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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! 

*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.

    SuperMotocross - Camping Policies

    For more information, visit the SuperMotocross Camping Policy page. 

    Site sizes are at a minimum, 20' wide and 60' long. 

    Only self-contained RV’s will be allowed to access the camping areas. ‘Self-contained’ is defined as having on-board potable water storage, a cooking stove, a water or chemical toilet, permanently installed holding tanks with a 3-day capacity for gray or black water.

    Stakes are not allowed on asphalt surfaces, however they are allowed on grass surfaces. 

    Generators are permitted; however, for the safety of our guests we recommend turning off generators in the evening and direct exhaust away from enclosed areas to prevent harm to you or your neighbors.

    All vehicles (and items) must fit within the reserved site and may not impose upon neighboring site or fire lanes.Vehicles/items brought into the infield may be subject to inspection.

    Sleeping tents are not permitted in reserved camping areas. Screen or picnic tents are allowed.

    Potable water is not provided.

    “Quiet Time” in the infield and all camping areas will be observed each day from midnight to 6:00 am. For night racing events, “Quiet Time” will commence two hours after the checkered flag.

    Dumping of waste or wastewater on the ground will result in immediate ejection from the Lot and offenders are subject to arrest.

    The use of the assigned camping space shall be for the enjoyment of the racing experience only. The use of the space for any hospitality promotion, advertisement or commercial exploitation, as determined by SMX in its sole discretion, is prohibited. Guests may be asked to remove any signage (including without limitation signage that is political, controversial or offensive in nature or that is for commercial exploitation); cease and desist any activity; have signs and/or promotional materials confiscated; and/or have the guest’s space parking privileges revoked at SMX’ sole discretion.

    Platforms, scaffolding, fireworks, firearms, bicycles, skateboards, hoverboards, drones, cruising or excessive and unnecessary driving is not permitted in the Infield.

    Powered carts, three-wheeled vehicles, lift trucks, tractor trailers, golf carts, box trucks will not be permitted on the premises.

    • All pets must stay within the camping area and the fan zone.  At no time are pets permitted in the stadium area.
    • Owners are responsible for cleaning up after pets and must dispose of the waste properly.
    • Pets must be kept on a leash at all times.
    • Please respect your neighbors. Excessive barking or aggressiveness is not permitted.
    • Only non-metallic flagpoles are permitted: fiberglass, PVC, vinyl.
    • Not Permitted: Steel, aluminum, other metal.
    • The top of a flagpole may not exceed maximum height of 15ft. from ground surface.
    • Flagpoles or other similar objects are NOT permitted within 20ft of an overhead electrical line.