Sears Point Nascar race

I'm going to be in California this weekend(San Jose). I'm considering renting a car and driving up to Sonoma to see the Nascar race. Is it reallistic to think that I could even get a ticket? What would be the suggested seats to try to get? I've never seen a Nascar race before, so any tips would be helpful. Thanks. Eldred -- Dale Earnhardt, Sr. R.I.P. 1951-2001 Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~epickett F1 hcp. +16.36...Monster +366.59... Never argue with an idiot. He brings you down to his level, then beats you with experience... Remove SPAM-OFF to reply.

bet you could, but if you wanna see neckcar, I'd reccomend you try to get to an oval instead. EldredP <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]... > I'm going to be in California this weekend(San Jose). I'm consideringrenting > a car and driving up to Sonoma to see the Nascar race. Is it reallisticto > think that I could even get a ticket? What would be the suggested seatsto try > to get? I've never seen a Nascar race before, so any tips would behelpful.

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> Thanks. > > Eldred > -- > Dale Earnhardt, Sr. R.I.P. 1951-2001 > Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~epickett > F1 hcp. +16.36...Monster +366.59... > > Never argue with an idiot. He brings you down to his level, then beats

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This isn't useful in the slightest but when I was in Florida I called the Daytona box office 4 days before the 500. When the guy stopped laughing, he offered me tickets to the Busch race instead (which I bought). Sears Point isn't Daytona, but don't be surprised if it's sold out too... "EldredP" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]... > I'm going to be in California this weekend(San Jose). I'm consideringrenting > a car and driving up to Sonoma to see the Nascar race. Is it reallisticto > think that I could even get a ticket? What would be the suggested seatsto try > to get? I've never seen a Nascar race before, so any tips would behelpful. > Thanks.

Go to www.searspoint.com and order tickets online. $60 in advance, $70 at the gate. Start/Finish and Turn 2/3 is sold out but tickets available for all the other viewing locations. Have fun and be sure to tell us about your experience. -Tim "EldredP" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]... > I'm going to be in California this weekend(San Jose). I'm consideringrenting > a car and driving up to Sonoma to see the Nascar race. Is it reallisticto > think that I could even get a ticket? What would be the suggested seatsto try > to get? I've never seen a Nascar race before, so any tips would behelpful.

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> Thanks. > > Eldred > -- > Dale Earnhardt, Sr. R.I.P. 1951-2001 > Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~epickett > F1 hcp. +16.36...Monster +366.59... > > Never argue with an idiot. He brings you down to his level, then beats

you > with experience... > Remove SPAM-OFF to reply.

I have been to 6 races in the past, not at Sonoma though, and getting tickets has never been a problem. You won't be able to buy them from the ticket office (Cup race anyway), but there has always been plenty of tickets available just off the track property. Scalping seems to be OK since there are a lot of cops around and it doesn't scare anyone as long as they are not on track property. Depending on how good of a ticket you want, you can scalp tickets for face value on up. Example, Talladega two years ago, could have got cheap tickets at face value, paid $100 over ticket price for seats in the first row of the second deck (remember in racing higher is better!) in the tri-oval. Remember when buying tickets from a scalper, have a track map out that shows all seating (available on Internet). They always say "These seats are the best!" Look at the tickets themselves and match them up to your map before buying. Allow yourself plenty of time! I have been to Coca-Cola 600 three times and a 20 minute drive in can take three hours on race day! Plan on getting there as early as possible. If your lucky and get there early, bring things to grill, drink, or just hang out in the car trailers and buy your favorite racing stuff. Plan on taking 2 -3 hours after the race just to get out of the parking lot and on to a highway that moves freely. Like I said, I have never been to Sonoma, and I don't know what attendance is there, but this has been my experience in the past. Good luck and have fun, Gary PS Don't forget your cooler, they let you bring in a 12 pack cooler at most tracks as long as you have no glass. Seating is VERY tight, so you wouldn't want anything bigger. EldredP wrote:

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> I'm going to be in California this weekend(San Jose). I'm considering renting > a car and driving up to Sonoma to see the Nascar race. Is it reallistic to > think that I could even get a ticket? What would be the suggested seats to try > to get? I've never seen a Nascar race before, so any tips would be helpful. > Thanks. > > Eldred > -- > Dale Earnhardt, Sr. R.I.P. 1951-2001 > Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~epickett > F1 hcp. +16.36...Monster +366.59... > > Never argue with an idiot. He brings you down to his level, then beats you > with experience... > Remove SPAM-OFF to reply.

