The NASCAR tripleheader weekend at Texas Motor Speedway is one of the biggest transportation events on the DFW calendar — and for a group trying to caravan out to Fort Worth on SH-114 with 30 people, three coolers, and a tailgate setup, the logistics can eat the whole weekend before the green flag ever drops. The single question that decides whether your crew rolls in together or spends the first hour of race day trying to regroup across three different lots is simple: where exactly does the bus drop you off, and where does it wait?
This guide answers that plainly, using the speedway's own published information and the current 2026 event calendar, then walks you through everything else a group trip to TMS needs: which vehicle fits your headcount, what shapes the price, and how a charter bus or party bus turns a logistical headache into the best part of the weekend. Texas Motor Speedway is one of our most-requested DFW destinations, and Party Bus Dallas coordinates these runs across the full race weekend — so the advice below comes from doing it, not from reading the speedway's FAQ once.
Address
3545 Lone Star Cir, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Phone
(817) 215-8500
Key approach roads
I-35W to SH-114 West; or I-35W to Earnhardt Blvd
From downtown Dallas
~47 miles · ~38 min off-peak; 60–90+ min on race day
From downtown Fort Worth
~12 miles · ~18 min off-peak
2026 NASCAR tripleheader
May 1–3: Truck Series, O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, Cup Series
Why Rent a Bus to Texas Motor Speedway?
Race weekends at TMS draw tens of thousands of fans to the northwest corner of the Metroplex, and I-35W northbound turns into a parking lot long before the first car reaches Turn 1. The Speedway sits right at the junction of I-35W and SH-114 — which sounds convenient until both roads are simultaneously running at a crawl and you are trying to coordinate four separate cars from different parts of Dallas-Fort Worth while texting about which lot to meet in.
A Dallas charter bus or party bus rental to Texas Motor Speedway solves that whole equation in one step. Your group loads at one spot, rides together, and arrives at the gates as a unit — no drawing straws for designated drivers, no caravans that split at the I-35E/I-35W fork in Denton, and no one missing the first lap because they circled the Preferred Parking lot twice. The undercarriage bays on a full-size charter bus swallow a serious tailgate setup: two folding tables, a canopy, a full cooler, and the lawn chairs all disappear underneath while the group rides in climate-controlled comfort the rest of the way to Fort Worth.
Plus, when 75,000 fans hit those lots at the end of a 500-lap Cup race, the exit is the same story in reverse — and you are not the one navigating it. Your group walks out to a pre-staged bus and heads home while the rest of the field sits bumper-to-bumper on Victory Circle. That is the whole reason a Dallas party bus rental to TMS is worth it.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Parking at Texas Motor Speedway
Here is the part most group-travel guides skip entirely. Texas Motor Speedway's main gate complex runs along the west side of the facility, accessed from Petty Place off Victory Circle. Preferred Parking — the lot directly across from Gates 1 through 7 on the western side — is the closest paved lot to the main grandstand entrances, and it is where most organized group vehicles stage.
The approach route from I-35W follows SH-114 West for 1.25 miles, then right on Jarrett Drive, left at the Victory Circle stop sign, and 0.75 miles down Victory Circle to the Petty Place entrance. On race day, the speedway may also route Preferred Parking arrivals via Foyt Drive depending on traffic flow — which is exactly why confirming the approach route for your specific event date when you book matters.
The alternative approach runs from Earnhardt Boulevard (also off I-35W), which loops 2.5 miles around the south and east side of the property and enters at the Petty Place entrance from the opposite direction. Larger groups in charter buses typically favor the Jarrett Drive approach since it keeps the vehicle on wider arterials and away from the pedestrian congestion that builds on Earnhardt closer to gates opening.
The one-line version: your bus approaches via SH-114 West to Jarrett Drive to Victory Circle, drops your group at the Petty Place entrance near Gates 1–7, and waits in Preferred Parking or the adjacent lots — steps from the grandstands, not a tram ride away. That routing detail, pulled from the speedway's own published directions, is the difference between a smooth arrival and 45 minutes of GPS roulette on race day.
