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  Phoenix International Raceway Seating Chart, Phoenix International Raceway Tickets, Phoenix International Raceway Maps
Phoenix International Raceway is one of the most unique tracks on the NASCAR schedule.
Phoenix is one of three one mile ovals that NASCAR runs on including the Monster Mile at Dover International Speedway, and the Magic Mile at New Hampshire International Speedway.
Phoenix is truly one of the great sports cities in the country with NASCAR racing at Phoenix International Raceway, baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks, the NBA's Phoenix Suns, the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, the NHL's Phoenix Roadrunners, as well as year-round golf and many other exciting attractions.
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 About PIR - Phoenix Raceway
In 1964, when Phoenix International Raceway was carved out of the foothills of the Estrella Mountains, it was intended to be a new jewel in the crown of American open wheel racing.
Today, Phoenix International Raceway has a tradition that is unmatched in the world of racing.
Phoenix is world-famous for golf, tennis, shopping, and lots of sunshine - not to mention the most celebrated and storied racetrack in the West.
www.phoenixraceway.com /track_info/about_pir   (373 words)

  
 Phoenix International Raceway Phoenix AZ At Premiere Sports Travel
Another great Phoenix International Raceway tradition began in February 1977 when a pair of races on the track’s oval and road courses were held in a two-day event known as the Copper World Classic.
International Speedway Corporation bought Phoenix International Raceway from owner Buddy Jobe in April 1997, and under the ISC banner the track has continued to grow.
The addition of that race to the NASCAR calendar gives Phoenix International Raceway two Nextel Cup weekends each year, including the traditional November date that comes in the next-to-last weekend of the Chase for the Nextel Cup championship battle.
www.sportstravel.com /venues/phoenix-international-raceway.php   (555 words)

  
 International Speedway Corporation Buys Phoenix International Raceway
PHOENIX, AZ (July 14, 1997) -- In an effort to further strengthen its vast motorsports holdings, International Speedway Corporation (ISC) has purchased Phoenix International Speedway.
Phoenix International Raceway, that plays host to NASCAR, IRL, USAC, SCCA and AMA events was sold to ISC by Emmett "Buddy" Job.
Buddy Job said of the aquisition, "My goals and expectations for Phoenix International Raceway have been and continue to be, quite lofty.
www.theautochannel.com /news/date/19970714/news004155.html   (433 words)

  
 Jayski's® Silly Season Site - OLD Phoenix International Raceway News
PIR is one of the state leaders in tourism bringing in an estimated $400 million annually to the state of Arizona.
International Speedway Corp., which owns the three racetracks, has scheduled a news conference today at Michigan Speedway to announce it is pulling one of two races from its track in Rockingham, N.C., and shifting it to the California oval.
Phoenix International Raceway expansion news: A legislative appropriation to build a $12.8 million, 5 lane bridge over the Gila River at 115th Avenue was signed last month.
www.jayski.com /pages/tracks/past/phoenix-past.htm   (12574 words)

  
 Going to a Race at Phoenix International Raceway
A general pit pass at Phoenix puts you right in the action for practice and qualifying.
Phoenix grandstands in turn 1 and 2 looking back at the front stretch.
Phoenix grandstands in turn 1 and 2 looking across the track at turn 3 and 4 with general seating on the hillside.
www.arsracing.com /fans/tracks/phoenix/index.htm   (564 words)

  
 Phoenix International Raceway Tickets, PIR Raceway Tickets - Phoenix NASCAR Tickets
We are not affiliated with Phoenix International Raceway, Ticketmaster® or any box office.
As a Phoenix ticket broker we also buy tickets from the public.
Phoenix International Raceway tickets are generally delivered the week of the race.
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 FOX Sports - NASCAR - Tracks
Although Phoenix is a one-mile speedway, we treat it like a short track.
There aren't many cautions at Phoenix -- the 10 last year were abnormally high -- but most of the incidents take place when cars pinch each other off, coming off Turns 2 and 4.
Blending into the landscape of the Estrella Mountains, Phoenix International Raceway is a fixture in the Valley of the Sun and on the Winston Cup schedule.-->
msn.foxsports.com /nascar/track?trackId=16   (495 words)

  
 Jayski's® Silly Season Site - Phoenix International Raceway News
PIR Honored with Achievement Award: On Thursday, October 26, Phoenix International Raceway was honored with the John F. Long Lifetime Achievement Award during WESTMARC's 14th Annual "Best of the West Awards." PIR was also the recipient of the Attractions, Destinations and Tourism Award.
PIR was also recognized for it's commitment to community service highlighted most recently through its "Salute to Military Families" program which highlighted the many achievements of the United States Military and provided race tickets to the many men and women, and their families, of the U.S. Military stationed throughout Arizona.
Announced by PIR President Bryan R. Sperber, Octane is the newest and most exclusive addition to the facility and is the first of it’s kind both in NASCAR and in Phoenix.
www.jayski.com /pages/tracks/phoenix.htm   (3161 words)

