Arizona Open Wheel Racing Museum, Phoenix

This is a great museum for anyone who is interested in cars and racing. There are a lot of interesting displays about racing both in the modern times and in the past. They have lots of older cars on display and also newer cars too. They also have the outfits and helmets of the race car drivers placed on some upstanding mannequins. I think it is neat that they have an area honoring the female race car drivers as well. I love that they have some pink cars that female race car drivers used throughout their careers. It was neat to see on display. There is artwork of race cars, racing memorabilia, trophies, and all sorts of other neat things to look at. The museum staff is really nice and always willing to tell you about a certain display or area of the museum if you ask them about it. I definitely recommend checking out this museum, if you get the chance.

This is a great place to visit especially for those who went to Manzanita and the dirt tracks in the Phoenix area. There are several dirt track cars and a room dedicated to Indy type cars. Also, the place is loaded with racing memorabilia. Steve Stroud, founder, is a gracious host and willing to spend personal time with you. I think that this is a MUST VISIT for all car enthusiasts. Dave Buckley