Atmosphere
The Chicagoland Speedway is home to tons of pre-race entertainment, so arrive early if you want to get the most out of your trip to the Chicagoland Speedway. At the Speedway, you’ll be able to meet some of your favorite drivers, see what goes on behind the scenes in the garage, and take in a fantastic pre-race concert.
Those of you who want to get the most out of the race weekend will want to head out to the track early and camp there throughout the weekend. Like most NASCAR racetracks, the Chicagoland Speedway offers a variety of camping options. The camping here offers something for everyone, so whether you want to party hard or relax with the family, you’ll find a campsite to fit your needs. That said nothing beats camping at Speedway Ridge, which puts you right on top of the action.
While camping out at the Chicagoland Speedway, make sure to take advantage of the many Driver Q&A session packages. These packages allow you to attend a Q&A hosted by your favorite driver and is one of the most special experiences available at the Chicagoland Speedway. The Chicagoland Speedway also has a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Meet and greet that is perfect for kids. If you’ve ever wanted to meet the Turtles, then the Camping World 400 is just the race weekend experience for you.
Additionally, take some time to explore both the Fan Zone and Champions Park before the race. Both areas provide fans with a lot of fun pre-game activities to check out and are can’t miss parts of any NASCAR weekend at the Camping World 400.
Finally, if you’re looking to do some traditional tailgating at the Chicagoland Speedway, then you’ll be in luck. Not only will you find free parking, but you’ll also find an incredible tailgate atmosphere filled with friendly fans and lots of good food and drinks.
The pre-race atmosphere at the Chicagoland Speedway is fantastic, so head on down to Joliet for one of the biggest and best tailgates in the Midwest.
Traditions
Pre-Race Concert
Don’t miss the pre-race concert when attending a NASCAR weekend at the Chicagoland Speedway. The concert is a favorite among fans and is a fantastic place to let loose during the weekend. You’ll also have the opportunity to see a variety of well-known artists, so make sure to check it out.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Meet and Greet
If you or someone you know is a big TMNT fan, then make sure to get tickets to the Turtles meet and greet. The TMNT meet and greet is a fun event for TMNT fans, especially kids, so don’t miss it.
Driver Q&A Sessions
On race weekend there is a selection of driver Q&A sessions, so make sure to get tickets to your favorite driver’s session. Each session is a fun event for fans and a great way to learn more about your favorite driver, so take advantage of the opportunity.
Where to tailgate
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Infield CampingWant to put yourself in the middle of the action? Then the infield camping at the Chicagoland Speedway is just the tailgating spot for you. Here you’ll be able to camp and party all weekend with your friends and family right in the heart of the action.
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Lower Ridge CampingThe Lower Ridge campsite is located right along the backstretch and is the perfect place to camp out before the race. You’ll have incredible access to all of the race weekend festivities when camping at the Lower Ridge campsite, so reserve your spot today.
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Lakeside CampingLakeside Camping offers another superb place to camp before the race. Here you’ll not only be close to all of the festivities, but also the lake making it an excellent place to camp.
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Speedway Ridge CampingThose of you who want to watch the race from your RV will find a match made in heaven at the Speedway Ridge site. You’ll be so close to the action here that you can feel the cars rush past you as you barbecue.
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Free ParkingThe Chicagoland Speedway offers plenty of free parking, so set up your grill and cooler for a fun day of tailgating. You can tailgate in any of the parking lots just make sure to follow the speedway’s rules.
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