DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
TICKETS Can I purchase pit passes?
Can I purchase tickets to the Monster Bridge?
Can I buy tickets anywhere else but Dover International
Speedway? What happens if there is a weather
delay or postponement? Are the ticket prices
the same for children? If my child sits on my
lap, do they still need a ticket? Does Dover
offer any grandstand seating exclusively for families, free of alcohol
and tobacco? EVENT TICKET INSURANCE
What is Event Ticket Insurance?
How do I add Event Ticket Insurance to my Dover International
Speedway ticket purchase?
Why do I need Event Ticket Insurance?
What does Access America Event Ticket Insurance protection
cover?
When is the best time to purchase Access America
Event Ticket Insurance protection in order to be covered?
Are there any restrictions or limitations of the
protection?
Do I need to purchase Event Ticket Insurance for
each event?
Is my Event Ticket Insurance refundable?
Can I get my money back if I do not attend an event
for any reason?
Who can I call if I have questions about the Access
America Event Ticket Insurance protection?
How can I file a claim?
Why isn't my Access America Event Ticket Insurance
protection purchase displayed in with my ticket information?
Who provides the insurance for these programs?
PARKING
What does it cost to park at Dover International Speedway
for a race?
What shuttle services are available on race weekend?
What parking provisions are made for someone with
a disability?
Are there specific parking spots intended for motorcycles
or scooters only?
What exit should I use from Route 1 to get to Dover
International Speedway on Sunday of race weekend?
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES (RV) PARKING
Do the RV lots have water and electricity hook ups?
Where are RV dump stations located at Dover International
Speedway?
May I purchase ice in the RV lots at Dover International
Speedway?
How many RV spaces are currently on the property?
Is infield RV parking available?
When does RV staging and RV load-in begin?
Is tent camping allowed in the RV lots at Dover International
Speedway?
How can I reserve an RV spot at Dover International
Speedway?
How much does it cost for a reserved RV spot at Dover
International Speedway?
When is trash picked up from the RV lots at Dover
International Speedway?
Are pets allowed at Dover International Speedway?
What about service animals?
May RV patrons light fires in barrels or other fireplace-type units?
MISCELLANEOUS
How do I drive a racecar at Dover International Speedway?
How do I request a charitable donation from Dover
International Speedway?
How do I get permission for my non-profit organization or charity to setup on race weekend?
How long do the races last?
Can I get married at Dover International Speedway?
Can I send a special message to someone on the Sprint
Vision screens located in the infield?
What are the specifications of the track?
How many people does Dover International Speedway
accommodate?
When was the first race at Dover International Speedway,
and who won?
When was the track repaved with concrete and what
are the specifics?
Are there any autograph opportunities at Dover International
Speedway?
What is the closest airport to Dover International
Speedway?
Can I rent a scanner at the race?
Where can I find a list of the scanner frequencies?
Does Dover International Speedway broadcast the MRN
radio coverage of the race at the track?
Do representatives from the track ever make presentations
to local clubs?
Can I use my cell phone at Dover International Speedway?
I've recently moved. How do I update my account information?
Are pets allowed at Dover International Speedway?
What about service animals?
Can I bring a seat cushion with a back on it to use in my grandstand seat?
How do I contact the local, Kent County, Delaware Convention and Visitors Bureau?
POTENTIAL MERCHANDISE AND CONCESSION VENDORS
How much does Dover International Speedway charge merchandise vendors?
How do I request a package to become a merchandise vendor?
How much does Dover International Speedway charge food or beverage vendors and how do I request a package to learn more?
What are the insurance requirements?
What are the deadlines for becoming a merchandise or food and beverage vendor?
I have a good product. How do you think it will sell?
May I sell a NASCAR-related or NASCAR-licensed product during race weekend?
May I sell Dover International Speedway-related products during race weekend?
Does Dover International Speedway provide statistics or sales figures from other vendors, so I can decide whether I want to be a vendor?
How and when are locations chosen?
What types of products are not allowed to be sold?
TICKETS
Q: Can I purchase pit passes?
A: Dover International Speedway does not sell pit passes to
the public. Pit passes are reserved for NASCAR-licensed competitors
and officials, safety workers, Speedway employees, accredited members
of the press and sponsors.