Eldred, You can get tickets to any NASCAR race, anytime (even the Bristol night race, if you know where to look) ;] You can get tickets to Sears Point from the front gate, however, so it shouldn't be that hard. I would choose (if I were going) either the top of the hill from turn 1, or somewhere around the esses down into turn 10. Rik, I'm surprised at you, I think if I see ANY other nascar race again it will be a roadcourse this time...ovals are fun for awhile...but roadcourses are MORE fun... Cheers! �� Jan Kohl �� SECURITY CONSULTANT The Pits - http://www.theuspits.com Castle Graphics - http://www.castlegraphics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "EldredP" <[email hidden]> Newsgroups: rec.autos.simulators Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2001 2:34 PM Subject: Sears Point Nascar race

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> I'm going to be in California this weekend(San Jose). I'm considering renting > a car and driving up to Sonoma to see the Nascar race. Is it reallistic to > think that I could even get a ticket? What would be the suggested seats to try > to get? I've never seen a Nascar race before, so any tips would be helpful. > Thanks. > > Eldred > -- > Dale Earnhardt, Sr. R.I.P. 1951-2001 > Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~epickett > F1 hcp. +16.36...Monster +366.59... > > Never argue with an idiot. He brings you down to his level, then beats you > with experience... > Remove SPAM-OFF to reply.

"EldredP" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]... > I'm going to be in California this weekend(San Jose). I'm consideringrenting > a car and driving up to Sonoma to see the Nascar race. Is it reallisticto > think that I could even get a ticket?==================================== I've gone to a few Nascar races and have never bought tickets ahead of time, and have depended onthe kindness of others for tickets(read scalpers) and only a couple of times have much more than face value--first brickyard(waste of money)and '98 daytuna-worth it Can't imagine a road course beeing sold out but ya never know--Most times ya can get tickets for face value but the seats arren't always the greatest Buzz in Wisconsin remove the rope to reply

> > Rik, I'm surprised at you, I think if I see ANY other nascar race again itwill be a > roadcourse this time...ovals are fun for awhile...but roadcourses are MOREfun... > > Cheers! > True enough Jan, but i was thinking for a newbie the oval experience would be better- nothing like having all 43 cars screaming down the frontstraight! but I'm sure Sears will have it's own good points. Eldred lives near an oval so i guess he SHOULD get to Sears if he gets the chance, he can go to MS anytime.

Well before we worry about things like Tickets...here are a few general tips.. A) if you are driving UP to Sonoma...don't rent a Porche Spyder. B) Wearing a Black Leather Jacket over a white Tshirt will be dangerous. C) If you come to a 4 way stop sign...make Dang sure the way is clear. D) Remember you are in California and it isn't the same as Detroit...put the heavy weapons away.. dave henrie "EldredP" <

Eldred, I'm sure you won't have any problem getting a ticket to get into the race. However, I live about 40 miles from the track and would never even entertain the thought of going to this event for one reason.....traffic. Believe me it is a bitch. Only way I would consider doing it would be by motorhome the day before. Bob G EldredP wrote:

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> I'm going to be in California this weekend(San Jose). I'm considering renting > a car and driving up to Sonoma to see the Nascar race. Is it reallistic to > think that I could even get a ticket? What would be the suggested seats to try > to get? I've never seen a Nascar race before, so any tips would be helpful. > Thanks. > > Eldred > -- > Dale Earnhardt, Sr. R.I.P. 1951-2001 > Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~epickett > F1 hcp. +16.36...Monster +366.59... > > Never argue with an idiot. He brings you down to his level, then beats you > with experience... > Remove SPAM-OFF to reply.

"rik anthrax" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:9vRX6.53951$[email hidden]... > True enough Jan, but i was thinking for a newbie the oval experience would > be better- nothing like having all 43 cars screaming down the frontstraight! > but I'm sure Sears will have it's own good points. Eldred lives near an oval > so i guess he SHOULD get to Sears if he gets the chance, he can go to MS > anytime. LOL...very true. I remember my first time at Atlanta...43 cars going into turn 1 at 170 mph is certainly a sight! Cheers! -- �� Jan Kohl �� SECURITY CONSULTANT The Pits - http://www.theuspits.com Castle Graphics - http://www.castlegraphics.com

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>Eldred, > >I'm sure you won't have any problem getting a ticket to get into the race. >However, I live about 40 miles from the track and would never even entertain >the >thought of going to this event for one reason.....traffic. Believe me it is >a >bitch. > >Only way I would consider doing it would be by motorhome the day before. > >Bob G

Damn - someone else mentioned the traffic, also. Since you live near the track, you ought to know how bad it would be. I may pass this one up... I've been to the Detroit Grand Prix 3 times, and didn't have any traffic problems. Are all permanent tracks plagued with that? I've heard the same complaints about Indy and MIS... :( Eldred -- Dale Earnhardt, Sr. R.I.P. 1951-2001 Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~epickett F1 hcp. +16.36...Monster +366.59... Never argue with an idiot. He brings you down to his level, then beats you with experience... Remove SPAM-OFF to reply.

