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Table of Contents
Television & Radio Broadcast Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Event Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Ticket & Venue Access
• Admission & Ticket Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
• Credential Office Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
• Guests with Special Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
• Pre-Race Pit (Guest) Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
• The Dirt Track Ticket Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
• “You Are Here” Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
General Information
• ATMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
• Elevators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
• Gift Store Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
• Ice Sales Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
• Lost & Found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
• Shower Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
• Souvenir Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
• Suite & VIP Box Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
• The Speedway Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
• Weather Delays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
• Web Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Seating and Gate Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Track Overview Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Public Safety
• Accidents & Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
• First Aid & Rescue Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
• Security Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Rules & Regulations
• Behavior Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
• General Rules & Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Transportation & Parking
• Camping Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
• Counterflow Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
• Golf Cart, ATV, & Scooter Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
• Motorcycle Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
• Parking Map, Driving Directions & Directional Map . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
• Shuttle & Golf Cart Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
• Towed Vehicles /Wrecker Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Lowe’s Motor Speedway Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Lowe’s Motor Speedway 2008 Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . .27
Speedway Motorsports Inc. Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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Broadcast Schedules
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11
7:00 PM - NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Qualifying
Live on SPEED & PRN
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12
4:00 PM - NASCAR Nextel Cup Final Practice – Live on SPEED
5:00 PM – NASCAR Busch Qualifying – Live on SPEED
7:15 PM – Dollar General 300 NASCAR Busch Series – Live on ESPN2 & PRN
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13
6:00 PM – Bank of America 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series
Live on ABC & PRN
Events Schedules
**Times are Subject to Change**
NBS – NASCAR Busch Series NNCS – NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series
LOLMDS – Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series LMS – Lowe’s Motor Speedway TDT – The Dirt Track
Wednesday, October 10
Jani-King Southern Showdown presented by Ferris Commercial Mowers
Open 24 hours
8:00
8:00
9:00
1:00
a.m.
a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
a.m.
p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
LMS
LMS
LMS
LMS
TDT
TDT
LMS
TDT
TDT
Country Crock, Morehead Farms, Rock City,
Peninsula and Tim Flock campgrounds open for
check-in
Ticket Office open (Smith Tower – 2nd Floor)
Fleetwood RV Resort open for check-in
Credential Office opens
Pit gate and World of Outlaws (WoO) Late Model
Series registration opens
Spectator gates open
Credential Office closes
WoO Late Model Series hot laps
Possible $30,000-to-win
Jani-King Southern Showdown
presented by Ferris Commercial Mowers
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**Times are Subject to Change**
NBS – NASCAR Busch Series NNCS – NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series
LOLMDS – Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series LMS – Lowe’s Motor Speedway
Thursday, October 11 Bojangles’ Pole Night
Open 24 hours
LMS
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2:20 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
LMS
LMS
LMS
LMS
LMS
NBS
NBS
LMS
LMS
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. NNCS
4:40 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. 600
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:10 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
8:45 p.m. (approximate)
NBS
LMS
NNCS
LMS
LMS
Country Crock, Morehead Farms, Rock City,
Peninsula and Tim Flock campgrounds open for
check-in
Ticket Office open (Smith Tower – 2nd Floor)
Fleetwood RV Resort open for check-in
Credential Office opens
Souvenir Row opens
Spectator Gate 5a opens for “Early Entry”
Practice
Rookie practice
Spectator gates open: 1 , 2*, 3*, 4*, 5a, 5b, 6
(Wheelchair Seating), 7*, 8, 10 (Turn One Suites),
18 (Diamond Tower Suites), Corporate Suites,
Terrace Boxes, Clubhouse, Club Suites, Ford
Club Deck
Hospitality Village opens
Practice
Legends Car, Bandolero Car and Thunder
Roadster racing on the ¼-mile
Final practice
Credential Office closes
Qualifying (Two laps/All positions)
Hospitality Village closes
Robosaurus
CRASHCar Trailer Race of Destruction on the ¼-mile
School Bus Race on the ¼-mile
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**Times are Subject to Change**
NBS – NASCAR Busch Series NNCS – NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series
LMS – Lowe’s Motor Speedway
Friday, October 12
Dollar General 300
Open 24 hours
6:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.
4:05 p.m.
5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
6:20 p.m. – 7:20 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.(8:16 Green Flag)
9:00 p.m.
