If you have never been to a NASCAR race then Texas Motor Speedway would be an excellent "first'. This is a first class facility. Lots of free parking and that is usually at any sporting event in this day and time. Largest TV screen in the world. The best seats in the place are in the upper decks and if you look for special pricing you can usually find a great deal. The race just a few days ago was fantastic, including some after the race activity that made several national television networks. The concession, stand and rest rooms are all first class. There is a lot to do before the races including visiting the pits if you have a pit pass or browsing though all the race car vendor trucks parked outside the track. If any negative it is the high prices for food, but on the other hand that is kind of expected these days.
Traffic is horrible but it probably is with any race track venue. It is a long walk to your car though.
I stopped by and did the track tour. It was a great experience! I can't rave anymore about Bob, the tour guide. He was so informative and nice
We drove through the Speedway to see the Christmas lights displays. It was $20 per car and a long line if you don't get there a bit early! The kids loved it, especially the person dressed up as a grinch running through the displays. For us adults it wasn't as extravagant as we expected and definitely a one time thing! I would suggest this if you have kids to entertain and especially if it's too cold to walk around a neighborhood. I did like how at the end of the drive you could get out of the car, get hot chocolate and popcorn and take pictures with Santa. The Santa was very real-looking and professional ($20 per photo).
I took my niece and my two sons to the Texas Motor Speedway, as my niece is a huge fan. I was expecting to be bored, but I got a surprise. The visit was amazing. Stan was our tour guide, and he was knowledgeable and personable. The gentleman running the gift shop (JR, I think) was also very helpful and great. Thank you for a wonderful visit, and I highly recommend stopping by even if you are not a Nascar fan.
In my opinion, this is one of the nicer venues on the NASCAR circuit. They have really spared no expense to make this track an "experience" rather than "just going to a race". The facilities are very well taken care of, and there's always a good race at this speedway. There's more than enough parking at the track and it's very easy to get TO the track. Leaving is another story, as it's very easy to get into the wrong flow of traffic and be routed the complete opposite way of where you're wanting to go. My advice would be to plan ahead and look at all the "traffic flow maps". If you're wanting to go see a NASCAR race, your money would be well spent going to TMS.
The people at the track were very nice and the displays were fun. Got a couple of free T-shirts and scalped some tickets for great seats.
Texas Motor Speedway is always fun and holds several events throughout the year. We've visited twice in the last three months, in Sept for the Red Bull Air Races, and then in Nov for NASCAR. Staff is always friendly, trash is never an issue, and we always have a good time. I recommend any event they host! :)
Great racetrack and we had lots to fun watching our friend race. Wonderful weather and a great race.
it was cool. Food was overpriced but that was to be expected. You are allowed to bring in your own food and drinks. So, that is cool.