Pocono Raceway

Paddock Access Information

Paddock Access Times & Information

Thursday, June 19 – No Fan Access

Friday, June 20

Paddock Opens: 12:00 p.m.
Paddock Closes: At the conclusion of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck 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, June 21

Paddock Opens: 8:00 a.m.
Paddock Closes: At the conclusion of NASCAR Xfinity 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, June 22

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Paddock Opens: 8:00 a.m.
Paddock Closes: At the conclusion of NASCAR Cup Series Victory Lane Celebration.
Fronstretch Access Opens: 9:30 a.m.
Fronstretch Access Closes: 12:00 p.m.* (Except to fans that choose to view driver introductions from the frontstrech. Click Here for details on that experience option.) Exact time may vary and subject to change.

PADDOCK ACCESS INFORMATION

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
  • Paddock Pass+ Wristbands will be scanned 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)
  • Camping Wristband or Grandstand tickets alone, do NOT grant access to the Paddock or the pedestrian tunnel.
  • Camping Guest Specific Information: Camping guests that do not have a Paddock Pass+ and have either grandstand tickets or would like to visit Fan Fair MUST take the shuttle to the grandstand side. Guests who take the 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.

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.
    • Camping wristbands and/ or grandstand tickets alone will NOT provide access to the pedestrian tunnel, you must have a Paddock Pass+ Wristband.
  • Paddock Side Access (Paddock to Midway) – Guests with a Paddock Pass Plus wristband will have access to the Paddock side of the Pedestrian Tunnel.
  • Camping Guest Specific Information: Camping guests that do not have a Paddock Plus+ and have either grandstand tickets or would like to visit Fan Fair MUST take the shuttle to the grandstand side. Guests who take the 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.

* If you require ADA assistance an ADA shuttle transport can be requested at any ADA services tent in the midway and/or the Paddock.