Because we are a one-mile track, with a permanent harness race track
(Dover Downs Raceway) inside the motorsports track, we have limited
space. Our garages and pit roads are very tight, and there isn't much
room for fans to congregate. To allow the crews to do their jobs,
NASCAR asks that we limit access to the pits and garage.
We do, however, offer trackside tours through our Sunday "Monster
Mile Club." This add-on hospitality package provides food and drink,
live entertainment, a limited-edition souvenir, an official race program,
interactive games, music and an appearance by a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver.
A trackside tour is also part of the package, which can be purchased
by clicking
here, or by calling 800-441-RACE.
Q: Can I purchase tickets to the Monster Bridge?
A: Tickets for the Monster Bridge are not for sale. Because there are
only 56 seats available, the demand for these seats far outweighs
the supply. To be fair to everyone, we have decided to not offer the
seats for sale to avoid a bidding war. We are, however, working with
our sponsors and partners to use seats in the Monster Bridge
as prizes for contests and promotions. This way, by winning a contest,
giveaway, etc., orchestrated by our sponsors, fans will have the opportunity
to watch a race from "the most exciting seat in sports."
Feel free to check the www.DoverSpeedway.com website from time to
time for contests and promotions to win seats in the Monster Bridge.
Q: Can I buy tickets anywhere
else but Dover International Speedway?
A:
Tickets can be purchased in person at the Dover International Speedway
ticket office; online at www.DoverSpeedway.com; by phone at 800-441-RACE;
or by fax to 302-672-0100. We only recommend purchasing tickets directly
from Dover International Speedway. Tickets for our entire race weekend
are typically available even on the day of the event through the Dover
International Speedway ticket office.
Tickets may also be purchased at participating Shore Stop convenience stores located in Delaware. Tickets available for sale at Shore Stop include adult general admission NASCAR Camping World Truck Series tickets; general admission NASCAR Nationwide Series tickets; and general admission NASCAR Camping World Series tickets. The "Take a Kid to the Races" package is also available for purchase at Shore Stop stores.
Tickets may not be resold for more than their face value. It is the
Speedway's policy to cancel all renewal privileges of any purchaser
of a ticket found to have been resold at a price greater than face
value. You may not resell a ticket at all if you are on property owned,
leased or operated by Dover International Speedway or within one hundred
(100) yards of such property. If you purchase a ticket that was lost,
stolen or counterfeit, the Speedway will not honor it.
Q:
What happens if there is a weather delay or postponement?
A: The racing schedules are determined by NASCAR
and Dover International Speedway. In the event of a delay or postponement
due to severe or unusual weather, all admission tickets will be honored
on the rescheduled race day. All ticket sales are final; sorry, no
refunds.
Q: Are the ticket prices
the same for children?
A: Thursday (May 13 and Sept. 23, 2010) - Children under
12 are $ 3 for general admission. (Admission is free on Thursday of
race weekend with the purchase of a Friday race ticket for both adults
and children).
Friday (May 14 and Sept. 24, 2010) - Children under 12 are $ 6 for
general admission. All children, regardless of age, pay full price
for reserved seating.
Saturday (May 15 and Sept. 25, 2010) - Children under 12 are $8 for
general admission. All children, regardless of age, pay full price
for reserved seating.
Sunday (May 16 and Sept. 26, 2010) - All children, regardless of age,
must pay full price to enter the reserved grandstands.
Q: If my child sits
on my lap, do they still need a ticket?
A: Yes. Everyone entering through Dover International Speedway's grandstand
gates must have a ticket, regardless of age.
Q:
Does Dover offer any grandstand seating exclusively for families,
free of alcohol and tobacco?
A: The Family Seating Section at Dover International Speedway
provides families with an enjoyable alcohol- and tobacco-free environment
to experience the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. For 2010, due to
popular demand, the Family Seating Section has been expanded and moved
to rows 1-30 in section 192 and 193. This section is located in Turn 2 at
the Monster Mile. Click
here for more information.
TICKET INSURANCE
Q: What is Event Ticket Insurance?
