Tips for NASCAR trip (what to bring)?

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If you're really into NASCAR and your driver, buy a scanner somewhere. I got mine on ebay (obviously a little late for that now) but you can still get them pretty cheap (everywhere except the track). It really makes it so much cooler.

And everything everyone else said. Not so sure about the personal protective devices though, it's really quite a friendly atmosphere.

suscreen and earplugs are a must. Bring dinks and snacks in the smallest cooler that they will fit in. Since it's a night race you might bring a throw blanket just in case. Check the forecast before you leave to make sure there is no chance of rain.

Bring shirt with easy flashing access because the women at these events expose their breasts for the males in attendance

Bring the old Snake bite kit !!

Sunscreen, Coolers full of good ol' Bud, Sandwiches, cameras, radios,those damn communicator things if you have them, personal protective devices (tasers,mace,pepper spray)

a hat, sunscreen, credit card (no cash unless you want to eat the sludge at the track---expensive and not advisable). I never found the need for ear protection, but that's why I'm nearly deaf LOL. Water is expensive as well, bring some and leave it in your car in the truck in a cooler with ice and some beer if you drink beer. Mark the place where you park if you drive there (flag your car, landmarks that won't move before you do etc.)

We are heading to Phoenix tomorrow for our first NASCAR race. Never having attended an event like this, I heard that ear protection is a good thing to have. What else might be a good idea to bring? How's the food there? What's available at the races and what should we bring from home? Thanks for any suggestions!

Hey girl! This will be a day you will remember for a long time. First and foremost, bring lots of cash. You will need a hat, sunglasses, sunblock or tanning lotion, a camera, a cooler (check before you go on what size they will allow inside the gate), and earplugs are a must. Wear comfortable walking shoes, and I suggest getting there really early so you can set up for some tailgating before you go into the track. You will save a ton of money that you can use to purchase more memorabilia. Their food usually costs a small fortune and there's nothing like tailgating to meet people. Plus getting there early will maybe get you a better parking spot and not have so far to carry your stuff. It gets wicked heavy after 5 or 10 minutes. You will also need to pay to park - it cost us 100 bucks to park last time we went.

I cannot think of anything else so all I have left to say is I hope you have a blast!!!!!!!!!

bring your friends,a BQQ grill,buns and that is all

For PIR, I suggest you take the bus shuttle above all. Traffic to and from the track is horrid. The food is good and there are plenty of things to do before the race. Go EARLY! Ear protection is your choice and depends where you are at I was in the grandstands towards the backstretch so it was not so bad.

plenty of beer and Skoal or Copenhagen.
maybe some sun block.
and a sign saying "Say No To Jr. He Is Not God!"