Gainesville Raceway

Category: Car racing track

Address: 11211 N County Road 225, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA

Phone: +13523770046

Reviews

robin myers

Aug 13, 2022

Loud, smells great,fast cars, slow cars.

Izzel Hayes

Aug 6, 2022

Need more race advertising

Jameson Serono

Jun 20, 2022

The place has become a total dump over the past 25 years. The admission prices for the March race have doubled in that period and the owner (NHRA) has invested nothing into the spectator areas. The bathrooms are disgusting, the food vendors (carnival and fair merchants) charge an outrageous amount for their product ($7 for a hamburger for starters) to folk who don't bring their own food, and although the parking lot is much better than it was back in the early days, it still floods. After attending nearly every year since the 80s, we stopped going following the 2020 event.

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Questions & Answers

Nearby hotels for the Gatornationals

Bruce Maze | Sep 12, 2018
John Leduc | Sep 12, 2018

In the city of Gainesville

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what hotels are near gainsville

Harold Leeman | Sep 11, 2020
CC fReEdOm Seeker & Constitutionalist | Sep 11, 2020

Honestly the best way is to use Google maps and key in key words like hotel by highway or budget hotels near _______! Google maps can help better in these situations.

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Are the races still on?

Jean Swithers | Sep 12, 2019
Tanzania Johnson | Sep 12, 2019

Yes

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Is it cash only at gate or can you use cards too?

Susie Swift Caldwell | Sep 12, 2018
Chuck Morris | Sep 12, 2018

You can used your card but it's a little wet

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When is test and tune

ginger brookshire | Sep 12, 2018
Brandon Avila | Sep 12, 2018

Midnight madness is April 20th. Test n tune.

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Do they have parking for motor homes

Jerome Morgan | Sep 11, 2021
Vincent Malavolta | Sep 11, 2021

Yes

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Are the races on these times?

Mustang Love | Sep 11, 2021
Michael Ramos | Sep 11, 2021

Yes definitely call first.

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Is there any rv parking at the race track

David Warnecki | Sep 11, 2020
Kimmy Roberts | Sep 11, 2020

Yes they have parking spaces there and camping

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Can you stay overnight in the parking lot

tom tursi | Sep 12, 2019
Mark Friedman | Sep 12, 2019

Yes I slept in my car at the rest stop on 75,a motel would have cost 200.00 a night,just for the Gator Nationals, it's not worth it,and a rip off.

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Do you have handicap parking

Doug Jenkins | Sep 12, 2019
Steve Deniston | Sep 12, 2019

Yes

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Do you still do local racing on Saturday nights if you don't have an event?

Driver Ronyak | Sep 12, 2019
Jerry Fletcher | Sep 12, 2019

This Friday night from 7-11 we have test & tune. And Saturday night we have midnight madness from 5-11. These times can change depending on car count. Go to GainesvilleRaceway.com and you will find the track schedule.

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Do they move test and tune to Tuesday night

Ron Moore | Sep 12, 2018
Jimmy McCray | Sep 12, 2018

No

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Can you get tickets at the gate

Ruth Rent | Sep 12, 2018
Tracy Dix | Sep 12, 2018

Yes you can if they are not sold out.

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Is there motorcycle parking

John Fucci | Sep 12, 2018
David B | Sep 12, 2019

If you get there early enough, there is choice parking up front. It fills up fairly quick though.

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Are kids free all of the days?

Brandon Kendall | Sep 12, 2018
Jason Bailey | Sep 12, 2018

Yes

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What are ticket prices?

Adrian Richards | Sep 12, 2017
Sarah R Glass | Sep 12, 2017

It varies from local races to nationals. I would check the website.

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Which side is pit side at gainesville

Bill Davis | Apr 14, 2022
Hugh Hillenbrand | Apr 14, 2022

Left

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What time will racing actually begin today? We are here and no one seems to know.

Mary Beth Anderson | Mar 15, 2022
Renee Gaines | Mar 15, 2022

They are trying to start around 2:30. They have been working very diligently to get the track surface prepped safely for the racers.

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can you get refunds on tickets already bought?

Robert Buggica | Mar 15, 2022
Stanley Sultanpuss | Apr 14, 2022

Maybe, look at the nhra site to see if you fit the criteria for a refund.

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if saturday the 12th is rained out. are saturdays tickets good for sunday?

