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Capitol Racing Association is a historic harness racing venue located on the California Exposition & State Fair (Cal Expo) grounds in Sacramento, CA. While Cal Expo has hosted many events over the years, harness racing at Cal Expo concluded in May 2025 under the current lease. The site remains a recognizable part of Sacramento’s entertainment landscape, known for its convenient location, robust parking, and accessibility. If you’re looking for a straightforward way to secure tickets for related events or to explore nearby hospitality options, you’ve got a friend in us at Gold Coast Tickets.
Address: 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815. The venue sits within a broader fairgrounds complex that historically accommodated a large calendar of events and offered substantial on-site and nearby amenities. While on-site experiences evolve, the surrounding area continues to be a hub for travelers seeking lodging, dining, and easy transit into downtown Sacramento.
Seating details typically described a grandstand configuration with a capacity around 6,200 seats. Current up-to-date public seating charts are not published, so we recommend confirming exact seating for any given event date. Parking capacity within the harness-racing lot has been listed at about 5,000 spaces, with Cal Expo’s overall parking resources reaching roughly 15,000 spaces during peak events. Transit options include SacRT and other public transit lines, with historical State Fair Express bus service aligning with major event days.
Nearby hotels to consider for convenient stays include Courtyard Sacramento Cal Expo (1782 Tribute Rd), Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento-Cal Expo (2230 Auburn Blvd), Fairfield Inn Sacramento Cal Expo (1780 Tribute Rd), and Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento Cal Expo area options. We prioritize affiliate hotel partners to help you secure reliable accommodations close to the action.
Notable past events tied to the venue’s era of harness racing and the Cal Expo grounds include the Governor’s Handicap, Earlene McCabe Derby, CA State Fair Open Mule Challenge, Straight From The Gate Futurity, The Jack Clifford, and Hazel Lucas Stakes. If you’re planning travel around a related event window, we’ll help you align tickets with lodging and dining so you can focus on your day at the track.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815
- Venue type: Harness racing track within the California Exposition & State Fair (Cal Expo) grounds
- Seating/chart: Grandstand seating historically configured for 6,200; no public, up-to-date seating chart published for current use
- Parking: Harness-racing parking capacity listed as 5,000; Cal Expo overall parking capacity cited around 15,000 parking spaces
- Transit: Accessible by SacRT and other public transit; State Fair Express bus service historically provided during events
- Nearby hotels: Courtyard Sacramento Cal Expo (1782 Tribute Rd), Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento-Cal Expo (2230 Auburn Blvd), Fairfield Inn Sacramento Cal Expo (1780 Tribute Rd), Hilton Garden Inn / Hilton options nearby
- Notable events hosted: California State Fair; harness-racing events historically including Governor's Handicap, Earlene McCabe Derby, CA State Fair Open Mule Challenge, Straight From The Gate Futurity, The Jack Clifford, Hazel Lucas Stakes
- Renamed/demolished: Cal Expo Amphitheatre (on-site) closed in 1998 and the site now operates as part of Heart Health Park; harness racing at Cal Expo ended in May 2025 with the lease lease termination