First time at Kokomo
 

Hey! I’m going to Kokomo for the first time this Friday. What’s the rules for seating? Coolers? And what’s the best seat in the house? Thanks in advance. And also what is the place to eat that I believe Josh Spencer(?) ,apology if that’s not the right name l, always talks about ? Blue moon or something?

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I like the back stretch bleachers, you can get up higher & see more, usually not as crowded

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Originally Posted by revjimk:
I like the back stretch bleachers, you can get up higher & see more, usually not as crowded

.And the sun is behind you

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Half Moon. Great place.

Thanks! Now that I think about it Blue Moon is the beer !

If you like the place with wangs, come back in three week and get your mind blown with a two day doubleheader of Non wing sprints and midgets!

Originally Posted by Truphy:
Hey! I’m going to Kokomo for the first time this Friday. What’s the rules for seating? Coolers? And what’s the best seat in the house? Thanks in advance. And also what is the place to eat that I believe Josh Spencer(?) ,apology if that’s not the right name l, always talks about ? Blue moon or something?

No coolers allowed inside, no outside food or drink allowed. They do sell beer in a nice beer garden. I prefer the front stretch, but the backstretch bleachers are nice aluminum bleachers. Get there early as parking is a premium especially for special shows like Friday will be. I’m not a huge wing guy but I really enjoyed last October’s outlaw race at kokomo. Lookin forward to this one as well. Half moon has good food, don’t forget about choo choo mcgoo’s as well on Markland ave. Good homestyle food. They are also big racing supporters

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Backstretch both sun and wind will be at your back.

Don't even attempt to take a coke or something thru the gates.

Half Moon is great! Definitely need to stop there. I prefer backstretch as well. The Outlaw show there last October was bananas. It was a great show!

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Awesome racetrack, have some food and beverage before you go in. I heard that they make you spit your chewing gum out before you enter the track.lol. Any show there is bound to be a good one.

Thanks so much for all the responses! My
Home track is putnamville. But my wife has never seen a world of outlaw show and I think winged fan or not all race fans should experience that show.

For me, we are so lucky to have the O'Conners as great track owners who have turned this track into a show piece. Done with so much hard work.
I don't remember a track that has flowers planted around the grandstand. And remember they do not live in this state. These are real racing folks.
We are so lucky.

Lynn

Truphy Putnamville is a great home track, but being that (relatively) close to Kokomo, what took you so long? I agree with you that the WOO is probably as good as it gets at Kokomo and Haubstadt too for that matter. The October race there was great as about every possible element lined up properly, weather, competition from other tracks, everything was perfect. The Allstars are off this weekend so I would expect many of their top teams to be there as they themselves run Kokomo in May for a tidy 26k. While the speedway is strict on their carry in policy, to the point of joking about it, the staff is always friendly and welcoming. Hope you enjoy your trip there. And like Oppweld says, you probably want to plan on coming back for the USAC Midgets

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Originally Posted by jonboat15:
Awesome racetrack, have some food and beverage before you go in. I heard that they make you spit your chewing gum out before you enter the track.lol. Any show there is bound to be a good one.

I walked in several times with a water bottle in my back pocket, until I got caught.... WATER!? :5:

I'm a potential newbie to Kokomo this year too. Would you say parking is tough all the time or just special nights? I'm looking at the Darland Memorial race to go to. Thanks!

I would say most shows that aren’t nationally sanctioned events, parking is not an issue.

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For a WoO show, especially with the newer bigger backstretch grandstand, parking is a HUGE issue.

Worth the pain, though. :)

No outside food or beverages allowed. Fast moving concession stand under the main grandstand.

Is this an SLS show?

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Choo Choo McGoo's on Markland Ave has great food and they are great people and racing sponsors! :8::8::22:

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Originally Posted by Stevensville Mike:
For a WoO show, especially with the newer bigger backstretch grandstand, parking is a HUGE issue.

Worth the pain, though. :)

No outside food or beverages allowed. Fast moving concession stand under the main grandstand.

I've never seen WoO at Kokomo, but have been to Smackdown & a Speedweek race. Seemed like there was plenty of open space if you're willing to walk a bit

Anyone know if your seats are reserved if you purchase tix in advance? I know they are guaranteed I just mean the location of them. Also, any limited capacity? Thanks!

Originally Posted by hoosierboy3:
Anyone know if your seats are reserved if you purchase tix in advance? I know they are guaranteed I just mean the location of them. Also, any limited capacity? Thanks!

They are not reserved and I do not believe any limitations. Hell there weren’t any last year either lol. It looked like a full house for midget week and the WOO race last year

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Originally Posted by revjimk:
I've never seen WoO at Kokomo, but have been to Smackdown & a Speedweek race. Seemed like there was plenty of open space if you're willing to walk a bit

Oh, right-o, Jim. One can always walk a bit.

