Arrive Early- For The Best Experience
The Paddock+ opens when spectator gates open! (Friday, 1pm and Saturday/Sunday 8am). Plan to arrive early to get the best experience with your Paddock Pass Plus. Expect the busiest times in the Paddock to be closer to the racing events for the respective day you are using your pass for.
Viewing Deck – A Unique Vantage Point
The new viewing deck provides a unique view facing our main grandstand right across from the start/finish line. This deck will be open all weekend long when the paddock is open. Fans can come and go as they please throughout the weekend. There are no permanent seats here so please be courteous of other spectators’ views. There will also be picnic tables and a shaded area to enjoy below the deck. Take a break and enjoy some food and beverage here during the day.
Victory Lane Celebrations – Join In The Celebration (All Weekend)
Fans with a Paddock Pass+ are able to check out the Victory Lane celebrations following each race during the weekend. Fans can view the victory lane celebrations right in front of the stage! We recommend planning to arrive in the paddock area prior to the completion of the race for the best view of the celebration.
Enjoy Food & Beverage – New and Refreshed Options
In addition to our Pocono Raceway Café we will also have additional food trucks and bars that you can grab lunch or a drink and relax in the paddock before or during the races.
Victory Lane Entertainment – Trophy Pictures, Driver Appearances and more!
Prior to the on-track action each day fans will be able to access victory lane and get your picture with the same trophy that will be presented to the winner of the race. The Stage in Victory lane will also host various driver appearances throughout the weekend. Visit poconoraceway.com/eventguide for specifics.
Frontstretch Access on Sunday – Sign the Start/Finish Line
On Sunday fans with a Paddock Pass+ will have access to the frontstrech to sign the start/finish line. Frontstrech Access will tentatively be available from 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 14. (No access Friday and Saturday) See Fan Walk information below for frontstretch fan access details.
Driver Introductions Fan Walk – Pick Your Viewing Option (Sunday)
Fans with a Paddock Pass+ will have a “Pick-Your-Own- Viewing Experience” for Driver Introductions. See options below:
1. Victory Lane – Prior to being called out to driver introductions on pit road. Drivers will enter the Paddock area through victory lane and wave to the fans as they begin their way down the Fan Walk.
2. Fan Walk – Drivers will then walk from victory lane and out to pit road the be introduced to the crowd. They will walk along the Fan Walk in the Paddock. Fans can choose to line up along this walk to cheer on your favorite driver.
3. Viewing Deck – The viewing deck will provide a behind- the -scenes type vantage point of driver introductions.
4. Frontstretch (Track)* – Fans who choose the frontstrech will have a view of driver introductions taking place in front of the Viewing Deck on pit road. Drivers will walk through 50 State flags and into a truck to begin their parade lap around the track.
*Important Note* Fans that choose the frontstrech experience MUST be on the frontstretch prior to 1:30 p.m. There will be no back and forth access after 1:30. Fans on the frontstrech will be directed to clear the track by way of the Grandstand access gates immediately following the conclusion of driver introductions. Again, there will be no access at this time to return to the paddock, unless back through the grandstand side of the pedestrian tunnel.
