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3333 RUSTY WALLACE DRIVE // NEWTON, IOWA 50208
641.791.8000 // IOWASPEEDWAY.COM
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GETTING HEREFrom 1-80, take Exit 164 when traveling eastward or traveling westward, take Exit 168 off I-80 in Newton, Iowa. We’re 30 miles east of Des Moines, 80 miles west of Iowa City. Fans can tune into 106.7 FM for traffic updates.
Arrive at the Speedway safely. Be sure to pay attention to traffic control officers and message signs in the Newton vicinity as traffic may be diverted to alternate routes. To help avoid traffic congestion and delays, please plan on arriving several hours before race time.
KNOW YOUR SPEEDWAYIowa Speedway is:THE FASTEST SHORT TRACK ON THE PLANETThe only 7/8 mile track in the world Rusty Wallace designed
THE FACILITIESLuxury Suites: 25
Newton Club: Designed for up to 2,200 patrons and year-round indoor use
Camping: 146 Terrace Camping spaces with over 200 General Camping spaces
Parking: Over 15,000 free parking spaces, 1,000 reserved parking spaces and 1,000 ADA parking spaces
Corporate Hospitality Village: Provides two very popular locations for businesses and groups to entertain their guests: One location overlooks Turn 1 and a second location is adjacent to the concert stage
Concessions: Permanent and satellite vendors provide a variety of food and drink options
Garage: Built for 50 competitors with year-round facility use
Medicom Media Center: Drivers Meeting Room can hold up to 140 people, media room can hold up to 200 people with year-round facility use
Additional Facilities: Mercy Medical Center with adjacent Helipad, Credentials Building, Administration Building including Ticket Office, Speedway Office and Gift Shop
P R O G R E S S I V E B A N K I N G
Turns: Compound banking with 12 degree banking at the bottom and 14 degree banking at the top of each turnFront Stretch: 10 degreesBack Stretch: 4 degrees
R O A D C O U R S E F E A T U R E S
1.3 miles, 45 feet wide, 9 turns
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Upper Grandstands Rows 1-32
Middle Grandstands Rows 13-18
Middle Grandstands Rows 9-12
Lower Grandstands Rows 5-8
Lower Grandstands Rows 1-4
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TICKET INFORMATIONInspect your tickets upon receipt and report discrepancies to our Ticket Office immediately at 866.787.8946. Iowa Speedway and Ticketmaster are not responsible for, and will not replace lost, stolen or destroyed tickets.
PURCHASE T ICKETS
In Person: Stop by the Ticket Office at Iowa Speedway Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. CT
By Phone: Call our Ticket Office at 866.787.8946 or call Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000
Online: Go to IowaSpeedway.com or Ticketmaster.com
INDIV IDUALS WITH DISABIL IT IES SEATING
To reserve seating for individuals with disabilities, contact the Iowa Speedway Ticket Office at 866.787.8946.
GROUP T ICKETS
For business, social and youth groups, experiencing the fun and thrill of a race weekend at Iowa Speedway makes for the perfect summer party. Call our Ticket Office at 866.787.8946 or visit IowaSpeedway.com for more information about group discounts.
RESELL ING OF T ICKETS
Iowa Speedway prohibits the resale of ticket(s), at any value, on Iowa Speedway property. If you’re unable to use your ticket(s), do not attempt to sell the ticket(s) on Speedway grounds. The sale of tickets or credentials on Speedway grounds is in violation of Iowa law. Violators will have their tickets and/or credentials confiscated and be removed from Speedway property.
WILL CALL
Tickets purchased up to 10 days prior to an event will be sent by U.S. Mail. Tickets purchased after the cut-off date will be held for pick up at Ticket Booth 1 or 2 with photo identification.
RESCHEDULE & POSTPONEMENT POLICY
In case of postponement, please keep your unused ticket(s) or ticket stub(s) to re-enter on the rescheduled date. Iowa Speedway does not refund or exchange tickets under any circumstances.
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Lincoln Entrance4
Iowa Speedway Entrance5
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F R E E G E N E R A L P A R K I N G
Available at Iowa Speedway on event days, you will be parked in the best available spot upon your arrival.
B U S P A R K I N G
Free bus parking is available, call our ticket office for details at 866.787.8946.
M O T O R C Y C L E P A R K I N G
There is a concrete lot located west of the concert stage (Turn 4 side) reserved for motorcycles.