LMS
LMS
LMS
LMS
LMS
LMS
LMS
LMS
NNCS
NBS
ESPN2
NNCS
LMS
NBS
NBS
LMS
Country Crock, Morehead Farms, Rock City,
Peninsula and Tim Flock campgrounds open
for check-in
Gate 26/Infield opens for camping
(remains open 24 hours)
Ticket Office open (Smith Tower – 2nd Floor)
Fleetwood RV Resort open for check-in
Credential Office opens
Souvenir Row opens
Hospitality Village opens
Spectator gates open: 1*, 2*, 3*, 4*, 5a, 5b, 6,
7*, 8, 9*, 10, 12, 17, 18 (Diamond Tower Suites),
26*, 30*, 31, Corporate Suites, Terrace Boxes,
Clubhouse, Club Suites, Ford Veranda,
Ford Club Deck
Practice
Qualifying (Two laps/All positions)
TV Exhibition Run
Final practice
Credential Office closes
Driver Introductions
Dollar General 300 (200 laps/300 miles)
Hospitality Village closes
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**Times are Subject to Change**
NNCS – NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series
LMS – Lowe’s Motor Speedway
Saturday, October 13
Bank of America 500
Open 24 hours
LMS
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
LMS
LMS
LMS
.
LMS
5:45 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m. (7:46 Green Flag)
8:00 p.m.
LMS
LMS
NNCS
NNCS
LMS
Country Crock, Morehead Farms, Rock City,
Peninsula and Tim Flock campgrounds open for
check-in
Ticket Office open (Smith Tower – 2nd Floor)
Fleetwood RV Resort open for check-in
Souvenir Row opens
LMS Credential Office opens
Spectator gates open: 1*, 2*, 3*, 4*, 5a, 5b, 6,
7*, 8, 9*, 10, 12*, 15, 16, 17*, 18*, 20*, 26*, 30*,
31*, Corporate Suites, Terrace Boxes, Hospitality
Village, Clubhouse, Club Suites, Ford Veranda,
Ford Club Deck
Pre-race Entertainment
Credential Office closes
Driver Introductions
Bank of America 500 (334 laps/501 miles)
Hospitality Village closes
*Indicates gates where tickets are being sold – other gates are entry points for ticket holders.
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Tickets and Venue Access
ADMISSION PRICES
Tickets are available for sale daily at the gates indicated by a “*” in the Events
Schedule located on pages 3-6. Will Call is located at Gate 4. GENERAL PARKING IS
FREE ON LOWE’S MOTOR SPEEDWAY PROPERTY.
Thursday, October 11 . . . .Adults: $12 Advance/$20 Day Of
Children 6-12: $1.00
Children under 6: FREE
Friday, October 12 . . . . . .Reserved and General Admission Available
Saturday, October 13 . . . .Reserved Seating Available
Please inspect your tickets and report any discrepancies to the Ticket Office or call 1800-455-FANS (3267). Keep your tickets in a safe place or with you at all times.
Lowe’s Motor Speedway (LMS) assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen, destroyed,
misplaced or forgotten tickets.
Before approaching an entry gate, please separate the admission ticket from the
name and address panel to allow a quicker entry process. Tickets obtained from
sources other than LMS may be lost, stolen or counterfeited. In such cases, these
tickets will not be honored. LMS prohibits the resale of tickets, at any value, on
LMS property.
CREDENTIAL OFFICE HOURS
If you have arranged for credentials and they have been approved and confirmed
prior to race week, you may pick them up at the following times. The credential
office is located near Entrance P off Morehead Road (behind the speedway). Photo
ID required.
Wednesday, October 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 AM
Thursday, October 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 AM
Friday, October 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 AM
Saturday, October 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 AM
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5:00
7:00
7:00
6:00
PM
PM
PM
PM
For The Speedway Club Members Only: Only credentials (Guest Passes) requested
through The Speedway Club Sales Office may be picked up in the Club Sales Office
one week prior to race week during normal business hours (Monday through Friday,
9 AM – 5 PM). On race days, The Speedway Club members may pick up their credentials on the first floor of Smith Tower when gates open.
For driving directions to Credential Office, please refer to Transportation & Parking located on page 22.
