Attending the Brickyard 400.....advice needed

I have booked a trip to Indy to watch the 400 this year. I haven't bought the race tix, though, as I'd like to get as much input as I can as to what seats or areas of the track are best to see. I fully understand that no seat will allow a view of the entire track, however, I'd like to maximize my entertainment, while keeping some financial sense. That is the biggest bang for the buck. I have seen that there are the Jumbotron type monitors around the track in various locations. What is the viewing like on these? Can you see okay even at a slight to moderate angle? The Tower Terrace or Pit Terrace seats seem interesting as they are close to the pit area and possibly (if I can find anyone to confirm it) a jumbotron monitor opposite it. Any suggestions on purchasing seats, where to sit, where NOT to sit, when to arrive or any other info of importance is appreciated. I am sure that there are plenty of ppl. in RAS that have either gone to the Indy 500 or the Brickyard 400. Thanks. Dave

I've attended the last 5 Indy 500's, and the first USGP held there (The only good thing about the split was that I was able to get tickets) Are you staying/camping in Indy or are you driving in for the race? Also try parking in the "Coke" lot, it's free (and better then someone's front lawn), but be prepared to tail-gate or sit in traffic for a couple of hours getting out (your choice). That aside, before you go too much further you should really look into getting tickets. The Brickyard 400 is Indy's hottest ticket right now, (even if the race is a parade) and your seat options may already be severely limited. If you do have a choice, I would suggest outside of turn one, followed but outside turn three or turn two. These turns seem to provide the best viewing, and you certainly get to see the more of the track. I've sat on the frontstrech, about 75 yards past pit lane. It was great to see the start and pit lane, but I got to see very little of the actual race. Inside of turn one had cheap seats, but I didn't get to see very much of the track. On the outside of the short chute between one and two, which had almost the same vision problem. The outside of turn two has provided a great view of about 75% of the track, which I'm sure outside of one and three would provide as well. Hope this helps Bobby "Lawman_02766" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...

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> I have booked a trip to Indy to watch the 400 this year. I haven't > bought the race tix, though, as I'd like to get as much input as I can > as to what seats or areas of the track are best to see. I fully > understand that no seat will allow a view of the entire track, > however, I'd like to maximize my entertainment, while keeping some > financial sense. That is the biggest bang for the buck. > > I have seen that there are the Jumbotron type monitors around the > track in various locations. What is the viewing like on these? Can you > see okay even at a slight to moderate angle? > > The Tower Terrace or Pit Terrace seats seem interesting as they are > close to the pit area and possibly (if I can find anyone to confirm > it) a jumbotron monitor opposite it. > > Any suggestions on purchasing seats, where to sit, where NOT to sit, > when to arrive or any other info of importance is appreciated. > > I am sure that there are plenty of ppl. in RAS that have either gone > to the Indy 500 or the Brickyard 400. > > Thanks. > > Dave

Dave, This is a little of topic but... if you get the time while you are in Indy you gotta check out... Fastimes Indoor Karting... http://www.fastimesindoorkarting.com/ You won't be sorry. The guy that manages the place said that they were reviewed by a European karting magazine and said it got rated number 1 indoor karting in the US and number 5 in the world! BTW... this guy is into racing sims too! These things are fast! 2 or 3 sessions in a night will wear you out! What a BLAST!!! One of my very best friends works for Walker Racing (Champ Car / CART) and lives in Indy so I get to go 2 or 3 times a year! (If I lived there I would go 2 or 3 time a week) I never miss it! >;) Have fun at the Brickyard! - Pete

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> Dave, > This is a little of topic but... if you get the time while you are in Indy > you gotta check out... > > Fastimes Indoor Karting... > http://www.fastimesindoorkarting.com > > - Pete

Thanks for the tip, Pete. This is where I go at home: www.f1boston.com Finished a 5 week league about a month ago. Three 20 lap races per night, 5 weeks, with the lowest score dropped. We had 2 divisions, lightweight and heavyweight. Up to 185 lbs. and then anyone over was HW. Good times for all. Even better is the outdoor tracks that just opened. Dave

>From: [email hidden] (Lawman_02766) >Date: 6/6/03 1:23 AM Central Daylight Time >Message-id: <[email hidden]> > >I have booked a trip to Indy to watch the 400 this year. Have fun :-D I went to the Indy 500 a couple weeks ago and sat in turn one. The consensus among my father and the other Indy veterans was the same; outside turn one is the place to be. Partly because during the race start or restarts after yellow, that's where all the cars are close together and tend to damage your hearing ;-) There is a huge video monitor infield at turn one (not sure about the others) that's easily viewable from the outside stands, so you won't miss any action. Have blast!! :-D Todd Wasson Racing Software http://PerformanceSimulations.com My car sim http://performancesimulations.com/scnshot4.htm