Getting NASCAR Autographs in Person

The best way to secure NASCAR autographs at the track is to try and secure a pit pass. You will have much more access to drivers than the average fan. Sometimes you can buy them, other times you might need to make friends with someone who has an association with one of the sponsors. They are often handed a number of passes as a perk for handing over their sponsor money.

As in other sports, it is often best to try and come early. Drivers are more relaxed earlier in the week. If you come on race day expecting to score, you might be disappointed. But don’t be shy any day of the wek. It does not hurt to ask. You might be told ‘later’ or just be ignored completely, but sometimes a driver will sign. Don’t be pushy, obnoxious or rude.

Talk to other fans and NASCAR autograph hounds to find out exactly where on the grounds you can go and where the drivers might be. Some tracks allow fans closer than others with drivers and crew chiefs close enough to interact with, especially in the non-Cup series events.

Of course, the sport has superstars who will be nearly impossible to pin down. They could literally sign all day and not accommodate everyone. They will probably have security with them and those guys do not have a problem saying no. You might try to approach lesser known drivers first, get your courage up and score maybe score the autograph of a future NASCAR star.

Again, ask around to try and learn where those drivers might be at a certain time. They will often sign while walking to their garage or to their trailer.

If you are persistent and follow a driver, you are more likely to catch the driver in a free moment when you can ask for an autograph or a photograph.

Promotional events are still the best places to get in-person NASCAR signatures, but you will need to be very patient, get there very early and prepare to be ushered through the table area without any conversation beyond ‘hello’.