partner for our fans at Phoenix Raceway,” said Phoenix Raceway President Latasha Causey. “Their taprooms and restaurants are local favorites, so we’re thrilled to bring them aboard for the new Huss Brewing Co. Alehouse at Trackside.”
Founded and operated by the husband-and-wife team Jeff and Leah Huss, Huss Brewing Co. is a proudly local and independent craft brewery based in Tempe, Arizona. Known for their flagship Scottsdale Blonde and Papago Orange Blossom, Huss Brewing celebrated their 10-year anniversary in August of 2023. You can find Huss at any of their four taprooms throughout the valley and in all major grocers and bars throughout Arizona.
“We are thrilled to be partnering up with one of America’s favorite pastimes and excited to share a piece of local Arizona craft beer with out of state visitors and local race fans alike,” said co-owner Leah Huss.
Phoenix Raceway’s first NASCAR weekend of 2024 is set for March 8-10. The action begins on Friday, March 8, with the ARCA Menards Series’ General Tire 150. Then, the NASCAR Xfinity Series will take the track at 2:30 p.m. MST for the Call811.com Every Dig. Every Time. 200 on Saturday, March 9. The stars of the NASCAR Cup Series will close out the tripleheader weekend with the Shiner’s Childrens 500 at 2:30 p.m. MST on Sunday, March 10.
All three of NASCAR’s national series will then return in November to end their seasons and crown their respective champions. The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Championship Race will first hit the track at 6 p.m. MST on Friday, Nov. 8, followed the NASCAR XFINITY Series Championship Race at 4 p.m. MST on Saturday, Nov. 9. Then, the 2024 season comes to a close with the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at 1 p.m. MST on Sunday, Nov. 10, as four drivers will vie for the highly coveted Bill France Cup.
Fans can secure their seats and experiences now by visiting www.PhoenixRaceway.com.
About Huss Brewing
Husband-and-wife, Jeff and Leah Huss, have 33 years of combined experience in the brewing industry. Jeff was Head Brewer for BJ’s Brewing in Chandler, Ariz., for seven years and attended the Siebel Institute in Chicago, then the Doemens Academy in Munich, Germany. Leah co-owned and operated Papago Brewing in Scottsdale, Ariz., for 14 years, helping pioneer the craft beer community and growth in Arizona. Their combined love and passion for craft beer inspired them to chase their dreams of owning a local, family-owned and operated brewery with Jeff acting as Brewmaster, and Leah running business and marketing operations. Huss Brewing Co. opened its doors in South Tempe in August 2013, with a 30-barrel system, a small tasting room with 20 taps, and room for growth. In 2016 Huss acquired the Papago Brewing Company in Scottsdale, creating the newly formed Huss Family of Beers and transforming Huss into the 3rd largest brewer in the state. The Huss Family of Beers includes brands Huss Brewing Co., Papago Brewing Co., and Arizona Light.
About Phoenix Raceway
Home to NASCAR Championship Weekend since 2020, Phoenix Raceway has been the premier motorsports venue in the Southwest since 1964 and hosts two NASCAR race weekends each year. In 2024, the spring event weekend, March 8-10, kicks off the race season at Phoenix Raceway and features the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series. Phoenix Raceway will once again host NASCAR Championship Weekend, November 8-10. During the action-packed, three-day event, champions will be crowned in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series West. Phoenix Raceway also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, corporate meetings and conferences, charity events, weddings, holiday events, sport and endurance competitions, and driving schools. For more information, visit www.PhoenixRaceway.com and download the new NASCAR Tracks App at www.phoenixraceway.com/nascar-tracks-app/.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 12 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X and Snapchat.