A: Access America Event Ticket Insurance protection offers
you greater peace of mind with an event ticket purchase by insuring
you against unforeseen circumstances. If a traffic accident, medical
issue, mechanical breakdown, jury duty, or other covered reason prevents
you from attending the event, 100 percent of the ticket price including
taxes and shipping charges is returned to you, up to a maximum of
$10,000.
Q: How do I add Event Ticket Insurance to
my Dover International Speedway ticket purchase?
A: To add Event Ticket Insurance to your Dover International
Speedway ticket purchase, please visit:
etravelprotection.com
If you have questions, please contact Access America by phone at 1-866-456-3102
or by e-mail at service@accessamerica.com. Representatives are available
24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you. Q:
Why do I need Event Ticket Insurance?
A: By purchasing Event Ticket Insurance you are protecting
your financial investment of the event tickets including taxes and
shipping costs (up to the amount of your policy limits) should your
event be cancelled for a covered reason. Q: What does
Access America Event Ticket Insurance protection cover?
A: The insurance component of Event Ticket Insurance provides
reimbursement for 100 percent of the ticket price including taxes
and shipping charges, up to a maximum of $10,000.
With Event Ticket Insurance, you can rest assured that your financial
loss will be covered if you can't attend an event for any of the below
reasons:
- Illness or serious Injury
- Traffic accidents—which could prevent you from getting
to an event
- Mechanical Breakdown—if your car breaks down within 48
hours of the event
- Airline delay—if your plane or other Common Carrier is
delayed (includes bad weather) while going to the event
- Home or Business Issues—if your home or business is uninhabitable
due to fire, flood, vandalism, burglary or natural disasters
- Care for a family member—serious injury to a family member,
requiring you to provide care
- Felonious Assault—if you are a victim of a felonious
assault within 10 days prior to an event
- Employer Termination—providing protection against a lay-off
- Jury Duty—if you are required to serve on jury duty after
having purchased an event ticket
- Required to Work—if your employer requires you to work
during the event
- Work Relocation—if you are relocated by your company
over 100 miles from your home
- Military Duty—if you are required to miss an event as
a result of military orders
This product includes General Program Exclusions. Certain pre-existing
conditions may be covered. Please refer to the Certificate of Insurance/Policy
for the limitations, conditions and exclusions that may apply. Complete
details regarding all of the benefits described here will be emailed
to you upon completion of the insurance purchase.
Event Ticket Insurance does not offer coverage for cancellation due
to a personal change of plans. Q:
When is the best time to purchase Access America Event Ticket Insurance
protection in order to be covered?
A: Right away! You can purchase Event Ticket Insurance up until
two weeks prior to race weekend, but we recommend you purchase as
early as possible to enjoy the greater peace of mind that comes with
knowing you're covered. The deadline for purchasing Event Ticket Insurance
for the May 14-16, 2010 Dover International Speedway NASCAR race
weekend is Friday, April 30 at 11:59 p.m. The deadline for purchasing Event Ticket Insurance
for the Sept. 24-26, 2009 Dover International Speedway NASCAR race
weekend is Friday, Sept. 10 at 11:59 p.m.
Q:
Are there any restrictions or limitations of the protection?
A: Yes. Every insurance plan contains restrictions and limitations.
This product includes General Program Exclusions. Certain pre-existing
conditions may be covered. For more information, please refer to the
Certificate of Insurance/Policy for the limitations, conditions and
exclusions that may apply, or contact Access America at 1-866-456-3102
to receive more detailed information. Q:
Do I need to purchase Event Ticket Insurance for each event?
A: Yes. Event Ticket Insurance must be purchased separately
for each event. After receiving your confirmation statement, there
will be a button to return to the home page so you can complete information
for another event. Your information will auto-populate, except for
your credit card information (for security reasons). Q:
Is my Event Ticket Insurance refundable?
A: Within
10 days of purchasing the Event Ticket Insurance, Access America will
process a full refund of premium to you, as long as you have not already
attended the event or filed a claim. No refunds shall be paid to you
after 10 days of purchasing the product.
For questions regarding coverage, please contact Access America at
1-866-456-3102 or by email at service@accessamerica.com
Complete details regarding all of the benefits described here will
be emailed to you upon completion of the insurance purchase.
