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Daytona Race in July
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WDWRLD
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Im sure that it will be like any other Nascar race in that you will need to be there at the crack of dawn to get a "good" parking place. The way I look at it is the earlier I get there the more refreshments I could have prior to the green flag. Last July we came past there the weekend before and there were already quite a few campers already there and even a tent or two.
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nascargirl
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We have been going to the July race now for the past 3 years. We have gone with Lynch tours out of Halifax Pa. They put us up at the LA Quinta Inn over on I drive. For the Nationwide race the bus usually leaves the Universal area by 2:00 We are at the track by 4:00. For the race on Saturday night the bus leaves by 11 am. If you are driving yourself, I would suggest leaving no later than 8 am. Especially if you want to try and park right in the track area. Many places of business offer parking, but the prices from what we have seen are quite expensive. We have seen parking for $50 in the Cracker Barrel lot.
Enjoy the race I know we are planning to:wave:
Enjoy the race I know we are planning to:wave:
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Chape19714
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The speedway does offer a free Park and Ride lot. It's about a mile from the track, but a bus shuttle operates between the two, making it pretty simple, but crowded. The best part is it's free, but allow time for the bus system. go to the speedway site for the location.
And yes businesses do charge. I'm not surpirsed about Cracker Barrel, they have a prime location.
And yes businesses do charge. I'm not surpirsed about Cracker Barrel, they have a prime location.
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bhg469
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LOL
i mean REAL cars that can turn left or right with talented drivers behind the wheel. Dont get me wrong some of the crashcar guys can move some metal but put them against an f1 driver or even but them on a real race track where they can't draft and a huge bank and they will know who can drive and who can just mash a gas pedal.. Daytona has a pretty sweet infield, too bad no one ever covers it because those rolling billboards get all the media coverage. I would love for florida to get a rally event too cause some of those swampy back roads could make one heck of an event.
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SweetMagic
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The "getting to" the track from the parking lot isn't that bad, but the "getting back to your car" part at the end of the night takes literally hours. We stood for darned near three hours waiting to get on a bus back to the free parking. I hope they've added more buses since then, because it was miserable.
Plus, the lot was so far from the speedway that walking it, to avoid the wait in line, wasn't even an option for us. It was much farther than say, walking to your car in the Epcot parking lot. It was several miles away.
I say go extremely early, 8 or 9am, so you can go for a free spot closer to the speedway. They do exist if you leave yourself time to drive around and look. You have plenty of stuff to do at the speedway to kill time if you're early.
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StingraySam
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Are you on the backstrech or the frontstrech?
I have not been to the July race since before they switch it to a night race talk about hot!
We go to the 500 in February every year and parking in the free lots can be a nightmare, particularly when it is raining and your waiting with about another 50,000 people for the buses that can only pickup about couple hundred people at a time (picture MK at closing X100). Like SweetMagic stated getting to the track is not the problem it's getting back to your car. For the 500 one year it took us over 2 hours just to get to our car then about another hour just out get out of the lot. If you don't mind spending some money there are a few lots on the east side of the track that charge $20-$30. This may seem like a lot but after you do it once that $30 is worth it. It is about a 5 min. walk to the track and you will get out on the road much easier.
You'll have a great time regardless, Daytona is a place every fan must experiance at least once!
I have not been to the July race since before they switch it to a night race talk about hot!
We go to the 500 in February every year and parking in the free lots can be a nightmare, particularly when it is raining and your waiting with about another 50,000 people for the buses that can only pickup about couple hundred people at a time (picture MK at closing X100). Like SweetMagic stated getting to the track is not the problem it's getting back to your car. For the 500 one year it took us over 2 hours just to get to our car then about another hour just out get out of the lot. If you don't mind spending some money there are a few lots on the east side of the track that charge $20-$30. This may seem like a lot but after you do it once that $30 is worth it. It is about a 5 min. walk to the track and you will get out on the road much easier.
You'll have a great time regardless, Daytona is a place every fan must experiance at least once!
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We are going to be on the frontstrech. I won't mine paying becasue we did the a Lowes Motor Speedway last year and it was great getting out. Does anyone have any thoughts on where to park other than free parking. If you can name places that would be great.
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StingraySam
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There are several places on the east side of the track along International Speedway Blvd., the road that runs in front of the track. There is a lot on Richard Petty Blvd. just east of the track that we have been parking in for a couple years now for the Feb. race. It's not that far of a walk and it will put you right near turn 4. The Boyscout are the volunteers for this this lot and do a good job keeping things organized. You will need to walk through the event/trailer area to get through to your gate. This area can be very crowded but fun if you're into the race merchandise.
