EVENT
information
September 26 and 27, 2009
8:30 a.m to 5 p.m.
Parking lot opens at 7:30 a.m.
Gates open at 8 a.m.
• Map of Event
Directions to the NAS (Naval Air Station) North Island:
From the I-5 South:
Exit CA-75/Coronado Bay Bridge
Continue onto 3rd St till the intersection of Alameda Blvd
From the I-5 North:
Exit CA-75/Coronado Bay Bridge
Continue onto 3rd St till the intersection of Alameda Blvd
VOLUNTEERS
Want to be a part of an exciting and unique event? Volunteer opportunities are available. Please contact Maggie Blumberg for questions and information at maggie.blumberg@cox.net
TICKETS
FREE GENERAL ADMISSION FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY
AND THEIR DEPENDANTS WITH ID
- One-Day Ticket: This just gets you in for Saturday or Sunday. (Children 12 and under are free with adult paid admission.) $25 in advance/$35 at the gate.
- Two-Day Pass: You get in for the WHOLE WEEKEND...better value! $35 in advance/$45 at the gate.
- VIP Package: Includes admission to special VIP seating area, VIP parking (one parking pass per 4 tickets) and enjoy delicious food and hosted beverages. Programs and earplugs also included. It's The Ultimate Race Experience! $150 one day/$250 two day.
- Car Show Entry: Enter your car in the Annual Car Show. Includes car show entry, a goody bag and special T-Shirt. Purchase general admission tickets separately. $15 for the weekend. See judging classes on the car show page.
- Overnight RV Parking: (Tickets not available through ClicknPrint. See Overnight RV Parking Section below.) Experience the races in the comfort of your own RV. Stay overnight on the Naval Base. This includes Two-Day Pass for driver and one passenger. $150/Spaces are available on a first come first serve basis. No Exceptions.
This
is a Rain or Shine event. No Refunds, No exchanges. Please
retain possession of ticket at all times. No Pets. No
outside food or beverages. No bikes in venue.
No metal
objects. All persons are subject to search.
OVERNIGHT RV PARKING
Stay & enjoy unmatched racing views at the RV pavilion. This convenient trackside parking includes admission for a driver and one passenger. Additional passengers must purchase tickets. All RV’s are subject to compliance with Naval Base Coronado regulations and may not exit the venue until racing is finished on Sunday.
RV Parking Application | RV Rules and
Regulations
RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTERING THE VENUE
No liquid containers,
other than baby bottles or liquids for medical reasons are
permitted in the venue. No outside food is permitted. All
patrons will be subject to search and will pass through
magnetometers at the entrance, so even very small knives,
etc. will not be allowed into the venue. No metal objects
whatsoever.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING
Parking is free on base.
WILL-CALL
Will-call will be
located in a tent to the right of the main gate. You must
have a picture ID to pick up your tickets and the tickets
will be released only to the person whose name is on the
will-call envelope. The will-call opens at 8 am and
is open until the last race of the day.
FLEET
WEEK SAN DIEGO
The
Coronado Speed Festival is proud to be a part of the largest
military appreciation event in the nation, Fleet Week San
Diego.
The 2009 celebration will include exciting events for families and military personnel including the famous MCAS Miramar Air Show October 2-4. For more information about Fleet Week San Diego events visit www.fleetweeksandiego.org.
VENDOR
VILLAGE
If
there is a specific automotive product or novelty you are in
search of, look no further than the Vendor Village.
Take a break from the
high-speed action on the track and check out the latest
innovative products, high-tech exhibits, racing
paraphernalia, games and much much more.
GARAGE
TOURS
Unlike
most racing events, every fan is encouraged to walk through
the garage area and watch as the racecars go through their
final inspections before hitting the track.
You can tour the pits on
your own or take a guided tour led by the drivers
themselves. The owners and drivers encourage this rare
opportunity for all interested from the casual fan to the
gear head.
CAR
SHOW
Support our troops and
show your car! The Third Annual Car Show to benefit the
Navy’s Morale Welfare Recreation - MWR will be held both
days. Awards presented both days! An application to enter is
available under the Car Show link.
MILITARY DISPLAYS
A multitude of current Navy jets and
helicopters, special boats and hovercraft, as well as
vintage aircraft, will be on display at the entrance of the
event, with pilots eager to answer questions, show you, and
allow access into the aircraft. This is a perfect
opportunity to take pictures and to ask any questions you
might have.
Check out what was on display in 2008:
| VR-57 |
|
C-40 |
| VX-9
|
|
FA-18E |
| USS Midway Museum |
|
A-4, F-14 & 1940 Dodge
Powerwagon |
| TACRON 12 |
|
PR Photo Boards |
| ACU-5 |
|
LCAC |
| Deep Submergence Unit |
|
Submarine/Personnel rescue
equipment |
| VAQ-135 |
|
EA-6B |
| VAW-113 |
|
E-2C |
| USMC SpecOps |
|
Various items on display as
well as face painting. |
| USN SpecWar |
|
Various items on display |
| Aircraft Maint |
|
Various items on display |
| HSL-45 |
|
SH-06 |
| HSM-41 |
|
MH-60 |
| HSC-21
|
|
HH-60 |
| Steve Rich |
|
MIG-21 |
| Naval Coastal Warfare |
|
Various items on display |
| USMC |
|
Light Armored Vehicles |
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