The Parking Lots, Named and Explained
Knowing the lot names saves real confusion when the rest of the group is texting you from the wrong side of the facility. The speedway's major lots break down like this:
- Preferred Parking — Paved, directly across from Gates 1–7 on the west side. The premium general-admission lot, and the closest to the main grandstand entrance. Paid in advance; pricing varies by event.
- Pit Stop Park — An exclusive VIP tailgating area between Gates 3 and 4, with 76 spaces at 15′ × 36′ each (half asphalt, half grass). This is the upgrade option for groups that want a dedicated, marked tailgate space rather than competing for room in the general lots. Each space is pre-assigned.
- West Side General (Free) Parking — All unpaved lots between Victory Circle and the Preferred Parking Lot on the west side. The largest supply of spaces and the one that fills first for Cup races. Free at major events, but the walk to the gates is longer than from Preferred.
- Dirt Track Lot — Paved, located across Lone Star Circle from the backstretch grandstand. Good option for groups in the backstretch seats; free at major events. The tram serves this lot.
- Express Lot — Served by the speedway's tram system. If your group's bus waits here, your crew can ride trams to the gates — but the tram is the only thing standing between you and the entrance, which adds a boarding variable you do not have when staging in Preferred.
All parking at TMS is cashless. Any paid lot requires a pre-purchased pass or card payment — there is no cash option at the gates. For a charter bus, the group typically purchases one or two spaces in a lot that fits the vehicle's size, or the bus waits in a designated oversized-vehicle area.
When you book your Dallas bus rental to TMS with Party Bus Dallas, we confirm the correct lot and staging approach for your specific event so there is no scramble at a closed entrance.
We always recommend checking the official TMS Directions & Parking page and the facility maps before your event date to confirm current lot assignments and any road changes.
The Tram System — When It Helps and When It Doesn’t
Texas Motor Speedway runs trams during major race weekends, dropping at speedway gates, in the Express parking lot, and in the WinStar World Casino & Resort Lone Star Circle campground. Free golf cart shuttles also travel the property starting one hour before gates open through one hour after the checkered flag — look for the blue canopy at Information Booths in the Fan Zone. If your group is parked in one of the more distant lots, the tram is genuinely useful.
But if you are in Preferred Parking near Gates 3–4, the walk is short enough that waiting for a tram adds time rather than saving it. For a 30- or 40-person group with coolers and chairs, having the bus wait at Preferred or Pit Stop Park keeps the whole arrival as one coordinated move instead of splitting into tram waves.
What Size Bus Does Your Group Need?
The right call comes down to your headcount and how much tailgate gear is making the trip. A NASCAR race weekend typically means more cargo than an average group outing — coolers, canopies, folding chairs, and the grill all need to fit somewhere.
| Vehicle | Typical capacity | Gear / cargo | Best for | Key amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-passenger Sprinter limo | Up to ~14 | Light — coolers, personal bags | Small VIP groups, suite-level guests | Premium leather, USB charging, tinted privacy windows |
| Party bus (15–50 passengers) | ~15–50 | Onboard, lighter loads | Fan groups who want the party to start on the road | Built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, flat-panel TVs, open dance area |
| 15–35 passenger minibus | ~15–35 | Overhead plus some underfloor | Mid-size groups, corporate fan outings | Powerful A/C, plush reclining seats |
| 40–56 passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Excellent — deep undercarriage bays | Large fan groups, corporate groups, big tailgate setups | Reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, undercarriage bays |
For a serious tailgate run — grills, canopies, a full cooler — a 40–56 passenger charter bus with deep undercarriage storage is the right call. Everything loads underneath and rides out to Fort Worth while the group relaxes in a climate-controlled cabin with reclining seats and an onboard restroom. For groups who want the pre-race energy to start the moment the bus leaves Deep Ellum or Uptown Dallas, a party bus with a built-in bar and LED lighting makes the 45-minute run to TMS feel like the opening lap.
ADA-accessible vehicles are always available — just let us know before your event date.
