Travel Tips: ISM Raceway – March 8-10, 2019

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The fourth race of the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season and the second race of the “Western swing” is the TicketGuardian 500 at ISM Raceway in Phoenix, AZ. The race weekend, Friday through Sunday, March 8-10, also features the Xfinity Series.

The ROLL-BAR hospitality area is located near the DC Solar Power Pavilion (between Gates 2 and 3) and hosts appearances by NASCAR drivers and personalities in addition to a live DJ, a game area, catered meals, complimentary drinks and more. Personalities currently scheduled to appear at the ROLL-BAR on Sunday (subject to change) are Kyle Larson (9:15 a.m. MT), Erik Jones and Ryan Newman (9:30 a.m. MT), Corey LaJoie (9:45 a.m. MT) and NASCAR legend Rusty Wallace (10 a.m. MT). Find out more about the ROLL-BAR here.

The INfield gives fans access to an open-air interactive garage and an up-close look at Gatorade Victory Lane, driver’s meetings and more – find out more here.

Key on-track times:

Friday, March 8
  • Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice – 11:35 a.m. MT
  • Xfinity Series practice – 1:05 and 3:05 p.m. MT
  • Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying – 4:10 p.m. MT
Saturday, March 9
  • Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice – 9:35 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. MT
  • Xfinity Series qualifying – 10:40 a.m. MT
  • Xfinity Series 200-mile race – 2 p.m. MT
Sunday, March 10
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  • Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series TicketGuardian 500 – 12:30 p.m. MT
A full race weekend schedule is available here, and a schedule of driver appearances can be found here.

A list of race day FAQs and their answers can be found here, and tips for first-time visitors can be found here.

Purchase tickets and get more information about the weekend at www.ismraceway.com.  

Travel Tips: ISM Raceway – March 8-10, 2019 Travel Tips: ISM Raceway – March 8-10, 2019 Reviewed by Paula on Tuesday, March 05, 2019 Rating: 5