How to Get a Pit Pass

Pit passes can be purchased for pre-race or post race at most tracks. Each track has different prices and rules for their pit passes. If pit passes are available to the public, you may buy them online, over the phone or at the track on the day of the race. You can purchase them separately, or as part of a ticket package for a single race or an entire race weekend. Prices vary depending on the location of the track and the size of the event.

Things You'll Need

  • Race ticket or ticket package
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Instructions

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      Decide which track you want to visit. The event you choose to attend determines how much you pay for the pit pass. Many tracks have a limited number of pit passes available for each event.

    • 2

      Buy a ticket or a ticket package for the race you want to see. If your ticket package does not include a pit pass, you need to purchase one separately.

    • 3

      Purchase a racing holiday travel package. Many companies offer all-inclusive deals that have race tickets, pit passes, hotel and transportation. These deals are more expensive than just a race ticket and pit pass, but could save you money if you are traveling far away from home to get to the race.

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      Be invited to the pits. Some tracks do not sell pit passes to the general public. The only way to get pit passes for these races is to be invited by a company or benefactor that owns a suite at the race track. Other tracks do not allow anyone in the pits.

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      Try to win pit passes. Some race events have contests to win pit passes or meet and greets with drivers. Local radio or television stations are good sources for these types of contests.

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      Ask about pit tours. Some race tracks do not allow fans in the pits on race day, but may offer special pit tours on practice or tire testing days. Group rates or guided tours may also be possible.