Race Weekend Transportation: Every Option Compared
We coordinate a lot of group trips to TMS, and we will be straight with you: a private bus is not automatically the right call for a group of two. Here is the honest side-by-side for a group of any size heading out to Fort Worth on race weekend.
| Option | Cost shape | Arrive together? | Tailgate gear | Post-race exit | Best group size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter bus or party bus | One flat rate, split across the group | Yes — one vehicle, one arrival | Undercarriage bays swallow the gear | Bus staged and waiting when you walk out | 15–56 |
| Rideshare (Uber / Lyft) | Per car each way + post-race surge | No — multiple cars, multiple ETAs | One cooler maximum per car | Surge pricing & long waits post-race | 1–4 per car |
| Everyone drives and parks | Gas per car + parking per car | No — caravans split on I-35W | Good if you drive a truck | Exit traffic hits everyone the same way | 1–2 cars |
| Designated driver carpool | Gas per car, one driver stays sober | Only if cars stay together | Limited by trunk space | Everyone waits on the slowest car | 4–8 |
The honest read: for one or two people coming down from Fort Worth, driving and parking in the free west-side lots is simple and cheap. But once your group fills two cars — and especially once someone has to be the designated driver — the math tips toward a bus. One vehicle, one permit if needed, no one drawing straws, and the post-race exit handled before you ever leave your seat.
That is the group this guide is written for.
Getting to Texas Motor Speedway From Dallas-Fort Worth
Texas Motor Speedway sits about 47 miles northwest of downtown Dallas and 12 miles north of downtown Fort Worth. The route to TMS is straightforward until race-day traffic hits it, at which point straightforward becomes irrelevant.
| From… | Approx. distance | Typical drive (off-peak) | Race-day estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Dallas (I-35E to I-35W north) | ~47 miles | ~38 min | 60–90+ min |
| Downtown Fort Worth (I-35W north) | ~12 miles | ~18 min | 35–55 min |
| DFW Airport (SH-114 west direct) | ~20 miles | ~25 min | 45–70 min |
| Frisco / Plano (US-380 west to I-35W) | ~35–40 miles | ~40 min | 60–80+ min |
| Arlington / Grand Prairie (SH-183 or I-30 west to I-35W) | ~30–35 miles | ~35 min | 55–75 min |
The standard route from Dallas runs I-35E north to Denton, then merges onto I-35W south toward Fort Worth — counter-intuitive, but it keeps the bus off the worst of the race-day I-35W backup coming up from Fort Worth proper. From the junction of I-35E and I-35W in Denton, it is about 15 miles south on I-35W to the SH-114 exit. From there, west on SH-114 for 1.25 miles to Jarrett Drive, right on Jarrett, left on Victory Circle, and 0.75 miles to Petty Place.
Plan an extra 30 to 60 minutes on race day — SH-114 between I-35W and the speedway becomes a managed-flow situation as event traffic builds, and the speedway recommends arriving at least two hours before race time to find your seats and enjoy pre-race activities.
DFW Airport groups have an advantage: SH-114 runs almost directly from the airport to the speedway, cutting across north Tarrant County without touching downtown Fort Worth traffic at all. For groups flying in for the race weekend, a Fort Worth charter bus from DFW straight to TMS is a clean, no-fuss trip.
What’s Happening at Texas Motor Speedway in 2026
Texas Motor Speedway runs more than 70 public event days annually — it is not just a NASCAR track but one of the busiest event venues in North Texas. The events that drive the biggest group-transportation demand:
- NASCAR Tripleheader — May 1–3, 2026. Three races across three national series: the SpeedyCash.com 250 (NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, Friday May 1 evening), the Andy’s Frozen Custard 340 (NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Saturday May 2), and the marquee WÜRTH 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY (NASCAR Cup Series, Sunday May 3). The Cup race is the one that sells out grandstand seating — the 2026 WÜRTH 400 sold out reserved seating. Groups who book bus transportation for the full weekend get the rolling tailgate from Friday through Sunday; a three-day charter bus rental typically makes more financial sense per head than re-booking individual-day rideshares.
