Bloomington, Haubstadt help?
 

It looks like I will be flying out from upstate NY and going to Bloomington Friday night and Haubstadt on saturday. I've never been to either track. Looking for any info on places to stay (racers discout perhaps), places to eat, best place to sit at each track, any other info would be appreciated, thank you

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Theres a couple of hotels south of Haubstadt (not sure of any discount) also theres Sandys Pizza they do deliver to the track, theres Haubs steak house right in downtown Haubstadt,theres Hornville Tavern really theres a ton of places close by anything from a burger to some of the best BBQ around at DeWigs butcher shop :8:

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Originally Posted by macngravy:
It looks like I will be flying out from upstate NY and going to Bloomington Friday night and Haubstadt on saturday. I've never been to either track. Looking for any info on places to stay (racers discout perhaps), places to eat, best place to sit at each track, any other info would be appreciated, thank you

Bloomington be careful if you sit in the stands, whoever poured the concrete had to be drunk and you will feel drunk trying to walk up and down them.

Haubstadt I prefer sitting on the frontstretch, however many prefer the back to avoid the sunset. Either way not a bad seat and no need to get reserved seating.

Welcome and enjoy!

The Log Inn is the oldest restaurant in Indiana. Approximately 2 miles from TSS Family style dining

Originally Posted by mc/rider:
The Log Inn is the oldest restaurant in Indiana. Approximately 2 miles from TSS Family style dining

If you go to Log Inn be advised they do not take credit cards so bring cash.

Most of the hotels in Bloomington are on the north side of town. I don't think there is any discounts that I'm aware of. There are a lot of hotels to chose from though.

The Fairfax Inn is a neat little place to eat about 7-10 minutes south of the track on Fairfax Road. Been a long while since I last ate there, but I do remember it was fairly good and large portions. May of changed since then, but it's still nice to promote little places like that in any town. There are also some good local places downtown [Go North on Walnut] near the square too.

As for where to sit, there is both bleachers [most of which is indeed a bit uneven in spots except the last section near turn 4] and hillside blanket/lawn chair seating in the grass areas. Most areas either way are good vantage points of the track depending on your preferences. The earlier you can get there the better though as all places and the parking lot fills up fast. Still plentiful, but will be less hassle.
The only spots that are reserved is the white boxes above the bleachers and the front row parking on the hillside in turn 4 behind the concrete blocks. These are reserved for the season by local fans.

Also, many will tell you this, but be sure to get some ice cream!

The holiday inn express at 41/64 has a special rate. Scroll to the bottom of the tss site and click the link.

http://tristatespeedway.com/index.php

The Hampton inn in Princeton is pretty good. It is about 12 Miles north of the track. Evansville is south and has a lot of hotels and not far either.

You get a extra board width of room for your legs when u get reserved seating at tristate. Worth a couple bucks...

Re: Bloomington, Haubstadt help?
 

In Ft. Branch......
R'z
Sandys Pizza


In Haubstadt.....
Carriage House
Haubs Steak House
Freudenbergs
Dewigs Meats
Nisbet Inn
Hornville Tavern


In Eville.........
Carsons Brewery (No food)
Maidens Brewery and Pub
Turonis Pizza and Brewery
Roca Bar Pizza (North)
Gerst House
Sportsmans
Lakes Metro Deli
Highland Inn
Azzip Pizza
Cork N cleaver
Hacienda (North)
Philly Grill (North)
Bru Burger
Waltons
Comfort
Dapper Pig
Sauced
Franklin Street Pizza Factory
Frontier Tavern
Hornets Nest

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Just read in the local paper that the fast pitch softball tourney starts Thursday in Btown. 1,800 athletes. Not including their families. I wouldn't count on getting a hotel room in Btown if you're just now looking to book. I would head as far south towards TSS after the race as you can to find a hotel for the night.

Re: Bloomington, Haubstadt help?
 

Originally Posted by Chief Wahoo:
Bloomington be careful if you sit in the stands, whoever poured the concrete had to be drunk and you will feel drunk trying to walk up and down them.

Haubstadt I prefer sitting on the frontstretch, however many prefer the back to avoid the sunset. Either way not a bad seat and no need to get reserved seating.

Welcome and enjoy!

