Checker Schuck’s Kragen Nationals
Phoenix, Ariz
(Feb. 15-18)
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Firebird Int'l Raceway has been a regular stop on the NHRA Winston Drag Racing circuit since 1985. Built by former Funny Car racer Charlie Allen, the multipurpose facility hosted the Fallnationals until 1990, when the event was moved from October to February. As a result of the schedule change, the track has produced some of the sport's all-time-best numbers. In 1999, Tony Schumacher recorded the sport's first 330-mph run (330.26). Last year, Schumacher returned to the site of his historic run and won for only the second time in his Top Fuel career. Funny Car's John Force won for the sixth time in seven years in Phoenix, and Jeg Coughlin Jr. won Pro Stock.
ADDRESS:
20000 Maricopa Road, Box 5023, Chandler, AZ 85226 Elevation: 1,300 feet
WEB SITE:
www.firebirdraceway.com
TICKET INFORMATION:
(602) 268-0200; (480) 784-4444
Order online at:
GENERAL ADMISSION:
Adult: Thursday, $10; Friday, $28; Saturday, $38; Sunday, $43. Junior (6-12): Thursday, $5, Friday-Sunday, $15
RESERVED SEATING:
Adult: Friday, $38; Saturday, $48; Sunday, $55. Junior (6-12): Friday-Saturday, $25; Sunday, $27. Child (5-under): Friday-Saturday, $20; Sunday, $22
HOW TO GET THERE:
The track is 10 miles south of Phoenix and just minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Int'l Airport. From Phoenix, take Interstate 10 east to the Maricopa exit (162A). From Tucson, take I-10 west to the Maricopa exit (162B)
VISITOR INFORMATION:
Chandler Chamber of Commerce, (800) 963-4571
FIREBIRD INT'L RACEWAY RECOMMENDS PLACES TO STAY:
Race Headquarters: Wyndham Garden Hotel, Chandler, (800) 822-4200 or (480) 961-4444.
Chandler: Hampton Inn Chandler, (480) 753-5200 • Homewood Suites Hotel, (480) 753-6200 • Sheraton San Marcos, (480) 963-6655.
Phoenix: Country Suites, (602) 279-3211 • Holiday Inn Express, (480) 785-8500 • Legacy Golf Resort, (602) 305-5500 • Quality Inn South Mountain, (480) 893-3900 • Radisson Phoenix Airport, (602) 437-8400 • Wellesley Inn & Suites, (480) 753-6700.
Camping: Camp Firebird offers overnight RV parking (no hookups); cost is $40 per space and does not include event admission. A motorhome pass is available for $400. For information, call (602) 268-0200. Camping is also available in nearby Apache Junction. Call the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce, (602) 982-3141.