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GUESTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Reserved Wheelchair Parking: Reserved spaces are available ONLY to accommodate the purchasers of tickets in the wheelchair seating areas. All vehicles must have
a handicap placard/tag, registration and the photo ID of the person in the vehicle
whose name is on the handicap placard/tag. These spaces are limited and LMS
parking stickers are provided for the following lots:
1. 4th Turn Terrace Wheelchair Reserved Parking between Gates 2 & 3
2. Ford Wheelchair Reserved Parking at Entrance L off Morehead Road near
Gates 7 & 8
3. Diamond Tower Wheelchair Reserved Parking outside the backstretch near the
Concord Water Tower
Unreserved Handicap Parking: State-issued handicap tags will allow access to
designated lots across Highway 29 between the pedestrian bridges at Gates 2 and 3.
Lots marked unreserved VIP parking accommodate handicap patrons. All vehicles
must have a handicap placard/tag, registration and the photo ID of the person in the
vehicle whose name is on the handicap placard/tag. Limited unreserved handicap
parking spaces are located in the following areas:
1. *NEW LOCATION* On the perimeter road across from Gate 20/25 behind the
Diamond Tower Terrace in Turn Two. This location now includes designated
trams, shuttles, and/or golf carts.
2. Outside Turn 4 Tunnel
3. On the perimeter road across from the main Ticket Office
*All areas are filled on a first come, first served basis.
*Driving directions for unreserved handicap parking can be found under the Transportation &
Parking section located on page 22.
Seating – Wheelchair Reserved: 4th Turn Terrace selected sections (Gate 2); Ford
Upper Deck row 46 (Gates 6, 7); Diamond Tower Terrace at main concourse level
(NNSC events only); Jewel Box selected sections (NNSC events only).
Shuttle Service: A complimentary golf cart shuttle service is offered from the
unreserved handicap parking area across Highway 29 between the pedestrian
bridges. Guests in need of assistance getting to their
seats may be picked up at any Nationwide Race
Information Station located throughout the speedway
or other handicap lots.
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PRE-RACE PIT (GUEST) PASSES
Pit access times are limited. The pit area will be accessible up to 30 minutes before
race time. Access hours are subject to change without advance notification. When
cars are on the track, the pit areas may be cleared due to safety concerns.
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Guest passes are NOT good for gate admission
A separate admission ticket is required for each day of entry
No refunds or exchanges
Minimum age requirement is 18 years of age
Dress code: For your safety, shirt and closed toe shoes required
THE DIRT TRACK @ LOWE’S MOTOR SPEEDWAY
Advance tickets are available from the main Ticket Office (2nd floor of Smith Tower –
blue glass building), by phone at 1-800-455-FANS (3267) or on-line at www.lowesmotorspeedway.com. After 4:00 PM race day, tickets are available for sale only at The
Dirt Track Ticket booth.
Wednesday: October 10– Jani-King Southern Showdown
Super Late Models and CRASHCar racing
All Seats Reserved – Grandstand: $25
Adults/$5 Children 12 & Under: $10
Pit Passes: $30 (14 years of age & older)
Persons under 18 years of age must have a
Minors Release completed by both of their
parents or legal guardians.
“YOU ARE HERE” MAPS
Large property maps are located at Gates 2, 3, 4, 7, 15, 16, 18, 20 and 30/31. These
maps are located on the large pylons where the gate numbers are posted. A small
property map is also located in this fan guide on pages 15-16.
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General Information
AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINES (ATMS)
Automatic Teller Machines (ATMS) provided by Bank of America are located in the
following:
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•
•
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Turn 4 Gate 31 across from Section V
2nd Floor of Smith Tower
4th Turn Terrace/Chrysler Grandstands near gate 2
Intersection of GM Sec. C and GM Sec. D near gate 4
Concourse near Gate 5A
Concourse near Gate 8 under First Turn Condos
Concourse at Gate 12
In the infield near Dominos/Bojangles
Souvenir lot on Speedway Blvd
Mobile ATM unit located near main entrance on right
Lower Level of Ford Grandstand near gate 7
Gate 4 near GM Sec. J and Chrysler Sec. A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Frontstretch Corporate Suites, Terrace Boxes – Gates 2, 3, 4
The Speedway Club Suites, Clubhouse – Smith Tower, Levels 1 and 2
Ford Grandstand Club Boxes, Upper Deck – Gates 6, 7
Turn 1 Corporate Suites – Gate 10
Diamond Tower Corporate Suites, Jewel Box – Gates 17, 18, 20
ELEVATORS TO SUITES, TERRACE BOXES & CLUB LEVELS
GIFT STORE AND SPEEDWAY TOURS
Visit the Lowe's Motor Speedway Gift Shop located on the second floor of Smith
Tower. You will find one of the largest collections of NASCAR memorabilia on the East
Coast. For information on the Lowe's Motor Speedway Gift Shop, call 704-455-3204.