Please refer to the Certificate of Insurance/Policy for the limitations,
conditions and exclusions that may apply. Q:
Can I get my money back if I do not attend an event for any reason?
A: No. Event Ticket Insurance coverage will only refund prepaid,
non-refundable payments if you have to cancel for a covered reason.
Covered reasons include sudden medical emergencies, death of a family
member or traveling companion, mechanical breakdown on the way to
an event, felonious assault, traffic accident while in route to the
event, being called for jury or military duty, or having your home
rendered uninhabitable. Please refer to the Certificate of Insurance/Policy
for the limitations, conditions and exclusions that may apply.
Please note that no benefits will be extended for cancellations due
to simply changing your mind. Q:
Who can I contact if I have questions about the Access America Event
Ticket Insurance protection? A: If you have
questions regarding coverage, please contact Access America by phone
at 1-866-456-3102 or by e-mail at service@accessamerica.com.
Representatives are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to
assist you. Q: How can I file a claim?
A: Contact the Access America claims office at 1-800-334-7525.
The claim specialist will let you know what documentation (see the
Certificate of Insurance/Policy for specific information) will be
required and will send you a claim form. The claims office is open
24 hours a day, seven days a week. Q:
Why isn't my Access America Event Ticket Insurance protection purchase
displayed in with my ticket information?
A: Event Ticket Insurance is purchased directly through Access
America, Dover International Speedway's preferred supplier. All policy
documentation will be sent directly to you from Access America. Q:
Who provides the insurance for these programs?
A: The insurance coverage from Access America is provided under
a Master Policy Form No. 52.201 or 52.401 and underwritten by BCS
Insurance Company. BCS is rated A- "Excellent" by A.M. Best Co. (www.ambest.com),
a well-known expert in the insurance industry. Your insurance comes
with certain limitations and exclusions. Please refer to the Certificate
of Insurance/Policy for complete details. Access America is a division
and service mark of World Access Service Corp.
California Residents: Please note that we are doing business
in California as WASC Insurance Agency and our California License
# is OBO1400.
Texas Residents: Please be advised that this optional coverage
may duplicate coverage already provided by your personal auto insurance
policy, homeowner's insurance policy, personal liability insurance
policy or other source of coverage.
PARKING
Q: What does it cost to park at Dover International
Speedway for a race? A: Parking on Speedway
grounds for Friday and Saturday is free. There is a $10 charge for
parking on Speedway grounds on Sunday. Dover International Speedway
has several parking areas available: the main entrance with lots labeled
South, North and West (enter main entrance off Route 13); Lot 1 which
is located on Leipsic Road (outside of Turn 4); and Lot 12 (located
about 1/2 mile from the track). Local businesses also park cars for
the race and determine their own rates. Q: What shuttle services are available on race weekend?
A: We recommend taking advantage of the park-and-ride shuttles. Please note that these shuttle services are only available on Sunday of race weekend.
From the Blue Hen Corporate Center on U.S. Route 113 in Dover:
Located three miles south of the Speedway, the cost is $20 per car. The one-time $20 fee includes parking and round-trip bus service for everyone in your vehicle. The trip takes approximately 12 minutes each way. The shuttle drops and picks you up at the track within easy walking distance of the grandstands. Service begins at 8 a.m. and runs until one hour after the race.
From the Christiana Mall off of Route 1 in Christiana:
Board the “Race Express” park-n-ride shuttle and ride directly to Dover International Speedway. Service begins at 7 a.m. and costs $15 per person. This $15 fee includes parking and round trip bus service (exact change required). Children under 46" ride free. There are 800 seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call Gregg Bus Service at (302) 993-7855.
Q: What parking
provisions are made for someone with a disability?
A: Dover International Speedway seeks to provide reasonable
accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities.
We have four lots for those that are disabled (North, Lot E, Turn 3 and South). The
lots are monitored by the police to ensure that only the disabled
are in these lots. We also provide a golf cart courtesy shuttle service
from the parking lots to the gates for the disabled person and a guest.
If you are transporting someone with a disability, their hang tag
must be displayed on your vehicle (provided the owner of the tag is
being transported). The vehicle will be directed to the closest disabled
parking lot. If anyone requires assistance to the grandstand, each
disabled lot has a designated pick-up point.