Matthew Lechmanski | Mar 15, 2022
Denise York | Mar 15, 2022

Sometimes

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How do u get the grator nationals day by day event schedul

william shaw | Mar 15, 2022
Ed Borchers | Mar 15, 2022

Nhra.com

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How is parking set up?

david Thompson | Mar 15, 2022
Daniel Boylan | Mar 15, 2022

It depends on the event. Some smaller events and test & tune sessions will allow you to park in the pits. For large events like Gatornationals you park out front of the track or down along the side of the track. There's a few places within the side parking area that you can see the cars running. Parking out front is long strips of grass with pavement in between. There are multiple spots in the front of the main parking area for disabled parking. HTH

Any assistance for individuals with mobility issues? My son wants to take his father,but he cannot walk much more climb bleachers

M Lee | Feb 13, 2022
Elisabeth Ranger | Feb 13, 2022

I would suggest calling ahead. At the larger events they may have golf carts or scooters for rent. Handicapped parking is fairly close to the gate but fills up very quickly. The bleachers have ramps and spaces for wheel chairs and the bathrooms are Handicapped accessible.

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Any good places to eat nearby?

Sandy Bullock | Sep 11, 2021
Eugene Howard | Sep 11, 2021

Not much of anything nearby.

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Is there a campground at the drag strip or within 5 miles

Keith Hennigar | Sep 11, 2021
sickpony sickpony | Sep 11, 2021

Yes

wat is tha gatornationals

Brent Rigney | Sep 11, 2021
Brent Rigney | Sep 11, 2021

when is the gatornationals

What time do they start running Sunday morning

Roger Avera | Sep 11, 2021
Austin Hord | Sep 11, 2021

10AM is round 1 of Nitro Eliminations

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I have tickets for the 2020 Gator Nationals were suppose to be in March. Has it been scheduled for a later date yet?

Finhigh | Sep 11, 2020
Izzel Hayes | Sep 11, 2020

Yes I believe it's in September now I don't have the schedule in front of me but I'm almost sure

Do the seats have backs or is it bleacher type seating?

Steve Schaefer | Sep 11, 2020
Ray Lipke | Sep 11, 2020

Yes it is bleacher type seating remember to bring a cushion

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what size coolers are allowed

Everett Roll (pcbbuckeye) | Sep 11, 2020
David Wilson | Sep 11, 2020

Yes, no larger that 14x14x14

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is there free or paid parking at the track

jay mathieu | Sep 11, 2020
Ray Lipke | Sep 11, 2020

Parking is free which is a bonus cuz there is a lot of good racing events here

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When are the gator nationals

Barbara Dutton | Sep 11, 2020
Sean Galloway | Sep 11, 2020

3/12/20

What is the closest full services campground to the racetrack?

Braeden Johnson | Sep 11, 2020
Tom Mason | Sep 11, 2020

https://www.dixielandrvparkfl.com/

Where are tickets purchased for entrance.

Dustin Hart | Sep 11, 2020
Kimberlee Lissman | Sep 11, 2020

Yes as you enter there is a ticket booth you can purchase tickets.

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Any drag racing in December

Robert Poulin | Sep 11, 2020
The Glorious Raponator | Sep 11, 2020

Not until next year.

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Whats it cost to get in

Shawnia Bossio | Sep 11, 2020
Fearless Mike | Sep 11, 2020

For the Gator National it was 60 $ on line. It was a awesome experience . Well worth it. It was my first time and I will be going again..

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Is camping available for the gatornationals

jaelyn hudson | Sep 12, 2019
Melissa Dann | Sep 12, 2019

No But lits of motels and plenty of places close by. Get booked soon and get to The races Early For good parking In the am... Lot's of fun

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Can you camp at the track

jaelyn hudson | Sep 12, 2019
A M | Sep 12, 2019

RV

How much are the tickets? How often is this race?

Darian Greiner | Sep 12, 2019
Rob Keller | Sep 12, 2019

NHRA.com, annually

Does anyone know what time the gates close?

Fidel Alvarez | Sep 12, 2019
Tanzania Johnson | Sep 12, 2019

No sure. Not there today.

Can you bring beer ?

william pinder | Sep 12, 2019
Jerry Suttles | Sep 12, 2019

Nope, just a 14x14 cooler with water ONLY. You can tailgate and have your own beer in the lots.

