Del Mar to allow general admission, walk-up ticket sales

Del Mar will open for "limited general admission" with walk-up ticket sales when racing resumes on Friday. 

For the opening week of Del Mar's summer meet, which opened last Friday, attendance was restricted to seated-areas only and tickets had to be purchased in advance. Del Mar CEO Joe Harper announced the changes to the attendance policy on Tuesday.

"Del Mar is delighted to begin allowing limited general admission sales at the track when racing resumes this Friday, July 23," Harper said in a statement.

"We began the season cautiously, as our reopening plan was limited to seated capacity. Operations went so well opening weekend that we are now making limited general admission and walk-up sales available for our fans, including Diamond Club discounts at the gate. 

"On behalf of Del Mar, thank you for your continued support and patience as we all have adapted to the changing circumstances and continue to return to normal.

"We look forward to welcoming you back to the track."

General admission tickets are $8 and includes parking when purchased online. For Diamond Club members, tickets cost $4. 

Click here for details on general admission.

Opening-day at Del Mar attracted a "sold out" crowd of 15,874. On Saturday, on-track attendance was 11,765. 

First post on Friday is 4 p.m. PDT.