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Phoenix Raceway Camping For Everyone
If you enjoy camping and auto racing, then why not consider attending a Premier NASCAR auto racing weekend along with …
Phoenix Raceway Camping facilities set up right at the track.
Phoenix, the Land of Sun, is an ideal destination to attend a weekend of exciting auto racing!
You are almost guaranteed beautiful sunshine, warm temperatures and a thrilling weekend of racing. If you and your family have not been to a NASCAR Stock Car Race, then it’s definitely an event worth checking out.
You can pack up the RV and camp right at this amazing race track. You don’t know what you’re missing, until you actually experience this type of sporting event in person.
Check out this older, but very cool short video clip, giving you an idea of just what to expect at the races.
Phoenix Raceway Good Sam 500 – YouTube Video
Phoenix Raceway is located in Avondale, Arizona. The race track is easily accessible and located within 20 miles west of downtown Phoenix. It’s located in a beautiful setting, surrounded by the nearby Estralla Mountains.
What other race track in the country is surrounded by beautiful cactus and gentle rolling hills?
Phoenix Raceway is a perfect one-mile, low banked, tri-oval race track. It’s not too big and not too small. Fans get to experience the sounds and thrills of stock car racing up close!
One of the great things about attending a race in Arizona, is the likelihood of getting rained out is very slim, in this hot and sunny State. You are almost guaranteed beautiful sunshine each visit!
Our family have been coming to and camping at these race events here for many years. We travel all the way from …
British Columbia, Canada
Phoenix averages 85% annual sunshine, with as little as 8 inches rainfall annually.
Catch An Exciting Race Event At Phoenix Raceway
Night Setting In At PIR (Old Photograph)
If you choose to; drive, fly or take your recreational vehicle to the track, it’s very easy to get to either way, and there are plenty of places to stay as well!
There are great; hotels, motels and recreational vehicle parks, all within a short distance from the race track.
Phoenix Raceway Camping – Right At The Track
Thousands of Campers at PIR
The facilities are ideal, from rustic camping sites, paved camping stalls, to first class reserved sites with complete hook ups right at track side. This race track has it all!
You can camp for a full seven days in either reserved or unreserved camping spaces, inside or just outside the race track for very reasonable prices.
What a bargain!
Other than the few premier track side sites, these are dry camping sites, so your unit must be self-contained. Propane, water and waste dumping services are available for a fee, should you require these extra services during your stay.
There are plenty of on site portable toilets to use if needed, as well.:)
Phoenix Raceway Camping Map
This map just gives you an idea of the size and choices for camping out at Phoenix Raceway. From more rustic camping, to first class parking spaces for your camper or motorhome, the choice is yours and the facilities are excellent!
Special Note
The track now has a limited number of { Glamping Tents} available for rent. As well, check out the tracks website for those wishing to rent a recreational vehicle for race weekend events. There’s also free wi-fi for use in the common areas of the track for your convenience.
Grocery Market at PIR
So you can pick your campsite, purchase groceries at the track and enjoy your weekend!
Prices in the grocery are as competitive as if you were shopping in town, all for the convenience of race fans, right at the track. A great addition for us campers!
Safeway had taken over providing grocery items for race fans in recent years.
Update
It was announced that {Walmart} took over as the grocery provider starting in the 2023 season. They are located in the campground area and will open for the Spring race weekend.
Great news for campers!
Courtesy Shuttle Trams For Campers
As well, there are continuous courtesy shuttle buses to taxi you from your campsite to the main gates of the race track. There’s also a number of golf carts available to shuttle you for a small gratuity.
Another bonus and added great feature for campers, is the complimentary shower trailers provided for the entire weekend. These conveniences are so great, that the facility provides for the thousands of campers attending the races each year!
Nascar Premier Series Set to Test the Track
PIR Hosts Two Premier NASCAR Events Each Year
In addition to the two premier races held each year, the race track holds other great race events throughout the season.
Phoenix International Raceway had officially changed their name to ISM Raceway a few seasons ago, along with their new look and new track configuration. The race track looks outstanding. What a great job they’ve done with the entire facility!
For complete race and detailed track information, be sure to their official website at …
Phoenix Raceway Be sure to check out the {Google Map} box at the bottom of this post for the tracks exact location.
Previous Phoenix Raceway Seating
The picture above give you a general idea of the layout of the race track and where the grandstands are situated. Choose where you would like to seat and book that ticket for the next race!
Phoenix Raceway Newsletter
I would also recommend signing up for the Tracks periodic email newsletter, for updated track information along with their Phoenix Raceway Camping reservation dates and more.
The track will send you the occasional newsletter that’s filled with up to date news, upcoming events and much more. They will also notify you when ticket sales become available for each event.
“Family Fun at Phoenix Raceway!”
This area is a great place to visit anytime of the year!
Previous Phoenix International Raceway Seating Chart
I have also included a map above showing the grandstand seating around the race track.
Phoenix Raceway – New Track Layout
Track Updated
We attended the November 2019 NASCAR weekend race event and as the new {ISM Raceway}. The grandstands and new track layout are excellent!
What a wonderful job they have done with this facility!
Safe Travels & See You At The Track!
PIR Celebrated 50 Years in 2014
Update 2020
Fans were excited to hear the track has returned to its original name …
Phoenix Raceway Check out their newest track logo design below. In 2020, Phoenix Raceway hosted their inaugural; Championship race weekend!
My brother and I flew down from BC, Canada for the 2021 Championship Race Weekend that was held; November 05-07, 2021.
What a fabulous race weekend it was, with 4 great races!
2025 Season Update
The first premier NASCAR race weekend event for 2025 was held on March 07th-09th, with 3 great races throughout the weekend.
I attended this Spring race weekend for the very first time. The 3 race weekend event was outstanding!
Since 1995, we’ve always attended the Fall races.
The Premier NASCAR Championship Weekend will be held …
October 31 – November 02, 2025.
Safe and Healthy Travels!
It’s been a few seasons since we’ve enjoyed Phoenix Raceway Camping, so if you have any new information to add, please do Contact Me and I will be sure to update any new information for others to see.
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