Please note that the person with the disability (to whom the plate
or hang tag was issued) must be the driver of, or passenger in, the
vehicle when the vehicle is parked in parking areas for persons with
disabilities. Q: Are there specific
parking spots intended for motorcycles or scooters only?
A: Dover International Speedway does not allocate specific
parking spots to motorcycle or scooter operators. However, you are
free to park those vehicles in the general parking lots. The cost
for parking does not differentiate between vehicles.
Q: What exit should I use from Route 1 to get to Dover International
Speedway on Sunday of race weekend? A: FROM
THE NORTH:
On Sunday of race weekend, as the parking lot accessible via the main
entrance to the property fills to capacity, exit 104 off of Route
1 is closed.
Traffic is then rerouted 5.3 miles South to Exit 95 (S. Dover, Dover
Air Force Base). Temporary directional signs on Route 1 will provide
additional guidance. Once exiting Route 1 at Exit 95, motorists may
use the Park-n-Ride at the Blue Hen Corporate Center,
or proceed straight on Route 13 North to Lot No. 1. Lot No. 1 is located
on your right, at Jefferic Blvd (past the K-Mart store). Signage will
direct you into this lot.
Note: For those coming from the North that wish to avoid the possible
closing of Exit 104 on Sunday morning, Exit 119A (Smyrna) or Exit
114 (S. Smyrna) may be used. Proceed down Route 13 South and follow
signs for Dover International Speedway.
FROM THE SOUTH:
Motorists should use Exit 95 off of Route 1, where they may then use
the Park-n-Ride at the Blue Hen Corporate Center,
or proceed on to Lot No. 1. Lot No. 1 is located off of Route 13 North
at Jefferic Blvd (past the K-Mart store). Signage will direct you
into this lot.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES (RV) PARKING
Q: Do the RV lots have water and electricity
hook ups?
A: The RV lots do not have water
or electric hook ups, however, water is available free of charge in
RV Lot 10 and at the main entrance, behind the credential trailer
and the Denny's restaurant on Route 13.
Water may also be purchased by calling Delaware Landscaping at (302)
270-1705.
Q: Where are RV dump stations
located at Dover International Speedway?
A:
Disposal Stations are located in two places at Dover International
Speedway: in the front of the property, behind the Credential trailer
and the Denny's restaurant on Route 13; and in RV Lot 10. This service
is available to all RV patrons parking on Dover International Speedway
property.
If you prefer not to move, you can pay to be pumped by Pierson's Comfort Group
by calling (410) 829-6369 or (410) 310-0119.
NOTE: It is prohibited to discharge any wastewater from holding tanks
onto the ground. This includes gray water, CHT, or any other tank.
Officials of the Delaware Natural Resources & Environmental Control
Department (DNREC) will be in the RV parking lots to monitor compliance,
and violators will be fined.
Q:
May I purchase ice in the RV lots at Dover International Speedway?
Yes, ice is for sale in RV Lot 2 and RV Lot 10.
Q:
How many RV spaces are currently on the property?
A: Approximately 3,500 RV's can be accommodated on Dover International
Speedway property.
Q: Is infield
RV parking available?
A: Infield RV parking
is not available.
Q: When does RV
staging and RV load-in begin?
A: Click here for additional RV information.
Q: Is tent
camping allowed in the RV lots at Dover International Speedway?
A: No, tent camping in the Dover International Speedway
RV lots is not permitted. For a helpful list of off-site tent camping,
RV parking and RV rental locations, click
here.
Q: How can I reserve an
RV spot at Dover International Speedway?
Contact the Dover Internatinal Speedway Ticket Office at (800) 441-RACE
for assistance.
Q: How much does
it cost for a reserved RV spot at Dover International Speedway?
A: Click here for additional RV information.
Q: When
is trash picked up from the RV lots at Dover International Speedway?
A: Trash pickup is daily from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Please
use barrels for the disposal of all trash, as trash will only
be picked up from these designated areas. Please do not move the barrels.
RV parking attendants will have trash liners available for the convenience
of RV patrons.
Q: Are pets allowed
at Dover International Speedway? What about service animals?
