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Daytona 500 Virgin

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by Evil Bastard (aka Chris_L), Feb 8, 2013.

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  1. Evil Bastard (aka Chris_L)

    Evil Bastard (aka Chris_L) Active Member

    I'm going to the Daytona 500. Not only is this my first Daytona 500 - it's my first NASCAR race. Looking for suggestions or advice - what should I do or be looking for?

    My seats are in the Weatherly Box and I'm staying in New Smyrna at a B&B on the Intercoastal.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    Evil Bastard (aka Chris_L), Feb 8, 2013
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  2. imjustagirl

    imjustagirl Active Member

    Drink a lot. A lot.
    Wear comfortable shoes.
    Take suntan lotion.
    Plan to get there 5-6 hours before the race (maybe earlier) if you want to beat traffic. Otherwise, you'll be in traffic for 5-6 hours.
    Go to the Ale House.
    Go to Lollipops.

    Repeat the last one.
     
    imjustagirl, Feb 8, 2013
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  3. dooley_womack1

    dooley_womack1 Well-Known Member

    That Irish boy's gonna get sunburnt something fierce.
     
    dooley_womack1, Feb 8, 2013
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  4. Buck

    Buck Well-Known Member

    What is an 8-year-old girl who can outrun her 10-year-old brother?



    I went to one NASCAR race at Dover. I have no interest in cars or racing, but I was a rabid sports fan. Much bigger sports fan in my teens and 20s than I have been later in life.

    Anyway, people kept telling me: You've got to see a race in person. It's totally different. You'll love it.

    Didn't work out that way. Just a really long, loud, boring day.


    So have fun.
     
    Buck, Feb 8, 2013
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  5. Batman

    Batman Well-Known Member

    Daytona 500 virgin, huh? A few hours in the infield ought to take care of that.
    At Talladega, the over-under is an hour.
     
    Batman, Feb 8, 2013
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  6. Sam Mills 51

    Sam Mills 51 Well-Known Member

    Spend as little time in Volusia County as humanly possible.
     
    Sam Mills 51, Feb 8, 2013
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  7. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    Keep the advice (and jokes) coming ... I've never been to Daytona but scored tickets for my Dad and brother, who I doubt could name three drivers. They just want to cross Daytona off the bucket list. If it's the typical 500 that has some ridiculous delay and then the g-w-c dance, there's no way they'll stay 'til the end. Good chance they'll leave thinking like Buck.
     
    playthrough, Feb 8, 2013
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  8. Boom_70

    Boom_70 Well-Known Member

    Pick up a copy of ESPN annual NASCAR issue. It will be a good primer for you.
     
    Boom_70, Feb 8, 2013
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  9. jackfinarelli

    jackfinarelli Well-Known Member

    Bring earplugs or headphones or something of that ilk. There will be NOISE - lots of it and for a long time.
     
    jackfinarelli, Feb 8, 2013
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  10. Football_Bat

    Football_Bat Well-Known Member

    Infield is the place to be at all the big races.
     
    Football_Bat, Feb 9, 2013
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  11. Azrael

    Azrael Well-Known Member

    Wear hearing protection. Lots of sunscreen. Rehydrate. Bring a book. Drive the beach. Walk the boardwalk. Visit the garages. Free mammograms? Infield, Turn 3.
     
    Azrael, Feb 9, 2013
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  12. Huggy

    Huggy Well-Known Member

    Was only in Daytona once, for Bike Week ages ago, but I did enjoy a couple of nights at the Boot Hill Saloon. Charming place to take the missus for a romantic evening.
     
    Huggy, Feb 9, 2013
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