Daytona ?'s

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Edited Date/Time 2/29/2012 1:39pm
Anyone that's been...I know that the pits are free and then they have the trackside upgrade that's $15. During practice can anyone watch from the trackside area or is that trackside upgrade in effect then as well? I don't really want to watch the race from trackside, but would like to get down there for practice without paying the extra $.
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BKoonts 2/29/2012 5:26am
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I go every year and I seem to remember that they'll let you watch practice from the trackside area. If not, you can go up the little flight of stairs and stand directly behind the fence. It's actually a bit better there because you're higher. Have fun. Daytona is unlike any other event.
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rocrac 2/29/2012 6:21am
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BKoonts wrote:
I go every year and I seem to remember that they'll let you watch practice from the trackside area. If not, you can go up the...
I go every year and I seem to remember that they'll let you watch practice from the trackside area. If not, you can go up the little flight of stairs and stand directly behind the fence. It's actually a bit better there because you're higher. Have fun. Daytona is unlike any other event.
This is correct.
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BD49 2/29/2012 6:49am
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I've been a dozen times and I've done the trackside thing only once. Didn't like it all. Field of view is so limited.

I love Daytona! You don't get the Opening Ceremonies that regular rounds of SX has, but the racing and the track is fantastic. Also, there usually isn't a great battle for the lead at Daytona because the track is so long.....but it's still the best one to attend.
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ga_pike 2/29/2012 10:32am
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I know it's not possible with where the track is and the other races going on during the week, but how cool would it be to have the track run up and down one of the turn banks (think pontiac into the stands)? If you've never been, those banks are pretty steep... I think it would make a great up and down section.

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SethGator 2/29/2012 10:43am
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ga_pike wrote:
I know it's not possible with where the track is and the other races going on during the week, but how cool would it be to...
I know it's not possible with where the track is and the other races going on during the week, but how cool would it be to have the track run up and down one of the turn banks (think pontiac into the stands)? If you've never been, those banks are pretty steep... I think it would make a great up and down section.
the Daytona 200 and all other road races are the week after.
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SethGator 2/29/2012 10:49am
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what's the deal with seats in the Sprint tower? I was trying to see about some on the bottom row of the tower.
mxrider225 2/29/2012 12:08pm
2/29/2012 12:08pm Edited Date/Time 2/29/2012 12:09pm
Since the OPs question has been answered anyone else have any general tips for Daytona? This will be my first year going to a SX, been to nationals so I kinda know the deal.
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2thefront 2/29/2012 12:41pm
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thanks for the respones
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Voutare 2/29/2012 1:09pm
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ga_pike wrote:
I know it's not possible with where the track is and the other races going on during the week, but how cool would it be to...
I know it's not possible with where the track is and the other races going on during the week, but how cool would it be to have the track run up and down one of the turn banks (think pontiac into the stands)? If you've never been, those banks are pretty steep... I think it would make a great up and down section.
SethGator wrote:
the Daytona 200 and all other road races are the week after.
If they can clean up a jet fuel fire and tide in two hours, I'm sure they can get plywood covered with dirt off the track in a week...
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35smom 2/29/2012 1:37pm
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BKoonts wrote:
I go every year and I seem to remember that they'll let you watch practice from the trackside area. If not, you can go up the...
I go every year and I seem to remember that they'll let you watch practice from the trackside area. If not, you can go up the little flight of stairs and stand directly behind the fence. It's actually a bit better there because you're higher. Have fun. Daytona is unlike any other event.
rocrac wrote:
This is correct.
Oh god remember standing trackside for the qualifiers last year? My feet were killing me from the angle!! Laughing
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Knate 2/29/2012 1:39pm
2/29/2012 1:39pm Edited Date/Time 2/29/2012 1:40pm
Make sure that you get on the track AFTER the race. Not only do you get to check it out, but you can watch the podium up close (sort of) AND beat most of the traffic. Last year we checked out Stewarts wall jump. Shit was insane.

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