- Sick New World Texas — October 24, 2026. A new music festival with more than 50 scheduled performers, added to the 2026 calendar. Large festival crowds on SH-114 behave like race-day traffic — the I-35W approach backs up in both directions, and rideshare surge pricing kicks in hard for post-show pickups.
- Pate Swap Meet — April 23–25, 2026. One of the largest automotive swap meets in the country, drawing collectors and enthusiasts who arrive with trailers. The access roads get congested, but it is a low-key tailgate-friendly atmosphere for group outings.
- Goodguys Lone Star Nationals — March 6–8 and October 2–3, 2026. Hot rod and custom car shows that fill the infield. Parking and access follow the same pattern as other major weekends.
- FuelFest — April 25, 2026. A car culture festival that has drawn substantial crowds in recent years. Runs the same weekend as the Pate Swap Meet, so April 25 is a particularly high-traffic day on the TMS property.
The booking urgency for the NASCAR tripleheader is real: May 1–3 is the single biggest weekend on the DFW group-transportation calendar. Charter buses, party buses, and minibuses across Dallas-Fort Worth book out weeks before the Cup race. Lock in your vehicle as soon as your headcount is confirmed — waiting until late April for a May race weekend means limited options at higher rates.
Call 903-421-9126 as soon as your group has a date.
Tailgating at Texas Motor Speedway: The Rules
TMS is genuinely fan-forward about tailgating — the culture in the west-side lots before a Cup race is a full event in its own right. But there are real rules, and knowing them before you unload the bus saves a conversation with security. From the speedway's published Track Policies page:
- Grilling is permitted in most parking areas. Open flames from charcoal and gas grills are allowed; guests are expected to clean up and dispose of coals properly. No open bonfires or fire pits.
- Coolers: One soft-sided cooler per person, maximum 14″×14″×14″. Foam coolers and hard-sided coolers are banned. Alcohol is permitted in parking areas, but glass containers are strictly prohibited — cans and plastic only.
- Bags through the gates: Each guest may bring a maximum of two bags not exceeding 18″×18″×14″ through admission gates. A separate clear bag (maximum 14″×14″×14″) is also permitted. Clutches and fanny packs are allowed.
- Prohibited at the gate: Umbrellas, glass or ceramic containers, weapons, fireworks, drones, collapsible chairs, selfie sticks, tripods, wagons, and skateboards. Personal golf carts are not permitted on speedway property regardless of state licensing.
- All parking is cashless. Paid lots require a pre-purchased pass or a card swipe — no cash accepted.
The reason a charter bus makes so much sense for a tailgate group: the undercarriage bays are essentially a rolling gear locker. Load the coolers, the canopy, the folding tables, and the grill at home, and they ride out to Fort Worth while the group sits in air-conditioned comfort. At the lot, the gear comes off the bus and goes straight into your tailgate setup — no shuttle, no second car for the supplies, no one cramming a Yeti cooler into a backseat at 8 a.m.
Texas Motor Speedway Bus Rental Prices
Party Bus Dallas provides all-inclusive pricing in under 30 seconds — you will know the exact number before you ever book. The quote is shaped by four things:
- Vehicle size — a 56-passenger charter bus and a 14-passenger Sprinter limo are different rates.
- Total hours — the vehicle is reserved for a block of time that covers your pre-race tailgate, the race itself, and the post-race drive home.
- Date and event — the NASCAR tripleheader weekend runs at peak demand. A Tuesday test session is a different market than the Cup race on Sunday.
- Mileage and pickup point — a Dallas pickup is a longer run than a Fort Worth origin, and the quote reflects that.
For real ranges: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. Weekend and event-day rates run higher than weekday equivalents. You will never be surprised by hidden costs — pricing is all-inclusive.
The per-person math usually settles the debate. A 40-person group on a 56-passenger charter bus splits one quote across 40 people. Compare that to 10 cars paying for gas, parking, and someone in every car who cannot drink because they are driving — and the bus is often both cheaper per head and the better experience.
