Oval · Arizona, USA

Phoenix Raceway

Phoenix Raceway is a oval in Arizona. OpenStreetMap maps 3 layouts here, the longest 1.03 mi (1.66 km). Below: the map, every corner with a computed line, the elevation, and where to stay and eat.

1.03
Miles
3
Corners
42
Ft of elevation

01Track map

Phoenix Raceway track map

C1C2C3S/FN200 m
LayoutOther loopsPit laneS/F Estimated

© OpenStreetMap contributorsODbL 1.0

Full circuit

Name inferred by TRACK from the mapped loops, not an official layout name.

Mapped length
1.03mi
1.66 km
Direction
Counter-clockwise
From OSM one-way tagging.
Start/finish line
Estimated
Estimated by TRACK from the mapped geometry and not verified on site. TRACK asks you to confirm or move it before timing laps here, when you’re stopped.
Corners
3
Inferred from curvature, not official turn numbers
Sectors
3
Estimated, near each third of the lap

Source geometry: OpenStreetMap ↗. Something wrong? Fixing it in OpenStreetMap improves it for everyone.

02Overview

What Phoenix Raceway is like to drive.

The full circuit layout at Phoenix Raceway is 1.03 miles with 3 corners worth setting up for and about 42 ft of elevation change. A generic track-day car in our model brakes hard 3 times a lap and is at full throttle for about 41% of the distance; the longest straight runs roughly 1017 ft.

0 of the corners are slow (under 50 mph in the model), 3 are fast (over 75 mph). There are hairpins where exit speed matters more than entry. Some apexes sit on crests, where the car goes light. The corner notes below come from the mapped geometry, not from local knowledge; we’ll add a researched guide for Phoenix Raceway later.

03Lap at a glance

Where the speed is, and where the hills are.

Length
1.03mi
Elevation range
42ft
Steepest grade
7%
Braking zones
3model
Full throttle
41% model
Longest straight
1017ft
C1C2C3MPH12479FT991949S/F0.5 mi1.0 mi
Model speed (generic track-day car)Elevation · USGS 3DEP

The speed trace is a model, not a real lap: a generic track-day car (about 1.1 g of cornering grip, 1 g braking, 150 W/kg) driven on the computed line through an assumed 12 m wide track. Use it to see where the braking zones and flat-out sections are, not to predict your speeds. Elevation: USGS 3DEP 1/3 arc-second (NED 10 m) via OpenTopoData, sampled every 25 m along the mapped centerline.

04Corner by corner

The corners at Phoenix Raceway.

TRACK’s own corner numbering (C1, C2…), found from the curvature of the mapped centerline. It isn’t the official turn numbering. Each diagram shows the computed line: the minimum-curvature path through an assumed 12 m wide track. It’s a geometric starting point. Your instructor’s line comes first.

  1. APEXTURN-INEXITBRAKE
    C1

    Fast left-hander

    ↰ LeftfasthairpinTRACK numbering

    A fast left-hand hairpin that turns about 140°, tightening to a radius of roughly 42 m (138 ft). The model car brakes for about 50 m (164 ft), from 84 to 79 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes an early apex, about 165 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.

    Turns
    140° left
    Tightest radius
    42 m
    Model speed
    84 → 79 mph
    Braking (model)
    50 m
    Grade
    +1.7%
  2. APEXTURN-INEXITBRAKE
    C2

    Fast left-hander

    ↰ LeftfastcornerTRACK numbering

    A fast left-hand corner that turns about 43°, tightening to a radius of roughly 30 m (98 ft). It climbs through the corner (about 2% grade). The model car brakes for about 75 m (246 ft), from 108 to 85 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes an apex close to the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.

    Turns
    43° left
    Tightest radius
    30 m
    Model speed
    108 → 85 mph
    Braking (model)
    75 m
    Grade
    +2.2%
  3. APEXTURN-INEXITBRAKE
    C3

    Fast left-hander

    ↰ LeftfastcornerTRACK numbering

    A fast left-hand corner that turns about 169°, tightening to a radius of roughly 45 m (148 ft). It drops through the corner (about 3% grade) and goes over a crest, so the car goes light at the apex. The model car brakes for about 100 m (328 ft), from 116 to 87 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes an early apex, about 290 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.

