FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQs & POLICIES
One lightweight backpack, day pack or clear backpack, approximately 18 X 18 X 4 inches, are permitted but are subject to search
Permitted Items:
- One backpack per person
- Maximum size - 18”x18”x14”
- Clutch or Fanny Pack
- Maximum size - 4.5”x 6.5”
- One soft-sided bag or cooler per person
- Maximum size 14”x14”x14”
- Sunscreen, Sunblock, Hand Sanitizer, and Bug Spray
- Aerosol, Gel, or Liquid Forms
- Pre-packaged and sealed food and beverage items in a bag or soft-sided cooler to include alcoholic beverages (NO GLASS)
- *Unless prohibited by state law
- Clothing/Blankets
- Ice
- Insulated Cups
- Maximum size of 64 oz
- Cameras, Binoculars, scanners and headsets that can be worn over the neck, belt or carried in a bag
- iPads, tablets and laptop computers
- Seat cushions without metal components
- Umbrellas
- Not for shade – rain use only
- Service animals
- Strollers
- Nationality flags attached to a pencil-sized wooden stick
- Flags may not obstruct any other fan’s view of events
Prohibited Items:
- Foam or hard-sided coolers, regardless of size
- ANY firearm
- Knives longer than 3 inches in length when closed or longer than 6 inches in length when open
- Utility tools (multi-purpose tool) with a knife blade longer than 3 inches
- Displays of the Confederate flag
- Animals/pets
- Fireworks
- Glass or ceramic containers of any kind
- Dry ice
- Laser pointers, noise makers, and air horns
- Aerosol cans (with the exception of sunscreen, sun block, hand sanitizer, and bug spray)
- Tripods and monopods that are either solid or collapsible
- Illegal substances of any kind
- Collapsible chairs
- Wagons
- Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), a/k/a “Drones”
- Frisbees, balloons, beach balls or any other projectile
- Skateboards, hover boards, roller skates, and bicycles
- Obscene or indecent clothing
*All guests and bags are subject to search. All other items may be refused if deemed inappropriate or unsafe at the discretion of management or on-site security. Items left at the entrance gate area will be removed and disposed of by Speedway staff. All guests are allowed to leave and re-enter by showing valid ticket or credential.
UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE POLICY - Chicagoland Speedway strictly prohibits the use of any unmanned aerial vehicles (“UAV”), also known as a drone, for any purpose whatsoever on Raceway Property. A UAV, for purposes of this policy, is any aircraft without a human pilot aboard. Raceway personnel may remove anyone using a UAV on Raceway property and/or confiscate the UAV until the event is over.
Chicagoland Speedway offers a two-day ticket package that includes the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Saturday, and a NASCAR Cup Series ticket for Sunday, Option to add ARCA Menards Series race on Friday for a complete weekend package.
Yes! We have two payment plan options including a two-part and four-part plan. Call us at 855-796-7223 for more information.
Camper load-in begins at 8am on Thursday, and continues through 11pm. More information on race weekend schedules to follow.
Yes, kids 12 and under are free for Friday's ARCA Menards Series race and Saturday's NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Kids tickets for the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday are 50% off for kids 12 and under.
General parking is free at Chicagoland Speedway. Preferred Parking is available for purchase for closest access to grandstands with additional space for tailgating.
Yes. You may bring one cooler per person. Food and drink are permitted in our grandstands in soft-sided coolers no larger than 14x14x14-inches. Telescoping handles on a cooler are OK if they fit within the 14x14x14 allowed dimensions. The hard plastic lining in your soft-sided cooler does NOT need to be removed. Glass is NOT allowed.
- A maximum of two bags per person are allowed through admission gates. Backpacks, diaper bags, clutch bags and fanny packs are permitted as long as they do not exceed a maximum size of 18”x18”x14”.
- Soft-sided coolers are permitted as long as they do not exceed a maximum size of 14”x14”x14.
- A combination of any of the above mentioned items will be allowed with the exception of the soft-sided coolers, which will be limited to one cooler per guest.
Cameras and binoculars are allowed, as long as they meet the above requirements. Camera bags must not be larger than a standard size backpack and will count as your bag allowance for the race.
If the race cannot be completed as scheduled, tickets will be honored on the rescheduled date. If you are unable to join us for the rescheduled date, you may exchange your tickets under the Weather Protection Policy.
PARKING FAQs
General Parking is FREE! Free general parking is always available in our grass lots on a first-come, first-served basis.
Yes, we have premium parking with additional space for tailgating.
Bring your ADA permit, matching ID, and corresponding state-issued card to the track with you for access to the ADA lots.
Getting Here
Address: 500 Speedway Blvd, Joliet, IL. 60433
Conveniently located near I-80, take exit 130 from I-80 E/W.
Chicagoland Speedway is conveniently located approximately 4 miles from the Joliet train station. Click HERE to view train schedules.