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Your premier resource for all-inclusive travel packages at nascar race events..

At Star Coach Race Tours we pride ourselves in the ability to deliver a turn-key, no hassle, race tour for a variety of NASCAR, IndyCar and other race fans. Our all-inclusive race packages include luxury tour bus accommodations, infield race tickets, premium infield campsites, all meals / snacks and alcoholic / non-alcoholic beverages. Enjoy the amazing views of NASCAR competition from our rooftop race decks that make you feel like you are in the center of the action.

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Recently, my family and I went to NASCAR with Star Coach Race Tours and it was over the top awesome. It was our first time to go to a race (my kids and I) and we were blown away with the accommodations, food, personnel (especially Ali), the attention to details was fantastic. They made this one of the most exciting and unforgettable things we’ve done as a family. Great memories we’ll have forever.

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Can’t wait to do it again!

We stayed with star coach for my bachelor party at Dover. It was the most memorable trip I’ve ever done (and I’ve done some bad ass stuff). The entire staff takes care of you from the second you arrive. It’s a first class operation from head to toe. The food is awesome (not basic track food), the coaches are well kept and are top notch. The whole experience is just unbelievable. Can’t wait to do it again!

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RaceAway Hospitality has assembled NASCAR packages with the race fan in mind. For two decades, RaceAway has hosted race fans at NASCAR race tracks and area hotels. Click a package to see details and join us for some NASCAR racing action! See our full schedule of 2024 NASCAR race ticket packages .

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Our Charlotte NASCAR package includes hotel rooms, NASCAR tickets and private round trip motor coach transport to the track. The NASCAR Cup Series returns to the road course at Charlotte in October 2024 for the Bank of America Roval 400!

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Visit a new track for a NASCAR race. Elite Sports Tours has NASCAR Racing vacation packages including guaranteed tickets to the race for your group. Search for hotel accommodations with one of our preferred hotel partners close to the track for your travel package. Find the perfect flight to include in your NASCAR package in the city of your choice.

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Our staff at Elite Sports Tours are here to help you plan your NASCAR travel package for your group. Planning a trip to a city you aren’t familiar with just got easier with Elite Sports Tours. You can search our online booking engine yourself or work directly with an experienced sports travel expert to plan your NASCAR travel package. Our online booking engine allows you to package NASCAR tickets, hotel accommodations and flights in any combination. You can search a wide range of tickets to NASCAR race so you can travel to see your team in every track. Our team can help assist in booking a hotel in close proximity to the track that is in an area that is close to all the attractions the city has to offer. Find a flight that works for your schedule and budget leaving from a city near you.

Plan a NASCAR Travel Package group trip

Planning a group trip can be difficult to organize. The easiest way to plan your group NASCAR travel package is to work with our team of experienced sports travel experts. We have experience working directly with hotels close to the venues to ensure your travel experience isn’t spent in cabs or outside of the city you are visiting. Our team of sports travel experts can help you organize your next group outing no matter how large or small your group is. Let our team know all the details of your trip and they will help you plan the best NASCAR travel package to see your team. We make it easy for your group to book your trip to a NASCAR race in an unfamiliar city by packaging your entire experience into one simple price!

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Finding NASCAR Tickets to the big race for your group can be difficult with so many different tickets to choose from. Our team can help you find the best seats based on your requirements. Our goal is to find you the best value NASCAR Tickets for your group without compromising the experience at the race. We work with trusted ticket partners to ensure our clients get the seats they want for any NASCAR race. Never worry about finding tickets to an event even if it’s sold out. Find tickets to the race in any track in any city with our large ticket inventory.

NASCAR Hotel Packages

Tracks are located in a variety of areas in each city and finding a good hotel location for your trip is important. Our NASCAR Hotel Packages provide you with options close to the track and local attractions in each city. Hotel packages located walking distance to restaurants, attractions and the race. Picking the right hotel location can make all the difference when planning your NASCAR Travel Package. Let our team provide the best recommendations for hotel properties and find the best deals for your trip. Never worry about planning a NASCAR trip to a new city, our team works with hotel partners close to the track to ensure our clients have the best experience possible when booking their trip.