To get there from I-95 go east on International Speedway Blvd. Go past the track to Hagan Terrace. Turn right on Hagan (Do not turn on Miday which is the light imediately after the racetrack you will not be able to turn left on to Richard Petty during prerace events) and it will put you straight in to the lot. It is big grassy area at the end of the runway of the airport. There is another lot that is a little closer on Richard Petty but I have never been there early enough to get in this lot. Check it out on google earth to get a better look of the area.
To get there from I-95 go east on International Speedway Blvd. Go past the track to Hagan Terrace. Turn right on Hagan (Do not turn on Miday which is the light imediately after the racetrack you will not be able to turn left on to Richard Petty during prerace events) and it will put you straight in to the lot. It is big grassy area at the end of the runway of the airport. There is another lot that is a little closer on Richard Petty but I have never been there early enough to get in this lot. Check it out on google earth to get a better look of the area.
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StingraySam
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The Rolex race is much easier. Drove right up parked right in the Turn 1 parking lot and walked in. I was not there for the finish so could not tell you what it was like leaving though.
If you are interest in going to this race they have good deal if you like to run or just enjoy walking. The morinng of the 24 hour race they have a 5K run/walk. This race is on the racetrack. It starts on pit lane and goes around the entire track. The entry fee this year was $22 and included a t-shirt and a 2 day infield ticket to the Rolex race.
By the way if your running you must do part of the road course to make it a 5K, the walkers just do the 2.5 mile loop on the main track. If you are so challenged when running you can try and run up the turns but I do not recommend it, they are much more inclined than they look. I stayed down on the apron the whole time. My wife and kids walked it though and said it was quite difficult walking up those turns particularly when a light sprinkle came through and lightly wet the track surface. We all had a great time.
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mrerk
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We've had great luck with the Hilton Garden Inn. It is on the corner of Richard Petty and Midway, across Midway from the souvenir trailers and behind the Olive Garden. The last time we went they charged $75 I think, but you had a continental breakfast, access to the bar, the pool and a real bathroom, not a PortaJohn. Get there early for this one. Probably by 10 or 11 AM for the night race.
We've also used the Alamo Car Rental on Richard Petty. A little cheaper, but there are no facilities other than a PortaJohn. This one fills much later, probably 3 or 4 PM.
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bhg469
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Funny you should mention the Rolex race because my friend's father actually has a GT cup race team, they run vettes and just purchased some rx8's. I wish i had that kind of money !!!
Thanks for the helpful information and its good to see someone else appreciate some real cars and drivers.
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StingraySam
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I am a total NASCAR nut, but my favorite races are Watkins Glen and Sonoma! It's good to see some of these guys do know how to turn right!
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canedogs06
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for 85 dollars you can camp out in the infield at Daytona for 4 days and get grand stand/infield/Garage access for all four days of events for the Grand american series Rolex 24 hours of Daytona. I have attended this great race every year since 1985. Now For the comment about NACAR not having real drivers. In this 24 hour race many NASCAR drivers compete every year and run times as good as the various teams top driver. Bill Elliot, Mark Martin, Bobby Allison, Robby Gordon have all either class or Overall wins in this race. Kyle Petty, DW, earnhardt Sr, Earnhardt jr, Jeff Gordon, Jimmy Johnson, Kurt Busch, Greg Biffle, Kenseth, Tony stewart have all competed in this race. Infact Tony Stewart is considered to be among the best Road racers period. Although Juan Montoya is having success in Nascar another former F1 driver is not. Jaques Villinuve. Scott Speed is having a time getting used to Oval racing in the ARCA series and former champ car and IRL stars Hornish, Franchetti, and Carpantier are struggling in NASCAR. I have respect for all forms of racing because each and every division or class of car has there own challenges. I race open wheel modifieds at Auburndale Speedway and have raced Latemodel stock cars at Sebring and Daytona in the V8 stockcar road racing series. Want to try out my modified and see how tough circle track can be?
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bhg469
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The glen is great! I have been meaning to take my car out to the glenn for a track day but that track is very expensive and there are a few in canada that i can drive all day for $50. I really do love road tracks and would like to see them do more with them it would really bring me back to nascar a little more.... well aside from ALOT of changes that need to be made.
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StingraySam
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for 85 dollars you can camp out in the infield at Daytona for 4 days and get grand stand/infield/Garage access for all four days of events for the Grand american series Rolex 24 hours of Daytona. I have attended this great race every year since 1985. Now For the comment about NACAR not having real drivers. In this 24 hour race many NASCAR drivers compete every year and run times as good as the various teams top driver. Bill Elliot, Mark Martin, Bobby Allison, Robby Gordon have all either class or Overall wins in this race. Kyle Petty, DW, earnhardt Sr, Earnhardt jr, Jeff Gordon, Jimmy Johnson, Kurt Busch, Greg Biffle, Kenseth, Tony stewart have all competed in this race. Infact Tony Stewart is considered to be among the best Road racers period. Although Juan Montoya is having success in Nascar another former F1 driver is not. Jaques Villinuve. Scott Speed is having a time getting used to Oval racing in the ARCA series and former champ car and IRL stars Hornish, Franchetti, and Carpantier are struggling in NASCAR. I have respect for all forms of racing because each and every division or class of car has there own challenges. I race open wheel modifieds at Auburndale Speedway and have raced Latemodel stock cars at Sebring and Daytona in the V8 stockcar road racing series. Want to try out my modified and see how tough circle track can be?