PARKING INFORMATIONBE IN THE CORRECT PARKING LANE WHEN USING IOWA SPEEDWAY DRIVE
Right Lane: General Camping RVs, vehicles with trailers and TV Compound
Center Lane: General Parking
Left Lane: Newton Club, Luxury Suite Owners and ADA
PARKING GUIDEL INES
Proper hangtags are required to enter the following lots: ADA, Luxury Suite, Newton Club and Reserved. Remember to secure your vehicle and belongings at all times during your visit. RV parking is only available in our camping areas. To find out when parking lots open please visit IowaSpeedway.com, Iowa Speedway Facebook events page or Iowa Speedway Twitter feed (@IowaSpeedway) prior to race days.
I N D I V I D U A L S W I T H D I S A B I L I T I E S P A R K I N G
The individuals with disabilities parking area is outside of Ticket Booth 1, noted by the circled wheelchair symbol (on pg. 4 map). Please display your state-assigned parking permit in the window to be admitted. We will check to see that the permit holder is in the vehicle before letting you park. The hard surface lot will be for wheelchairs only. The overflow lot to the south will be for all other individuals with disabilities. Spaces are not reserved and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. When the individuals with disabilities lots are full, you will be directed to a general parking lot. Shuttles will run to and from the overflow lot only.
N E W T O N C L U B & L U X U R Y S U I T E P A R K I N G
Newton Club Members, Luxury Suite Owners and Suite Guests will have access to Luxury Suite and Newton Club parking areas by displaying the proper hangtag. (Note: Parking on the asphalt lot is subject to availability.) Parking is located in the northwest corner of the facility accessible from Rusty Wallace Drive.
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CAMPING AT IOWA SPEEDWAYOPTIONS
Trackside Camping: Trackside Campers can enjoy one of racing’s most unique views from a Trackside space along the Speedway backstretch in Turns 3 and 4. Reserved Trackside Camping is for commercially built motor homes, 5th-wheel or travel trailers which have an operational bathroom as installed by the original manufacturer. Spaces are 25-feet wide and 50-feet long. General Camping: General Camping is conveniently located across Rusty Wallace Drive, north of the track, a short walk to Iowa Speedway’s concourse and grandstands. These grassy camping spaces are for commercially built motor homes or travel trailers. Reserved spaces are 25 feet wide and 50 feet long and do not have water or electricity. Advanced reservations cannot be made once camping has opened on a race weekend; reservations are taken at camping check-in. Tent Camping is available and reservations are not necessary. Tents are allowed in the designated Tent Camping area only. For rates and availability please, call Iowa Speedway at 866.787.8946.
HOURS
Camping Hours Gates open at noon (CT) Thursday prior to the first event of the weekend and close at noon (CT) one day after the final event of the weekend. A “good neighbor” quiet policy will be in effect beginning at 12:00 a.m. (Midnight - CT) or one hour after the conclusion of the final event of the day. Admittance and set-up are restricted when gates are closed.
G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N
1. Reserved Trackside and General Camping spaces are sold on a season or weekend (depending on availability) basis only.
2. Trackside Camping includes either six (6) or ten (10) individual passes. Passes provided with each premium camping space are good for admittance into the concourse, Fan Walk and midway. Each individual must have a Trackside ticket to obtain access to the Reserved Trackside RV area. Each person must have an RV pass regardless of age, with the exception of children 3 years of age or younger. Two designated parking passes per spot will be issued; one (1) is for the camping unit and one (1) is for the tow vehicle or companion unit.
3. General Camping does not include grandstand tickets but they can be purchased separately by contacting the Ticket Office.
4. Fans can tune into 106.7 FM to hear the race and track’s PA announcements.
DIRECTIONS
Trackside Camping Location: Use exit 168 off I-80 to Rusty Wallace Drive and follow Rusty Wallace Drive to Lincoln Road (follow all traffic signage for trackside camping).
General Camping Location: Use exit 168 off I-80 to Rusty Wallace Drive and follow Rusty Wallace Drive to General Camping entrance (follow all traffic signage).
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FAN WALKFans can get closer to the action by purchasing a Fan Walk Pass. You can check out the cars, fill up at the concessions stand and, best of all, kids under age 12 are free with a paid adult.
A Fan Walk Pass also entitles you to a free tram ride to and from the Fan Walk. Tram boarding is located behind the Turn 1 Grandstands next to Turn 1 Hospitality. Re-boarding is located where you were dropped off in the Fan Walk.
The Fan Walk Booth is located on the back side of Ticket Booth 1 behind the Turn 1 Grandstands. The Fan Walk is marked with the letter N on the map (pg. 4.)
