DXC Technology 600
Texas Motor Speedway
June 6-8, 2019
Round #9
GENERAL INFO – The Texas Motor Speedway is the only high banked oval track the series visits. The speeds are quick and the event is furious but it usually produces quite a show. The race is held on Saturday night, making the start in the daylight, progressing through dusk and ending in darkness which is a great transition for spectators. The track is well lighted and from the front stretch grandstands, you can see around the entire track. IndyCar will share the track with the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series for the weekend.
Texas Motor Speedway has a long history with IndyCar. The fastest race was in 2015, won by Scott Dixon with an average speed of 191.940! (Cup’s fastest race was in 2012 with a speed of 160.577). The quickest and track record for qualifying is held at 222.556 by Charlie Kimball in 2017. The closest finish was in 2016. Graham Rahal beat James Hinchcliff to the checkers by 0.0080! Oval IndyCar fans love TMS!
Distinctive to TMS is “BIG HOSS” on the backstretch. It is the second largest HD-TV screen to be built, encompassing 20,633.64 square feet! From the front grandstand seating, you have the feeling that you’re at home with your big screen! Be sure to come early to check out the Fan Zone, behind the main grandstands, no ticket necessary. You’ll find a variety of commercial displays (some swag freebies) and many food and beverage vendors.
It can be very hot in Texas, so make sure you have sunscreen and a hat. Dress appropriately but there is plenty of shade in the grandstand areas. No shade in the infield. It also occasionally rains at the track, so come prepared. There is a pedestrian tunnel available most of the time from the lower level of grandstand, Section 121 to the infield near pit out by the scoring pylon. You must have a grandstand ticket and a credential to use this tunnel. Tunnel may be closed during an event. Alternative way to access the infield is to grab a free golf car shuttle from the road behind the grandstand area. You can walk to the infield, but it’s hot and a long hike.
A permanent infield building houses a Torchy’s Tacos restaurant, close to the garage area. You do not need a credential to go there. Besides being air-conditioned, it is a great place to gather with friends, enjoy a Tex-Mex menu, cold drink and bar service. And equally importantly, some of the cleanest restrooms in the track!
Free golf cart transportation is available to/from the parking areas toward admission gates, infield and credential building. To board a cart ride, walk to designated signed stops. For infield access, arrive at the road behind the gate areas. No golf cart service is available for the camping areas. The AAA Trackside Ride Fan Transportation buses will take you to and from the campgrounds, shower facilities and grandstands. You can pickup either rides at Gates 2, 4, 6 and 10 and from the Lone Star Circle by the tunnel.
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SPECIFIC LOCATION – 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76177 (Central Time Zone).
TRACK WEBSITE – TexasMotorSpeedway.com
TRACK CONFIGURATION – 1.5 mile high banked tri-oval. The track is banked 20 degrees in turns 1 & 2; 24 degrees in turns 3 & 4 and 5 degrees on the straightaways. TMS encompasses 1,500 acres, seating for 128,655 and the track has a total capacity of 181,655 spectators, which includes the infield and a variety of suites! It’s a huge complex.
PREFERRED AIRPORTS – Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL).
PARKING – Free parking is plentiful at TMS. A VIP parking area and Express Parking are available for a fee, you must purchase in advance. Call the ticket number listed below to purchase. ADA parking is free and very close to the grandstands. Follow the signs and be prepared to show state issued handicapped permit and sometimes a driver’s license. No reserved specific areas for motorcycle parking.
CREDENTIALS – The credential office is across the parking lot from the track, behind the main ticket office and along side the dirt short track. It is a single story small building with a blue roof. The track sells pit passes to this event. Must be at least 18 years of age with photo I.D. Call 1-817-215-8500 for details. In the pits, no sleeveless shirts, halter tops, bikini sops, swimsuits or open-toes shoes allowed. Shorts are allowed for practice and qualifying, but not for the race. Shorts are allowed in the garage area at all times.
ENTRY POINTS – Various gates to the grandstand areas are easily accessible from all parking areas. Enter at the gate closest to your seat. Backpacks, coolers and any other carry in items cannot exceed the maximum of 14”x14”x14”. All items are subject to search at the entry gate and fans possibly further screened. Limit of one cooler per ticket holder – no glass!
TICKET INFO – TMS offers various ticket offers and discounts. Go to their website at TexasMotorSpeedway.com to see if you can save a few dollars. They do offer a walk-p ticket purchase window in the grandstand area. Ticket number is 1-817-215-8500. For ADA seating, call the ticket office.
TMS offers a weather guarantee. If weather postpones an event and you are unable to attend the rescheduled date, within 60 days, contact the ticket office at the above number for a ticket credit. Amazing offer.
PROHIBITED ITEMS – Personal golf carts are not allowed except with an ADA permit. Do not bring strollers, umbrellas, skateboards, scooters or rollerblades. No firearms, weapons, fireworks or illegal sustances. No drones or other flying devices. No smoking in the grandstands, you must go to a concourse area. If an item is not allowed in the gate, you can return it to your vehicle or forfeit the item. It will NOT be held at the entry gate for later retrieval.
CAMPING – Texas Motor Speedway is blessed with land and open space. Four types of camping accommodations are available. Categories include reserved camping, family campground, tent camping and unreserved camping spots. Call the ticket number at 1-817-215-8500 for information and prices.
QUESTIONS? – TexasMotorSpeedway.com
Judy Bickel, IndyCar Nation Member