The Fan Handout - TicketGuardian 500(k) Weekend Edition

The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup and NASCAR XFINITY Series head to Phoenix, Arizona this weekend for the TicketGuardian 500(k) and DC Solar 200. The first stop of the season at ISM Raceway will be the final of the old configuration as things get moved around in November.

Will you be headed to Phoenix this weekend? Well, be sure you read the return issue of The Fan Handout where you can find the track schedule for the weekend, weather forecasts, and driver appearances for the weekend. Also, a link to buy tickets, parking, and other fan experiences can be found below! Bookmark the page and enjoy the TicketGuardian 500(k) race weekend!

Weather Forecast for March 9th - March 11th (per Weather Channel)

Throughout the weekend, Weather is looking great for a race at the ISM Raceway. During the whole weekend at ISM Raceway, there's a max of a 10% chance of rain on Sunday.
  • Friday, March 9th - Mostly Sunny - 84*/55* - 0% chance of rain
  • Saturday, March 10th - Mostly Cloudy - 80*/60* - 0% chance of rain
  • Sunday, March 11th - Cloudy - 80*/58* - 10% chance of rain

Driver Appearances at ISM Raceway: March 9th - March 11th

  • NASCAR XFINITY Series Drivers are scheduled to appear for an autograph session at the DC Solar Power Pavilion at 10:15 AM. - March 9th - (Cole Custer, Dylan Lupton, Elliott Sadler, Garrett Smithley, Justin Allgaier, Kaz Grala, Matt Tifft, Ryan Truex, Spencer Boyd, Spencer Gallagher, Tommy Joe Martins, Tyler Reddick and Vinnie Miller - List Subject to Change)
  • Ryan Blaney, Clint Bowyer, and Corey LaJoie are scheduled to appear at a YOUTH ONLY autograph session at the DC Solar Power Pavilion. (Open to the first 100 fans 12 years old and under. First-served basis. Begins at 12:15 PM. 
  • Daniel Hemric is scheduled to appear at the Team Chevy stage at 10:00 AM. - March 10th
  • JD Motorsports drivers Vinnie Miller and Matt Mills are scheduled to appear at the Team Chevy Stage at 10:30 AM. - March 10th
  • Jeffrey Earnhardt is scheduled to appear at the Team Chevy stage at 9:00 AM. - March 11th
  • Kyle Larson is scheduled to appear at the Team Chevy stage at 9:15 AM. - March 11th
  • Kasey Kahne is scheduled to appear at the Team Chevy stage at 9:30 AM. - March 11th
  • Kyle Busch is scheduled to appear at the Toyota Display at 9:30 AM. - March 11th
  • Ty Dillon is scheduled to appear at the Team Chevy stage at 9:45 AM. - March 11th
  • William Byron is scheduled to appear at the Team Chevy stage at 10:00 AM - March 11th

At-Track Schedule

Friday, March 9th
  • 10:00 a.m.: Gates Open
  • 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Pre-Race Pit Pass Access Hours
  • 10:15 a.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Autograph Session - Main Stage on the DC Solar Power Pavilion
  • 10:35 a.m. - 11:25 p.m..: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series First Practice
  • 12:05 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.: NASCAR XFINITY Series First Practice
  •  12:15 a.m. - MENCS Youth Autograph Session - Main Stage on the DC Solar Power Pavilion (12 and under, first 100 kids)
  • 2:05 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. - NXS Final Practice
  • 3:15 p.m. - MENCS Qualifying (Knockout Qualifying)
Saturday, March 10th
  • 10:00 a.m.: Gates open
  • 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Pre-Race Pit Pass Access Hours
  • 10:05 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.: MENCS Second Practice
  • 11:05 a.m.: NXS Qualifying (Knockout Qualifying)
  • 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.: MENCS Final Practice
  • 1:30 p.m.: Driver Introductions
  • 2:00 p.m.: DC Solar 200, NASCAR Xfinity Series Race (200 laps / 200 miles)
Sunday, March 11th
  • 8:00 a.m.: Gates Open
  • 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Pre-Race Pit Pass Access Hours
  • 9:30 a.m.: Tweetup Outside Gate 8
  • 10:30 a.m.: Jana Kramer Pre-Race Concert - Main Stage on the DC Solar Power Pavilion
  • 11:50 a.m.: Driver Introductions
  • 12:30 p.m.: TicketGuardian 500, Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Race (312 laps / 312 miles)

Ticket Information

If you are on the fence about going this weekend, go! ISM Raceway is a beautiful facility that is improving with the renovations they are doing. Tickets, pit passes, and other fan experiences are still available! Head on over to ISMRaceway.com to purchase tickets and get more information about parking and etc.

Photo Credit - Brandon Wright/Brandon Wright Photography

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