Irwindale Speedway

Unfortunately this place is now closing and I’m pretty sad.
Irwindale Speedway has always been one of those nostalgic places growing up as a kid in the SGV. I am a huge automotive enthusiast and knowing this place is closing is pretty unfortunate. Yes, we do have ACS and Willow but they’re quite further than Irwindale Speedway.
I’ve come here for numerous car shows and events over the years and just recently was here for Formula Drift.
This place is a lot more affordable than ACS but smaller. If you haven’t watched Nascar here or one of the derby nights do yourself a favor and stop by. The drag nights are pretty cool to see as well.
Lots of different food selection, very affordable for a venue. You can hardly ever go wrong with King Taco either!

awesome. family, races, destruction, drinks, friends…

The first time I have had a bad experience! I guess it is because the speedway is closing down. We had the hardest time parking. At first were redirected to park further ahead. We drove the direction and saw no where to go. We drove back and argued our way back in line (2.5 hours later). The speedway is closing down and formula d held the last event there. Everyone working their had the «I don’t give a $:!? Attitude».

My 100^th reviews of 2015 !
Irwindale Speedway is a small speedway located in Irwindale. One of very few remain one left in Los Angeles. It is sad to know that this speedway will get demolished next year and replaced by a outlet malls. I personally much rather see stay than to see another mall. The decision is voted by the city councils not the people just a noted.
I came here recently and is my first time, despite is very close to my area. Irwindale Speedway doesn’t really advertised so a lot people never heard of them, unless you are into racing.
Irwindale Speedway is very affordable in term of their price, a lot less compare to Fontana. It is a lot smaller but is good for first timer and experience Nascar ! Trust me first time watching Nascar is really quite something, I haven’t see Formula 1 yet so can’t really compare.
Food is also affordable but a lot of selection. if you haven’t been to this speedway and live close by. You should really visited here, only like 6 races left before it get demolished.

Seems that many changes are on the works… and prob not for the best.. must be because of the gossip of the sale… no hard liquor and it took past mid season to get out the souvenirs… hummmmm… bad business…

I purchased a groupon for my husband for his birthday gift. Beware of being forced to buy the insurance then get a sales pitch to buy more races. No doubt that anything could happen but, but come on– they don’t just suggest that you get the insurance; they force it down your throat. The guy continued for 5 minutes scaring my husband into getting the insurance. Although he did keep repeating «I’m not trying to intimidate you.» Which is really exactly what they try to do. I really hate the whole scare tactic during class time. They really know how to tear someone’s ego down and make them more nervous then excited. This place has great reviews possibly because they weren’t stereotyped as soon as they walked in. I honestly expected better from this place. My husband even said he would rather go to go kart racing next time as he didn’t see this as a lot of fun.

Thursday night drag racing is fun and a cheap way to legally race. This is the track that got me to finally build a demo car and go out and race. Staff is good and the fire safety crew is too notch. I’ve used their services a few times while racing. Night of destruction is a one of a kind thing and fun for the whole family. Food and drinks are reasonable and parking is easy.

I’ve grown up coming to this track for as long as I can remember, and can’t think of how I could dislike it. The cars are fast, the mini events are hilarious, and their Nights of Destruction are innovatively entertaining. Oh, and their fireworks show is the best in the business!

A great way to experience NASCAR at a value price, especially if you’re a first-​timer. Most of my group of friends had never seen a speedway race and Irwindale Speedway was convenient, affordable and fun. Too bad it is being shut down into an outlet mall in 2016! If you’re looking to get your first NASCAR experience here, go this summer!
My friend bought a Groupon that came with four admissions, four hot dog meals (dog, drink, chips) and four go-​kart rides at the facility right within the speedway. The overall race experience included four different races, from 7 pm until 11pm. The first three races were 30 laps each. We saw the Inex Legend cars first, which looked not unlike Mini Cooper vehicles and there were also low rider trucks for the third race. Each race they just start right away, except for the fourth and final race which was the main act with 100 laps and included an introduction showcase of the drivers before they got their cars running.
As a newbie, you’ll pick up the rules pretty fast (principally what each color flag is and why the cars have to regularly slow down under a yellow flag when debris gets in the track or if there is a collision). I suggest buying a program as you walk in the entrance (just one per group is good) so you have the lineup in your hands as well as more information about the races. Also, if you have an autograph on certain pages, then you’ll win a prize!
There’s also a free autograph session at some point (before the races start?).
If it’s your birthday then you can also win a prize — seven people won steak dinners when we were there.
The experience is very affordable and family friendly! I was surprised that all the drinks and food were pretty cheap here — like $ 4 for nachos, $ 3.50 for a hot dog, $ 2 for hot chocolate (which we needed because we were freezing after a while). Beers were $ 6 and they had Bud/​Coors Light and 805 craft beer. Admission tickets are $ 10 advance purchase online or $ 15 at the door.
The adjacent parking lot was easy and it was not a hassle to get in and out quickly!
TIP: Definitely bring foam ear plugs! You will need it for the last race when the fastest, loudest, most powerful engines are running the race. Also, bundle up A LOT as it gets very cold sitting on aluminum bleacher seats outdoors next to the track.