Open Monday – Saturday: 9 AM until 5 PM
Open Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PM
The Lowe's Motor Speedway Gift Shop opens at 8 a.m. on race days.
Feel The Thrill Tour includes a close-up look at areas that are off-limits on race days.
Visit the NEXTEL Cup garage, travel down pit road and take a picture in Victory Circle.
The highlight of this half-hour tour is a comfortable van ride around the
superspeedway where you will feel the full-tilt force of the 24-degree banking. Feel The
Thrill Tours are available on non-event days Monday through Saturday 9:30 a.m., 10:30
a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and Sunday 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Admission is $5 per person. Group tours are also available by reservation. Walk in
tours begin at the Lowe's Motor Speedway gift shop. Call 704-455-3204 for information. (If a child needs a car seat, please provide your own car seat)
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ICE SALES LOCATIONS
Outside the gates:
• Country Crock Campground, outside Turn 4
• Fleetwood RV Camping Resort, located in the log cabin near bathroom/shower
facility
• Security stations at weekly campgrounds – Rock City, Morehead Farms and
Peninsula
Infield:
• Near bathroom/shower facilities between lower and NEXTEL Cup garage
Ice can be purchased at the following times and locations:
Country Crock
Fleetwood
Wednesday
8 AM – Midnight
8 AM – 11 PM
Thursday
8 AM – Midnight
8 AM – 11 PM
Friday
7 AM – Midnight
8 AM – 11 PM
Saturday
7 AM – Midnight
8 AM – 11 PM
Sunday
7 AM – Midnight
8 AM – 11 PM
Infield
10 AM – 9 PM
8 AM – 8 PM
10 AM – 8 PM
LOST AND FOUND
During an event, lost & found will be located in the Ticket Service Department located
on the 2nd floor of the Smith Tower located in the front of Lowe's Motor Speedway.
Phone 704-455-3200 or send an e-mail: tickets@lowesmotorspeedway.com
SHOWER FACILITIES
Restroom/Shower facilities for camping guests are located at the following:
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Country Crock Camping outside Turn 4
Fleetwood RV Camping Resort across Highway 29
Infield road course area
Infield between the ARCA garage and the NEXTEL Cup garage
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SOUVENIR PROGRAMS
Souvenir programs are available at each entry gate into the grandstands. Souvenir
programs cost $10; Souvenir programs with collectible car, t-shirt and protective
sleeve cost $15.
SUITE AND VIP BOX LOCATIONS
Corporate Suites – Dress Code Applies
Suites 81-100 . . . . . . .Over 4th Turn Terrace Grandstand – Turn 4: enter Gate 2
Terrace Boxes . . . . . . .Over 4th Turn Terrace Grandstand – Turn 4: enter Gate 2
Suites 101-134 . . . . . . .Over Chrysler & General Motors Grandstands –
Frontstretch: enter Gates 3, 4
Suites 155-168 . . . . . .Over Grand National South Grandstand – Turn 1: enter Gate 9
Suites 171-208 . . . . . .Over Diamond Tower Terrace – Turn 2: enter Gates 17, 18, 20
The Speedway Club – Suites and Club Seating – Dress Code Applies
Suites 135 – 141 . . . . .The Speedway Club Suites – Over General Motors & Ford
Grandstand – Frontstretch: enter Smith Tower, level 1 or 2
Club Veranda . . . . . . .General Motors & Ford Grandstand: enter Smith Tower or
Gates 5A , 5B
Club New Veranda . . .Ford Grandstand: enter Gates 6, 7
Club Deck . . . . . . . . . .Ford Grandstand: enter Gates 6, 7
** The dress code is as follows: Please, NO t-shirts, tank tops, halter tops, very short shorts, athletic
shorts, spandex, or cut-offs. Collared shirts are recommended. Should any guest be inappropriately
dressed, collared shirts will be available for purchase in The Speedway Club Boutique.
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THE SPEEDWAY CLUB
The Speedway Club opened in 1987 to provide a luxurious atmosphere for those
wishing to entertain in a motorsports environment. The Speedway Club has grown
into one of the largest private clubs of its type in the nation.
Located high above Lowe's Motor Speedway frontstretch, The Speedway Club has
more than 4,500 members who look to the club to assist in entertaining friends and
clients. Open year-round, The Speedway Club's dining room offers the area's finest
cuisine and entertainment, along with a spectacular view of the legendary 1.5-mile
superspeedway.