Call 903-421-9126 for a free, no-obligation quote.
A Real Race Weekend Example
For the 2025 Cup race, a 42-person fan group from the Design District booked a 56-passenger charter bus. Pickup was at 9:30 AM from a shared parking lot near Trinity Groves, rolling west on I-30 to I-35W and arriving at Preferred Parking by 10:45 AM — more than three hours before the green flag. The undercarriage bays held a gas grill, a 60-quart soft cooler, a canopy, and four folding tables.
The group tailgated through 1:30 PM, walked to Gate 5, and the bus waited on the west side. Post-race pickup was arranged for 5:15 PM at the same Petty Place drop point. The 8-hour all-inclusive rental came to $2,450 — roughly $58 per person, with the drive, the parking arrangement, and every designated-driver problem solved in one number.
Flying In for the Race? DFW Airport to TMS
The NASCAR tripleheader weekend draws out-of-town fans from across the country, and DFW Airport is only about 20 miles from the speedway via SH-114 — one of the cleaner point-to-point runs in the Metroplex. A single coordinated pickup at DFW baggage claim beats splitting a group of 30 across a dozen rideshares on a race weekend, and the bus runs straight down SH-114 to the speedway without touching downtown Fort Worth traffic.
For groups staying in hotel blocks around Las Colinas, Grapevine, or North Fort Worth, the SH-114 corridor puts the hotel and the speedway on the same road. A morning pickup from the hotel, a full race day at TMS, and a direct return to the hotel makes for a clean, zero-stress race weekend itinerary. For groups landing at Dallas Love Field instead of DFW, the run to TMS is roughly 30 miles via I-35W and SH-114, adding about 10 minutes to the total trip.
Tips for Visiting Texas Motor Speedway
A few things every first-time group visitor should know before race day, straight from the speedway's published policies and from coordinating these runs regularly:
- Arrive at least two hours before race time. The speedway explicitly recommends this to locate seats and participate in pre-race activities. For the Cup race, arriving three hours early covers a proper tailgate plus a comfortable walk to the gates.
- All paid parking is cashless. If your group plans to use any premium or reserved lot, have the pass pre-purchased or a card ready — nothing slows down an arrival like a cash-only misunderstanding at the gate.
- Free west-side lots fill early on Cup day. The unpaved general lots between Victory Circle and Preferred Parking are free but not unlimited. Groups who want free parking near the gates need to arrive early; late arrivals get routed to more distant lots.
- The tram and golf cart shuttles are useful for mobility needs and for groups in the Express Lot or Dirt Track Lot, but they add a boarding variable. For groups waiting in Preferred Parking, the walk to Gates 3–5 is short enough that the tram is optional rather than necessary.
- No personal golf carts. The speedway does not permit personal golf carts on the property, including those registered as street-legal. Use the courtesy shuttles, handicap shuttles, or trams.
- Review the track policies before you load up. The Track Policies page is the authoritative source on what goes in the gate and what stays in the cooler. Glass containers get turned away; hard-sided coolers do not come in.
Leaving Texas Motor Speedway After the Race
Post-race exit is the most underestimated part of a TMS group trip. When 75,000 fans all head for the same three arterials at the same time, Victory Circle and SH-114 grind down fast. The speedway manages traffic flow out of the lots, which keeps pedestrian safety in order but means your car is not going anywhere quickly — the I-35W on-ramp back toward Dallas backs up for miles.
With a pre-staged bus, you skip the worst of it. Your group walks out at an agreed time, the bus is right there at the Petty Place pickup point, and your route home is the one with the least congestion — which the reservation team confirms when you book. The group sits back, the post-race recap happens on the road instead of in a lot, and everyone is home before the highlights package is done.
That single detail — a bus waiting at a pre-set pickup point instead of a rideshare scramble at surge pricing — is the one fans appreciate most once they have done a race weekend both ways.
