Eldora

nonwing · 5/8/08, 12:20 PM

I have not been to Eldora since Jack won all four during the 4-Crown. Nor have I sat in the stands very often. I did spend quite a bit of time in the stands as a kid going to Eldora in the 1960's and '70's. It seems like we sat near turn one in the main stands.

I'm taking some newbies to the sport and would like to give them a great view of things. We plan to get there early.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
George Wilkins

Mud Packer · 5/8/08, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nonwing

I have not been to Eldora since Jack won all four during the 4-Crown. Nor have I sat in the stands very often. I did spend quite a bit of time in the stands as a kid going to Eldora in the 1960's and '70's. It seems like we sat near turn one in the main stands.

I'm taking some newbies to the sport and would like to give them a great view of things. We plan to get there early.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
George Wilkins

George,

My personal preference is to sit in a lawn chair on the concrete terrace section towards turn one. This area is directly south of the main grandstands and it affords a great view of the action. Also if the wind is from the southwest it helps keep the dust and dirt to a minimum especially if you are taking new race fans. I plan on being there this Saturday night so if you see someone with a navy IOW hat or sweatshirt it probably could be me. Hope you enjoy the show and maybe I will see you there.

Also, thanks for remembering Andrew. I appreciate all the support, thoughts and prayers.

Mike

Z-man · 5/8/08, 1:12 PM

Turn 4 in the stands, great view of the front straightaway and passing action in 3 and 4. It is also closer to the restrooms near the gate that are not by the concessions, no line. Couldn't comment on the dust, usually just wash it down. If you can, watching the action in the turns or the backstretch by the tunnel from the infield is pretty cool.

FishBurger · 5/8/08, 1:13 PM

FYI, I just became aware of the new reserved seat policy in effect for '08 events including the 5/10 USAC sprint show. ALL seats in the top eleven rows in ALL sections will now be reserved for an additional 2 bucks each. This can be done with a call to Eldora and providing a credit card number. No more getting there early and taping down a blanket in sections to the left or right (previously unreserved) of the middle sections. I did verify this info with a call. Seems to me, if they wanted more money it would have been simpler just to raise ticket prices for these less than super premier events, but this may work out better for them. So, if you don't wish to eat mud in the lower seats or be squeezed in tightly in the upper seats, a Plan B might be in order. Think I'll go to Twin Cities myself. :checkered:

Jerry Shaw · 5/8/08, 1:36 PM

Usually, it's not so crowded that you can't check out which way the wind is blowing and test view some of the best available sections. As previously stated, for convenience, turn four grandstands is hard to beat.
And the turn three grandstands offers access to those same facilities, with a great view of the start/finish line, with a bit more of a walk.

Jerry

Charles Nungester · 5/8/08, 2:00 PM

I haven't been to a USAC race at Eldora yet that you couldn't find someplace near where you wanted without the reservations. Except maybe top three and the lawnchair area at the top of the stands.

Go, have fun and personally I like to sit a couple sections down from the press box. RR, Concessions close, Dust up high isn't very bad. down low, Take some goggles.

Chuck

SHORTBUS · 5/8/08, 2:04 PM

CHUCK PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM CONCESSION STAND UNTIL AFTER I ARRIVE :wink

Charles Nungester · 5/8/08, 2:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SHORTBUS

CHUCK PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM CONCESSION STAND UNTIL AFTER I ARRIVE :wink

Can't make it Bud, Wish I could.
Chuck

dirtfan81 · 5/8/08, 4:12 PM

I always like to sit on the concrete terrace myself it allows plenty of leg room and I like my space. I usally sit over in turn 3 but it makes it a little difficult to see the action in turn one because of all the haulers in the infield. But hey it is the Big E and it is one fast track so who cares were you sit.:rolling oh and my personal track favorite food is the wings! They are pretty darn good!

5/8/08, 4:54 PM

East wind 10 mph is the forecast. Turn 3 :thumb

5/8/08, 1:36 PM	#5 Re: Eldora - Where to sit in the stands
Jerry Shaw Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,728	Usually, it's not so crowded that you can't check out which way the wind is blowing and test view some of the best available sections. As previously stated, for convenience, turn four grandstands is hard to beat. And the turn three grandstands offers access to those same facilities, with a great view of the start/finish line, with a bit more of a walk. Jerry __________________ A man is about as big as the things that make him angry. Winston Churchill

5/8/08, 2:00 PM	#6 Re: Eldora - Where to sit in the stands
Charles Nungester Senior Member Race Count This Year: 6 Race Count Last Year: 14 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 22,021	I haven't been to a USAC race at Eldora yet that you couldn't find someplace near where you wanted without the reservations. Except maybe top three and the lawnchair area at the top of the stands. Go, have fun and personally I like to sit a couple sections down from the press box. RR, Concessions close, Dust up high isn't very bad. down low, Take some goggles. Chuck __________________ Charles Nungester

5/8/08, 12:20 PM	#1 Eldora - Where to sit in the stands
nonwing Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 208	I have not been to Eldora since Jack won all four during the 4-Crown. Nor have I sat in the stands very often. I did spend quite a bit of time in the stands as a kid going to Eldora in the 1960's and '70's. It seems like we sat near turn one in the main stands. I'm taking some newbies to the sport and would like to give them a great view of things. We plan to get there early. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, George Wilkins

5/8/08, 1:12 PM	#3 Re: Eldora - Where to sit in the stands
Z-man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 880	Turn 4 in the stands, great view of the front straightaway and passing action in 3 and 4. It is also closer to the restrooms near the gate that are not by the concessions, no line. Couldn't comment on the dust, usually just wash it down. If you can, watching the action in the turns or the backstretch by the tunnel from the infield is pretty cool.

5/8/08, 1:13 PM	#4 Re: Eldora - Where to sit in the stands
FishBurger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,356	FYI, I just became aware of the new reserved seat policy in effect for '08 events including the 5/10 USAC sprint show. ALL seats in the top eleven rows in ALL sections will now be reserved for an additional 2 bucks each. This can be done with a call to Eldora and providing a credit card number. No more getting there early and taping down a blanket in sections to the left or right (previously unreserved) of the middle sections. I did verify this info with a call. Seems to me, if they wanted more money it would have been simpler just to raise ticket prices for these less than super premier events, but this may work out better for them. So, if you don't wish to eat mud in the lower seats or be squeezed in tightly in the upper seats, a Plan B might be in order. Think I'll go to Twin Cities myself. :checkered:

5/8/08, 2:04 PM	#7 Re: Eldora - Where to sit in the stands
SHORTBUS Senior Member Race Count This Year: 35 Race Count Last Year: 61 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,560	CHUCK PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM CONCESSION STAND UNTIL AFTER I ARRIVE :wink

5/8/08, 4:12 PM	#9 Re: Eldora - Where to sit in the stands
dirtfan81 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 28	I always like to sit on the concrete terrace myself it allows plenty of leg room and I like my space. I usally sit over in turn 3 but it makes it a little difficult to see the action in turn one because of all the haulers in the infield. But hey it is the Big E and it is one fast track so who cares were you sit.:rolling oh and my personal track favorite food is the wings! They are pretty darn good!

5/8/08, 4:54 PM	#10 Re: Eldora - Where to sit in the stands
Joe Kidd Posts: n/a	East wind 10 mph is the forecast. Turn 3 :thumb