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A GUIDE FOR NEWCOMERS AT COLORADO NATIONAL SPEEDWAY

To better help the "rookie race fan" understand many of the speedway's policies, along with a quick rundown on the racing procedures, here is a short guide that may even offer some insight to all you "regulars" out there.

*ARRIVE EARLY
  Often, events may sell out or reach a standing room only capacity. Since there is NO reserved seating, it is recommended that you arrive well ahead of the 6:00PM starting time to assure a good seat. Single car Time Trial qualifying laps usually begin two hours before the first race, so if you get to the Speedway early enough, you'll also get an excellent preview of which drivers have their machines really "hooked-up".
 
*CONCESSION STANDS
  Along with the Main Concession Stand, be sure to check out the numerous satellite booths throughout the facility which offer an incredible variety of quality food and drink, all at a reasonable price. At the beer stands, you will be required to show a photo I.D., and please be aware that grandstand-side alcohol service generally stops just prior to the last race of the evening.
 
*GATE ALLOWANCES
  Food and non-alcoholic beverages may be brought into the speedway, but food must be in a disposable or collapsible container, since no hard-sided coolers are allowed in the gate. Non-alcoholic beverages are permitted and must be in a plastic container, smaller than two liters. We do not allow aluminum cans or glass bottles of any kind, and video-recording devices are also not permitted. Additionally, the consumption of alcoholic beverages in the parking lot is illegal and strictly monitored. Open Containers are not allowed at Colorado National Speedway.  
 
*SPECIAL GRANDSTAND SEATING
  A special "Family Section" is included in the grandstands. It is a non-alcohol section that can be found just north of the start/finish line. The handicap viewing area is located on an elevated platform at the base of the grandstands near turn one. The Pit-side grandstand also includes a handicapped section at the north end.
 
*RACE PROCEDURES
  On a typical race night, a majority of the divisions in competition will participate in Time-Trials, Trophy Dashes, and qualifying events, followed by a short intermission. The all-important Feature Races for each division-which pay out big prize money and crucial championship points-wrap up the evening. The starting line-up for the feature events are determined by a random drawing to create a partially-inverted field, which means that the fastest cars do not necessarily start in the front. The announcer will inform you of each event's distance, and by keeping an eye on the NASCAR scoreboard as the race progresses, you will know how many laps remain.
 
* FLAGS
 

GREEN-Start of race or restart after caution.
YELLOW-Caution-Slow & hold position. No Passing
WHITE-One lap until the finish of a race.
CHECKERED-The race is finished.   

BLACK-Report to the pits
 immediately
RED-The race is stopped due to
unsafe conditions
BLUE w/ YELLOW STRIPE-Move over for faster traffic-hold your line


 
*PRIZE WINNINGS
  Listen closely to the announcer, because if your ticket number is called out... you're a winner! Just head on up to the Scoring Tower (above the main grandstands) and spin the Prize Wheel to receive a great gift from one of the speedway's sponsors. On many race nights during intermission, a high-speed five-lap ride aboard our special two-seater Late Model is given to a lucky entrant. If you are 18 or older and would like to register for a chance to win, fill out an entry form at the table near the main gate.
 
*SAFETY TIPS
  For your own personal safety, we ask that you use the aisles and walkways for their intended purposes, and stay well back from the track fence at all times. Please contact a security officer to retrieve any items lost underneath the grandstands.
 
*VISIT THE PIT AREA AFTER THE RACES
  To get an up-close look at all the high speed machinery, fans of all ages are encouraged to visit the pit area after the races. You'll also have the opportunity to meet your favorite drivers, who are always eager to sign autographs and talk about events of the evening. This is a great way to spend time while traffic clears out after the final event.
 
*EXITING THE TRACK
  Your patience and courtesy is greatly appreciated as you leave the track. The security officers will help expedite your departure form the facility as quickly and smoothly as possible, so please follow their directions. Drive Safely!
 
*RAIN-OUT POLICY
  In the event of inclement weather, Colorado National Speedway officials will make every effort possible to complete all races on the evening's schedule. If a fast-moving storm enters the area, you may take shelter in your vehicle and will be allowed back into the facility by showing your ticket stub when the precipitation subsides. However; if at least half of the scheduled races have been completed and forecasts call for little or no chance of clearing, then the event will be deemed as "complete". If less than 50% of the races have been run, the show is considered a "rain-out" and while no refunds will be given, your ticket stub will be honored at any comparably-priced future current-season event. Upon your next visit, just go to the ticket window and exchange your stub for and admission pass. Often, conditions in the Denver metro area vary greatly from those at the track, so if the weather looks questionable, be sure and call the speedway hotline at (303) 665-4173 before you come to the speedway, or click here to check the weather at the track .