A: Pets are permitted in the RV and general parking areas
but not in the Speedway itself. Pets must be leashed and under control
at all times. Pet owners are responsible for their pets, including
proper clean-up of waste, and must abide by designated “quiet hours”
in the RV Lots at Dover International Speedway. Please be courteous
to others.
We comply with applicable laws related to allowing service animals
(animals that are individually trained to perform tasks for people
with disabilities, such as seeing eye dogs) on Speedway property.
If you have special needs in this area, we encourage you to contact
us in advance. Service animals must remain leashed and harnessed at
all times.
We reserve the right to require that pets and service animals be removed
from our premises at our discretion, for example, if they are out of control or pose
a threat to the health or safety of others.
Q:
May RV patrons light fires in barrels or other fireplace-type units?
A: While ground fires are not permitted in the RV parking
areas, fires are permitted in barrels or other controlled units except for Lot 2 (no wood burning). If
the fire department deems any fire unsafe, RV campers will be required
to extinguish it.
MISCELLANEOUS
Q: How do I drive a racecar at Dover International
Speedway?
A: Monster Racing operates a driving
school at Dover International Speedway. They are not directly affiliated
with Dover International Speedway -- they rent the track from us,
and offer the driving school on our property.
For special arrangements, or to learn more, contact them at 800-GO-TO-WIN,
or online at
www.monsterracing.com.
Q: How
do I request a charitable donation from Dover International Speedway?
A: If you are interested in soliciting a donation from
Dover International Speedway, please send a letter via U.S. Mail to:
Dover International Speedway
Director of Public Relations
1131 North Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
A committee regularly reviews all donation requests. If we are able to assist your local
organization with a donation or silent auction item, we will contact
you.
Q: How do I get permission for my non-profit organization or charity to setup on race weekend?
A: Dover International Speedway prides itself on being an active member of the local community. Space on the property is valuable, and limited, and there is a waiting list of non-profit organizations and charities that would like to promote their cause on race weekend. To request space on race weekend, please submit a letter via U.S. Mail to:
Dover International Speedway
Director of Public Relations
1131 North Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
If we are able to accommodate your non-profit organization or charity with space on race weekend, a member of our staff will contact you with details.
Q: How long do the races last?
A: The Sunday NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race is 400 laps and
typically lasts approximately 4 hours. The Saturday NASCAR Nationwide Series race, along with the Friday NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race
in May, is 200 laps and lasts approximately 2.5 hours. The Friday
NASCAR Camping World Series race in September is 150 laps and
lasts approximately 2 hours.
Q: Can I get married at
Dover International Speedway?
A: Due to the
growing number of people interested in weddings at the track, and
NASCAR's increasingly busy schedule, Dover International Speedway
does not host weddings during NASCAR events. On non-race weekends,
weddings may be arranged through the Dover Downs Hotel and Conference
Center. For more information, contact the catering sales office at
(866) 376-2425.
Q: Can I send a special
message to someone on the Sprint Vision screens located in the infield?
A: Unfortunately, because of the incredible amount of requests,
we are unable to display any personalized messages on the Sprint Vision
screens during the races. It is impossible to do this for everyone
- so we are forced to not allow these messages, in an effort to be
fair to all guests at Dover International Speedway.
Q:
What are the specifications of the track?
A: Click here for track specifications.
Q:
How many people does Dover International Speedway accommodate?
A: We accommodate 135,000 race fans at Dover International
Speedway.
Q: When was the first race
at Dover International Speedway, and who won?
A:
The Mason-Dixon 300 was held on July 6, 1969 and Richard Petty won
the first race.
Q:
When was the track repaved with concrete and what are the specifics?
A: The repaving of Dover International Speedway was completed
in November 1994, transforming the one-mile asphalt surface into the
concrete track you see today.
A continuous strip of concrete, 43 feet wide, was laid with additional
width in the turns. The concrete was installed by specially designed,
computer-controlled equipment for maximum smoothness, using 8,286
yards of concrete. Raw materials included 2,340 tons of cement, 6,026
tons of sand and 9,015 tons of stone.
The new concrete was first tested during a Goodyear tire session on
April 18. Dale Jarrett, Derrike Cope and John Andretti first tested
the all-new Monster Mile.
