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Coke Zero 400 (Daytona)

Posted on 3/31/15 at 1:29 pm
Posted by JudgeHolden
Gila River
Member since Jan 2008
18566 posts
Posted on 3/31/15 at 1:29 pm
Thinking about taking my boys this year. Anybody been to Daytona Motor Speedway? Any advice?
Posted by Hurricane Mike
Member since Jun 2008
20059 posts
Posted on 3/31/15 at 1:33 pm to
Bring sunscreen, it will be hot as hell if you plan on being there all day before the race

I would go see all the vendors and watch the Xfinity race the day before if they have one. The configuration of the grandstands is changing but make sure you sit hit high enough to see more of the track.
This post was edited on 3/31/15 at 1:36 pm
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
76549 posts
Posted on 3/31/15 at 1:36 pm to
Bring hearing protection.

NASCAR in general is an awesome experience.
Posted by J Murdah
Member since Jun 2008
39789 posts
Posted on 3/31/15 at 1:43 pm to
Highly recommend it. DMS is alot of fun even for the casual race fan. The beach is nice too, especially if you are used to gulf coast beaches.
Posted by CocomoLSU
Inside your dome.
Member since Feb 2004
150865 posts
Posted on 3/31/15 at 1:43 pm to
I can't stad NASCAR, but went to the Pepsi 400 one year on a bachelor party.

It's fricking awesome in person, especially at Daytona since the cars are basically wide open and LOUD AS shite every time they pass. As much as I don't really like the sport at all, it was one of the more fun sporting events I've gone to outside of my wheelhouse. I'd easily recommend it to anyone.

Also, Lollipop is a solid strip jernt out there (not sure how old your boys are though).
Posted by E12IC
Member since Jan 2014
419 posts
Posted on 3/31/15 at 2:14 pm to
Ditto for what others have said. Rent the headphones if you can, changes your whole experience.

In case you have not been to a race and you are not aware, you can bring coolers into the track (bring soft coolers, I've seen hard coolers be turned away). So you can pack them with all the beer and food you want. Great time.

Bring lots of water.

Take the time to walk all the way to the fence. The rush of those cars going by at 200mph literally feet from you is awesome.
Posted by Bama and Beer
Baldwin Co, AL
Member since Oct 2010
80949 posts
Posted on 3/31/15 at 2:33 pm to
Been to that race, 2 500s, the sprint unlimited race, and the Rolex 24. Bring lots of beer and water
Posted by DeboseKnows
Gainesville
Member since Dec 2012
1721 posts
Posted on 3/31/15 at 10:28 pm to
The grand stand renovation is awesome, you won't be disappointed. If you are making the weekend trip go to the xfinity race Saturday and get tickets to the fan zone for both days so you can go watch them work on the 500 cars in the pits.
See Ya there.
Posted by TigerFred
Feeding hamsters
Member since Aug 2003
27188 posts
Posted on 3/31/15 at 10:47 pm to
1. Spend the few dollars and rent scanners.
2. Pay attention to the track info. You can get to the drivers with little effort and get autographs/pictures.
3. There is more to see than just the race.
4. If you have the chance catch the auction after the Xfinity series race. Look up speedway children's charities.
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