Members of The Speedway Club also have the opportunity to purchase premium
frontstretch seating for all NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series events at Lowe's Motor
Speedway. Seating opportunities range from climate-controlled Club Suites to openair box seats located on the Club Deck of Ford Tower. The Speedway Club's banquet
facilities can host anything from small meetings to weddings to large banquets with
several hundred guests.
NASCAR fans, experience the race in style with The Speedway Club's Access Pass.
The Access Pass combines reserved frontstretch seating with amenities for one
package price. It includes premium frontstretch seating, dinner in The Speedway
Club, guided pre-race pit tour, reserved parking, souvenir program, pit-passes and
credential holder. Prices vary depending on seating option (New Veranda or
Clubhouse) and event.
For information regarding the Access Pass, individual or corporate memberships and
race event ticket packages including food, seating and pre-race pit tours, contact The
Speedway Club Sale Department at 704-455-3240 or visit www.gospeedwayclub.com.
WEATHER DELAYS
NASCAR and Lowe’s Motor Speedway determine racing schedules. In the event of a
delay or postponement, all tickets will be honored on the rescheduled race day. If an
event is postponed, the event start time will be determined based on prevailing
weather conditions and at the discretion of NASCAR and LMS. All ticket sales are
final; sorry, no refunds.
WEB SITES
www.lowesmotorspeedway.com
www.gospeedwayclub.com
www.gospeedway.com
www.goprn.com
www.nascar.com
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Seating & Gate Map
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Overview Map
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Overview Map
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ACCIDENTS AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
Please report any accidents to the nearest Customer Service Representative (wearing
a Lowe’s Motor Speedway logo shirt), law enforcement office or speedway security
personnel immediately. Please allow emergency personnel to respond to incidents
promptly and without interference. If you are injured, please allow medical staff
(EMTs, First Aid Staff, etc.) to attend to your needs and complete an accident report
on your behalf.
In case of an emergency or if you observe illegal or otherwise inappropriate activity
by other guests, please contact a Customer Service Representative immediately. If
you need to reach a speedway guest by paging him/her through the public address
system, please call speedway security at 704-455-3220. Sorry, non-emergency pages
cannot be accommodated.
In case there is a need for evacuation, please exit the premises in a calm manner
and contact a Lowe’s Motor Speedway staff member for assistance if needed.
FIRST AID AND RESCUE SERVICES
To contact first aid and rescue services, please call: 704-455-4028, 704-455-3220 or
704-455-7911
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4th Turn Terrace concourse level – Gates 30, 31 & 2
Frontstretch at water tower
Carolinas Medical Center on perimeter road
Ford Grandstand concourse level – Gates 6 & 7
Ford Grandstand upper deck – Gates 6 & 7
Diamond Tower Terrace concourse level – Gates 17, 18, 20
Infield Care Center – north end of infield
Paramedics roaming on all concourse levels, suites, terrace levels
Ambulances on all main concourse levels
SECURITY INFORMATION
Security Headquarters located on I-600, Entrance P off Morehead Road.
Direct Line: 1-(704)-455-3220
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BEHAVIOR POLICY
Our goal is to create a high-energy environment to lend support to our participants
while maintaining a wholesome, family-oriented atmosphere. To ensure that all fans
have a pleasant race experience, each patron should act responsibly and be considerate of others. LMS security personnel will respond to complaints and to any
misconduct. Guests who are visibly alcohol-impaired and/or belligerent will be
removed from the LMS facility. Multiple violations may result in revocation of ticket
privileges.
GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS
For your safety and wellbeing, LMS must ask that certain criteria (rules and regulations) be adhered to. We ask for your cooperation and understanding for any
inconvenience that may result.
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Coolers may be brought in by guests until one
(1) hour after the start of the race.
*NEW POLICY* Hard liquor is not allowed to be brought into the facility
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All food vendors and The Speedway Club will stop
selling alcohol 50 laps prior to the end of the race
No umbrellas of any kind
No glass containers
No strollers (inside grandstand area)
No coolers/bags/backpacks over 14”x 14” x 14”
No pets (unless they are service animals helping guests with disabilities)
No weapons, including, but not limited to, firearms, knives, and impact
weapons
No skateboards, roller skates, or scooters
No bicycles, mopeds, etc.
No beach balls, balloons, etc.
