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2 May 2004, 16:17 (Ref:958686)
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Pepsi 400 & Ford 400
Hi Everyone,
I have recently moved to Florida from the UK and since watching the Daytona 500 on TV earlier this year I now want to attend some races. I am looking at going to Pepsi 400 at Daytona & the Ford 400 in Miami. I have been onto both speedway's websites to find out about tickets but there seems to be a massive choice in seating. Can anyone make any suggestions where would be the best place to sit at both races? Also any other suggestions or information for a newbie attending on race days would be appreciated. Thanks, MD2K. 
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3 May 2004, 11:35 (Ref:959226)
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I have always liked the exit of Turn 4 at the big tracks, and the exit of T2 at the smaller tracks. At Daytona, I don't imagine there would be any appreciable difference in places to sit, as the cars are side-by-side for the entire lap, so there is no place more likely for overtaking than any other...
As for other advice... make sure you arrive early to take in all the sights / other activities that go on outside the track, especially for the Pepsi 400. Try to take all the food/beverage you think you will need, as it costs a small fortune to buy food at the track. It is also wise to fight the impulse to buy merchandise at the track, you can find it much cheaper online somewhere on any other day... And if you are a Jeff Gordon fan, always travel with a buddy 
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7 May 2004, 15:29 (Ref:963579)
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I went to the Daytona 500 earlier this year and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. As far as where to sit goes I would recommend getting seats in the top half of one of the grandstands. Seats in the lower half are obviously closer to the action, but you can't see the whole track as your view of the far side of the track is obstructed.
Parking is easy and the traffic wasn't too bad at the end of the race considering the size of the crowd. Hope you have fun! |
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7 May 2004, 16:51 (Ref:963633)
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At some point during the Pepsi get to the fence just for a minute if the guards let you. That way you get an impression of the sheer speed.
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8 May 2004, 00:46 (Ref:963949)
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9 May 2004, 23:07 (Ref:966000)
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Anywhere up high on the front stretch. The higher you are up, the better view you will have of the backstretch.
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