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    Firebird International Raceway

    4.4 (10 reviews)

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    On the track after the final race.
    Tim M.

    I came here for the NHRA Finals on Sunday 10/16/11 and I had a great time. The last time I was out here was about 10 years ago for some Top Fuel Hydro races and honestly, not a lot has changed (except for pricing lol). Also I think every ticket is eligible for pit area access now. Years ago you had to purchase a pit pass if you wanted to check that section out. If you do decide to visit the pit area be sure to stand behind a Dragster or Funny Car when they start it up. Its one of the coolest things you'll ever experience although its not recommended for the faint of heart. Once that NitroMethane fills the air around you your eyes, nose and throat immediately start to burn. It wears off pretty fast but its funny to see everyone running towards fresh air while coughing ( I won't lie, I was one of them). My overall experience was amazing although its probably better to go during the February races, due to the fact that its still pretty hot out there in October. Be sure to bring enough cash because everything is pretty pricey but thats to be expected. I think a large beer was about $9.50. GEEZUS!!! Oh and also plan on spending a good half hour trying to get out of there after the races. If you're not in a hurry to leave try to stick around because traffic is a nightmare right after the final race. You can waste some time by going down on the track, which, by the way is really, really sticky (one of my shoes almost fused to the track :D). Or you can buy some discounted food and drink but its definitely not a good idea to leave right away.

    Big bore race group cars on Firebird east track
    Michael J.

    I come here to go to Pro Autosports and NASA events. NASA is having road racing on the East track 3-25-14 and 3-16-14 and I went today to hang out with friends and take a few pics. The track is nice and you can bring your sports car and run on the road course. They have different classes for different types of cars and levels of drivers. If you have not run before you have to take a class and get a license but is fun and you will get an instructor to help you learn to drive safe and fast on the course.

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    Elite Ride at CYCLEBAR Raintree Ranch

    Elite Ride at CYCLEBAR Raintree Ranch

    5.0(12 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    Who here has a sore cooter? Raise your hand…read more Holy crap! Second spin class ever and now I'm reminded on why I didn't sign up for more spin classes after the first class I took (also with Yelp). The bike remains stationary but you'll go to Hell and back. Stand up, sit down, run, push ups, add that tension, and ride that bike like you stole it! Everything hurts... You'd be surprised how heavy a 4lb. bar can get when you're pulsing for three minutes with it. Thank you Yelp, Hailey B., and Cyclebar for helping me get some cardio in today! I wish you much success! And props to Heather for being a GREAT instructor! I'm glad I don't work tomorrow. I think I broke my girly bits on my bike...

    Spin ,spin, spin, as fast as you can. Good thing I hold on to that bar tight. I so wish I could do…read morebetter. What really matter was that I had a great time. The owner and staff were marvelous. Dry towels and wet towels provided before and after the class. Facility, locker and equipment were spotless. The check in process was great too. Tell them the shoe size, find your name, and bike number on one of two tablets then you're done. That simple! It was just not my day. My locker key didn't come out after I locked. I had a hard time adjusting the seat and clicking on/off my shoe. The owner helped me finally got the shoe clicked on and bike adjusted. I guess some of the equipment and shoes were still really new. I do not suggest signing up for a bike in the back corner unless you like HOT cycling. You will have limited a/c. The big water bottle was perfect. It didn't matter the water wasn't as cold. The best source of proteins before and after the class: power bars, Fire Pie pizza, salads, beers, wines, and bubbly. Best workout to burn off all that and the next day too. Thank you to Cycle Bar for hosting and Hailey for coordinating another work it YEE!

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    Pesto's - Warm Panzanella Salad

    Pesto's

    4.3(658 reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    Came for dinner on Saturday at 6pm. We called the restaurant a few days ahead to make a reservation…read moreas they do not have an online reservation option. Showed up and the restaurant was relatively busy with only a few open tables inside. The restaurant has a fish tank with some large fish which was cool. We were immediately greeted to get drink orders. We ended up ordering the 10 inch Tuscan pizza (it came cut into 6 slices). We also ordered the Chicken Saltimbocca. After about 15-20 minutes both dishes arrived. The Chicken Saltimbocca was outstanding. The flavor was delicious. Would highly recommend. The Tuscan pizza was also great. We were worried it might be dry but did not have a problem. Overall, the meal was wonderful and we will definitely come back to try more. Our server was kind and efficient and overall it was an awesome meal.