No signs or banners
No horns, whistles, or other loud items
All coolers and bags are subject to inspection at any time
Lowe's Motor Speedway will not be responsible for items left in the speedway or
around gate areas!
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CAMPING INFORMATION
All camping on Lowe’s Motor Speedway property is reserved. Each camping area is
staffed with 24-hour security personnel beginning Monday, October 8 for the Bank of
America 500 race week. Call 704-455-4445 for information and availability on the
following camping areas.
Morehead Farms Campground
Rock City Campground
Peninsula Campground
Country Crock Campground
Entrance P Campground
Tim Flock
Fleetwood
$100 Advance, $120 at Gate
$100 Advance, $120 at Gate
$100 Advance, $120 at Gate
$125 Advance
$150
$150
Call 1-704-455-4445
* Prices are subject to change without prior notification.
Camping Rules & Regulations
• Speed limit is 5 MPH.
• All guests and visitors must have a valid photo ID.
• All motorized vehicles must have a valid state license plate or SMI/LMS Golf
Cart Credential. No unauthorized golf carts, motorized bikes, skateboards,
rollerblades, bicycles, scooters, etc. are permitted.
• Camping permitted in designated campgrounds only.
• Vehicle and camping equipment must not extend beyond assigned space.
• Camping tow sticker must be affixed to tow vehicle windshield at all times.
• Camping passes must be displayed in camping unit at all times.
• No generators to be operated between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
• No loud or boisterous activity after 11:00 p.m. till 7:00 a.m.
• Small pets are welcome at our camping facilities (except infield) if they are
leashed, cleaned up after and do not disturb the other guests.
• Pets are not allowed in the bath house or any other public building.
• Pets are not allowed inside LMS gates; this includes the infield and spectator
entrances.
• Pets are not to be left outside at anytime unattended.
• No ground fires or fire rings. Fires must be contained and above ground in an
approved container.
• Excessive drunkenness or lewd behavior will not be tolerated.
• No soliciting or commercial sales permitted.
• No visitors permitted after midnight.
• No firearms, dangerous weapons, or fireworks permitted.
• No scaffolding unless it is safely attached to vehicle.
• No flatbed, box or cube trucks will be permitted.
• Please be aware of all carbon monoxide dangers that can be harmful to you or
other guests.
• Vehicle and generator exhaust MUST be expelled safely into roadways & not
into adjacent campsites.
• Please place trash in receptacles or trash bags provided by LMS.
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CAMPING INFORMATION (Cont.)
Infield Information, Rules & Regulations
The infield opens for camping on Friday, October 12, at 6:00 a.m. for the Bank of
America 500 weekend on a reserved basis. Camping space sales are handled by
calling 704-455-4445 or the Ticket Services Department at 1-800-455-FANS (3468).
Additional tickets or tickets for walk-in guests may be purchased at Gates 1 and 26
upon arrival.
Ticket prices: Bank of America 500 - $75 in advance / $100 at the gate.
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All fans and visitors must have an infield ticket/credential which must be worn
at all times. Grandstand tickets are not acceptable for admission into the
infield. Photo ID must accompany a credential.
Guests must have a pass out & infield ticket to re-enter.
No grilling during race activities.
No pets permitted in the infield unless service animals assisting disabled
guests.
Scaffolding and flag height restrictions:
South end of the infield (turns 1 & 2) – 7’ 8” maximum.
North end of the infield (turns 3 & 4) - 12 foot maximum.
All approved scaffolding must be safely affixed with a guard rail to approved
vehicles and be within proper height requirements.
No vehicles over 7’ 8” allowed in the south end of the infield.
Only tents, vans, and very small campers are allowed in the south end of the
infield.
No wagon races or other reckless activity that could cause a serious injuries.
Only motor homes & trucks with campers/trailers permitted in the north end of
the infield.
Portable Toilet Rentals
For information regarding portable toilet rentals and RV pumping services, please
contact A Sani-Can at 800-521-8941. Service is provided to the infield and all
campgrounds. Fees will be charged for pumping services.
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COUNTERFLOW TRAFFIC
The Department of Transportation will counterflow traffic on the roads surrounding
the speedway (US Highway 29, Morehead Road, Speedway Boulevard, etc.) to facilitate a faster and more efficient traffic flow (traveling to and leaving the speedway).
Additional lanes will be dedicated in the direction needed, or all lanes will be
converted to one way in the direction needed as traffic dictates.