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Can you bring lawn chairs

crystal nickson | Sep 12, 2019
Jennifer Poulin | Sep 12, 2019

Not into the raceway but you can use them in the parking area & you can tailgate. You can also take the fold up padded seats for the bleachers.

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Do we get a refund if it's rained out

j g | Sep 12, 2019
Brian Roberts | Sep 12, 2019

They honor your ticket next year

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Where's handicap parking?

Ilene Ruth | Sep 12, 2019
Terry Brock | Sep 12, 2019

Handicap parking is at gate C they will show you where to park after you turn in

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What time does races start on Sunday March 17

Edward Logue | Sep 12, 2019
Steve Deniston | Sep 12, 2019

As stated midway opens 9am trackwalk and nhra today 9.45-1100 Nitro eliminations 11am pro stock 12 noon pro mod 12.45 pm stock 12.50 Harley top fuel 12.55

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What is the handicap parking situation?

Thomas Iams | Sep 12, 2019
Jayson Palmer | Sep 12, 2019

It's where people with handicap placard park usually its closer to main entrance gates.

What time gates open

gary peters | Sep 12, 2019
Andrew Fullarton | Sep 12, 2019

I apologize but I don't know.

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Are coolers alowed?

Jeff Ladage | Sep 12, 2019
Steve Deniston | Sep 12, 2019

Not during major events

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Where do you park for the gator national 2019 NHRA.

sabrina krutilla | Sep 12, 2019
Mark Cusenz | Sep 12, 2019

Large parking lot in front of Speedway.

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Where is the closet tent camping?

Jonna Spurgeon | Sep 12, 2019
Jayson Palmer | Sep 12, 2019

I'm not sure i did see some RV's parked along the tree line.

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When would the next races be?

Orlando Lasalle | Sep 12, 2019
Shawn Garrett | Sep 12, 2019

It depends on what race you are talking about. Check the website for more information.

Where is parking located for 2019 Gatornationals at Gainsville Speedway

Carol Burke | Sep 12, 2019
Steve Deniston | Sep 12, 2019

Highway frontage and both sides of track .

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What's the hours of operation

marcus spencer | Sep 12, 2019
cynthy lamb | Sep 12, 2019

Have to call or go on website

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Who can race there? And can we race a street car ( stock)? When can we race?

Timothy Walters | Sep 12, 2018
Caylee Owens | Sep 12, 2018

Look on the website. They have Test N Tune nights where you can take any car down the track for $25. You usually get as many runs as you want if it isn't super busy that night. For drivers, just bring $25 cash, a pen for filling out the short paperwork, long pants, any shirt with sleeves (T-shirt) and if you are going to be running any time faster than 11 seconds, you'll need a helmet. If your car is stock, I doubt you will be pulling a 10.99.

Where are the closest RV park ?

THOMAS RYAN | Sep 12, 2018
Michael Peck | Sep 12, 2018

Can now park at the track and stay

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Is there tent camping?

Ken Barstow | Sep 12, 2018
Ronald Reiter | Sep 12, 2018

They have rv camping on site at the track.

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1st time attending .. Does anyone know how much it is for General Parking.... Website says $35 for Preferred Parking but no info for just General Parking. Thank You in Advance.

Vance DECKER | Sep 12, 2018
Darren Prevatt | Sep 12, 2018

Be sure to bring you some good earplugs because when the big boy start running it'll blast your ears I have been attending for the past 12 years and there is no charge for General parking

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Am going to Gatornationals for first time. Have already purchased Preferred parking for all 3 days. Are we able to stay overnight in the parking lot?

Linda Haroulakis | Sep 12, 2018
Jami Claire | Sep 12, 2018

Call the track. If you have an RV, I think so but no services.

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What are you allowed to bring to the track, it coolers and drinks?

Jeff Nelson | Sep 12, 2018
Paul Stockhausen | Sep 12, 2018

You're allowed to bring drinks and stuff inside the racetrack no beer though they sell it inside and you can set up anything you want to in the parking lot barbecued have your beers whatever you want to do in between rounds

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Now that the Gators are irrelevant, is this the biggest event in Gainesville ?

Mike Reynolds | Sep 12, 2018
Kris Stewart-Zdunczyk | Sep 12, 2018

What do you mean they're irrelevant? 3rd race of the season...not seeing any irrelevance here, buddy...

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Does this place let jr dragster in?

Davion Brown | Sep 12, 2018
Jessie Christy Lee | Sep 12, 2018

Yes, been to the nationals 27 years in a row

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