Two Purchase Options: Sunday Only or Weekend Option!
PLEASE NOTE: If you did not receive your Paddock Passes in the mail and/or purchased after June 4th – bring your confirmation number to one of our guest services locations to pick up your wristbands. These are located at Gate 8, Pedestrian Tunnel (Grandstand Side) or Infield Fan Center in the infield.
Tickets that include a Paddock Pass are: Skybox, Terrace Club, 300 Level (Sunday) and Club Pocono. Infield Campers also will receive two (2) complimentary Guest Camping Pass/Paddock Pass dual purpose wristbands with their site. Paddock Pass Wristbands will be mailed prior to race weekend.
A gate admission ticket is required to access the Paddock area with the Paddock Pass ticket.
About The Paddock
- Viewing Deck – A viewing deck overlooks pit road. This viewing deck will provide the perfect view of the start/finish line. Fans will be able to come and go as they please atop this platform. Our beautiful grandstand will serve as the perfect backdrop for that “Instagram moment.”
- Victory Lane – With a Paddock Pass fans will be able to watch the victory celebrations from an up close vantage point. An experience that was never possible in the previous location of Victory Lane.
- Driver Appearances and Pre-Race Entertainment – Victory Lane will again play host to Driver Q&A sessions throughout the weekend as well as various pre-race entertainment such as DJ Sets and more!
- Autograph Alley and Garage View – A fan favorite. This area will be your best chance at getting an autograph from your favorite driver. Historically, drivers will stop if they have time on the way to and from their cars. Sorry, no guarantees though! This area and the entire Paddock area does give you an amazing view into the NASCAR Cup Series garage. Please note: Autograph Alley will be cleared to make way for the Driver Fan Walk at approx. 2:15 p.m. on Saturday and 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. *Exact 2026 time may vary.
- Expanded Food and Beverage Options – Fans can expect food trucks and bars in the paddock. Our Paddock Café is also a great place to stop at and enjoy a meal!
- Driver Fan Walk – On Saturday & Sunday the drivers for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and NASCAR Cup Series will respectively traverse the Driver Fan Walk located along the outer edge of the Paddock area stretching from Victory Lane to the Frontstretch gate. Cheer on your favorite driver as they make their way out to driver introductions.
- Track Access (Frontstrech) & Driver Introductions – On Sunday, fans with a Paddock Pass will be able to access portions of pit road and the frontstretch of the track prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Race. This is the prefect opportunity to sign the start/finish line and wish your favorite driver good luck. Fans will also be permitted to watch driver introductions take place from this area on the track. Note: Frontstretch Access is limited to Sunday of race weekend. There will be no frontstrech or pit road access of Friday or Saturday. Access times are determined in coordination with NASCAR and can change without notice.
Paddock Pass Wristband Information
When you purchase your Paddock Pass, you will receive your access wristbands in the mail prior to race weekend. With that wristband you can proceed right to the Paddock area through either our pedestrian tunnel (grandstand side) or through the infield entrance if you are a camper. For additional detailed access information see below.
Be sure to keep these wristbands safe and do not put on until race weekend. All wristbands will be printed and mailed out prior to race week, if you do not receive your wristband please call our ticket office at 1-800-722-3929.
ACCESS INFORMATION
Paddock Access Times & Information *2026 Dates & Times Subject to change*
Thursday – No Fan Access
Friday
Paddock Opens: 11:30 a.m.
Paddock Closes: At the conclusion of the ARCA Menards Series Victory Lane Celebration.
Access: The Paddock and Viewing Deck will be open throughout the day. There is no pit road or track access on Friday.
Saturday
Paddock Opens: 8:00 a.m.
Paddock Closes: At the conclusion of NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Victory Lane Celebration.
Access: The Paddock and Viewing Deck will be open throughout the day. There is no pit road or track access on Saturday.
Sunday
Paddock Opens: 8:00 a.m.
Paddock Closes: At the conclusion of NASCAR Cup Series Victory Lane Celebration.
Fronstretch Access Opens: 10:00 a.m.
Fronstretch Access Closes: 1:00 p.m.* (Except to fans that choose to view driver introductions from the frontstrech. Exact time may vary and subject to change.
Paddock Access Information:
- A Paddock Pass Wristband is required to have access to the Paddock area.
- Blue Wristbands = Friday, Saturday, Sunday access.
- Red Wristbands = Sunday only access.
- Yellow Guest Camping Wristbands = Friday, Saturday, Sunday access.
- Pink Wristbands = Friday, Saturday, Sunday access. (Terrace Club/ Club Pocono)
- Paddock Pass Wristbands MUST be Visible each time the guest enters the Paddock through one of the 3 available entry points. (Pedestrian Tunnel- Grandstand Side, “The Rocks” and North Paddock- Camping guests)
- Grandstand tickets alone, do NOT grant access to the Paddock or the pedestrian tunnel.
- Camping Guest Specific Information for guests with children: Adult Guest Camping Passes now include Paddock Access. Since kids 12 & under do not require a Guest Camping Pass, A Weekend or Sunday Only Paddock Pass is still required for all kids regardless of age. To access Fan Fair without a Paddock Pass you MUST take the shuttle to the grandstand side. Guests who take a shuttle MUST take the shuttle on their return trip as well. If you do not have a Paddock Pass Wristband you will not permitted through the Pedestrian Tunnel or into the Paddock.
- Paddock Passes can be purchased at the Infield Fan Center, or online prior to race weekend.
Pedestrian Tunnel Specific Information
- The Pedestrian Tunnel is located near the center point of our grandstand (France Tower) and runs directly below the start/finish line under the Raceway. It is open when the gates are open until the conclusion of each day’s on-track activities.
- Grandstand Side Access (Midway to Paddock)- Guests with a Paddock Pass wristband or the proper NASCAR/ Pocono issued credential will be permitted through the Pedestrian Tunnel into the Paddock.
- Grandstand tickets alone will NOT provide access to the pedestrian tunnel, you must have a Paddock Pass Wristband or Guest Camping Pass.
- Paddock Side Access (Paddock to Midway) – Guests with a Paddock Pass or Guest Camping Pass wristband will have access to the Paddock side of the Pedestrian Tunnel.
- Camping Guest Specific Information for guests with children: Adult Guest Camping Passes now include Paddock Access. Since kids 12 & under do not require a Guest Camping Pass, A Weekend or Sunday Only Paddock Pass is still required for all kids regardless of age. To access Fan Fair without a Paddock Pass you MUST take the shuttle to the grandstand side. Guests who take a shuttle MUST take the shuttle on their return trip as well. If you do not have a Paddock Pass Wristband you will not permitted through the Pedestrian Tunnel or into the Paddock.
- Paddock Passes can be purchased at the Infield Fan Center, or online prior to race weekend.
* If you require ADA assistance an ADA shuttle transport can be requested at any ADA services tent in the midway and/or the Paddock.
Take a look at the Paddock!
