A letter from MIS President Roger Curtis
We recognize that our infield guests are some of our most loyal customers. You’ve sat by and watched us improve our grandstands and other areas of the property, and have been patient with us while we’ve said, “Your time is coming!”
We’re happy to report that time has finally come!
Your feedback and suggestions have helped us move forward with Phase One of a much-anticipated infield reconfiguration. During this phase, we have widened every infield site by four feet and have corrected many of the infield drainage issues.
We have posted an updated map of the infield at the right to help in understanding the changes.
Here are some other important facts about this exciting project:
Wider Sites!
Four extra feet per campsite means there are fewer sites in each row so many physical site numbers have changed.
With the widening and removal of sites, some site locations may have shifted. If you were next to or back-to-back with someone in your party, you may be offset from them now.
In an effort to accommodate as many loyal infield guests as possible, an extensive survey of the infield was conducted resizing every single site to 19 x 40, and adding newly defined sites to reduce the overall number of guests that would have been displaced.
Closer to the track action!
We removed one of the auxiliary guardrail barriers in the infield so some guests in “Row A” have been moved closer to the track to what is now called “Row AA.” The cost remains $200. (While we would have liked to move all our guests forward, there were several areas of the infield where fire, rescue and medical vehicles park that prevented it.)
Guests in the new “Row AA” will now load from the front and have a row of campers directly behind them, the former “Row A.” The former “Row A” pricing has been reduced to $175 and will be available for relocation during the January calling period as outlined in your renewal.
Questions or concerns?
We will do our very best to accommodate guests who have been displaced from their friends. We ask for your patience during this time as we may not be able to accommodate all requests.
Should you find true discrepancies with your order, we have designated two Michigan International Speedway staff members to assist our infield guests during this time. Please be sure to call the Michigan Ticket Office directly at 517.592.6666 M-F from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and ask for Rob or Jackie.
Relocations and Wristbands
If you are interested in relocating to the former guardrail row “Row A” you will need to do so in January during the calling period, as outlined in your renewal.
Wristbands may still be purchased for $60 at this time, a reduction from 2009 pricing, during the calling period. After the calling period, wristbands will increase to $80; and any wristbands purchased after April 1 will be $100. To receive the lowest pricing for 2010, do not wait to call.
This is only Phase One of improvements to the infield. We hope to make more announcements in the future that should further enhance our guests’ experiences at Michigan International Speedway. Thank you for your patience as we continue to make much needed improvements to our facility, and thank you for being our guest. We look forward to 2010.
Sincerely,
Roger Curtis
President
Pricing and Admissions
Infield Site Pricing:
Row AA Guardrail Sites $200
2nd Row A $175
Rows B-Z $150
Site size approximately 19 x 40
Admissions:
Per person weekend ticket required
Infield Wristband Prices for 2010 Season
$60 - Renewal and Deposit period ends January 31, 2010.
$80 - If ordered from February 1, 2010 - April 1, 2010
$100 - If ordered after April 1, 2010
$40 - Walk up Sunday ONLY (General admission, anyone can purchase, not sold in advance)
Children 12 and under admitted free
Grandstand tickets are not good for infield admission.
Amenities
Showers, Restrooms, Dump Station, Fresh Water and a Buddy’s Convenience Store.
Vehicle Exit and Entry
Infield Line-Up on M-50 opens at 8:00 a.m. Monday of race week.
The Infield Cross-Over opens for vehicle entry beginning Thursday afternoon approximately 4:00 p.m. and remains open until approximately ½ hour prior to the next day’s activities.
Infield Cross-Over reopens daily upon conclusion of on-track activities.
Vehicles must remain parked after entering the infield.
Infield must be cleared of vehicles by 12 Noon on Monday following the event.
Infield Vehicle Restrictions
Flags and Banners should not rise above the roofline of your vehicle.
No platforms more than 12 inches above the roofline of your vehicle.
No scaffolds allowed.
Overnight Parking
Overnight Parking is very limited and available on a first come/first serve basis. Vehicle must be present to purchase. We encourage your guests to arrive in the same vehicle/camping unit with you. This is a courtesy and should not be considered a certainty when making your plans. Passes are $25 and are sold at the entrance to camper line-up. Overnight Parking passes are for a designated parking area and do not allow access to drive in and out of the infield. NOTE: Only vehicles with an OVERNIGHT PARKING PASS can park in this designated area.
Exiting The Infield
Vehicles will not be able to exit the Infield on Sunday until at least 2 - 3 hours AFTER the conclusion of the race. Please be our guest and stay Sunday evening. All campgrounds must be cleared by 12 noon on Monday.
Pedestrians will be able to exit the Infield through the Tunnel by Turn 1, the U.S. 12 Crossover and the M50 Crossover.
On Sunday Infield guests will be able to exit Infield Gate 40 at 7:00 a.m. for access to the Fan Plaza