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All of our NASCAR travel packages are fully customizable to include flights with your trip if needed. No matter what city you are looking to fly in from, you can search our online booking engine for air transportation that works best for your trip. Search your local airport code and travel dates that work for your trip directly on our online booking engine. Find multi-stop or direct flights leaving from an airport near you. Now you can travel to see your team play in every city with the option to fully customize your NASCAR travel package to include flights.

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This was our 3rd time going with you and we plan on going again next year and for as long as we are able. Nice people, good host, and all accommodations were good. ...

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2024 Phoenix NASCAR Packages & Race Tours - Championship Weekend

Phoenix raceway | november 7 - november 11.

Join us in the Valley of the Sun on one of our Phoenix NASCAR Packages for Championship Weekend for the NASCAR Cup, Xfinity and Truck Series.  NASCAR’s biggest names will visit the “Desert Jewel” – Phoenix Raceway to claim one fo the NASCAR championships! Nestled in the foothills of the Estrella Mountains, Phoenix Raceway has hosted the NASCAR Cup Series since 1988, with Alan Kulwicki winning the inaugural “Checker 500.” Since then Phoenix Raceway has added modern conveniences such as escalators, elevators and individual stadium seating. Phoenix Raceway also moved the Start/Finish Line to the old back stretch and unveiled the “INfield,” an interactive garage experience getting you closer to the action. Our Phoenix NASCAR Travel Packages and Race Tours for Championship Weekend include the options of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort or the Hampton Inn and Suites Scottsdale. We have options for the Cup, Xfinity and Truck Series races with our weekend ticket packages, as all three series will be crowning their Champions. Our Phoenix NASCAR Race tour is sure to sell out early, so join us for a Wild West Shootout on one of our Phoenix NASCAR Travel Packages for Championship Weekend!

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• Phoenix Championship Cup Ticket - Sections 110-130
• Two or More Nights - Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort
• Track Transfers via Deluxe Motorcoach Sunday
• Full "Cooked to Order" Breakfast Daily
• 2 Hours Afternoon Cocktails Daily
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• Race Day Essentials: Bottled Water, Earplugs, Sunscreen, and Koozies

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• Track Transfers by Deluxe Motorcoach Saturday and Sunday
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• Three or more Nights - Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort
• Track Transfers by Deluxe Motorcoach Friday, Saturday and Sunday

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Speedway Tours

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Charlotte Motor Speedway, The Dirt Track and zMAX Dragway! Learn the illustrious history of each track while taking in the sights and sounds of Americas Home for Racing! 

Check out our special race week tours that can take you behind the scenes of some of the most famous race teams ever or show you what the speedway looks like when it gets ready to host a NASCAR race weekend. 

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Fast pass tour.

ALL-NEW Fast Pass Tour puts you behind the wheel of your own vehicle taking in the sights and history of Charlotte Motor Speedway! This touchless tour keeps you and your family safe while still having an unbelievable experience. Our tour guides will lead you through an hour-long tour using your vehicle's radio.  We will meet you in the Fan Zone by the Charlotte Motor Speedway marquee, to start the tour. Tours operate rain or shine.

Price:  $50.00 per vehicle

*All tour participants under 18 years old must print, sign and bring the Parental Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement.

Fast Pass Tours are open with limited availability, Monday - Friday, with our one-hour tours at 12 p.m. In keeping with guidelines set by state/local health guidelines, you will remain in the comfort and safety of your personal vehicle and tune in via your vehicle's radio to listen to your tour guide. A tour guide will lead you on an exciting tour around our facility, as you follow. During the hour-long tour, you will learn the history about the track, take a drive by the NASCAR garages, pass by the media center and view the second largest HD TV screen.  You will be able to enjoy a ride on the apron around the 1.5 mile superspeedway and a pass through Winners Circle where you will have your photo taken of you while in your car!  We will meet you in the Fan Zone by the Charlotte Motor Speedway marquee, to start the tour. Tours operate rain or shine.

Price: $50.00 per vehicle

*All tour participants under 18 years old must print, sign and bring the Parental Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement. All Adults will need to print, sign and bring the Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement.

