Sprint Car Shootout FAQ

ESS Sprint Car Summer Shootout Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

Question: What is the ESS Sprint Car Summer Shootout?

  • Rolling Wheels Raceway Park will showcase the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints in addition to 305 Sprint Cars and DIRTcar Stock Cars. In all, this late-summer classic of celebration for DIRTcar fans across the Northeast is expected to attract more than 100 different race teams for one exciting night of great racing and fantastic fireworks.

 

Question: When and where will the Sprint Car Shootout take place?

  • Wednesday, July 3 at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park. Racing scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. 

 

Question: Will there be fireworks at the event?

  • Following the race action there will be a fireworks extravaganza!

 

Question: How much are advance tickets to the race?

  • General Admission seats are $20. Children 17 and under are FREE!

 

Question: Really? Children (17 and under) are FREE to see the Empire Super Sprints and fireworks extravaganza?

  • Yes! We believe in making this an event for the whole family and want to make it easy for children to experience the Sprint Car racing. Therefore, we have extended a special offer of a FREE general admission ticket for children 17 and under to this great event.

 

Question: How do I get tickets to the event?

 

Question: Can I buy my ticket the day of show?

  • Yes! Tickets will be sold day of show.

 

Question: Where do I pick up my Will Call (pre-ordered) tickets?

  • Will Call will be available at the track ticket office on Wednesday, July 3rd beginning at 2 p.m.

 

Question: How can I get in the Pits?

  • Purchase grandstand tickets before June 19th and receive a FREE Fan Pit Pass.

 

Question: How much are pit passes if I won’t be going in the grandstands?

  • Pit passes are $25. Please note that pit passes do not guarantee a seat in the grandstand.

 

Question: Can I purchase pit passes in advance?

  • Eligibility for the valuable insurance benefits and money-saving discounts offered to DIRTcar Members are verified in person therefore competitor pit passes are sold day of show only. Pit passes must be purchased in person at the Pit Building located outside of the main entrance to the pit area. Once there, you will be required to sign a Waiver and Release of Liability and will be issued a wristband.

 

Question: What is the age limit for the pit area?

  • There is not an age limit for this event. Minors aged 17 and younger must submit a fully-executed minor “Parental Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement/Minor’s Assumption of Risk and Release and Waiver of Liability.” This must include the minor’s signature. These will be available at the Pit Shack.

 

Question: Will I be able to upgrade my ticket to include a pit pass?

  • Yes. Pit pass upgrades will be available. Cost is contingent upon the price of your grandstand ticket and the difference in the price of a pit pass.

 

Question: Is there Camping available at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park?

  • Reserved and General Camping is available. Reserved Camping will be sold for $25. General Camping is FREE.
  • Camping spots can be reserved at www.dirtcar.com/tickets or call (877)395-8606.

 

Question: What if I want VIP Access at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park?

  • VIP Tower Passes are available including food/refreshments, roof access and pit pass. For more information call Jeff Hachmann at 315.834.6606.

 

Question: What is the schedule of events?  

  • 4 pm – Pit Gate opens at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park
  • 5 pm – Grandstand Gate opens at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park
  • 7:30pm – Racing Action Begins

Question: How do I get to Rolling Wheels Raceway Park?

From the North

  • Take 81 South
  • Exit RT. 298/Bear Street towards Interstate 690
  • Take Right on Rt. 298/Bear St.
  • Merge onto I-690 West
  • Merge onto RT. 695 South towards Rt. 5/Auburn
  • Merge onto Rt. 5 towards Auburn
  • Follow Rt. 5 roughly eight (8) miles and Rolling Wheels Raceway Park will be on your left

From the South

  • Take 81 North
  • Merge onto I-690 West
  • Merge onto Rt. 695 South towards Rt. 5/Auburn
  • Merge onto Rt. 5 towards Auburn
  • Follow Ft. 5 roughly eight (8) miles and Rolling Wheels Raceway Park will be on your left

From the East

  • Take the New York State Thruway (I-90)
  • Merge onto Interstate 81 South
  • Exit Rt. 298/Bear Street towards Interstate 690
  • Take Right on Rt. 298/Bear St.
  • Merge onto I-690 West
  • Merge onto Rt. 695 South towards Rt. 5/Auburn
  • Merge onto Rt. 5 towards Auburn
  • Follow Rt. 5 roughly eight (8) miles and Rolling Wheels Raceway Park will be on your left

From the West

  • Take the New York State Thruway (I-90) to Exit 40
  • Take a right in Rt. 34 and follow to Auburn
  • Take a left on Rt. 5
  • Follow Rt. 5 to Rolling Wheels Raceway Park located on the right

 

Question: Where do I park at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park?

  • FREE Parking is located right just inside the main entrance at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park. VIP Parking is available for $25 just outside of turns one and two.

 

Question: Is there handicap parking at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park?

  • Yes, handicap parking spots are located directly in front of the main ticket building located outside of the grandstand gate in front of the track.

 

Question: Where can I buy souvenirs at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park?

  • DIRTcar Racing/ESS Sprint Cars and other driver/sponsor apparel trailers will be located on the back side of the Main Grandstand area.

 

Question: Who do I call if I have not received my tickets yet?

  • All tickets have been mailed unless you have requested they be held at “Will Call” window. New orders are processed daily. If you have not received your purchase, please call the World Racing Group’s main office, located in Concord, NC, at (877)395-8606. In order for us to help you as efficiently and quickly as possible, please have the following information available: account or order number; email address (if purchased online); payment information; seat selection. We will get your question(s) answered as soon as possible to the best of our ability. Your satisfaction as a valued supporter of dirt racing is our first priority.

 

Question: Where are the closest hotels to Rolling Wheels Raceway Park?

  • Holiday Inn Express: 888-465-4329
  • Best Western: 315-834-6623
  • Days Inn: 315-834-6198
  • Holiday Inn Auburn-Finger Lakes Region: 888-400-9714
  • Inn at Finger Lakes: 315-253-5000
  • Super 8-Auburn: 315-253-8886

 

Question: Does Rolling Wheels Raceway Park have a Facebook or Twitter page?

  • You can join us on Facebook (DIRTcar Racing), and also follow all the excitement of DIRTcar NE Racing (@DIRTcarNE) on Twitter.

 

Question: How can I meet the drivers at the Sprint Car Summer Shootout?

  • By purchasing a Pit Pass or participating in the driver autograph session.

 

Question: What is the procedure for requesting media credentials?

  • Submit in writing at least 10 days prior to event. Credential requests must be submitted to Julia Foy via e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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