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I've been looking into VIP passes for the nationals this year. They end up being roughly $210 with entry. All day pit pass, catered food under a tent, t-shirt, VIP parking.
Has anyone ever done this in the past and did you think it was worth spending the money? I was just looking at the RacerX all day pit pass since I do not know anyone with industry credentials, but this sounds like it could be decently enjoyable on a hot day with the family.
Has anyone ever done this in the past and did you think it was worth spending the money? I was just looking at the RacerX all day pit pass since I do not know anyone with industry credentials, but this sounds like it could be decently enjoyable on a hot day with the family.
My family always took rolling coolers with food and drinks. And we stand at the same place every year at high point. Can’t sit there anymore. It’s been renovated. Walking in with nothing and walking out with nothing sounds worth it.
Of course everyone should experience mud sliding at high point. Once in their life.....used to always rain on Memorial Day weekend. Now seems like doesn’t rain as much as it used to for the National.
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From the average guy perspective The track is lined with banners and other shit that obstructs the view and then there are the VIP tents at all the other great fence front and leaves nothing for the guy that brings his family of 4, spends the $45.00 each to crush into a space near a horse shit corner and hope they can shuffle to a spot where they can view a part of the track.
I can and do afford the VIP, if I go, just so I can see the race. I'm bitter for the race fan that cannot afford it.
Just another thought...
It's the best way to watch the racing by far.
Compared to some of the insane tickets for concerts, the entry price for a day Disneyland, NFL tickets...etc.
That sounds like a deal.
Seems like it’s different pricing/options depending on the track and view of the track definitely plays a roll in it being worth it.
I appreciate the input from those who’ve done it. I’m leaning toward pulling the trigger this one year and see how it goes.
Pit Row
Hangtown entry $45
Catered Food.... I could eat about $30-$40 in food myself for an all day event and that's at the track concession stand pricing.
T-shirt....meh
VIP Parking.... I don't know what regular parking costs at Hangtown for the national isn't it just the standard $5 gate fee or is it more for the race? Haven't been to Hangtown since 2007 when JS7 and RC4 had one of their EPIC showdowns 1-2 & 2-1 .... But maybe VIP Parking gives you a private lot close to the track? Either way I don't see how the VIP parking is gonna get you out of that place any faster since there is 1 road in and 1 road out.
The tent is a huge plus though as well as having optimal viewing for the day.
Unfortunately that doesn't cover ANY beer which is usually my biggest expense any time I go to the Nationals lol
The hardest decision is ...the South tent which is right by where we normally pitted, i'm guessing you get to see more track, but the north tent you see the Leap and you're not far from the pits that makes it easier to enjoy your all day pit pass and vendor row. Which one did you choose or is there any experiences of either at red bud?
Basically, I'll never buy general admission again. I may try the actual VIP next year just to get better parking.
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