Mailing Address
P.O. Box 13088
Phoenix, Az. 85002
Qualifying Records
- Ryan Newman, Dodge; 135.854 mph; Nov. 5, 2004 (Cup)
- Kyle Busch, Chevrolet; 133.819 mph; Nov. 4, 2004 (Nationwide)
- Brandon Whitt, Toyota; 131.200 mph; Nov. 11, 2005 (Trucks)
Race Records
- Tony Stewart, Pontiac; 118.132 mph; Nov. 7, 1999 (Cup)
- Jeff Burton, Ford; 115.145 mph; Nov. 4, 2000 (Nationwide)
- Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet; 108.014 mph; Nov. 8, 2002 (Trucks)
History
In 1964, when Phoenix International Raceway was carved out of the foothills of the Estrella Mountains, it was intended to be a new jewel in the crown of American open wheel racing. Drivers like Mario Andretti, A.J. Foyt, Parnelli Jones and the Unsers soon came to love the one mile paved oval with the unique bend in the backstretch. And they really loved coming to Phoenix, where the tourism industry was just starting to grow and its western style hospitality was second to none.
But it wasn't until 1988, when NASCAR Cup Series racing came to PIR, that auto racing in Phoenix really became a major sporting attraction for the "Valley of the Sun." New racing legends and legends-in-the-making like Davey Allison, Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Rusty Wallace and the rest of the NASCAR Cup stars found out firsthand what their champ-car brethren had known for years: Phoenix International Raceway is truly a great place to race, both for the drivers and especially the fans.
Today, Phoenix International Raceway has a tradition that is unmatched in the world of racing. The Indycars have made 58 visits to PIR, and the annual Fall NASCAR weekend -- including NASCAR Cup, Nationwide, Craftsman Trucks and Featherlite Southwest Series races -- is one of the biggest events in the entire state. As a matter of fact, the Checker Auto Parts 500 NASCAR Cup Series race is arguably the largest one-day sporting event in Arizona.
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From the North - (I-17, Flagstaff, Prescott, Sedona)
Exit I-17 at the 101 Freeway Westbound Take the 101 to I-10 Westbound Exit at Litchfield Road Turn Left (South) on Litchfield Rd to Buckeye Rd (MC#85) Turn Right (West) on Buckeye Rd for one mile to Bullard Ave. Turn Left (South) on Bullard Ave. for two miles to Vineyard Rd. Turn Left (East) on Vineyard Rd and follow signs/officers to PIR
From the West - (I-10, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Blythe)
Exit I-10 at Cotton Lane Turn Right (South) on Cotton Lane for four miles to MC #85 (Buckeye Rd) Turn Left (East) on MC #85 for two miles to Estrella Mountain Parkway Turn Right (South) on Estrella Mountain Parkway to Vineyard Rd Turn Left (East) on Vineyard Rd and follow signs/officers to PIR
From the North West - (Lake Havasu, Kingman, Las Vegas, Hwy's 60 & 89)
Exit US 60 at State Hwy #303 South Continue South on Cotton Lane to MC #85 (Buckeye Rd) Turn Left (East) on MC #85 for two miles to Estrella Mountain Parkway Turn Right (South) on Estrella Mountain Parkway to Vineyard Rd Turn Left (East) on Vineyard Rd and follow signs/officers to PIR
From the South West - (San Diego, Yuma)
Exit I-8 at Gila Bend for State Hwy 85 Northbound Travel 30 miles North to MC #85 Turn Right (East) on MC #85 to Estrella Mountain Parkway Turn Right (South) on Estrella Mountain Parkway to Vineyard Rd Turn Left (East) on Vineyard Rd and follow signs/officers to PIR Traffic and Parking
From the South East - (Chandler, Gilbert, Casa Grande, Tucson) From the I-10 corridor, exit at Riggs Rd or Maricopa Rd & head West to Beltline Rd Take Beltline Road until it becomes 51st Ave Continue North on 51st Ave to Buckeye Rd Turn Left (South) at Bullard Ave (one mile west of Avondale) Turn Left (East) on Vineyard Rd and follow signs/officers to PIR From the North East - (Scottsdale) Use the 101 Freeway Westbound Take the 101 to I-10 Westbound Exit at Litchfield Road Turn Left (South) on Litchfield Rd to Buckeye Rd (MC#85) Turn Right (West) on Buckeye Rd for one mile to Bullard Ave. Turn Left (South) on Bullard Ave. for two miles to Vineyard Rd. Turn Left (East) on Vineyard Rd and follow signs/officers to PIR From the East - (Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa) I-10 Westbound to Estrella Parkway exit Turn left (South) on Estrella Parkway to Vineyard Rd Turn Left (East) on Vineyard Rd and follow signs/officers to PIR
Traffic
Traffic guidelines and patterns have been developed through a cooperative process between PIR, local law enforcement, and other governmental agencies. Due to unforeseen circumstances, routes and patterns may need to be changed. The guidance of law enforcement personnel must be followed at all times to ensure a smooth flow of traffic. Traffic information is available on your car radio at 530AM. This information frequency is available on I-10 beginning at 99th Ave. and is brought to you by the Arizona Dept. of Transportation. Call 888.411.ROAD or 511 for updated Arizona Roadway Information.
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