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| Former names | Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex (2017–2018) |
|---|---|
| Address | 751 North McClintock Drive Tempe, AZ 85281 |
| Coordinates | 33°26′15″N111°54′20″W / 33.43750°N 111.90556°WCoordinates: 33°26′15″N111°54′20″W / 33.43750°N 111.90556°W |
| Owner | Phoenix Rising FC |
| Executive suites | 15 |
| Capacity | 6,200 |
| Record attendance | 7,707 (October 26, 2018 vs. Swope Park Rangers) |
| Field size | 116 yd × 74 yd (106 m × 68 m) |
| Acreage | 15.8 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | February 1, 2017 |
| Opened | March 25, 2017 |
| Architect | DLR Group |
| General contractor | Rummel Construction |
| Tenants | |
| Phoenix Rising FC (USLC) (2017–present) | |
Casino Arizona Field, formerly known as Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex, is a 15.8-acre soccer-specific training and stadium facility located in the Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community near Tempe, Arizona.[1][2] It is the home of Phoenix Rising FC of the USL Championship. The complex has a 6,200-seat temporary stadium with luxury suites, separate training field, and parking area and is privately funded.[3][4][5]
History[edit]
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The first game at the complex was held on March 25, 2017, when Rising FC hosted Toronto FC II in front of a crowd of 6,890 fans.[6] They won their first game at the stadium on April 8 by defeating LA Galaxy II 2–1. Luke Rooney scored both goals, the first one on a penalty kick. They were the first goals scored by the team in their new stadium.[7]
On March 15, 2019, Casino Arizona signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with Rising FC, including naming rights to the stadium, now called Casino Arizona Field.[8][9]
References[edit]
- ^'Arizona United SC reveals new name and logo, plus stadium plans for 2017 season'. Alejandro Barahona. Arizona Republic. November 28, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
- ^'USL: Phoenix Rising FC unveils stadium plans'. Paul Kennedy. Soccer America. November 29, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
- ^'Phoenix's pro soccer team unveils new stadium, name'. 12news.com. November 29, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
- ^'Phoenix-area pro soccer team announces new name, stadium complex'. KTAR News. November 28, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
- ^'Arizona United SC Unveils New Name and Exciting Improvements in Anticipation of 2017 Season'. Phoenix Rising FC. November 27, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
- ^'Rising FC Players Thrilled by Stadium, Fans'. Nicholas Murray. United Soccer League (USL). March 26, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
- ^'Rooney Rises to Occasion for Phoenix'. Nicholas Murray. United Soccer League. April 8, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
- ^'Phoenix Rising FC Partners With Casino Arizona For Stadium Naming Rights'. Phoenix Rising Football Club. March 15, 2019. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
- ^'New for 2019: Casino Arizona Field'. Soccer Stadium Digest. March 18, 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
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| NASCAR Xfinity Series | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Phoenix Raceway |
| Location | Avondale, Arizona, United States |
| Corporate sponsor | Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment[1] |
| First race | 1999 |
| Distance | 200 miles (320 km) |
| Laps | 200[2] Stages 1/2: 45 each Final stage: 110 |
| Previous names | Outback Steakhouse 200 (1999–2001) Bashas' Supermarkets 200 (2002–2004) Arizona 200 (2005) Arizona.Travel 200 (2006–2007) Hefty Odor Block 200 (2008) Able Body Labor 200 (2009) Wypall* 200 Powered by Kimberly-Clark (2010) Wypall* 200 (2011) Great Clips 200 (2012) ServiceMaster 200 (2013) DAV 200 (2014–2015) Ticket Galaxy 200 (2016–2017) Whelen Trusted to Perform 200 (2018)[3] |
| Most wins (driver) | Carl Edwards Kyle Busch (4) |
| Most wins (team) | Roush Fenway Racing (7) |
| Most wins (manufacturer) | Ford (10) |
| Circuit information | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 1 mi (1.6 km) |
| Turns | 4 |
The Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200 is a NASCAR Xfinity Series event held at the Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona.
The race was first run in 1999 as the Outback Steakhouse 200. It became the Bashas' Supermarkets 200 in 2002. Following realignment of the two Xfinity Series races, the Arizona 200 took over the November slot. Austin Cindric is the most recent winner of the event.
The 2016 race was held at night and serves as the sixth race of the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs.
