Eldora - Where to sit in the stands

E.P. · 5/8/08, 7:35 PM

I usually watch the flag pole while I am pitside and sit upwind when I go to the top.

The last few trips though it didn't matter it was dusty where ever you sat. Hopefully this weekeknd will be different.

Sorry Dusty, just calls em as I sees em.

5/8/08, 7:58 PM

Hey George whats up these days. Haven't seen you since before you drove for us at Paragon, thats one that I didn't go with you guys. I will tell you now for Dad an GREG HI!.. My openion on where to sit is, up high turn 3. Perfect for the whole track.

JEFF SWEAT:nonwingfan:

call dad 765-998-6120, he would love to talk to you

mikew · 5/8/08, 8:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtfan81

oh and my personal track favorite food is the wings! They are pretty darn good!

I wholeheartedly agree about the wings. I used to think the poppers were pretty good too, but they changed them a few years back...

I will be sitting in turn 1. We reserved some of the sidewalk seats.

Kirk Spridgeon · 5/8/08, 9:11 PM

The most important thing is to be in the infield for hot laps. It's one of the things that really makes my blood pump...

For the races, I like to move around. Turn one, main grandstand, turn four (eating dirt but the best view), and turn three all in one night - it's one of the best things about Eldora!

nonwing · 5/9/08, 11:37 AM

First off, Hey Jeff Sweet! Yes, please tell your Dad I said hello. Sorry you missed that night at Paragon, we had a good night as I recall.

Second, thanks everyone for your suggestions. This group will consist of about 5 guys who have never experienced a sprint car race, let alone Eldora, so it should be fun to watch their faces during hot laps. :applaud:

I agree, turn 3 would be fun but I can't walk that far these days. I'm all too familiar with it however. One year I was shooting video for ESPN's Speedweek (showing my age) and someone during hot laps dumped it down the backstretch. Well the whole front axle left the car and as I jumped back the front tires just caught the top of the fence and fell back on the track. I decided then that I'd rather be in the car instead of the infield. :O:

I hope we have good weather, I haven't been out to a race in quite some time so I'm looking forward to it.

Come see me if you can. I plan to sit near turn one either in the stands or in a lawn chair next to. I'll plan to wear a black ball cap that says "Stunt Crew" or my Jamaican Bob sled team red ball cap.

Thanks guys.
George Wilkins

5/8/08, 7:35 PM	#11 Re: Eldora - Where to sit in the stands
E.P. Senior Member Race Count This Year: 22 Race Count Last Year: 17 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 288	I usually watch the flag pole while I am pitside and sit upwind when I go to the top. The last few trips though it didn't matter it was dusty where ever you sat. Hopefully this weekeknd will be different. Sorry Dusty, just calls em as I sees em. __________________ Eric B. Pethtel

5/8/08, 7:58 PM	#12 Re: Eldora - Where to sit in the stands
lovindirt Posts: n/a	Hey George whats up these days. Haven't seen you since before you drove for us at Paragon, thats one that I didn't go with you guys. I will tell you now for Dad an GREG HI!.. My openion on where to sit is, up high turn 3. Perfect for the whole track. JEFF SWEAT:nonwingfan: call dad 765-998-6120, he would love to talk to you

5/8/08, 9:11 PM	#14 Re: Eldora - Where to sit in the stands
Kirk Spridgeon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 802	The most important thing is to be in the infield for hot laps. It's one of the things that really makes my blood pump... For the races, I like to move around. Turn one, main grandstand, turn four (eating dirt but the best view), and turn three all in one night - it's one of the best things about Eldora!

5/9/08, 11:37 AM	#15 Re: Eldora - Where to sit in the stands
nonwing Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 208	First off, Hey Jeff Sweet! Yes, please tell your Dad I said hello. Sorry you missed that night at Paragon, we had a good night as I recall. Second, thanks everyone for your suggestions. This group will consist of about 5 guys who have never experienced a sprint car race, let alone Eldora, so it should be fun to watch their faces during hot laps. :applaud: I agree, turn 3 would be fun but I can't walk that far these days. I'm all too familiar with it however. One year I was shooting video for ESPN's Speedweek (showing my age) and someone during hot laps dumped it down the backstretch. Well the whole front axle left the car and as I jumped back the front tires just caught the top of the fence and fell back on the track. I decided then that I'd rather be in the car instead of the infield. :O: I hope we have good weather, I haven't been out to a race in quite some time so I'm looking forward to it. Come see me if you can. I plan to sit near turn one either in the stands or in a lawn chair next to. I'll plan to wear a black ball cap that says "Stunt Crew" or my Jamaican Bob sled team red ball cap. Thanks guys. George Wilkins