Feel the Thrill Speedway Tour

Visit the NASCAR Cup Series garage area and take a ride through two infield race tracks. After you make your way down Pit Road, stop in Winner’s Circle for a photo opportunity. Learn the history of Charlotte Motor Speedway while enjoying a comfortable van ride around the Superspeedway where you will feel the full-tilt force of the 24-degree banking. Plus, visit zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte on this exciting tour!  Reserve your seat by calling 704-455-3223 or visit the Tour Desk on the second floor of Smith Tower.

Price: $15.00 per person

*  All tour participants under 18 years old must have a parental waiver signed for them. Please call tour desk for details [704-455-3223]

Visit the NASCAR Cup Series garage area and take a ride through two infield race tracks. After you make your way down Pit Road, stop in Winner’s Circle for a photo opportunity. Learn the history of Charlotte Motor Speedway while enjoying a comfortable van ride around the Superspeedway where you will feel the full-tilt force of the 24-degree banking. Plus, visit zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte on this exciting tour! Reserve your seat by calling 704-455-3223 or visit the Tour Desk on the second floor of Smith Tower.

Tour Length: 45 minutes to 1 hour Departure Location: Second floor of Smith Tower Please Note: All tour participants under 18 years old must have a p arental waiver signed for them. Please call tour desk for details [704-455-3223] . You are responsible for providing your own car seat for children. All on-track events are subject to track availability.

Price:   $15.00 per person

STEAM Field Trip Opportunities

Our STEAM Program offers various educational experiences for students of all ages. Fun and education come together in all of our options from the Daily program to Special Event days. Kids will engage in the principles of STEAM relating to Motorsports. Programs last approximately 3 hours. Click below for more details!

School groups may choose from one of the following options:

Option A Students will rotate through 3 interactive STEAM stations focusing on force and motion, traction and friction and speed and acceleration. Each station lasts approximately 25 minutes.

Option B Students will collaborate in teams to engineer, test and race a car. Teams will choose from various materials for the design in this 90 minute session.

Please indicate the option you choose when you reserve your date.

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Infield Experience Tour

Experience the breathtaking view of Charlotte Motor Speedway from a 14-passenger van ride around the inside and outside of our NASCAR infield (no on-track access). Cruise around the NASCAR garages and stroll through the winner's circle with an opportunity to take photos. Tour the media center and take a walk down memory lane as you view timeless photos of CMS history.

Take advantage of this exciting opportunity today and reserve your seat in advance!

NOTE: Tour operates rain or shine. All participants will be required to sign a waiver upon arrival. Before or after your tour, you have the opportunity to enjoy lunch in our luxurious Speedway Club. Advance reservations are recommended for the Club. 704.455.3216. Gift Shop hours are 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Experience the breathtaking view of Charlotte Motor Speedway from a 14-passenger van ride around the inside and outside of our NASCAR infield (no on-track access). Cruise around the NASCAR garages and stroll through the winner's circle with an opportunity to take photos. Tour the media center and take a walk down memory lane as you view timeless photos of CMS history. Take advantage of this exciting opportunity today and reserve your seat in advance!

U-DRIVE Experience

Want to drive your own car around Charlotte Motor Speedway? This tour experience is for you! Enjoy a leisurely couple of laps around the track and the opportunity to take photos at the start/finish line. You will stay in your own car and follow the tour guide around the track. (You will not be able to pass the tour guide's vehicle or exceed 70 mph).

18+ for insurance, valid driver’s license, no convertibles. Seatbelts required.

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Featured Package:    The Daytona 500  - Join us in Daytona Beach, Florida! Daytona 500 tickets, premium hotel, track transportation, and hospitality services. We have a suite at the track, catered food and beverages are included with our package. Prior to the race, tour hosts will show you to pit road and the infield Fan Zone. RaceAway staff on-site to assist.

RaceAway Hospitality has assembled NASCAR packages with the race fan in mind. For more than a decade, RaceAway has hosted race fans at NASCAR race tracks and area hotels. Click a package on the right to see details and join us for a NASCAR race!  >>>

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We've been there! RaceAway selects NASCAR ticket locations based upon race track and pit road views. Hotel accommodations are selected based upon our host experiences and customer feedback for each property. Motor coach providers are selected based upon their service record.

Typical RaceAway Hospitality tour packages include:

• Premium View NASCAR Tickets
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• Charter Track Transportation
• Catered Food and Beverage

NASCAR packages and race tours are a great way to travel with friends or entertain clients or employees. RaceAway has group rates and event planning services available for all of our NASCAR vacation packages. Contact us for details regarding group tickets and event services.