ACCIDENTS
If you’re involved in or witness an incident during your visit, notify the nearest security guard, usher, or contact the Speedway operator at 641.791.8000. Please allow emergency personnel to respond to incidents promptly and without interference. For updates or to report an accident, simply text ISPEED, your location and your issue to 69050. As always, if needed, please dial 911. ALCOHOL POLICY
If you consume alcohol during your visit to Iowa Speedway, please do so responsibly and be considerate of your fellow fans. You must be 21 years of age or older and present a valid Photo ID with proof of age when purchasing alcohol. Iowa Speedway reserves the right to refuse to serve alcohol to any person, for any reason. If we believe you are acting in a manner that is contrary to the law or that may endanger yourself, others or any property, the police will be contacted. GOLF CARTS
ATVs, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters and mopeds are not permitted within Speedway property without proper credentials from Iowa Speedway. PETS
The only animals allowed inside Iowa Speedway property (except those which are part of an event) are guide and service dogs. Pets are permitted in the designated camping areas.
G U I D E L I N E S
• Tickets to the Fan Walk are $10 and can be purchased at Ticket Booth 1.
• Iowa Speedway reserves the right to deny the sale of Fan Walk Passes to any individual according to race sanctioning body rules/regulations.
• No alcoholic beverages are permitted on the tram.
IOWA SPEEDWAY RULES & GATE POLICIES
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RE-ENTRY
Iowa Speedway allows fans to check out and re-enter the facility during race events. To do so, you must have your hand stamped prior to exiting the facility. SECURITY & POLICE
Uniformed police officers and Speedway security are stationed throughout the facility to ensure your safety. Should you require assistance, please notify the nearest event staff employee. The appropriate person or agency will then be sent to your location. SMOKING
Smoking is only allowed in designated areas per the Iowa Smoke Free Air Act.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
All carry-in bags, blankets and similar items are subject to search by Iowa Speedway when entering the facility. Fans can bring in one 16 oz sealed bottle of water or one empty water bottle per person. There are drinking fountains in the concourse. Prohibited items discovered during security inspections must be returned to the owner’s vehicle or discarded. Items may not be left at the gate. Unlawful items discovered during security inspections will be reported to the authorities. Any prohibited item discovered inside Iowa Speedway will be confiscated. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:
Iowa Code states: Licenses may not allow patrons to bring liquor onto the licensed premises
P R O H I B I T E D I T E M S
• Aerosol Cans
• Animals (except service animals)
• Cans, Glass or Other Containers
• Balloons or Beach Balls
• Chairs of any style
• Drones, Remote-Control Helicopters, Planes
• Fireworks, Sky Lanterns, Missile-Like Objects or Projectiles of any kind
• Explosives
• Illegal Substances
• Laser Pointers
• Noise Makers: Bells, Bullhorns, Whistles, Airhorns
• Outside Food or Beverage
• Roller Bags larger than 14" x 14" x 14"
• Scooters, Segways, Bicycles, Skateboards, Rollerblades, Skates
• Tripods/Bipods
• Weapons of any kind
• Umbrellas
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SEVERE WEATHER PROCEDURES
Here’s what you need to know:• Iowa Speedway may not provide adequate protection from
extremely high winds, tornadoes or lightning• Personal protection is everyone’s responsibility• Be proactive. Plan in advance what you, your family and friends
will do if severe weather approaches the track• You should monitor the weather very closely and take necessary
precautions to ensure your safety• There is no basement or approved tornado shelter on property• We recommend you take shelter where you feel safe based
on your circumstances• The American Red Cross recommends that if you are caught
outdoors and cannot quickly access a shelter, it is best to get into a vehicle and buckle your seat belt until you are able to get to the closest shelter
• The American Red Cross recommends that if you are in your car and flying debris occurs, stay in the car with the seat belt on. Put your head below the window level and cover your head with your hands
• Campers are encouraged to secure all campsite items for high/damaging winds
Iowa Speedway weather update communication methods include:• Whelen Mass Notification System• Public Address announcements• Twitter advisories (@IowaSpeedway)• Facebook advisories• Radio broadcasts: at Iowa Speedway tune into 98.9 FM which
broadcasts information from the PA system at the track. If you choose to leave the property, tune to 95.9 FM or 106.7 FM
• The National Weather Service Public Access Hotline (515.270.2614) or website (www.weather.gov/dmx) provides specific storm information
• For Iowa Speedway weather updates simply text WEATHER to 69050
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