    I have to commend the operators and the staff at Pestos for a great experience this past Saturday…read more We arrived for our 6:30 reservation to find that the whole area was without power. We thought we would have to go somewhere else. Instead we were treated to a very nice "candlelit" experience that was still up to the very high standard that we had come to expect from Pestos. The food was delicious, the service was excellent. We all had a great time. Bravo to you and your staff for overcoming a difficult situation and making it great.

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    Pesto's - Nice salt water aquarium

    Nice salt water aquarium

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    Crust Simply Italian - Mozzarella en Carrozza Happy hour menu,  $6

    Crust Simply Italian

    4.0(896 reviews)
    7.7 mi
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    I had researched the menu on line and decided to have the salmon sandwich that the menu on their…read moresite indicated it was $17 and came with fries. So, for a day and a half I was wanting and expecting the salmon sandwich! We get to the Crust in Chandler and we are talking about what we wanted for dinner. I told our friends that I was going to have the salmon sandwich combo. Our old neighbor Lilly asked where it was on the menu and I told her I saw it on line. Lilly said that it was only available up to 3 pm. I looked at the menu on the table and sure enough it was listed as a lunch item. I was not happy! When the server came to ask for our orders I asked if I could have the salmon sandwich combo and she said it as not available for dinner. I told her that I had been looking forward to that sandwich for a day and a half since I saw it on the menu online. She apologized and asked what I would like besides the sandwich. I had the Grand ma's pasta and it as good but the spicy sausage that came with it only had some parts that were actually spicy! I decided to look at the web site again on Sunday morning and It showed the salmon sandwich on the main menu and did not indicate that it as on a restricted menu! The web site manager needs to make a better menu online to indicate that there are some items on the Main Menu that are not available all the time!

    First time visiting and very pleasantly surprised! Huge bar,…read moreclean, great happy hour menu and prices. John, the barkeep, made our experience one that will make us return! Patio seating and pet friendly too! Our new favorite place!

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    Crust Simply Italian - Inside of restaurant

    Inside of restaurant

    Crust Simply Italian - Mozzarella en Carrozza on happy hour with drinks

    Mozzarella en Carrozza on happy hour with drinks

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    Downtown Chandler BBQ Throwdown - Sunset over the main stage.

    Downtown Chandler BBQ Throwdown

    2.0(4 reviews)
    7.8 mi

    Hopefully, the organizers get their act together and limit the crowd before the competitors run out…read moreof food. We got there around 2:00, got in line and waited about 20 minutes when a staffer comes out with a bullhorn telling everyone that they're not selling anymore tickets until 4 pm because they ran out of food. Unfortunately, the organizers didn't anticipate such a turnout. I was so looking forward to this event since I was in town for spring training. Anyway, hopefully next year will be better.

    We would have loved to experience this first annual Chandler BBQ event... however due to some piss…read morepoor planning we and hundreds of other people were left out in the cold (or should I say hot). See... this event was supposed to go from 10am-9pm on Saturday, but by 1:30pm when we arrived they announced via megaphone that no more tickets were being sold and they were apparently "out of meat". Please tell me how an event which is supposed to go all day until 9pm blows it load just three hours into the festivities? To make matters worse, when we were turned away they explained that they'd be re-opening ticket sales at 4pm and more food would be available. So we planned our whole afternoon around this, and wasted time until 4. When we arrived for our second attempt of the day, to our shigrin they changed their minds yet again and reneged on what they had said earlier. Now... tickets were on sale for five bucks... but there was no BBQ!!!! No BBQ at a BBQ Fest... ex-fucking-scuse me? Basically five bucks to walk around and stare at a bunch of empty BBQ reminants... it just didn't make much sense. So many people drove across town to come here (including us) and I really hope next time they put some more time into the planning of this event... it has promise. Hopefully we'll be able to return next year and actually be able to review the food... and not the ill planned event itself. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

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    Downtown Chandler BBQ Throwdown - Country music headliner.

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    Country music headliner.

    Firebird International Raceway - localflavor - Updated May 2026

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