International guests are welcome! Since 2002, RaceAway has hosted guests of all ages and from all over the world. Join us at a NASCAR race!

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NASCAR in Atlanta: Schedule, watch info, favorites for Quaker State 400

Here's a full preview of the first race in the 2024 nascar playoffs, set for sunday on usa network., by logan reardon • published september 5, 2024 • updated on september 5, 2024 at 3:32 pm.

The most exciting part of the NASCAR season is here.

After a 26-race regular season with 15 different winners, the playoffs are set to begin this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

The high-banked Georgia track hasn’t hosted a playoff race since 2008. But it will be even more unpredictable this time around after the track was reconfigured to a superspeedway-style venue in 2022.

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So, who is racing in Atlanta? What’s the schedule for TV and streaming? And what drivers could contend for the win? Here’s everything you need to know for 2024 Quaker State 400:

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Thirty-eight drivers will race in Darlington – the 34 full-timers, plus four others.

Shane van Gisbergen, who was recently announced as a full-time Cup driver next season , will make his seventh start of this year for Kaulig Racing. Elsewhere, Cody Ware is back in the No. 15 car for Rick Ware Racing and B.J. McLeod will drive the No. 78 for Live Fast Motorsports.

Here’s the full entry list for Atlanta:

When is the NASCAR race in Atlanta?

The Quaker State 400 is set for Sunday, Sept. 8, at 3 p.m. ET.

Before the race, there will be a qualifying session on Saturday. The 38 drivers will take the track one-by-one ( in this order ) for two-round qualifying. Each driver gets two laps in the first round, with the 10 fastest advancing to the final round. The final 10 drivers will get two more laps to determine the top-10 starting order, with positions 11 through 38 set based on first round times.

What is the NASCAR TV schedule this weekend?

Leigh Diffey (play-by-play), Jeff Burton (analyst) and Steve Letarte (analyst) will be on the call for NBC Sports all weekend. Marty Snider, Dave Burns and Kim Coon will serve as pit reporters. Here’s the full TV and streaming schedule:

Saturday, Sept. 7 (USA Network and streaming)

• Qualifying: 12:30 p.m. ET, USA Network, NBC Sports app

Sunday, Sept. 8 (USA Network and streaming)

• Countdown to Green: 2:30 p.m. ET, USA Network, NBC Sports app
• Quaker State 400: 3 p.m. ET, USA Network, NBC Sports app
• NASCAR Cup Series Post Race: 6:30 p.m. ET, USA Network, NBC Sports app

NASCAR playoff standings entering Atlanta

The 16-driver playoff field was finalized after an eventful regular season finale at Darlington last weekend, with Briscoe winning his way in. Atlanta is the first race in the Round of 16 as drivers have three weeks to secure their position in the Round of 12.

You can find a full explanation of NASCAR’s playoff format right here .

Here are the playoff standings entering Atlanta:

NASCAR Atlanta winners list, race history

Eight of the 38 drivers in the field are past winners in Atlanta, but just four of them have won at the track since it was reconfigured in 2022.

Byron, Keselowski and Busch are the only two-time Atlanta winners racing on Sunday. Both of Byron’s wins were after the reconfiguration, though, while Keselowski and Busch’s victories came before it.

Hamlin (2012) and Blaney (2021) won there before the track change, Elliott (2022), Logano (2023) and Suarez (2024) won with the new layout.

Atlanta predictions, picks, favorites

If the first race in Atlanta this season was any indication, Sunday could be a thriller.

That February race produced 48 lead changes and a 0.003-second margin of victory for Suarez over Blaney, with Busch in third just 0.007 seconds behind.

Looking at Atlanta history since 2022, several clear favorites stand out. There’s Byron, who won in 2022 and 2023 and has 171 laps led over those five races. Logano has a victory and 190 laps led, with at least 10 laps led in four of five races. And finally, Suarez has finished top-six in four of five races, including second last summer and first in February.

The drafting tracks similar to Atlanta this year (Daytona and Talladega) have produced three winners in three races: Byron and Burton at Daytona and Reddick at Talladega. 