To expound on my post, the parking LOTS can easily be filled up. For headline races like WoO, there is not enough room. Heading North out of the plant there is always parking along the fence for the recycling plant. I have parked on occasion North of THERE in a field which has only one way out. They have a golf cart shuttling fans to and from - at least BEFORE the races.

Then you have everyone parking along the East side of the highway between it and the railroad tracks. I always cringe when I see that. No carts, crossing the highway, 45 mph speed limit (maybe 55 mph?), possibly kids, parking on a berm..... and, if it rained prior to or during, the ground is soft, soggy, and muddy in all three of the above. All manageable, but just be aware that it can get cumbersome. Always a good time inside, though.

Make sure to say "Hi" and thank Kim the greeter/bag inspector when you go in.

Originally Posted by Stevensville Mike:
Oh, right-o, Jim. One can always walk a bit.

To expound on my post, the parking LOTS can easily be filled up. For headline races like WoO, there is not enough room. Heading North out of the plant there is always parking along the fence for the recycling plant. I have parked on occasion North of THERE in a field which has only one way out. They have a golf cart shuttling fans to and from - at least BEFORE the races.

Then you have everyone parking along the East side of the highway between it and the railroad tracks. I always cringe when I see that. No carts, crossing the highway, 45 mph speed limit (maybe 55 mph?), possibly kids, parking on a berm..... and, if it rained prior to or during, the ground is soft, soggy, and muddy in all three of the above. All manageable, but just be aware that it can get cumbersome. Always a good time inside, though.

Make sure to say "Hi" and thank Kim the greeter/bag inspector when you go in.

The guy that owns the land next to the camping lot and the coke plant charges for parking too lol. With as much rain as we’ve gotten today, parking on that highway will be dicey

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Not sure where i should post this. I am planning on coming out to ISW from Az in july and was wondering if anyone had recommendations on RV parks best located for all of it or is there not one? Lawarenceburg seems to be the farthest track from the others. I could be mistaken, any suggestions are appreciated. Thank you.

Will you be towing a car behind?

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I had to park almost to County Road 300 N, which is about a half mile away, for the show in October. Just don’t show up at hot laps and you will be fine. I’m planning on going but will be late again. The wings are awesome on these small tracks, IMO.

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Will be towing a Travel Trailer, i will be going to all of the indiana sprint week races and was just wondering if there was a centrally located RV park for all the tracks.

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I have done the full ISW deal in an RV for 8 out of the last 9 years, traveling from AZ. Skipped last year because of Covid. There is not really a "central" camping area from which to travel the full circuit. All of the tracks have at least dry camping facilities. Terre Haute and Lawrenceburg have limited hookups. Seems that every year they get close to capacity quicker than the year before, but I have never yet been unable to find a space.

I have a toddler that is going through potty training. Would they allow a backpack with some extra clothes?

Yes, they will allow this. Hope you guys have fun!!!

Josh Spencer

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Originally Posted by Daisy's dad:
I have done the full ISW deal in an RV for 8 out of the last 9 years, traveling from AZ. Skipped last year because of Covid. There is not really a "central" camping area from which to travel the full circuit. All of the tracks have at least dry camping facilities. Terre Haute and Lawrenceburg have limited hookups. Seems that every year they get close to capacity quicker than the year before, but I have never yet been unable to find a space.

I don't camp, but I believe that all of the tracks have some sort of camping facilities. I have done Sprint Week both ways, staying at local hotels and staying in the Indianapolis area and "commuting". Since I have camera equipment and such to lug and need work space, being centrally located in Indianapolis works best for me. For the last two races, which are Bloomington and Haubstadt, I go ahead and get local lodging, since they are both "on the way home" and it doesn't make sense for me to double back to Indianapolis. Any way you do it will be a blast.

Check out McCormick s creek state park for The Terre Haute to haubstadt leg.

I like to go to Terre Haute. You can get a covered camping spot if you get there early enough. It's 20 or 25 a night water and electric. Don't have to get up early and race to the next track to find a spot.

Have fun and enjoy all the great racing tracks that we have in the racing capital of the world. Nothing beats the great hospitality and the love of racing in the state of Indiana. Simply the best. I know that our racing families take advantage of the things that we have in our back yard. LOL. God bless America. Thanks.

What a crowd 🏁🏁

Originally Posted by PIT CART:
What a crowd 🏁🏁

Place is absolutely packed! Love it!

I’ve never saw more people here than this race tonight.

The food line is past the turn 5 pub. Talked to a lot of people that traveled a good distance to come here.

Originally Posted by BigWheel7:
I’ve never saw more people here than this race tonight.

Agree 100%! This place is packed! Never seen it like this