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General Information

Event Information for Spectators entering the General Admission Gate

GATES OPEN: varies upon event. Please view the calendar section of the website and then double click on the date for more infomation. Plan your day for a 4-5 hour stay allowing your self 30 minutes to purchase tickets, park and find a seat.  Enter Gate #3.
RACING:  Testing and Time Trials begin approximately12:00 PM, First round eliminations begin approximately 2:00 PM.  Racing ends between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM.
ADMISSION:  $20 per person, Children under the age of 12 admitted free with adult.  If you choose to cross over to the Pit side of the drag strip just walk towards the staging lanes until you arrive at the “crossover” gate.  Kids aged 5-11 must purchase a crossover ticket.
PARKING: General admission side of the track allows patrons to drive into the facility without parking charges.  You may Park next to the strip as room allows.  Lawn chairs are welcome.  You assume all risks of theft and damage while parking at Sacramento Raceway.
SEATING:  Grandstand seating is provided.  Bring Seat Cushions.
INSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGE:  Sacramento Raceway contracts with a restaurant certified vendor to sell food , drinks and beer.
OUTSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGE:  Allowed.  Including Gas BBQ’s.  Absolutely no briquette BBQ’s are allowed.  No exceptions.
OVERNITE CAMPING:  Allowed at no additional charge.  All lights, generators and noise to cease at 11:00 PM. Hook ups, water or electrical are not provided.
NOT PERMITTED:  Alcoholic beverages, Weapons, Drugs, glass bottles.
SMOKING: Section 118885 of the California Health and Safety Code prohibit smoking of tobacco in public places where a gathering is in progress.
PETS:  It is best to leave your pet at home due to the loud noises drag racing creates.  However, dogs weighing less than 20 lbs. are permitted at Sacramento Raceway and must be leashed at all times.  Naturally aggressive dogs (pit bulls, rottweillers, german shepards, etc.) must wear a muzzle at all times.  This is to protect you and other patrons in the event your pet has a bad reaction to their surroundings and the noise.
SUGGESTIONS:  Blankets, umbrellas, jacket, cash for food and souvenirs.  Neither vendor provide credit machines or ATM machines on the spectator side.

Event Information for Drag Racers and their Crew members entering the Pit adm. gate

GATES OPEN:varies upon event. Please view the calendar section of the website and then double click on the date for more infomation.  Please do not arrive earlier than 7:00 AM.   With the exception of  “early arrival”.  Enter Gate #3, right to access front lot.
EARLY ARRIVAL: Racers are permitted to arrive 24 hours prior to the advertised gate time.  All early arrivals must park in the front lot and are not permitted to block any gates at any time.
ADMISSION: varies upon event. Please view the calendar section of the website and then double click on the date for more infomation.
PARKING: Racer packages come with one free pit parking admission.  RV parking is $40 per RV or trailer.  Additional Pit Parking admission for passenger cars:  $20.  Front lot parking:  Free.  You assume all risks of theft and damage while parking at Sacramento Raceway.
SEATING:  Grandstand seating is provided.  Bring Seat Cushions.
INSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGE:  Sacramento Raceway contracts with a restaurant certified vendor to sell food , drinks and beer.
OUTSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGE: Allowed.  Including Gas BBQ’s.  Absolutely no briquette BBQ’s are allowed.  No exceptions.
OVERNITE CAMPING:  Allowed at no additional charge.  All racers and their crew members must purchase a two day pass in order to stay in the pits, overnite on Friday nites.  All lights, generators and noise to cease one hour after last run. Hook ups, water or electrical are not provided.
NOT PERMITTED:  Alcoholic beverages, Weapons, Drugs, glass bottles.
SMOKING: Absolutely no smoking allowed in the staging lanes, starting line areas.  Section 118885 of the California Health and Safety Code prohibit smoking of tobacco in public places where a gathering is in progress.
PETS:  It is best to leave your pet at home due to the loud noises drag racing creates.  However, dogs weighing less than 20 lbs are permitted at Sacramento Raceway and must be leashed at all times.  Naturally aggressive dogs (pit bulls, rottweillers, german shepards, etc.) must wear a muzzle at all times.  This is to protect you and other patrons in the event your pet has a bad reaction to their surroundings and the noise.
SUGGESTIONS:  Blankets, umbrellas, jacket, cash for food and souvenirs.  You will be able to use credit machine at the front gate and souvenir booth.  The food concession does not have a credit card machine.  A company has provided an ATM machine to the racetrack but it does not always have a sufficient amount of cash for events.