  
 Phoenix International Raceway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The other notable feature of PIR is the presence of the the "Hillside", a fan-favorite viewing area located on Monument Hill just outside of turn four.
Long before PIR existed, this spot was the original land survey point for all of what later became the state of Arizona.
In PIR's earlier years, residents of this neighboring Native American community were rumored to have sometimes sold concessions through the fence to hungry race fans unwilling to walk back down to the track's food and beverage stands.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Phoenix_International_Raceway   (1119 words)

  
 Phoenix International Raceway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Phoenix International Raceway, or just PIR, is a one mile tri-oval race track located in Avondale, Arizona.
PIR has a unique tri-oval shape, with a curve in middle of its backstreatch between turns two and three, commonly referred to as "the dogleg".
Once nearby Firebird International Raceway became a regular stop on drag racing tours, PIR's dragstrip was rarely used.
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 Compare Prices on Phoenix International Raceway Framed Panoramic Photograph at YaPrice - Sports & Outdoors Reviews   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
"This aerial panorama of Phoenix International Raceway was taken by James Blakeway during a NASCAR Nextel Cup race.
Carved out of the foothills of the Estrella Mountains, Phoenix International Raceway opened in 1964 and is home to two NASCAR Nextel Cup events as well as the Grand American Road Racing Series.
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 SI.com - Racing
Gordon drove his DuPont Chevy to a third-place finish in the November event at PIR and has not finished worse than 12th since 1997.
Busch won his second career Cup race at PIR last season, and Johnson has finished on the lead lap in all five of his Phoenix starts, including a runner-up to Dale Earnhardt Jr.
By the way, the last time the 43 car visited Victory Lane was at Phoenix in 1996 with Bobby Hamilton behind the wheel.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /racing/tracks/2006/phoenix.html   (330 words)

  
 GrandPrix.com > GP Encyclopedia > Circuits > Phoenix International Raceway
Although there had been racing on ovals in the Phoenix area in the 1950s it was not until 1964 that Phoenix International Raceway was built in the shadow of the Sierra Estrella Mountains to the west of the city.
PIR is now in the outer suburbs of the fast-expanding Arizona city.
The track was later acquired from Jobe by the International Speedway Corporation.
www.grandprix.com /gpe/cir-059.html   (279 words)

  
 RON HORNADAY PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY PREVIEW - RacingWest
HORNADAY AT PHOENIX: Hornaday has a lot of experience, and has made a name for himself, in several different divisions over the years at Phoenix (Ariz.) International Raceway (PIR).
“Phoenix really is a special place for me. Being a racer from the West coast, I’ve got a ton of laps around PIR and sometimes I feel like its my home track.
Historical Moment: In 1993, after an emotional finish in the final race at Phoenix International Raceway, Hornaday became the first driver to win back-to-back titles in the Southwest Series.
www.racingwest.com /news/story.php3/14439/index.htm   (892 words)

  
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 SUBWAY Fresh 500 @ Phoenix International Raceway   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Storm troopers, a wookiee, Darth Vader and the Yellow M&M'S Brand Character M-Vader are all potential sights at Phoenix International Raceway on April 23, 2005.
Phoenix International Raceway is owned by International Speedway Corporation, the leading promoter of motorsports activities in the United States.
PIR opened its doors for the first time in 1964 and held its very first NASCAR event in 1978.
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 Richmond International Raceway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richmond International Raceway (RIR) is a A 3/4-mile (1.2 km), D-shaped, asphalt race track located just outside Richmond, Virginia in Henrico County.
Richmond International Raceway is the only track to host all of its events "under the lights," and features some of the best racing on both NASCAR's and the IndyCar Series' schedules.
Richmond International Raceway is located at the Richmond Raceway Complex, which is an 800-acre (3.2 km²), multi-purpose facility.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Richmond_International_Raceway   (794 words)

  
 Phoenix International Raceway & Arizona NASCAR Events - Crowne Plaza Phoenix   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Originally built in 1964, the Phoenix International Raceway is today considered one of NASCAR's premier racing facilities.
Just 26 miles from the Raceway, the Crowne Plaza Phoenix is a convenient lodging option for all visiting Phoenix NASCAR fans.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Phoenix, 2532 W. Peoria Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029 United States.
www.cpphoenix.com /nascar   (179 words)

  
 iLikeRacing.com » Open Wheel Racing News And Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Kanaan, the reigning IndyCar Series champion, claimed his first career victory at PIR in 2003, leading 79 laps and pulling away from Helio Castroneves on the final restart to win.
"Phoenix International Raceway is a very difficult track to find a good setup for the car.
The next Menards Infiniti Pro Series race is the Phoenix 100 on March 19 at Phoenix International Raceway.
ilikeracing.com /2005/03/phoenix_interna.html   (1280 words)

