Five Essential Sports Experiences in Phoenix

Phoenix may not have a centennial sports historyNASCAR race weekend in April and one in
like Chicago or New York City, but sports fansNovember. Children under 12 get in for free.
make just as much noise here as they do there.Mountain seating is unbeatable in the sports world
Keep an eye on these five sporting events when- you have all the leg room and elbow room you
you're in town.want, because you bring your own chairs, or
Phoenix Sunsblankets, or cushions, and put them anywhere
Pro basketball in the desert was never so cool.that looks good. Golf cart rental is available, and
The Suns are solid entertainment from Octoberyou'll find a full grocery store onsite for campers.
to April, and it's not just about their mascot, TheWhat more could a fan want?
Gorilla. Their fans get a little grumpy when thePhoenix Mercury
management plays musical starters, but withThe 2007 Champions of the WNBA put on a
three all-star players at the core of the team and,great show, complete with expert basketball
of course, the new Shaq show, the Suns willmoves, fun halftime dance routines and a mascot
always shine. Stick with this team. You can saycalled Scorch. The ladies love what they do, and it
you were there to watch them get their grooveshows. One of the original 8 teams of the WNBA,
back.the Mercury also works with the community so
Arizona State Sun Devilschildren without money can see the team play.
College football is back in Phoenix, with aDaddy's Date Night is a great ticket package that
second-place finish for the Sun Devils in theincludes a hot dog and a soda for both Daddy and
Pac-10 Division in 2007. Coach Erickson's firstdaughter, a special ticket price, and one new
season at ASU was a complete success. Maybebasketball for the family. Girls know that they
the team was energized by their mascot, Sparky,rock at the Mercury games.
or maybe the fans cheer more at this playingArizona Diamondbacks
field. The Sun Devil Stadium has a spectacularThe winners of the 2001 World Series are still hot,
design, mountain views, and elevators instead ofusually enjoying a top spot in the National League
stairs! The Sun Devils seem to be imitating theWest Division. Great baseball rules in Phoenix from
phoenix itself, rising up from obscurity, whichMarch to September - just ask Baxter the
leaves fans either dumbfounded or grinning fromBobcat and the Rally-Backs. The pitching staff has
ear to ear. Stay tuned for more from Arizonatheir act together; one of the new guys is even
State.an inch taller than Randy Johnson. Every Sunday is
Phoenix International RacewayKid's Day, with the Circle K Hot Dog Derby and
This unique racetrack in the foothills of the Estrellaspecial giveaways for the first 5000 kids under 12
Mountains began by hosting open wheel racing inin attendance. Make sure you're in the ballpark
1964. Today, the premier events are onewhen they make it to the World Series again.