Guests should behave responsibly, and those who don't may be ejected or even arrested.
Wine or liquor isn't allowed, and packaged beer must be in a can inside a cooler. Drinking alcohol is okay in most parts of the stands, though there are specified sections in the stands in which alcohol isn't allowed. Junior tickets in the alcohol-free sections are $10.00 USD.
Each guest is allowed one cooler or bag, no larger than 14"x14"x14", and one additional clear plastic bag (no larger than 18"x18"x4"), which can't contain ice.
Accessible parking is available at the speedway. There is free golf cart shuttle service for guests with disabilities that picks up in the accessible lots and drops off at the admission gates. Each lot has a sign noting the pick-up area, and there are telephones at grandstand gates so guests can call to be picked up there. The shuttle service begins at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, 12:00 p.m. on Friday, and 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The shuttle will start running again 30 minutes after the race ends, and stops running 1 hour after that.
A variety of merchandise is on sale at the Dover International Speedway and around the Midway.
First aid stations are open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. They're located at Finish Line Dr. across from Gate 1, the corner of Persimmon Tree Ln. and Pit Stop Rd. near lot 9, Hate 5, the Hospitality Village, and inside turn 4.
It's best to call 302.883.6500 for up-to-date information on gate opening times.
To retrieve a lost item head to the Ticket Services trailer behind the Monster Monument. It's open on Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Eastern time; on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; and on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The following aren't allowed in the grandstands:
- Glass containers
- Inflatables
- Liquor or wine
- Strollers
- Umbrellas
- Laser pointers
- Any bag, backpack, or container bigger than the allowed size
- Beverage tubes over 14"
- Knives and weapons
- Fireworks
- Pets (except service dogs)
- Obtrusive items
Smoking is okay in most parts of the stands, although there are 7 alcohol- and tobacco-free sections.
Here are some things to know about tailgating:
- Any tailgate equipment guests can fit in their vehicle is allowed.
- Vehicle extensions (trailers) aren't okay.
- Guests should tailgate responsibly and use common sense, staying away from power and telephone lines.
Box office regular hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. Hours vary by race, though, so call 302.883.6500 for up-to-date information.
For $99.00 USD per person, guests can ride around the track in a stock car. Call 800.468.6946 for more information.
Will call locations vary by race. Call 302.883.6500 for up-to-date information.