Anyone here been to Texas Motor Speedway?

[hornet driver]

Wondering about traffic on race days . Primarily going to the event. Thanks H

 

[dixontj93060]

I went for an Indy Car race. Don't remember anything out of the ordinary getting in/out. Although after the race I then attended a World of Outlaws race at the adjacent track so exit time wouldn't have been a good measure. Not sure how much bigger the crowds would be at a NASCAR event.

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[Cl(VII)]

Been to the Red Bull Air Race there a couple years ago. Struck me as reasonably well laid out, but probably tough with a NASCAR sized crowd.

 

[hornet driver]

Been to the Red Bull Air Race there a couple years ago. Struck me as reasonably well laid out, but probably tough with a NASCAR sized crowd.

Yea , that's my thinking as well. Probably get there two or three hours early to check the place out as well as the vendors.

 

[Cl(VII)]

Yea , that's my thinking as well. Probably get there two or three hours early to check the place out as well as the vendors.

I'll say, I've been to NASCAR races at Richmond, Charlotte, Martinsville, Bristol and Rockingham and you never get in or out of a NASCAR race fast. Getting there 2-3 hours early is a good plan.

 

[pyrobob]

I've been to a few Indy races there and traffic backs up a fair amount on 114. I used to live not too far away and recall hearing traffic reports regarding the "NASCAR traffic." Definitely plan to get there a few hours early.

 

[hornet driver]

Thanks for the heads up. We'll make a day of it. There's plenty to do before the race !

 

[grouch]

Don't go up 35 is all I can say.


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[hornet driver]

Don't go up 35 is all I can say.


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OK, That's a need to know!

 

[georgegassaway]

Have been to a few races at Talladega, not Texas, but in general yes a good idea to plan to arrive early.

What I was a bit surprised by, the first time I went (2008), was the area outside the track that is sot of like a "Midway" area at a fair. I knew it existed.... but had not considered how much time I might want to spend there. Vendors selling souvenirs and such, food, and LOTS of sponsors with interesting displays. And "schwag", lots of freebies given away by some of the sponsors. Have to be a bit careful not to grab a bunch of stuff that you end up carrying the rest of the day, including not getting stepped on at your seat (not much point in getting a freebie rolled up poster if it gets stepped on). You can check out and do a lot of stuff for free (I never bought anything).

Read the track rules about what you can and can NOT bring in. No ice chests, nothing big. But the ones I went to, I could bring a "6 pack" sized flexible insulated bag, that I put water and cokes inside of, plus a frozen gel-pack. The cost of a bottle of water, or soft drink, or other beverages are crazy-expensive at the track, so take as much as you may need, up to how much you can fit things. Also IIRC, any bags had to be clear, so security could see more easily what people were bringing in. Sort of like the limits getting into an NFL game or other big sporting events.

One of my favorite sponsor display freebies, fans could get inside of a car (special built for display, with a drivers door that opened), and have their photo taken by the sponsor's camera system. Filled out a short form that included info for e-mail address, got home and there was a link in my e-mail for the photo that had been taken.

 

[sjh1]

Getting there early is a good idea. I would plan to just sit back and wait awhile after the race is done. Traffic really backs up waiting to get out. Might as well relax for an hour and enjoy some BBQ and your favorite beverage. You won't go anywhere anyway.