Actually, I have two tickets I'm not going to be using. I *would* have _given_ them to you if you had sent me that SGGT service pack update CD you promised me about a year ago. But alas, I've decided to sell them to my next door neighbor for 5 bucks each as soon as I log off the computer. Sorry. ;-) Tony (-; EldredP wrote:

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> I'm going to be in California this weekend(San Jose). I'm considering renting > a car and driving up to Sonoma to see the Nascar race. Is it reallistic to > think that I could even get a ticket? What would be the suggested seats to try > to get? I've never seen a Nascar race before, so any tips would be helpful. > Thanks. > > Eldred > -- > Dale Earnhardt, Sr. R.I.P. 1951-2001 > Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~epickett > F1 hcp. +16.36...Monster +366.59... > > Never argue with an idiot. He brings you down to his level, then beats you > with experience... > Remove SPAM-OFF to reply.

I went to the '00 ALMS race at sears point last year. I think a good spot would be above turn 2-3. Great action comming up the hill, and you can see a long section in the esses in the distance. However, when I was there, there were no assigned seating. It was more like bring your own chair. But that would still be a good place to watch it from. These tickets were $40, I don't know how much Nascar runs. But it should be some excelent racing. Oh yeah, above 2-3, you are on the left side of the track, so BRING EAR PLUGS! Nascars are much louder on the left side, as that's where the exhaust is.

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>Actually, I have two tickets I'm not going to be using. I *would* have >_given_ >them to you if you had sent me that SGGT service pack update CD you promised >me >about a year ago. But alas, I've decided to sell them to my next door >neighbor for >5 bucks each as soon as I log off the computer. Sorry. > >;-) Tony (-;

DOH! I never sent that...?<he asks knowingly> Rats...<g> Eldred -- Dale Earnhardt, Sr. R.I.P. 1951-2001 Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~epickett F1 hcp. +16.36...Monster +366.59... Never argue with an idiot. He brings you down to his level, then beats you with experience... Remove SPAM-OFF to reply.

EldredP.... Tickets for this year's Sears Point Winston Cup race are indeed available from the Sears Box office, or at the gate on "race day." Of course, the best "reserved seating" is sold out......but that will barely detract from the enjoyment of seeing 40 some odd, 3500 lb WC, fire-eating V-8 monsters rip off 98 mph laps.....at a great road course. There's also excellent "support" races going on all weekend....including the Winston West race on Saturday.....worth the price of admission all in itself (many WW drivers will run Sears Point...a road course of the utmost difficulty.....for the very first time.....its fun to watch them struggle as rookies road course drivers). Sears Point management spent millions of dollars re-designing the hillsides and installed terraced seating (go to the Sears Point website and check out the pictures....you can pick up ticket information as well).....something very innovative that the rest of the "racing world" is watching. Essentially, Sears Point is now a "stadium road course".....and you can view the cars from virtually anywhere around the 2 mile road course....for more than 90% of a single lap. Add in the great "people watching"......and the famous California girls (who will be especially fun this year since race-day temps are expected to be in the 90's....!!!!)....and you won't regret making the two hour drive up from San Jose. Traffic? Well, can you name any major sporting event worth seeing in person where you can just buzz in and buzz out .......as a ticket holder not a "team owner?" I doubt it. The traffic flow at Sears has been vastly improved over years past....with the addition of a "third" entry road into the facility from the famous WC Chute end of the track. And, people watching during traffic congestion on ingress and egress....well, that's part of the fun of being at the live event.....isn't it? On "race day"....try to arrive at the Sears Point area before 10 am......9 am would be even better and you can virtually drive right in and park (since most people stay at the track overnight....and they are already there). The race will be over around 3:00 pm (going from memory.....haven't seen this year's schedule quite yet)....and you'll be clear of the Sears Point traffic area by 4:00 pm....no sweat. I hope you decide to go to this race.....because I know for sure you won't regret it. Regards, Tom Pabst