Thunder Valley - 1st timer question

Last year you had to have the all day pit pass to go to the podium because of where they placed it. Pits are right next to the track and actually give you viewing you can't otherwise get. I'd spring for the all day pit pass for sure.

I usually go early and watch practice just below the Lucas Oil VIP zone then wander to interior of track for a couple sessions and various fence line spots. Go check out first turn area and drop off to second turn and don’t miss dragon back obstacle on north side.

When it’s time for real motos I go to the high up on the west hill wehere Bagget passed Eli last year where I will have stashed a chair earlier. See you!

Like racer said above, the podium was in the pits last year...

Cool places to walk around and see the action -

Viewing from the pits is always good.

Another cool spot is way up the hill just past the Fly VIP tents. All the guys come flying by right after the start.
People climb way up the mountain there too. It's cool place to watch from.

And see the tunnel just below the TV VIP tents? That's how you get into the infield, which is really fun to run around from corner to corner to watch all the action. I think the infield is probably the best spot to keep moving around and watching from different spots. You can start your motos at the top of the start straight, then run across towards the Fly Triple and the corner where Tomac broke his shoulders. Then run down by the mechanics area to watch them come around the other side of the track. Then of course the Finish line is right there too... You can hit everything in the infield.

There is another Fan Tunnel near the Finish, but I think you have to have pit access to go in and out from there.

And motorcycle parking is free!