    Turns
    169° left
    Tightest radius
    45 m
    Model speed
    116 → 87 mph
    Braking (model)
    100 m
    Grade
    -2.5% · crest

05Configurations

Every mapped loop at Phoenix Raceway.

TRACK finds each closed loop in the OpenStreetMap raceway network. Named layouts come from OSM circuit relations; the rest are named by length, and some may be combinations the venue never runs. Your first session confirms which one you drove.

  • N200 m

    Full circuit

    1.03 mi

    1.66 kmCounter-clockwiseS/F EstimatedName inferred

  • N200 m

    Layout B · 1.7 km

    1.03 mi

    1.66 kmDirection unknownS/F EstimatedName inferred

  • N100 m

    Layout C · 1.4 km

    0.88 mi

    1.41 kmDirection unknownS/F EstimatedName inferred

© OpenStreetMap contributorsODbL 1.0

06Time it with TRACK

Drive Phoenix Raceway. TRACK knows where you are.

No setup and no transponder. Start a session in the paddock and TRACK recognises Phoenix Raceway and the layout from your GPS trace, then times every lap and sector with a live delta to your best.

iPhone · betaAndroid · planned
  1. 1DetectTRACK matches your first few hundred metres against every mapped layout at Phoenix Raceway, including shared pavement between configurations.
  2. 2Confirm the lineThe start/finish line here is estimated. When you’re stopped, TRACK shows it on the map: accept it or tap to move it. You’re never asked while driving.
  3. 3Laps, timed retroactivelyLaps you drove before confirming are timed from the recorded trace, so you don’t lose your first session.
  4. 4Go furtherSync a GoPro for video with telemetry and let TRACK Engineer point out where the time is. External 10–25 Hz GPS receivers for tighter sectors are awaiting hardware validation.
  5. Venue and layout detection is tested on simulated drives over real OpenStreetMap circuits, not yet in a real car. Compatible GPS receivers

07Plan your trip

Getting there, staying, eating.

Nearby places for Phoenix Raceway haven’t been loaded yet.

FAQ

Phoenix Raceway, answered.

How long is Phoenix Raceway?

OpenStreetMap maps 3 closed loops at Phoenix Raceway, from 0.88 mi to 1.03 mi (1.66 km). These are mapped centerline lengths; the venue’s published figures can differ slightly.

How much elevation change is there at Phoenix Raceway?

About 42 ft (13 m) between the lowest and highest points of the full circuit layout, from USGS 3DEP elevation data sampled every 25 m. The steepest stretch is around 7%.

Which direction does Phoenix Raceway run?

The main mapped layout runs counter-clockwise, from one-way tagging in OpenStreetMap. Check the event’s driver briefing: some venues run reverse-direction days.

Can I time laps at Phoenix Raceway with my phone?

Yes, with the TRACK iPhone app (beta). It recognises Phoenix Raceway and the layout you’re driving from GPS, then times laps and sectors. A phone’s GPS is good for lap times; an external 10–25 Hz receiver tightens sector splits.

Where is the start/finish line at Phoenix Raceway?

TRACK estimates the line from the mapped geometry (usually beside the pit lane, or on the longest straight). It isn’t verified on site, so the app asks you to confirm or move it before timing your first session here.

How do I find track days at Phoenix Raceway?

Clubs and organizers list HPDE, track days and club races on MotorsportReg. The venue’s own calendar (also linked) lists its events too. TRACK doesn’t list events itself.

Where can I stay near Phoenix Raceway?

This page lists hotels, campgrounds, restaurants, fuel and parts stores near Phoenix Raceway from OpenStreetMap, with straight-line distances. Book early for big event weekends.

Track geometry and nearby places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License 1.0 (via the TRACK Atlas, snapshot 2026-10-17). Elevation: USGS 3DEP (public domain). Lengths are mapped centerlines, not official figures. The computed line and speed trace are a model. No start/finish line has been verified on site.

TRACK is not affiliated with or endorsed by Phoenix Raceway, MotorsportReg or any business listed here. The venue name identifies the location only and belongs to its owner. TRACK shows no lap records or official results for this venue. Driving advice is general: your instructor, the event’s rules and the venue’s rules come first.