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US Highway 29 (front of speedway) will be counterflowed to 3 lanes in one
direction and 1 lane in the lesser direction both before and after the race.
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Speedway Boulevard from I-85 to US Highway 29 will be counterflowed to 3
lanes in one direction and 1 lane in the lesser direction both before and after
races.
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Morehead Road from Harrisburg to Entrance P on speedway property will be
counterflowed to all lanes in one direction both before and after the race
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Morehead Road from US Highway 29 West at Entrance will be counterflowed
to all lanes in one direction both before and after the race.
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Morehead Road East from US Highway 29 to Mallard Creek Road/Mallard
Creek Church Road will be counterflowed to all lanes in one direction both
before and after the race.
GOLF CARTS, ATVS, SCOOTERS, ETC.
All golf carts must carry an LMS Golf Cart Permit. Golf cart usage is limited to
working staff, sponsors, third party vendors, and others with special approval from
LMS President. Personal golf carts, ATVs, scooters, etc., are not permitted on LMS
property.
MOTORCYCLE PARKING
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Grassy area along perimeter road outside fenced parking area between
Gates 3 and 4
On the grass median between the LMS perimeter road and US Highway 29
at Gate 3
On the grass outside the condo parking area between Gates 8 and 9
Outside backstretch at Concord Water Tower at Gate 18
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Red Lot Parking
Pink Lot Parking (Cont.)
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I-85 North to Exit 46 A
(Mallard Creek Church Road)
Right on Mallard Creek Church Road
Left at North Tryon Road
(Hwy 29 north)
Right onto Morehead Road,
speedway parking on right
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I-85 South to Exit 48 (I-485 / Rock Hill)
Exit 32 and turn left on to
Hwy 29 north/Tryon
Right at Morehead Road,
speedway parking on right.
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I-77 North to Exit 2
(I-485 heading NE)
I-485 North to exit 33
Left at the light onto Hwy 49
north/University City Blvd
Left on Morehead Road,
speedway parking on left
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I-77 North to Exit 2
(I-485 heading NE)
I-485 North to exit 32
Right on Hwy 29 north/Tryon
Right on Morehead Road,
speedway parking on right
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I-85 North to Exit 49
(Speedway Blvd./ Concord Mills)
Right onto Speedway Blvd.,
speedway parking on left
I-85 South to Exit 49
(Speedway Blvd./ Concord Mills)
Left onto Speedway Blvd.,
speedway parking on left
I-85 South to Exit 52
(Poplar Tent road)
Left onto Poplar Tent road
Right onto Hwy 29 South/Concord
Blvd., speedway parking on right.
Yellow Lot Parking
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Right at Morehead Road, speedway
parking on left.
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I-85 North to Exit 46A (Mallard Creek
Church Road)
Turn right off exit
Left onto Hwy 29 North/ North Tryon,
parking available on left
I-85 North to Exit 49
(Speedway Blvd./Concord Mills)
Right onto Speedway Blvd,
speedway parking available on right
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I-85 South to Exit 49
(Speedway Blvd./Concord Mills)
Left onto Speedway Blvd,
speedway parking available on right
I-85 South to Exit 48 (I-485 / Rock Hill)
Take Exit 32
Left onto Hwy 29 North/ North Tryon,
parking available on left
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Hwy 29 South to “B Parking” signs at
Lowe’s Motor Speedway
Turn right at “B Parking” and go
under Hwy 29 onto I-600.
I-77 North to Exit 2 (I-485 heading NE)
I-485 North to Exit 33
Left onto Hwy 49 North/
University City Blvd
Left on Morehead Road
Right at “P Parking” signage for
Lowe’s Motor Speedway
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Hwy 49 South to Morehead Road
Right on Morehead Road
Right at “P Parking” signage for
Lowe’s Motor Speedway
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS (Cont.)
