Especially on Saturday, upgrade your tickets to include a pit pass. I believe it is only $15 per ticket to upgrade. You will receive a wristband with your section and seat number on it to get into the stands. This will also allow you to park in the back (North side) and come in thru the pit entrance. Also, you will be able to bring in beer and snacks in a bag or backpack thru the pit entrance and carry it to the grandstands if you go directly from the pits to the grandstands thru the gate by the lineup board/ramp. The $15 you spend on the upgrade will more than make up for itself in the money you save on buying beer at the track. There is some down time for track prep and things of that nature, so being able to wander around the pit area is a good thing.