A weekend of Nascar racing

popular in the southern states. But, in the past ten years its popularity has increased drastically

across the country. This can be seen in the number of new speedways built with the main

purpose of holding a NASCAR event, though they may only be visited once or twice in the ten

month season this can be the main source of income for most of these tracks. For a fan going to

a race it is not just a one day event, but an entire weekend ritual.

Your weekend starts bright and early on Friday morning, groups of people will already be

lining up to enter the speedway, so get there early if you want to avoid the longest lines. You

may choose to stay at a hotel nearby the speedway, but room prices will be very expensive since

you are stay over during a race weekend. Your best bet is to get a group of friends and take a

camper, this way you can stay in the speedways “Infield”, which is the large grassy area inside

most speedways. This area serves as a campground during races. Staying in the infield has a lot

of advantage over staying in a hotel room. You do not have to enter and exit the speedway

everyday plus you can usually get discount

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Unlike other

athletes most drivers are very down to earth and would be happy to sign a autograph or pose with

you for a picture. You also get

to meet a lot of interesting people who will be staying around you who share a common interest

with you. Drivers also

have to be aware of other drivers on the track. On Friday

night you may want to go out on the town. Each track has it own personality and drivers have given each track it own nickname. The tire used depends on the drivers preference, which may change halfway through the

race. Happy hour

counts as a practice round so drivers are not concerned with winning or losing. Simple strategy to win the race is go fast, try to avoid accidents, and stay out of “The

Big One”, the crash that involves a group of several or more cars that usually happens once

during a race. Try and find a local and ask them where in town may

there be a popular restaurant or bar that drivers might hang out at that night. Since the bottom of the track is shorter around, but the top of the

track is faster drivers will try to find the “preferred line”, which is the fastest way around the

track. Each car goes one at a time for two laps, the driver tries to get

the fastest time, since the starting grid is determined by the fastest qualifying times; the fastest

forty three cars will compete in the race.

With different types of tracks like Daytona, a super speedway, Bristol, a short track, and

Pocono’s, a unique tri-oval/road course you will soon find your favorite type of track. Remember to wish them luck, then head back to where you are staying to relax

and rejuvenate, for tomorrow is going to be a long day. Good pit strategy is key in winning the race. A white flag means that the leader is on his last lap.

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