Just to add onto this. If its your first time at Haubstadt, make sure to sit as close to one of the corners as possibly, so you can really watch them back it in (even if just for hot laps). I don't think I'd ever sit anywhere else at that place. It quickly became one of my favorite race tracks to attend!

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Originally Posted by Rpracing1:
In Ft. Branch......
R'z
Sandys Pizza


In Haubstadt.....
Carriage House
Haubs Steak House
Freudenbergs
Dewigs Meats
Nisbet Inn
Hornville Tavern


In Eville.........
Carsons Brewery (No food)
Maidens Brewery and Pub
Turonis Pizza and Brewery
Roca Bar Pizza (North)
Gerst House
Sportsmans
Lakes Metro Deli
Highland Inn
Azzip Pizza
Cork N cleaver
Hacienda (North)
Philly Grill (North)
Bru Burger
Waltons
Comfort
Dapper Pig
Sauced
Franklin Street Pizza Factory
Frontier Tavern
Hornets Nest

Feel free to use Bob's credit at any of these establishments!:5:

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Thanks for the suggestions and help, keep it coming. Cant wait to see these tracks.

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Someone earlier this year suggested Stoll's Country Buffet earlier this year and I was glad I took the suggestion. Big variety of country cooking, all you can eat and I enjoyed basically everything I tried.
Just a couple miles from the track (Haubstadt) just past the 64 interchange.

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Welcome and enjoy the show!...:6:

Originally Posted by macngravy:
It looks like I will be flying out from upstate NY and going to Bloomington Friday night and Haubstadt on saturday. I've never been to either track. Looking for any info on places to stay (racers discout perhaps), places to eat, best place to sit at each track, any other info would be appreciated, thank you

Re: Bloomington, Haubstadt help?
 

Originally Posted by Rpracing1:
In Ft. Branch......
R'z
Sandys Pizza


In Haubstadt.....
Carriage House
Haubs Steak House
Freudenbergs
Dewigs Meats
Nisbet Inn
Hornville Tavern


In Eville.........
Carsons Brewery (No food)
Maidens Brewery and Pub
Turonis Pizza and Brewery
Roca Bar Pizza (North)
Gerst House
Sportsmans
Lakes Metro Deli
Highland Inn
Azzip Pizza
Cork N cleaver
Hacienda (North)
Philly Grill (North)
Bru Burger
Waltons
Comfort
Dapper Pig
Sauced
Franklin Street Pizza Factory
Frontier Tavern
Hornets Nest

If anyone knows food it's Bob, he's been to everyone one of these on a regular basis, non race night of course:5:

Re: Bloomington, Haubstadt help?
 

Originally Posted by Dirtfan:
Feel free to use Bob's credit at any of these establishments!:5:

Good Luck with that Dan!

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Originally Posted by Chief Wahoo:
If anyone knows food it's Bob, he's been to everyone one of these on a regular basis, non race night of course:5:

I try to help where I can there Wahoo!

Smokin Jacks Rib Shack in Bloomington on West 17th Street is great Barbeque

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Originally Posted by Stealth87:
Just to add onto this. If its your first time at Haubstadt, make sure to sit as close to one of the corners as possibly, so you can really watch them back it in (even if just for hot laps). I don't think I'd ever sit anywhere else at that place. It quickly became one of my favorite race tracks to attend!

Totally agree! In fact, Haubstadt was my first Indiana bullring ever & now I'm hooked. Stands are kind of small & close anyway, even at the top you get a great view
I'm jealous.... have fun!:23:
But i got lost in downtown Bloomington trying to find the track, even with Mapquest (no GPS, "modified old school" guy!). Had to ask 4 different locals for directions.... maddening!:14:

I like sitting towards the first turn about halfway up the stands at Haubstadt as well as Bloomington.
You are going to get “pelted” with a little clay early in the evening in those locations. It’s no big deal, think free souvenir:22: You’re gonna love it. I love Haubstadt. P.S. I always wear ear plugs even though I love the sound of a sprint car.

It's just a little over an hour to get to haubstadt from Bloomington. I live near Princeton about10 miles from the track. Lots less traffic plenty of food choices. Carriage Inn in downtown haubstadt is the local choice near the track.hampton inn or farfield inn both good.