ADA Parking (Paid):
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Available in Lot M across from Gate
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driving directions for Yellow Parking)
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I-77 North to Exit 2 (I-485 heading NE)
I-485 North to Exit 32
Right onto North Tryon/Hwy 29 North
Right at Morehead Road
Left at “Lot P” signage for
Lowe’s Motor Speedway
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I-77 North to Exit 2 (I-485 heading NE)
I-485 North to Exit 33
Left onto University City Blvd./
Hwy 49 North
Turn left on Morehead Road
Right at “Lot P” parking signage for
Lowe’s Motor Speedway
ADA Parking (Free):
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Available in Lots E,H,T (please see
driving directions for Green Parking)
Credential Pick-up:
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I-85 North to Exit 46A (Mallard Creek
Church Road)
Turn right at top of off-ramp onto
Mallard Creek Church Road
Left onto North Tryon/Hwy 29 North
Right onto Morehead Road
Left at “Lot P” parking signage for
Lowe’s Motor Speedway
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I-85 South to Exit 48 (I-485/Rock Hill)
I-485 South to Exit 32
Turn left onto North Tryon/
Hwy 29 North
Right at Morehead Road
Left at “Lot P” parking signage for
Lowe’s Motor Speedway
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I-85 South to Exit 52
(Poplar Tent road)
Left onto Popular Tent road
Right onto Concord Blvd/
Hwy 29 South.
Follow “B Parking” signage for
Lowe’s Motor Speedway veering
right off of Hwy 29 South and
proceed under Hwy 29. This road
becomes I-600
Follow I-600 around Lowe’s Motor
Speedway to credentialing
University Blvd/ Hwy 49
South to Morehead Road
Right onto Morehead Road
Right at “Lot P” parking signage
for Lowe’s Motor Speedway
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SHUTTLE & GOLF CART SERVICE SCHEDULE
Nationwide On Your Side Ride shuttle and golf cart service will be running
throughout the race week with stops at various points around the speedway.
Nationwide On Your Side Ride Golf Cart Service– Look for the blue-canopied On Your
Side Ride golf carts, offering you transportation to and from parking areas and
admission gates. The Nationwide On Your Side Ride is staffed by local volunteers
who know their way around LMS and are ready to help all race fans, especially the
elderly, physically challenged fans, and families with children.
Campground Shuttles – The speedway operates 3 types of bus shuttle service on
LMS property:
1. Morehead Farms, Peninsula and Rock City Campgrounds to and from the
shower houses, ticket office, and souvenir row area from 8 AM – 12 Noon
starting on the Monday of each race week.
2. Morehead Farms, Peninsula and Rock City Campgrounds to and from the track
from 1 PM– 12 Midnight on race and pole days.
3. Morehead Farms, Peninsula and Rock City Campgrounds to and from The Dirt
Track during race weeks 2 hours before the event until 2 hours after the event.
Nationwide On Your Side Ride Shuttle Service – A number of shuttle stops are
located throughout the facility including Gates 2, 3, 4, 7/8, 12, 18, 26 and 30, and the
shuttle service runs in a clockwise direction on the perimeter road between these
drop-off points. These shuttles operate on race and qualifying days from 12 Noon
until approximately two hours after the event.
TOWED VEHICLES – WRECKER SERVICE
A number of situations will result in cars being towed to the LMS tow-a-way area.
Vehicles parked in the following situations will be towed:
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parking credential.
Vehicles blocking fire lanes, gates, entrances, emergency exits, other vehicles.
Vehicles in violation will be towed to Nursery Daily Parking (see parking map page ).
If your vehicle has been towed, contact speedway security at 704-455-3220 or speak
to a speedway Customer Service Representative and he/she will assist you with
directions or help you get to security headquarters.
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Lowe’s Motor Speedway Upcoming Events
October 26-28, 2007 . . . .GoodGuys Southeastern Nationals
November 2 -3, 2007 . . .World Short-Track Championships – The Dirt Track
November 23, 2007 . . . . .Souvenir and Race Ticket Blow-out and
Christmas Tree Lighting
2008 Schedule of Events
(Tentative – Subject to Change)
April 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Food Lion AutoFair
April 18-19 . . . . . . . . . . . .Colossal 100 III , Super Late Models – The Dirt Track
May 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tailgate 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series 200-mile race
May 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge
May 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Windstream Pole Night
May 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .World of Outlaws – The Dirt Track
May 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CARQUEST Auto Parts 300
May 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coca-Cola 600
Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Facilities
Atlanta Motor Speedway – Hampton, GA – 770-946-4211
www.atlantamotorspeedway.com
Bristol Motor Speedway – Bristol, TN – 423-764-1161
www.bristolmotorspeedway.com
Lowe’s Motor Speedway – 800-455-3267
www.lowesmotorspeedway.com
Las Vegas Motor Speedway – Las Vegas, NV – 800-644-4444
www.lvms.com
Infineon Raceway - Sonoma, CA – 800-870-7223
www.infineonraceway.com
Texas Motor Speedway – Fort Worth, TX – 817-215-8500
www.texasmotorspeedway.com
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