ATTENTION:
2025
Auto City Outdoor Event Center wants your family’s visit to the races to be a fun & entertaining experience. We offer so much more than just racing, so make sure to check the website (www.autocityspeedway.com) for a complete listing of the 2025 schedule of events. Below you will find several items that will make your trip easier & ensure your visit to Auto City OEC for a race will be an enjoyable one!
Tickets: Our ticket offices are located just to right of the main entry gate of the OEC. Cash or credit cards are accepted (MC & Visa). Ticket Office opens for general seating at 4:30pm on Saturday's. Tickets can also be brought on-line or at the office Monday-Friday.
Online ticket sales are available.
Pit Entrance Tickets: Pit bands can be purchased near the right of the Pit entrance. Gate opens between 1-2:30 pm on most Saturday's. Check time to be sure of exact time. Children under 18 years of age must have a wavier signed by a parent, for entry.
Free Parking: Auto City OEC always has free parking during racing! We also have ample space for handicap parking. If you do ride your motorcycle to the racetrack, we have a special area of reserved paved parking for you also.
What to Wear: Casual attire is recommended at the races. Just remember, you are out in the outdoors, so dress accordingly for the elements, and don’t forget the sunscreen on sunny day and jacket and blanket on cool nights. Closed toed shoes & long pants are recommended in the pit area; we also require you to wear a shirt and shoes at all times while at the OEC. The races can get loud; ear plugs are available in the souvenir stand.
Restrooms: Auto City OEC offers 2 set of restrooms. One is located to the right near turn one under the grandstands. The other set is to the left of the front gate in front of the Turn Two lounge in turn four, and also one under the VIP suite for VIP rentals. There are also Porta-Johns in the pit area.
Coolers: Coolers are NOT allowed at Auto City OEC, we have a full concession and bar for your conveniences.
Concession Stand (Fuel-Up Cafe): Located directly to your left as you enter the midway is our main concession stand. Auto City OEC is noted for outstanding food. Please introduce yourself to our managers, Ken Pfaff. Need something special let them know, we serve Dr. Pepper/ Snapple, 7-UP products and anything from Hot Dogs to Walking Taco’s with affordable prices for the entire family! Credit Card are excepted.
Turn Two Lounges: Here you will find your adult beverages, beer by glass or jugs along with many of your favorite liquors’. Happy hour is 2 hours before racing, specials include $1.00 off beers. Be ready to show us you’re I.D. if you plan on purchasing our adult beverages, as we will card you! Cash only!
Alcohol: Race fans that consume alcohol are encouraged to drink responsibly. All alcohol sales will require a picture ID as proof of age. You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase alcohol. Auto City OEC may refuse to serve alcoholic beverages to any person for any reason, including without limitations persons appearing intoxicated. The Auto City OEC may report any persons in violation of the alcohol policy to the Mi State Police if they believe you are acting contrary to the law or in a manner which may endanger yourself, others or their property. We do have a Full Class C Liquor License, so Michigan State Law prohibits us from allowing outside food or beverage/no coolers. if found, will be asked to leave, you will not get a refund!
Smoking: Auto City OEC is required to and will comply with the State of Michigan Smoking Law. Smoking is allowed in the blue grandstands, and the open areas around and behind in the concourse area (with exceptions below). Smoking is not allowed inside any of the buildings … anywhere! Smoking is not allowed in any lines/ designated table, where food can be consumed or purchased. This is Michigan law! No Marijuana is allowed to be smoke during any events!
Auto City OEC Speedway is required to and will comply with the New State of Michigan Smoking Law. If indeed the law offends any of our patrons, we are sorry, but we have absolutely no choice in the matter, we must comply. If you have strong feelings for or against, we hope you will not feel that Auto City agrees or disagrees with the law, when in fact like all laws we feel the best way to demonstrate our respect for all of our patrons is to follow the law to the letter of the law. Smoking of
Smoking is prohibited in the food court and the General Admission family section.
Souvenir Stand (Cuda’ Joes) Event Day the souvenir stand located is in the midway. Here you can find all of your latest and greatest Auto City’s souvenirs & apparel. We offer, tee shirts, sweatshirts, hats, seat cushions, ear plugs, kid’s toys, candy and much more.
Photo & Video Booth: located in the souvenir stand.
Pets: Sorry, pets are not allowed in the grandstands or pits EXCEPT service dogs.
Press Box/Media Center/Control Tower: Only those holding the proper credentials will be allowed to enter the Press Box.
Prohibited Items: To ensure that all fans have a safe and enjoyable visit to the Auto City Speedway, the following items will NOT BE permitted:
Coolers of any size *Glass containers *Weapons
Illegal drugs *Fireworks *Alcoholic Beverages
All carry-in bags, large purses, blankets, sleeping bags etc.…are subject to search by Auto City OEC security personnel prior to entering the facility. Prohibited items or contraband that is discovered during security inspections at all entrances, must either be returned to the owner’s vehicle or discarded.
Weapons of any type including and not limited to firearms, knives, blunt force weapons, are NOT allowed at Auto City Outdoor Event Center. Violators will be asked to return these weapons to their vehicles, or they will not be allowed entry.
What Do the Flags Mean?
The Chief Starter waves a variety of flags throughout the night. What do they all mean?
Green Flag
The Starter will display this flag at the start of each race. It means it's time to get on the gas and begin racing. He will also wave the green after a caution period to signal to the drivers it is time to resume racing.
Yellow Flag
The starter will display the yellow flag in the event there is an on track incident. If there is a crash or spin and the competitors are not able to quickly resume racing, the starter will throw a caution. The drivers on the track will reduce speed and maintain position. The yellow flag condition will remain until the incident is cleaned up and drivers have taken their running position as of the last completed lap prior to the incident.
Red Flag
In the event there is a serious crash, fire, or obstruction completely blocking the track the starter will display the red flag. This signals to the drivers to immediately stop where they are at on the track. Once there situation is resolved the starter will then display the yellow flag and the cars will resume movement.
White Flag
The starter will display the white flag when there is one lap remaining in a race. The starter may also display this flag prior to the start of a race to indicate he will be throwing the green flag the next time the cars come around.
Blue Flag with Diagonal Stripe
This flag is used to indicate to cars that are about to be overtaken by the leader (lapped) that there are lead lap cars approaching and to hold your line as to not interfere with the race for the win.
Black Flag
This flag is displayed when a competitor has been asked the leave the track. This can be for a variety of reasons including: A rules infraction, debris hanging off of the car that may fall off and present a safety hazard, smoke or other signs of an impending mechanical failure, leaking fluid, or unsportsmanlike conduct. When this flag is shown to a driver they are expected to exit the race track as