Trip Types We Coordinate to Texas Motor Speedway
Different groups, same goal: everyone arrives together and leaves the same way. The runs we handle most often for TMS:
- Fan groups and tailgaters. The full experience — big cooler, grill, canopy, all loaded into the undercarriage bays while the group rides out in a party bus or charter bus with the pre-race energy already building.
- Corporate outings and client groups. Companies in Dallas and Fort Worth use TMS race weekends as client entertainment. A charter bus takes care of the logistics while the host focuses on the relationship, not the carpool math.
- Out-of-town groups flying into DFW. One coordinated pickup at the terminal and a direct run to the speedway, no rental cars, no navigation on unfamiliar Texas roads.
- Multi-day race weekend packages. The tripleheader runs Friday through Sunday. A group that wants all three nights covers the full 72 hours in one charter instead of re-booking each day.
- Concert and festival groups. Sick New World Texas and other large events on the TMS calendar draw the same logistical pressure as a race weekend — the Earnhardt Boulevard and SH-114 corridors back up regardless of whether the entertainment is on four wheels or a stage.
Booking Your Texas Motor Speedway Bus
Booking is straightforward when you know what you need going in. Have these details ready and Party Bus Dallas can build your quote in under 30 seconds:
- Your headcount — and an honest estimate of how much gear is making the trip.
- Your pickup location — a hotel, a neighborhood, a parking lot, wherever your group gathers best.
- Event date and race (or event) — the tripleheader means three different days with different crowd levels; tell us which one, or all three.
- How many hours you need — pre-race tailgate time plus race time plus the drive both ways. Most TMS Cup race groups book 8–10 hours.
Two things to keep in mind on timing: book early for the May tripleheader. The Cup race weekend is the single highest-demand weekend for DFW group transportation every spring. Vehicles for May 2–3 start going in March; by late April the right-size options are limited and rates are higher.
The same urgency applies to any newly added festival event like Sick New World Texas, where demand spikes hard the first year. For off-peak TMS events — the swap meets, the automotive festivals, a Friday Truck Series race — two to three weeks of lead time is usually enough. But the earlier you call, the better your selection.
Call 903-421-9126 to lock in your date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly does a charter bus drop off at Texas Motor Speedway?
Charter buses approach via SH-114 West to Jarrett Drive to Victory Circle, and drop at the Petty Place entrance on the west side of the facility — directly across from Gates 1 through 7 and Preferred Parking. On some race events the speedway routes preferred-lot arrivals via Foyt Drive instead, which is why we confirm the current approach for your event date when you book. The drop is steps from the main grandstand entrances rather than a tram-ride away from a remote lot.
Where do buses park at Texas Motor Speedway?
Organized group vehicles typically wait in Preferred Parking (paved, directly across from Gates 1–7) or in adjacent west-side lots. Pit Stop Park between Gates 3 and 4 is the premium option for groups that want a dedicated 15′×36′ tailgate space. All paid parking is cashless — pre-purchase your pass or have a card ready.
We confirm the correct lot assignment and staging area for your specific event when you book. Check the official facility maps for the current lot layout before your event.
How much does it cost to rent a bus to Texas Motor Speedway?
Pricing depends on vehicle size, total hours (including tailgate time and post-race staging), the event date, and your pickup mileage from Dallas-Fort Worth. As a guide: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; small party buses (15–20 passengers) run $204–$378/hour; mid-size (20–30) run $244–$414/hour; large party buses and minibuses (35–50) run $294–$490/hour; full-size charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. Call 903-421-9126 for an all-inclusive quote in under 30 seconds — no hidden costs.
What roads get congested around Texas Motor Speedway on race day?
SH-114 between I-35W and the speedway is the first road to back up and the last to clear on Cup race day. I-35W northbound from Fort Worth also runs slow from the I-30 interchange north. The Earnhardt Boulevard loop around the south and east side of the property sees heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic as gates approach.
For groups coming from Dallas, the I-35E to I-35W route through Denton typically performs better than a straight I-35W northbound approach from Fort Worth during race-day peak hours.
What is Texas Motor Speedway’s bag and cooler policy?
