Grandstand Policies

In an effort to provide a safe environment and timely entry into our events, the following security policies will be maintained for the 2010 season:

For the 2010 season, fans may enter Richmond International Raceway with:

1. One soft-sided bag/cooler, no larger than 6 x 6 x 12 inches.

Examples include: a soft-sided insulated cooler, a scanner bag, a fanny pack, a purse, a diaper bag, a backpack (only if it is clear) or a binocular bag, etc. Plastic liners are allowed if they are part of the original soft-sided cooler.

• This one bag may be carried in any manner (Handle, shoulder straps, belt, etc.)
• The soft-sided insulated cooler may contain ice.

2. One clear plastic bag, no larger than 18 x 18 x 4 inches.

• This one bag may be carried in any matter (Handle, shoulder straps, etc.)
• Clear plastic bags may not contain ice.

Note:

• Fans may continue to bring their own food and beverages into the grandstands as long as it is brought in the approved bags/coolers described above.
• Fans are allowed to bring in one of each of the bags described above, per person (child and adult) entering the grandstands.
• Binoculars, scanners, headsets and cameras (including personal video cameras), not placed in a bag, but worn separately over the neck or on the belt and seat cushions carried separately are also allowed.
• Seat cushion bags with compartments will be reviewed on an individual basis.
• Seat cushions with arm rests are not allowed.
• All items brought through a grandstand gate will be inspected before admission is granted.
• Personal use video cameras are permitted. No commercial reproduction of footage is allowed without written permission of the raceway and sanctioning body licensing officials.
• Flags are acceptable for admission, provided they are not attached to poles and do not obstruct other fans' viewing of racing activities. No flag poles of any type will be allowed. Small nationality flags attached to a pencil sized diameter wooden stick will be allowed.

The following MAY NOT enter the admission gates:

• Firearms, fireworks and items restricted by local, state or federal laws.
• Glass containers.
• Pets.
• Beach balls.
• Hard-sided coolers, and insulated cups of any size.
• Strollers, umbrellas, etc.
• Seats with arm rests.
• Bags, backpacks, or containers larger than the allowed size.

Note:

Restricted items MAY NOT be left in or around the gate area. Unattended items left in the gate area will be disposed of by Richmond International Raceway.

Richmond International Raceway will still allow fans to exit and re-enter the grandstands at anytime. Please make sure to have your hand stamped when exiting and you must show your ticket stub and hand stamp when re-entering.

The above are subject to change without notice.

Thank you for your cooperation.

UPS Express Lanes

UPS and Richmond International Raceway are teaming up to deliver race fans to their seats inside America’s Premier Short Track in 2010 even faster. At major gate entrances to Richmond International Raceway, race fans that have no bags requiring inspection can enter the facility through the UPS Express Lane. UPS is an Official Sponsor of Richmond International Raceway.