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Track Policies - NASCAR Race Weekend

Texas Motor Speedway continues to provide an exciting and fun, yet secure and safe, environment for the world's greatest racing entertainment. Please take a look at the following policies to help plan your visit. The policies below are regulated and enforced to make sure your visit is safe and stress free! Visit the Facility Maps page, for more information on traffic patterns and gate policies. 

*These policies are specific to NASCAR at Texas Motor Speedway events. All security measures are subject to change without notice

By purchasing a ticket to attend an event and/or purchasing a camping or RV spot and/or entering onto the property of Texas Motor Speedway, LLC or any of its affiliated companies (collectively “Speedway”): (a) each person consents and provides permission to allow Speedway to photograph, film, videotape, record or otherwise reproduce his or her name, image, likeness and/or voice, and use the same in perpetuity for any purpose including advertising without requiring any payment; and (b) each parent of a minor child and each guardian of an incompetent person consents and provides permission to allow Speedway to photograph, film, videotape, record or otherwise reproduce such child’s or ward’s name, image, likeness and/or voice, and use the same in perpetuity for any purpose including advertising without requiring any payment.

  • Foam or hard-sided coolers regardless of size
  • Umbrellas
  • Glass or ceramic containers of any kind
  • Animals (Unless service animal)
  • Any Firearm
  • Laser Pointers, noise makers and air horns
  • Knives longer than 3" in length when closed or longer than 6" in length when open
  • Seat cushions with armrests
  • Collapsible chairs
  • Frisbees, balloons, beach balls or any other projectile
  • Displays of the confederate flag or any other offensive displays
  • Fireworks
  • Dry Ice
  • Obscene or indecent clothing
  • Aerosol cans (with the exception of sunscreen, sun block, hand sanitizer and bug spray
  • Selfie Sticks
  • Tripods and monopods
  • Illegal substances of any kind
  • Wagons
  • Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones
  • Skateboards, hoverboards, roller skates and bicycles

The following activities are not permitted on any portion of Texas Motor Speedway property:

    • Smoking in undesignated areas

    • Solicitation for donations

    • Selling or purchasing Texas Motor Speedway tickets on property 

    • Unapproved selling of merchandise or services 

    • Unapproved distribution of items 

    • Unapproved entertainment

    Our events are about FUN, friends, family and love. We want to create positive memories for people and do so in an inclusive environment.  Accordingly, all banners, signs and flags openly displayed (including but not limited to on vehicles, clothing, hats or other accessory items) while on the premises of Texas Motor Speedway must comply with this policy. Banners, signs and flags should contain no obscene language, symbols or logos, or graphic depictions. Speedway management reserves the right to approve all banners, signs and flags.  Confederate flags (including flags, signs and banners that contain the Confederate flag) are not allowed. 

    Attendees must adhere to the following guidelines:

    • Banners, signs and flags must be small enough for one person to hold and no larger than 36" x 60" (except that the U.S. Flag in a larger size may be displayed during the playing of the National Anthem only).

    Banners, signs and flags may not be affixed, in any form, to any portion of the Speedway premises.

    Banners, signs and flags may not obstruct the view of others.

    Banners, signs and flags should be constructed of either vinyl, cloth or other lightweight materials.

    Banners, signs and flags in the spectator grandstands may not be attached to poles or sticks.

    Banners, signs and flags are not permitted in any premium seating area except as specifically permitted in writing by [Texas Motor Speedway]

    Speedway management reserves the right to remove any and all banners, signs or flags not in compliance with this policy or which, in their sole judgment, violates this policy.  If you refuse to allow the removal of any such banner, sign or flag, you will be subject to removal from Speedway premises. 

    NASCAR EVENTS ONLY

    • A maximum of two bags per person permitted through admission gates that do not exceed 18"x18"x14" in size.

    Soft-sided coolers that do not exceed 14"x14"x14" are permitted.

    A combination of any of these items will be permitted with the exception of one soft-sided cooler per guest.

    No glass is permitted at any time.

    Cooling tip - freeze plastic water bottles before arrival to store in your bag or soft-sided cooler.

    In the event of postponement, event tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date. Click here for more details about our Weather Guarantee.

    Yes, you can bring cameras with detachable lenses 5' or less. All items must be in a bag that is no larger than 18"x18"x14". 

    Any and all items brought to and through the Texas Motor Speedway gates are subject to search and inspection by TMS security officials. 

    Smoking, including e-cigarettes and vaporizers, is not permitted in any grandstand at TMS. Smoking is permitted in specific designated smoking areas.

    To ensure a positive experience for all guests, we ask pet owners to follow the policies listed below. Guests not adhering to these policies may be requested to board their pets immediately.

    • Pets must be kept on a leash at all times.
    • Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets and must dispose of their waste properly.
    • Please be respectful of your neighbors' space.
    • Excessive barking or aggressiveness is not permitted.
    • Pets are not allowed in the garages, grandstands, or any restricted access areas.

    Service Animals:

    • Service animals are welcome throughout the property but must remain leashed or harnessed at all times.
    • Guests are required to bring their own pet waste disposal bags.
    • Guests may request wheelchair seating to accommodate the service animals safely and comfortably.

    * Please note: Emotional Support Animals are not permitted inside the facility. * 

    The usage of drones is not permitted on Texas Motor Speedway property. 

    Fans that wish to exit and re-enter the event must first scan out their ticket with a ticket staff member at the front gates prior to exiting. Upon re-entry, fans will enter the event as they did previously by going through security and scanning their ticket.

    Dirt Track Policies

    Visit the Facility Maps page for more information about traffic patterns and gate policies. 

    A maximum of two bags per person permitted through admission gates not to exceed 18"X18"X14" in size. No wagons are permitted. 

    Coolers, glass or ceramic of any kind are prohibited from the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track. However, empty insulated cups (max. 64oz) are permitted. 

    Umbrellas are prohibited.

    Seat cushions without metal components are permitted. You may not bring in your own foldable chairs. 

    Blankets and extra clothing (jackets, hats, t-shirts, etc.) are permitted. Obscene or indecent clothing is prohibited. 

    Approved flags attached to a pencil-sized wooden stick are permitted. Flags may not obstruct any other fan's view of event. Displays of the confederate flag or any other offensive displays are prohibited. 

    Only service animals are permitted on property. 

    Cameras, binoculars, scanners and headsets that can be worn over the neck, belt or carried in a bag are permitted. Selfie sticks, tripods and monopods are prohibited. 

    Collapsible umbrella strollers are permitted. 

    Any firearm and knives longer than 3" in length when closed or longer than 6" in length when open are prohibited. 

    Laser pointers, noise makers, airhorns, frisbees, balloons, fireworks and beach balls or any other projectiles are prohibited.

    Pre-packaged food and beverage items in bag or soft sided cooler, to include alcoholic beverages are prohibited. No Illegal substances of any kind. 

    Aerosol Cans with the exception of sunscreen, sun block, hand sanitizer and bug spray are prohibited. 

    Skateboards, hover boards, roller skates and bicycles are prohibited.