No changing tables is my biggest gripe. I didn’t want to change my baby on the cent ground & the EMTs were nice enough to let me use the bed of their cart. WTF, Irwindale.
Moving on from that… I love the drift and derby events. The parking is ample and there’s a good variety of food to choose from, from the rin of the mill nachos to the kettle corn! :) They have a few beer options & it wasn’t horribly over priced. That’s a win in my book!

Our family loves this place. We love to go to the races either it be the drags or the oval it’s always intense fun. The staff through out the events are always nice. This place will be dearly missed by our family if it’s turned into a strip mall.

When you buy the insurance make sure you know there’s a $ 2500 deductible. The guy who signs you in said «but this and you’re completely covered»

I bought some tickets for my boyfriend and I from Groupon that came with 2 entrance tickets, 2 meals with drinks and 2 free go kart rides, so you know I had to get this great deal! My boyfriend has been here but it was my first time. Overall I thought it was a great experience but it was sooooo hot and there was not enough shade. I loved the go karts and the show was fun (come on who doesn’t love seeing cars crash) it was fun and I would definitely go back!

Come here once a year for the Lexus «The Pursuit» event. Love this place! Staff is always awesome, tons of fun to be had. The nascar events are always fun too. The only con is that their drag is a ¹⁄₈^th mile and not a quarter.

My husband and I love this place. It’s a great organization and the staff is super sweet. They all definitely love what they do. The best part is that there always some event going on here.

Any venue in Los Angeles County that lets me race my car is worth five stars! Long ago, I had the opportunity to race a few times on Terminal Island and at Hollywood Park, and I think it’s sad that the only other public facilities left are far away in Fontana and Palmdale.
The eighth mile set up allows for practicing launches (I’m trying to practice for Pro Solo auto crosses). I got there early, and, more or less, was able to hot lap my car. The staff was friendly and patient, making for a pleasant experience. The track drew everything from SUVs to purpose-​built cars that yanked their wheels on the 1 – 2 shift.
The pessimist in me thinks everyone should go and support this track, especially the Thursday night events, before some developer buys it, and turns it into tracked housing.

The drag races on Thursdays are my favorite event! Night of Destruction is another… auto soccer, skid plate racing, trailer races and compact demolition too! Give it a shot!

What a great place for a Saturday night. Affordable tickets, wide variety of seating, and free autograph session to get up close and personal with the cars on the track before the action starts! Talk about an overall great experience! I have recently been attending races on Saturday nights regularly here and I have yet to be disappointed with my experiences at Irwindale Speedway.
The high intensity, adrenaline pumping action is always sure to deliver on a weekly basis. The wide variety of vehicles that race at the track keeps things entertaining and the audience engaged. The staff is friendly and the announcer provides insightful information about the car drivers and information about racing itself. My only complaint is that it can be difficult to hear the announcer during the race due to the loud engines, but I don’t think it is an issue they should fix because personally, the sounds of the cars zooming by is pure bliss.
I highly recommend visiting this track at least once, plus they usually have special going on like, Back to School Night, or Night of Destruction! :)

I had never been to a drifting or racing event before. I went with my friend for their Thursday night drifts and had a blast! The venue is awesome, huge, well-​lit and welcoming. I got really into watching the cars and trucks! There is not much of a beer selection but the 805 local stuff is refreshing and delicious! All staff was very helpful and friendly.
Recommend bringing cash, there is no ATM available on site on Thursdays and most vendors are cash only.

This a fun place to come see cars drag race down the ¼ mile. The only drawback was no beer for sale and the bleachers are not covered. Sitting in the stands can become a sun baking experience, so bring a hat and sunblock.