Arizona

Firebird Lake on the Gila Indian Reservation is a man-made lake in Maricopa County in the state of Arizona. Firebird International Raceway is south of Phoenix on I-10 at the Maricopa Road exit. If you’re into racing, there is plenty to get excited about in the Phoenix area. Some of the best drag boats in North America run on Firebird Raceway. Firebird Lake offers great conditions for water-sports tournaments and boat-testing. It is home of the ASU Water Ski team. Firebird Lake hosts boat racing in April and November.

Besides motor boat racing, Firebird International has a 1/4 mile drag strip and 4 distinct road courses. Drag racing is in February, April, June, September, and October. Firebird holds monthly and weekly drag racing programs for the benefit of the amateur racer as well. Firebird is currently home to the Bob Bondurant School or Racing. Former sports car and Formula One racer Bob Bondurant has run one of the best-known racing and street-driving schools since the late 1960s. The school offers street driving, grand prix racing and executive anti-terrorist maneuvers. What man could resist all this place has to offer!

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