Some longshots to monitor are Gilliland (58 laps led at Atlanta in February) and Wallace (top-six in three of four drafting tracks this year).

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NASCAR opens the Cup playoffs at the track that gave the the sport the closest 1-2-3 finish in series history.

Daniel Suarez nipped Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch to the finish line to win at Atlanta in February. That win got Suarez into the playoffs.

Sixteen drivers will vie for the Cup championship beginning at Atlanta.

The Xfinity Series regular season continues this weekend at at Atlanta.

Atlanta Motor Speedway weekend schedule

Weekend weather.

Friday : The forecast calls for cloudy skies and periods of rain. A high of 72 degrees is expected and the chance of rain is 60%.

Saturday : Partly cloudy skies are forecasted with a high of 78 degrees and no chance of rain for the start of Cup practice. The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies, a high of 82 degrees and a 15% chance of rain at the start of the Xfinity race.

Sunday : Mostly sunny skies are in the forecast. The high is expected to be 77 degrees and there is a 10% chance of rain at the start of the Cup race.

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• 1 - 7 p.m. — Cup Series

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Saturday, September 7

• 9:30 a.m. — Xfinity Series
• 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Cup Series
• 11 a.m. - 12:30 pm. — Xfinity qualifying (USA)
• 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. — Cup qualifying (USA, PRN)
• 3 p.m. — Xfinity race (163 laps/251.02 miles; USA, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

Sunday, September 8

• 12 p.m. — Cup Series
• 3 p.m. — Cup race (260 laps/400.4 miles; USA, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

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Since 1979, Marathon Tours & Travel has dedicated itself to offering runners and their travel companions extraordinary destination experiences while exploring the seven continents one stride at a time.

Located in Boston, MA – the home of the world’s oldest marathon – Marathon Tours & Travel is the Official Travel Agency for the Boston Marathon. We offer the lowest rates at a wide selection of well-located hotels for the Boston Marathon. Additionally, as the official North American travel agency we have guaranteed entry for many of the world’s most popular running events including the TCS London Marathon, Tokyo Marathon TCS New York City Marathon, and more than 40 additional experiences.

In 1995, Marathon Tours & Travel created the Antarctica Marathon®️ and Half-Marathon, which generated a new genre of adventure runs. The Antarctica events enabled runners to set and reach the once unthinkable goal of finishing a marathon, half-marathon or ultra-marathon on all seven continents. Pursuantly, the official Seven Continents Club®️ was formed to recognize these runners and to offer special VIP services to international globetrotting distance runners.

As a full-service IATA appointed travel agency, we provide customized travel services to ensure our clients enjoy the unique travel features that we offer and the camaraderie of celebrating great running accomplishments.

Abbott World Marathon Majors

The Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) consists of six of the worlds largest and most renowned marathons: Tokyo Marathon, Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America, TCS London Marathon, BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Bank of America Chicago Marathon and TCS New York City Marathon. The Sydney Marathon and Cape Town Marathon are current candidates for the AbbottWMM series.

Seven Continents Club®️

Seven Continents Club®️ (SCC) was founded in 1995 when the inaugural Antarctica Marathon® made it possible for runners to conquer a marathon, half-marathon or ultra-marathon on all of the earth’s seven continents. Since then the SCC has grown and evolved and now serves as our VIP Club providing priority to many races in high demand, including the Abbott World Marathon Majors.

Global Running Events

From Rome to Paris, Sydney to Cape Town, we provide VIP packages to some of the biggest and best running events around the world. We also host a variety of our own marathon events including the Antarctica Marathon®, Arctic Marathon, Madagascar Marathon, Kangaroo Island Marathon and Patagonia Running Festival. Take a look at our broad range of packages today.

Event Highlight

Marathon Tours & Travel is the official travel agency for the Boston Marathon. We offer the lowest rates at a wide variety of hotels in the best locations. Many properties are within walking distance of the finish Line in Copley Square.

What can Marathon Tours & Travel offer me?

Peace of mind

Our passion is running and travel. We have team of professionals on hand to ensure your trip runs smoothly.

GUARANTEED ENTRY

We offer you guaranteed race entry to running events around the world as part of an exciting travel package.

LOGISTICS COVERED

We look after all the logistics so you can focus on what really matters – your race and enjoying the local sights.

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