Nice Car!
Please do not take my comment about turning right the wrong way. Anyone that is qualified to compete at any level of the NASCAR series (or any professional series for that matter) did not get where they are today by not knowing how to drive. On their worst day they could drive better than I could ever dream of. By the looks of the quaility of your car you seem to being doing pretty good yourself.
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bhg469
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Nice car! and im sure you do all the work on it yourself or at least don't have the ability to pay millions to find out why you have microscopic fissures on your rotors if your brakes failed the week before. Hard working race drivers like you should not associate yourself with those folks. I have alot of respect for circle track drivers that pay their own way like youself, i also like the drivers that can manage to get away from nascar and do other types of racing. I think bobby gordon still does the drakar rally which is just about as tough as anyone can get.
As far as your offer i would love to get behind the wheel of a fast car on a circle as long as you try to get yourself behind the wheel of a fast car on a road track. Watch out for those chicanes!
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canedogs06
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The I raced the latemodel (Monte carlo) at sebring twice in 2000 with the now defunct SARA Latemodel series and tested it at Daytona road course with the V8 stockcar series. Its a stock front clip car so it was a little behind on the infield section compared to complete tube cars(super latemodels ex asa tour cars and ex TRANS-AM series cars) I would love to run in the koni challenge series at Daytona or even in the Rolex 24 but it's awfull hard to pay the 4- 8 thousand a seat for a koni ride or 15-30 thousand for a back marker GT ride in the 24 hours of daytona. Yes I do 90 % of the work on the cars and my Dad does the other 10 and we split the bill 50-50. Thanks for the comments on the cars. Here is a link to pictures of cars that I have raced through the years http://s191.photobucket.com/albums/z92/canedogs06/hutcheson racing/
and links to pics from this years rolex 24 hours at Daytona
The I raced the latemodel (Monte carlo) at sebring twice in 2000 with the now defunct SARA Latemodel series and tested it at Daytona road course with the V8 stockcar series. Its a stock front clip car so it was a little behind on the infield section compared to complete tube cars(super latemodels ex asa tour cars and ex TRANS-AM series cars) I would love to run in the koni challenge series at Daytona or even in the Rolex 24 but it's awfull hard to pay the 4- 8 thousand a seat for a koni ride or 15-30 thousand for a back marker GT ride in the 24 hours of daytona. Yes I do 90 % of the work on the cars and my Dad does the other 10 and we split the bill 50-50. Thanks for the comments on the cars. Here is a link to pictures of cars that I have raced through the years http://s191.photobucket.com/albums/z92/canedogs06/hutcheson racing/
and links to pics from this years rolex 24 hours at Daytona
http://s191.photobucket.com/albums/z92/canedogs06/rolex Thursday am practice/
http://s191.photobucket.com/albums/z92/canedogs06/rolex part 1 day/
Yes I agree to an extent that regardless of what series people race in 90 % have talent and belong but there is that 10 % that simply buy their way in IE. a certain Supercross star
and links to pics from this years rolex 24 hours at Daytona
The I raced the latemodel (Monte carlo) at sebring twice in 2000 with the now defunct SARA Latemodel series and tested it at Daytona road course with the V8 stockcar series. Its a stock front clip car so it was a little behind on the infield section compared to complete tube cars(super latemodels ex asa tour cars and ex TRANS-AM series cars) I would love to run in the koni challenge series at Daytona or even in the Rolex 24 but it's awfull hard to pay the 4- 8 thousand a seat for a koni ride or 15-30 thousand for a back marker GT ride in the 24 hours of daytona. Yes I do 90 % of the work on the cars and my Dad does the other 10 and we split the bill 50-50. Thanks for the comments on the cars. Here is a link to pictures of cars that I have raced through the years http://s191.photobucket.com/albums/z92/canedogs06/hutcheson racing/
and links to pics from this years rolex 24 hours at Daytona
http://s191.photobucket.com/albums/z92/canedogs06/rolex Thursday am practice/
http://s191.photobucket.com/albums/z92/canedogs06/rolex part 1 day/
Yes I agree to an extent that regardless of what series people race in 90 % have talent and belong but there is that 10 % that simply buy their way in IE. a certain Supercross star
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