The first NASCAR Sprint Cup race held on the concrete was the Miller
Genuine Draft 500 on June 4, 1995. Kyle Petty took the win, edging
out Bobby Labonte and Ted Musgrave, as Hut Stricklin,
Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, Sterling Marlin, Michael Waltrip, Rusty
Wallace and Joe Nemechek rounded out the top ten.
Q:
Are there any autograph opportunities at Dover International Speedway?
A: Visit our website, local newspapers and television
for driver appearances and autograph sessions taking place around
the Dover area prior to the race. Please keep in mind that on race
day, drivers, like all athletes, are concentrating on the task ahead
and rarely available.
We also recommend fans pick up a copy of "Beyond The Track" magazine,
distributed at most restaurants/bars/hotels in the Dover area, for
potential autograph opportunities.
Q:
What is the closest airport to Dover International Speedway?
A: Both the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
and the Baltimore-Washington Airport (BWI) are within driving distance
of Dover International Speedway.
PHL is about 70 miles, or 1.5 hours, from the Speedway. www.phl.org
BWI is about 90 miles, or 2 hours, from the Speedway. www.bwiairport.com
Q: Can I rent a scanner at the race?
A: Yes, race scanners are available to rent at Racing
Electronics merchandise stands located throughout the Speedway grounds.
For more information on renting traditional scanners, please visit
http://www.racingelectronics.com/.
Another option that has become increasingly popular
is the Sprint FanView. This device allows its users to access direct
audio feeds from drivers and crews, as well as seven in-car camera
angles and live, in-house video of the race telecast from the Sprint
Vision color screen. For more information the Sprint FanView, please
visit
http://www.nextel.com/en/promotions/racing/fanview.shtml
Q: Where can I find a list of the scanner
frequencies?
A: Scanner frequency lists can be obtained during the weekends
of major racing events by visiting the nearest scanner rental locations
at Dover International Speedway. The MRN coverage of the Dover races can be found at radio frequency 454.000.
Q: Does
Dover International Speedway broadcast the MRN radio coverage of the
race at the track?
A: Dover International
Speedway broadcasts the MRN coverage over the sound system. The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race is broadcast on the local MRN affiliate, 94.7 WDSD-FM. The NASCAR Nationwide and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races are broadcast on WDOV-AM 1410.
Q: Do representatives from the track
ever make presentations to local clubs?
A:
Dover International Speedway employees are always willing to make
a business presentation about the track to area clubs and are frequently
asked to be featured speakers at Rotary, Lions and local Chamber of
Commerce meetings. To make arrangements to have a guest speaker from
Dover International Speedway meet at your club, please send a letter
via U.S. Mail to:
Dover International Speedway
Director of Public Relations
1131 North Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Please include a contact person, some history/background about
your club, and detailed information about your event in the request.
Q: Can I use my cell phone at Dover International
Speedway?
A: You may use your cell phone at
the Speedway, but keep in mind that access declines as the number
of people attending an event increase. Do not rely on your cell phone
if you need to relay or receive important information.
Q: I've recently moved. How do I update my account information?
A: It is very important for ticket holders to keep us
notified of their address changes… it's how we keep you updated with
Speedway news! We also use your contact information on file to mail
your tickets. To update any of your contact information, please call
the Dover International Speedway Ticket Office at (800) 441-RACE, go
online and log into your account to edit your information. You
must already have an activated online account to do this.
If you have any questions, please contact us at (800) 441-RACE , or
write us at:
Dover International Speedway
Attn: Ticket Office - Address change
1131 North Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Q: Can I bring a seat cushion with a back on it to use in my grandstand seat?
A: Yes, seat cushions with back supports are permitted in the grandstands, however it must fit within the seat width allotted for each seat. Bleachers on the frontstretch in rows without backs (rows 1-25) are 21 inches wide. All other grandstand seats have seatbacks and are 18 inches wide.
Q: How do I contact the local Kent County, Delaware Convention and Visitors Bureau?
A: The Kent County & Greater Dover, Delaware Convention and Visitors Bureau is a great resource for fans that are heading to Dover. They can be reached by calling 302-734-1736 or online at http://www.visitdover.com
They also have provided, on their site, a page of race weekend tips. Click here to learn more.