  
 Chase leader Johnson racing with confidence toward Phoenix - USATODAY.com (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Cambridge, Wis., native isn't heading to tracks that scream turnaround, posting average finishes of 20.7 at Phoenix and 25.5 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
At Phoenix, Stewart will be trying to win three in a row for the first time in Cup, but he always has been streaky.
Only seven of 20 Cup races at Phoenix have been won by a driver starting in the top 10, and winners of five of the past six took the green flag from outside the top 10.
www.usatoday.com.cob-web.org:8888 /sports/motor/nascar/2006-11-10-phoenix-preview_x.htm   (685 words)

  
 Motorcycle Online: 1999 Phoenix International Raceway AMA Pro Thunder Race Results   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Dave rode an awesome race." or "Damn, I wish we could have beaten Higbee." I really expected one of those sort of generic answers that everyone comes up with after a good race, but what I got was this look, a cross between amazement and terror, and a response: "The rear cylinder reached 500 degrees.
Dave was now all the way up to eighth place in the series standing after leaving Daytona in 26th and the bike just missed reaching thermo-nuclear meltdown, which would have resulted in China Syndrome.
The entire PIR facility would have had to be covered in a thick dome of protective concrete for a thousand years.
www.motorcycle.com /mo/mcracing/99mopir_results.html   (1726 words)

  
 NASCAR Preview.  Everything you need to know to attend the race at Phoenix.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Each purchaser of a wheelchair accessible space at PIR will be provided with a parking pass allowing parking in specific areas located in close proximity to your seating.
Please be sure to consult the back of the pass for specific directions to the track to insure smooth access to your parking area.
Race fans are encouraged to bring a donation of a new toy to gates 3, 4 or 7 throughout the race weekend.
www.laidbackracing.com /Tracks/PreviewPhoenix.html   (2753 words)

  
 Phoenix International Raceway Seating Chart, Phoenix International Raceway Tickets. Driving Directions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Phoenix International Raceway Seating Chart, Phoenix International Raceway Tickets.
Phoenix International Raceway is located in Avondale, AZ.
Greatseats has been in business for over 20 years and we want you to be happy with your tickets.
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 Phoenix International Raceway Tickets at StubHub!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Phoenix International Raceway Tickets — Driving in the Desert
The Phoenix International Raceway debuted in 1964 as an open wheel track that featured the likes of A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti and Parnelli Jones making the run around the mile long oval.
NASCAR crashed the gates in 1988 and now a pair of Nextel Cup and Busch Series races, as well as a Craftsman Truck Series race, takes place in the desert.
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 Phoenix International Raceway Preview   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
This is the same car the team utilized in the second race at New Hampshire International Speedway.
Burton will visit a Phoenix area Ronald McDonald House on Saturday afternoon and will sign autographs for past and current residents.
NetZero also donated four tickets to Sunday’s race to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Phoenix for use in its second annual Black Jack on the Waterfront Casino Night silent auction which will be held Friday evening in Tempe, Arizona.
www.wardburton.com /schedule/news2004/1107pre.htm   (553 words)

  
 Phoenix International Raceway - Avondale, AZ, 85323-9514 - Citysearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Join the adrenaline rush at this world famous raceway.
Going in circles has never been so much fun.
Phoenix International Raceway is known as "the world's fastest one-mile oval," where world racecar champions from Mario Andretti to Dale Earnhardt earned fame and set records.
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 Hotels Near The International Raceway / Nascar In Phoenix, Arizona
Our system will pull up all hotels, motels, resorts and inns within your selected number of miles from the International Raceway in Phoenix.
The sweltering little farming town stood in the heart of the large Salt River Valley, with a ready-made irrigation system left by ancient Indians (the name Phoenix honors the fact that the city rose from the ashes of a long-vanished Hohokam community).
They pay vast sums to warm their bones in the luxury resorts and spas, concentrated especially in Scottsdale, that are the modern equivalent of the 1930s dude ranches.
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 Phoenix International Raceway Tickets - Free FedEx!
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Track Information: Set at the base of the Estrella Mountains, near the Salt and Gila Rivers, PIR is as much a fixture of the local landscape as its natural counterparts.
PIR first opened its gates in 1964 and since that time has earned a reputation as one of the top facilities of its kind in the nation.
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