Going to a Race?

Let's walk through the basics - if you've never been to a short track, it may be helpful to understand why things happen the way they do.

  • "How to Find a Local Short Track"

    There may be a short track closer to you than you think.

    It might be a quarter-mile dirt oval behind a county fairground. It might be a paved track outside a town you have driven through without noticing. It may race every Saturday, twice a month, or only when the promoter, weather and machinery all cooperate.

    Finding the track is usually easy. Figuring out whether it is still active—and what is happening there this weekend—takes a little more work.

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  • What To Bring

    You do not need racing gear. You do not need to dress like you are going into the pits. And you definitely do not need to know enough about racing to justify being there. You mostly need to be comfortable enough that you can enjoy the night.

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  • Stands or Pits?

    A grandstand ticket is cheaper, simpler and usually gives you the best overall view of the racing. A pit pass gets you closer to the people and machinery, but it also comes with more noise, movement, safety rules and less comfortable places to watch.

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  • How Long Do Races Last?

    A typical short-track race night lasts about three to five hours once the scheduled racing program begins, but plan on being there longer than the schedule makes it look.

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  • Children at the Tracks?

    The goal should be simple: let them enjoy the cars, the people, and the experience enough that they want to come back.

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  • How to Meet the Drivers

    Short-track drivers are usually far more accessible than professional athletes in major sports, but timing matters.

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