Here is a brilliant piece of news: NASCAR is opening up applications for its incredible Mobility Pit Box experience, making it easier for mobility-impaired fans to get right into the heart of the action. During the upcoming fall race weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, a brand-new pathway will debut at NASCAR.com/MobilityPitBox, giving fans a direct way to request access through a form shared with host-track ticket offices.
First launched in February 2024 through Toyota and their commitment to "Mobility for All," this machine of a program has already hosted hundreds of guests. Following a stellar 2025 season that welcomed 207 guests with mobility challenges alongside 546 total guests, the numbers speak for themselves. An astonishing 97 percent of surveyed guests rated the experience five stars, and 64 percent did not even know the Mobility Pit Box existed until they received an invitation.
I witnessed a timing stand for 25 years as a team owner, even I was impressed. I was excited, I was happy to put the earpiece on and I was sad to leave… it's unbelievable,
Now, the calendar is growing. NASCAR has confirmed an expanded schedule featuring four new race weekends for 2027, bringing the total lineup to Daytona International Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Darlington Raceway, Texas Motor Speedway, Kansas Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Nashville Superspeedway, Michigan International Speedway, Chicagoland Speedway, Sonoma Raceway, EchoPark Speedway, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Naval Base Coronado, Richmond Raceway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Phoenix Raceway, and Homestead-Miami Speedway.
The setup itself is an absolute masterpiece of engineering. Built directly within regulated 15-by-15-by-15-foot pit-box dimensions, it sits right on pit road mere feet away from live pit stops. It features modular seating designed specifically for guests using wheelchairs and ECVs, an adjustable wheelchair ramp complete with a powered lift, live race-broadcast viewing monitors, and climate assistance. To make it all work seamlessly, NASCAR and the host tracks even coordinate accessible transportation for everyone participating.
"At NASCAR, we want every fan to have the opportunity to experience the sport in a meaningful way, and the Mobility Pit Box is a great example of what that commitment looks like in action," said Eric Nyquist, Chief Impact Officer, NASCAR. "We've created an experience that helps remove barriers and brings fans with mobility challenges closer to the racing they love."
This push for direct fan access follows a recent experience at Las Vegas featuring none other than Sam Schmidt, the former IndyCar driver, team owner, and passionate motorsports accessibility advocate. His endorsement was glowing.
"I witnessed a timing stand for 25 years as a team owner, even I was impressed. I was excited, I was happy to put the earpiece on and I was sad to leave… it's unbelievable," Schmidt said. "I love the attention to detail. It's over the top, so for anyone who has never experienced a race before, they'd be able to say, 'Wow… this is accessibility.'"
For anyone looking to experience it themselves, head over to NASCAR.com/MobilityPitBox to learn more and submit a request based on event availability.