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Past winners[edit]
| Year | Date | No. | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Race Distance | Race Time | Average Speed (mph) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laps | Miles (km) | ||||||||
| 1999 | November 6 | 24 | Jeff Gordon | Gordon/Evernham Motorsports | Chevrolet | 200 | 200 (321.868) | 1:44:18 | 115.053 |
| 2000 | November 4 | 9 | Jeff Burton | Roush Racing | Ford | 200 | 200 (321.868) | 1:44:13 | 115.145 |
| 2001 | October 27 | 60 | Greg Biffle | Roush Racing | Ford | 200 | 200 (321.868) | 2:00:12 | 99.834 |
| 2002 | November 9 | 23 | Scott Wimmer | Bill Davis Racing | Pontiac | 200 | 200 (321.868) | 2:04:05 | 96.709 |
| 2003 | November 1 | 25 | Bobby Hamilton Jr. | Team Rensi Motorsports | Ford | 181* | 181 (291.291) | 1:52:16 | 96.734 |
| 2004 | November 6 | 41 | Jamie McMurray | Chip Ganassi Racing | Dodge | 205* | 205 (329.915) | 2:08:05 | 96.031 |
| 2005 | November 12 | 60 | Carl Edwards | Roush Racing | Ford | 200 | 200 (321.868) | 2:02:35 | 97.893 |
| 2006 | November 11 | 17 | Matt Kenseth | Roush Racing | Ford | 203* | 203 (326.696) | 2:13:33 | 91.202 |
| 2007 | November 10 | 5 | Kyle Busch | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 203* | 203 (326.696) | 2:18:41 | 89.111 |
| 2008 | November 8 | 60 | Carl Edwards | Roush Fenway Racing | Ford | 201* | 201 (323.478) | 2:06:27 | 95.374 |
| 2009 | November 14 | 60 | Carl Edwards | Roush Fenway Racing | Ford | 200 | 200 (321.868) | 1:59:03 | 100.798 |
| 2010 | November 13 | 60 | Carl Edwards | Roush Fenway Racing | Ford | 200 | 200 (321.868) | 1:52:05 | 107.063 |
| 2011 | November 12 | 12 | Sam Hornish Jr. | Penske Racing | Dodge | 200 | 200 (321.868) | 2:10:35 | 91.895 |
| 2012 | November 10 | 18 | Joey Logano | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 204* | 204 (328.306) | 2:04:48 | 98.077 |
| 2013 | November 9 | 54 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 200 | 200 (321.868) | 1:58:37 | 101.166 |
| 2014 | November 8 | 22 | Brad Keselowski | Team Penske | Ford | 206* | 206 (331.525) | 2:00:30 | 102.573 |
| 2015 | November 14 | 54 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 200 | 200 (321.868) | 1:45:39 | 113.583 |
| 2016 | November 12 | 18 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 200 | 200 (321.868) | 2:03:19 | 97.31 |
| 2017 | November 11 | 9 | William Byron | JR Motorsports | Chevrolet | 200 | 200 (321.868) | 1:54:33 | 104.758 |
| 2018 | November 10 | 20 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 200 | 200 (321.868) | 1:59:14 | 100.643 |
| 2019 | November 9 | 7 | Justin Allgaier | JR Motorsports | Chevrolet | 200 | 200 (321.868) | 1:52:13 | 106.936 |
| 2020 | November 7 | 22 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | Ford | 206* | 206 (331.525) | 2:13:51 | 92.342 |
| 2021 | November 6 | ||||||||
- 2003: Race shortened due to rain.
- 2004, 2006–2008, 2012, 2014, & 2020: Race extended due to a green–white–checker finish.
Multiple winners (drivers)[edit]
| # Wins | Driver | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Carl Edwards | 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Kyle Busch | 2007, 2013, 2015, 2016 |
Multiple winners (teams)[edit]
| # Wins | Team | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Roush Fenway Racing | 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| 5 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018 |
| 3 | Team Penske | 2011, 2014, 2020 |
| 2 | JR Motorsports | 2017, 2019 |
Manufacturer wins[edit]
| # Wins | Make | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Ford | 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2020 |
| 5 | Toyota | 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018 |
| 4 | Chevrolet | 1999, 2007, 2017, 2019 |
| 2 | Dodge | 2004, 2011 |
| 1 | Pontiac | 2002 |
References[edit]
- ^'Desert Diamond Casinos to sponsor XFINITY race at ISM Raceway'. Jayski's Silly Season Site. ESPN. November 13, 2018. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
- ^'Stage lengths for 2021 NASCAR season'. NASCAR. January 25, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- ^'WHELEN ENGINEERING TO SPONSOR NASCAR XFINITY SERIES SEMIFINAL PLAYOFF RACE AT ISM RACEWAY - ISM Raceway'. www.ismraceway.com.
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