POTENTIAL MERCHANDISE AND CONCESSION VENDORS
Q: How much does Dover International Speedway charge merchandise vendors?
For a 10 ft. by 10 ft. tent location, there is a $2,500 setup fee and 25% commission for sales above $10,000. For a 40 ft. trailer location, there is a $5,500 setup fee and 25% commission for sales above $22,500. If you have a need for another location size, please contact us at vendor@dovermotorsports.com to determine the pricing level. Please note that pricing levels are subject to change at the sole discretion of Dover International Speedway.
Q: How do I request a package to become a merchandise vendor?
A: Send an e-mail to: vendor@dovermotorsports.com
Include the following information in your email or it may not be considered a serious inquiry:
- Company name
- Company address
- Company contact(s)
- Company phone, mobile phone, fax and email address
- Type of product to be sold (please be as descriptive as possible). For example, if you are selling NASCAR merchandise, it would be best to list the categories (i.e. shirts, hats, cars, etc.).
- Type of vending location required (tent, trailer, other). Please provide detail on how the location will be accessible to customers. For example, does the tent require access on four sides? Does the trailer open to the left or right?
Q: How much does Dover International Speedway charge food or beverage vendors and how do I request a package to learn more?
A: If you are interested in being a food or beverage vendor at the track, you must remit some necessary information. Please provide:
- Name of operation and full contact information
- Picture of proposed operation (trailer, booth, tent, etc.)
- Menu and price list
- References and a list of past events
Send an e-mail to: vendor@dovermotorsports.com
If approved, we will contact you via phone and a contract will be mailed to you that outlines our $2,000,000 general liability insurance requirement. A percentage of your gross sales will be collected at the end of the weekend as payment.
If you have any questions regarding possible food or beverage vendor opportunities, please contact our hospitality & concessions coordinator at (302) 883-6515.
Q: What are the insurance requirements?
A: All of the requirements will be included in a package that is mailed to you. The main requirement for merchandise vendors is $1,000,000, per occurrence, in commercial general liability insurance. The main requirement for food and beverage vendors is $2,000,000, per occurrence, in commercial general liability insurance.
Q: What are the deadlines for becoming a merchandise or food and beverage vendor?
A: We require all paperwork to be completed 30 days prior to the race weekend. Requirements are outlined in the package. A package is sent to serious inquiries (see e-mail address below to request a package). The package will include all of the deadlines and information required. Space is not guaranteed unless all requirements are met. Available space is limited and fills up quickly. If you are going to attend the event, we advise you to complete everything as early as possible.
Q: I have a good product. How do you think it will sell?
A: Dover International Speedway does not give opinions regarding the success of products sold at the track. It may take time for people to become familiar with your product.
Q: May I sell a NASCAR-related or NASCAR-licensed product during race weekend?
A: Most vendors sell in this category. Dover International Speedway partners with NASCAR to make sure all products with its logo, likeness, etc. are properly licensed. Failure to obtain the proper license will result in being removed from the property and the vendor could be criminally prosecuted. When signing the vendor contract you are agreeing to the fact that all products are properly licensed.
Q: May I sell Dover International Speedway-related products during race weekend?
A: Dover International Speedway has an internal merchandise department that handles all aspects of products in this category. Anyone found selling merchandise with Dover trademarks will be removed from the property and could face criminal prosecution.
Q: Does Dover International Speedway provide statistics or sales figures from other vendors, so I can decide whether I want to be a vendor?
A: Dover International Speedway does not provide sales information from other vendors due to its confidential nature. You can learn more about Dover International Speedway by exploring DoverSpeedway.com and NASCAR.COM.
Q: How and when are locations chosen?
A: Locations are selected approximately 30 days prior to the race weekend. They are chosen based on a variety of factors, the most important being prior race sales and timeliness of your request and paperwork submission.
Q: What types of products are not allowed to be sold?
A: The following products may not be sold on Dover International Speedway property: alcohol and tobacco products; weapons of all sorts; potentially offensive products (as determined by Dover International Speedway); and non-family friendly items (as determined by Dover International Speedway).
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