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This Week at Palm Beach International Raceway – July 25-31 |
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Monday, 25 July 2011 10:42 |
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Two Wheel Tuesdays
July 26 at 6pm
For two Tuesdays in July, race cars will not be permitted on the road course at Palm Beach International Raceway (PBIR). Instead, the two-mile road course is open and available to non-motorized modes of transportation as the south Florida track hosts Two Wheel Tuesdays. A different style of performance, power and speed will be the featured activity on July 26 as PBIR implements the motor-less events. Cyclists, runners and rollerbladers will be the only modes of transportation allowed on the two-mile, 11-turn track. Admission to Two Wheel Tuesdays is $5 per entry. Gates open at 6pm and close at 10pm.
Motorcycle Championship Cup Series
Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31 at 7am
On Saturday and Sunday, the Motorcycle Championship Cup Series (CCS) takes to PBIR’s road course. CCS Racing offers a professional racing environment for beginning and seasoned riders alike - all centered around increasing the "fun factor" in a safety-conscious atmosphere. Gates open at 7am on Saturday and practice runs from 9am-5pm; Saturday only tickets are $15. On Sunday, gates open at 7:30am and practice is 8am-9am and races begin at 9:30am. Two-day spectator tickets are $30 and Monday only spectator ticket is $20; children 12 and under are free. For more information, visit http://www.ccsracing.us/
ONGOING EVENTS
MRP Motorsport Karting
Daily
Take a break from watching the races and get behind the wheel at MRP Motorsport at Palm Beach International Raceway. The unique 11-turn, 8/10 mile kart track offers all the versatility and flexibility needed for pros and amateurs alike. One of the smoothest driving courses around, the track features full lighting and is a Sanctioned Master Track by the World Karting Association. For pricing, times and more information, visit www.mrpmotorsport.com/pbir.
Go Kid Racing
Weekly on Sundays
On Sunday, MRP Motorsport will host the “Go Kid Racing kart school from 9am to 11:30am. Aspiring racers ages five to nine learn the fundamentals of karting with classroom and on-track instruction. Fees for children are $150 and advanced registration is required. For more info, visit www.mrpmotorsport.com/pbir.
Quarter-Mile Test and Tune
Weekly on Wednesday and Fridays
Palm Beach International Raceway hosts the weekly Test and Tune. Held on PBIR’s all-concrete drag strip, the Test and Tune is open to all makes and models. Bring your favorite drag car to PBIR and see what it can run in the quarter-mile. Gates open at 6pm. Test and Tune entry is $25, crew and spectator prices are $10 and children 12 and under are free.
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