Going to the 600, any tips to maximize my enjoyment?

Earplugs and watch the people in the stands getting drunk. It is hilarious.

mountainbiker90 wrote on 05/26/17 at 8:06pm:


2nd this, regardless of the cost.  MEGA loud, so communicating is a challenge for the entire race, except during the cautions.  Having the headset will provide hearing protection, and give you something to listen to.  You can switch between cars to hear what the drivers are saying, which can be interesting at times.  I'd still wear earplugs under the headset...

Might want to bring sunscreen, too.

Recommend the deep-fried Twinkie.  Oreos aren't bad either, just don't let them add all that powdered sugar, it's disgusting and unhealthy.

Steve

Watch out for flying chicken bones!!!

Sunscreen for sure! You can bring a cooler in but I believe it can be no larger than 12 inches in any dimension...it might be 14 inches so I would google it. 

I usually bring my shooting ear muffs that have the noise cancellation electronics in them, but you need some sort of ear protection no matter what. 

And this is my personal favorite part....dress as rednecky as you want to! It is really fun!

Get there early and tailgate. Any parking lot will do. Walk around and socialize everyone is usually friendly and you'll meet some great people.

HarleyR62 wrote on 05/28/17 at 1:30pm:

Yea. While I don't really care to watch NASCAR races that much, the driver's and pit crew are every bit of an athlete.  Trying riding with Jimmie sometime.

Sorry, while I will agree that sitting in a hot car for hours takes a good bit of fitness and stamina, turning left all days doesn't qualify as an athlete in my book.  I know it's just my opinion and many disagree.  I also find it laughable that they don't race in the rain.  Indy cars and MotoGP bikes have a higher horsepower/weight ratio and race rain or shine unless it's wicked wet.

DK wrote on 05/31/17 at 1:11am:

The drivers have to stay in shape and not weigh too much. There's only a little space in the car for them to be menoverable. That's why I really didn't have anything against Danica Patrick. Women being of smaller stature are perfect for stock car racing. Although the big Burley NASCAR fan only wants.to root for what most of them referre to as wimps. Go figure

Indy cars won't race an oval in the rain..... NASCAR will run a road corse event in the rain.... cup cars make more power..... have a fraction of the downforce, much smaller tires and weigh a whole hell of a lot more....ya can't recognize these key differences solidfies the fact you do not know much about racing.