Each guest may bring up to two bags not exceeding 18″×18″×14″ through the admission gates, plus one clear bag up to 14″×14″×14″. One soft-sided cooler per person at a maximum of 14″×14″×14″ is permitted. Foam coolers and hard-sided coolers are banned.
No glass containers of any kind are allowed on the property. For the full current list, check the TMS Track Policies page before race day.
Can we tailgate at Texas Motor Speedway with a bus group?
Yes. Grilling is permitted in most parking areas, and the atmosphere in the west-side lots before a Cup race is a full event in itself. Open flames from gas and charcoal grills are allowed; open bonfires and pit fires are not.
Glass containers are banned across the entire property. One soft-sided cooler per person through the gate (14″×14″×14″ max). The bus’s undercarriage bays hold the grill, canopy, tables, and extra supplies — everything rides out from Dallas in the cargo hold and unloads at your tailgate spot.
Is there a shuttle or public transit to Texas Motor Speedway?
The speedway runs trams during major events, dropping at speedway gates, in the Express Lot, and in the WinStar Lone Star Circle campground. Free golf cart shuttles also travel the property starting one hour before gates open. There is no regional public transit line with a direct stop at TMS — every public-transit option requires a connecting car or rideshare for the last several miles.
A private charter bus is the only option that picks your whole group up at one door in Dallas-Fort Worth and drops them at another at the speedway with no connections.
How far in advance should we book for the NASCAR Cup race weekend?
For the May tripleheader — the single highest-demand weekend for DFW group transportation — book by early March. Right-size vehicles begin committing in February and March; by late April your selection is limited and pricing reflects the demand. For other TMS events outside the NASCAR weekend, two to four weeks of lead time is generally workable.
Call 903-421-9126 as soon as your headcount is confirmed.
Do you serve groups coming from DFW Airport?
Yes. DFW Airport to Texas Motor Speedway is approximately 20 miles via SH-114 West — one of the cleaner runs in the Metroplex, without touching downtown Fort Worth. One coordinated pickup at the baggage-claim level and a direct run to the speedway gets an out-of-town race group from the terminal to the tailgate in one move.
Call 903-421-9126 to set up the pickup.
Can the bus stay with us during the race?
Yes. The bus is booked as a block of hours, so it can drop your group, hold the tailgate gear in the undercarriage bays, and wait for a pre-set post-race pickup. You set the pickup window with our team when you book, so the bus is right at the Petty Place drop point when the checkered flag waves — no hunting for a rideshare at surge pricing while 40,000 other fans are doing the same thing.
Book Your Texas Motor Speedway Bus Today
The perfect ride to Fort Worth is just a call away. Whether it is the WÜRTH 400 Cup race on May 3, a full tripleheader weekend, the Sick New World Texas festival, or any other event on the TMS calendar, Party Bus Dallas has access to a wide fleet of party buses, charter buses, minibuses, Sprinter vans, and Sprinter limos across Dallas-Fort Worth. Your group gets a single pickup, a drop at Gates 1–7, and a bus waiting when the race is over — while everyone else sorts out the I-35W crawl on their own.
Give us a call any time at 903-421-9126 for an all-inclusive price quote, or use our online tool for instant availability.
Sources & Last Verified
Parking, transportation, policies, and event details at Texas Motor Speedway change by season and event. Key facts in this guide were verified against official sources in June 2026. Confirm event-specific figures (lot assignments, parking rates, event dates) against the official pages below before your trip.
- Texas Motor Speedway — Directions & Parking (approach routes, lot locations, Preferred Parking access)
- Texas Motor Speedway — Facility Maps (lot names, gate positions, tram map)
- Texas Motor Speedway — Track Policies (bag rules, cooler policy, prohibited items, cashless parking)
- Texas Motor Speedway — Fan FAQ (trams, golf cart shuttles, general fan info)
- Texas Motor Speedway — WÜRTH 400 Parking (2026 Cup race-specific parking details)
- Texas Motor Speedway — 2026 Schedule Announcement (full event calendar including Sick New World Texas)


