Stock car racing’s premier circuit comes to the revamped Phoenix Raceway. Get your motor running for NASCAR Championship Weekend this fall and jam-packed race weekends in the spring and fall of 2024.
Fall 2023 Race Weekend
- Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 100
The fun kicks off with the ARCA Menards Series West Championship Race and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series on November 3. - NASCAR Xfinity Series CHAMPIONSHIP RACE
See the drivers from the NASCAR Xfinity Series compete for the ultimate prize – and bragging rights – on November 4. - NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race
Grandstand seats: sold out. Standing-room options, FanShield Infield Experience and hillside seating available for November 5.
Entertainment
- Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley
Superstar DJ, producer and songwriter Diplo will perform the pre-race concert on Sunday, November 5. The 13-time Grammy nominee is also a member of the iconic Major Lazer, one-third of LSD and half of Silk City. Thomas Wesley is Diplo’s country alter ego. - NASCAR Race Experience
Fans can drive a real NASCAR racecar around the track (or do a ride-along with a pro driver) after championship weekend through the Rusty Wallace Racing Experience, which will be offered on November 18 and 19. Visit racewithrusty.com/project/phoenix-raceway-deal60-23/ to reserve.
Raceway-Area Must-Visits
When you’re not indulging your need for speed, there’s a plethora of West Valley activities and restaurants to take in, from mom-and-pop Mexican joints and craft breweries to hiking and other sporting activities. Some other area highlights:
- Colados Coffee & Crêpes
Fill your tank with freshly brewed coffee and sweet and savory crêpes at this family-owned spot. Try the chorizo crêpe with eggs, cheese and piquant Mexican sausage. For a sweet treat, the tropical crêpe with pineapple, coconut, cream cheese and walnuts is fun. Three locations (including Avondale and Goodyear), colados.com - Spring training games
Spring NASCAR weekend coincides with spring training, so race fans can hit up a game or two. Sometimes NASCAR drivers can even be spotted tossing out first pitches. See pages 90-91 for more information. cactusleague.com - Paseo de Arte
Stroll through public art installations in Paseo de Luces, the heart of downtown Tolleson. Van Buren Street, from 91st Avenue to 99th Avenue. tolleson.az.gov/311/paseo-de-luces - Litchfield’s
The West Valley’s premier fine dining restaurant is in the historical Wigwam resort, which once housed executives of the Goodyear Tire Company. 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park 623-935-3811, wigwamarizona.com
Pro Tip
The FanShield Infield Experience allows fans to walk inside the NASCAR Cup Series garages, placing them close to their favorite teams and drivers, entertainment and more. On NASCAR Cup Series race days, fans with FanShield Infield Experience access can also sign the start/finish line.
- Location: 7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr., Avondale
- Dates: Fall 2023 NASCAR Championship Weekend runs November 3-5, 2023; spring 2024 NASCAR weekend dates TBD at press time; fall 2024 NASCAR Championship Weekend dates TBD at press time
- Cost: Tickets starting at $30
- Info: 866-408-7223 (ticket office), phoenixraceway.com
All general public parking at Phoenix Raceway is free during the weekend events. Premium parking is available for $75-$125. VIP parking access is granted to fans who purchase select passes and guests who have suite tickets. See map for parking areas.
