[Fot] PIR threatened by fire

[David W. Riddle]

Phoenix International Raceway was threatened by a 2000 acre wildfire.

Check out photo #5 (of 11) to see how close the fire is to the 
track.  The photo is looking back through NASCAR Turn 3 to the back straight.

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/page/slideshowfull/1238/5

More video and photos.

http://www.azcentral.com/community/swvalley/articles/2008/06/26/20080626abrk-brushfire0625-ON.html

Photo 12 shows the entire raceway and the smoke next to it.