irwindale event center

Bought a discount ticket on Groupon. Had a really great time. We went for the "NASCAR: Night of Champions presented by 805." I've never followed NASCAR or any kind of Speedway sport, however we had a lot of fun at this event! The Groupon gave us a great deal that included the gokart track, a hot dog meal and entrance to the event itself. The gokarts were really fun, my face hurt afterwards from smiling the entire time! GoKart tips: Girls-take out your earrings, the helmets are a tight squeeze. We got there when they opened around 430PM so there wasn't a crowd. Not sure if a bigger crowd came later. Worth the discount price, not really for $20 full price. Getting to see the cars up close and meet the drivers on the track before the race was also a fun treat. Some of those kids are even too young for a Driver's License! Cool to get to stand on the track. The crowd was just right for us as it wasn't jam packed and we weren't squooshed up against people. Beer was reasonably priced, cheaper than the Fair. Parking is $5. Best to have cash for purchases, but there was a portable ATM on site. Bathrooms were large and acceptable, never had to wait. We were there from about 430P-11P, racing was 7p-11p. Only needed earplugs for the main event race. It was a warm night, but i'm sure it gets cold there. Best race was the "slide cars" where the back wheels had been replaced by flat steel plates. hilarious to watch! All in all a great night out and definitely something different!

We have not been out to the track in several years, but some friends were interested in going. My husband discovered that they were holding "A night of Destruction" so we gathered some friends. You can go to their website and buy your tickets and print them out, this saves money and time, no need to wait in line to buy your tickets. They ran a couple of regular races, had a "Soccer match" with three cars on each team trying to push a 300 lb. steel soccer ball in goals. Later they had a race for front wheel drive cars with skidplates on the rear instead of tires, an endure, a figure 8, and topping the night of was a race where cars and a couple of motorhomes all pulling trailers tried to force each other out and smash their trailers. Most all the trailers and boats got smashed up on the track, very entertaining. This is not for people of delicate sensibilities as it sort of low-brow fun. Expensive fun junk food and beers can be purchased. Nice seats and restrooms. Good family activity.

I was invited to attend the Saturday evening races a couple years back, and honestly the idea of watching cars go around in circles for a couple hours didn't excite me. I've been several times since and I have to admit that I've always enjoyed every time I've gone, and so have the friends and family I've invited to attend with me. The entrance fee is not too high (about $15) and the food is good but typical attraction priced. It's very easy to get to, just off I-210 and I-605. One recommendation: If you go, arrive early. They bring all of the cars and the drivers out onto the track and spectators are allowed to go onto the track and meet the drivers and ask questions about their cars. It adds to the experience a great deal.

This is a great short track to watch races in Los Angeles area. The Nascar races are always fun to watch. There is also a drag strip here. In an area where Car is King, this is a fun experience which is a local draw.

I'm a huge racing fan, and so whenever I need my local short track fix, I visit Irwindale Speedway. The racing is fun and the track is pretty easily accessible via the freeway. Getting into and out of the parking lot is also usually pretty painless, thanks to a very organized speedway staff. My one complaint is that the food on-site is a bit expensive, but I suppose that's to be expected. In all, an affordable and fun night out!

I have been a fan of racing since 2006 and I love coming out to this race track every year when the K&N Pro Series, Late Model and the Toyota All-Star Showdown came to town! I'm sad their not here this year but hopefully we have the K&N series out here next year because they would put on a show for the fans! Parking is great, concession stands have great food and there is no bad seat to watch a race at Irwindale!

We took our mother-in-law out to the Nascar races for early Mothers Day, she had a great time. Parking was very good with a very attentive guy name Glenn. Our daughter and grand daughter also had a good time. A lot of exciting things were going on that night, 1/3 mile track, trucks, cars, figure 8 and to end the night trailer races. The night started with the American Idol season 10 contestant which sang the National Anthem and he did a great job. The gave away lots of T shirts to the crowd, food drinks all reasonable priced. Over all a great value. If you ever wanted to see a Nascar race but did not want to pay $50.00 to $150.00 per ticket come here for a night. The internet price of $10.00 can't be beat. This is a very safe place for the family and great entertainment. The whole experience was amazing!Bathroom facilities was very clean as well as the grounds and parking lot. This is a first class facility any way you look at it.

On April 6th, I, along with family and friends, attended the grand re-opening celebration of the return of NASCAR racing to Irwindale Speedway (now Irwindale Event Center). After a year of being dark, and a year and a half of no NASCAR races at Irwindale, there is new owners/management with a commitment to NASCAR racing. This awesome 1/2-mile oval is up and running again and we couldn't be happier! If you haven't been here before, it is a very family friendly, rockin' and racin' good time. The new managment has kept low ticket prices we used to pay -- $15.00 adults / $5.00 kids / $5.00 parking. You will certainly get your money's worth of entertainment here. Several races are scheduled each Saturday they run (about 2x's a month). You'll get to see late models, mini-stocks, trucks, even demolition and trailer racing!! Check their schedule for more info. Also, every ticket is a "pit pass". Guests get to go down on the track and meet and talk with the drivers!There is also a decent selection of food at the concession stands, as well as the vendors that set up inside the park. I had the best pulled pork sandwich from "All Things BBQ". Eating/drinking inside the venue can get a little expensive if you are trying to pinch pennies, but it is not over the top, like say, movie theaters. You also have the option of tail-gating before the fesitivities. The gates open about three hours before racing begins so guests have plenty of time to bbq and hang out with friends. I highly recommend this place to anyone -- this is a great way to spend a Saturday night.Also, I would like to deeply and sincerely thank the new owners for giving us back our NASCAR -- this is going to be a great season and opening night was just the beginning!!

If you are looking for a special night in the LA area please concider to go to Toyota Speedway. A top notch facilty - ½ mile with a program each saturday night that outrank any other track I have ever seen. Each class they are running will be filled with at least 14 - 22 competitors - hard racing for every points to get. Don't miss it. Nice clean facilities - and a variaty of food is availible.