Where to Sit for NASCAR Races

NASCAR Seating

With NASCAR races like the Daytona 500, for example, which is held at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL, you’ll want to get a seat as close to the racing action as possible without being too low or close to the racetrack, as it may inhibit one’s views of the entire track.

This may require you to focus strictly on the action happening right in front of the part of the track at which you’re sitting, instead of being able to follow your favorite driver along as they race for the checkered flag. Look for seats around the 20th row up and a bit beyond for the best overall experience.

Lower Level Seating

Pros – They’re the closest seats to the action makes for an unforgettable and exhilarating experience where the entire race is unfolding right in front of you. You can literally feel the rumble of the cars as they drive past.

Cons – Much noisier and shaky than seats in the upper level, and can also be a bit dusty from the exhaust and particles being kicked up. You will certainly want earplugs for small children and perhaps yourself if you’re sitting down close to the track.

Upper-Level Seating

Pros – Much less noise from the cars and potentially better views of trademark NASCAR racing experiences like pit road, as well as the added height of the seats allow for a great view of the entire track at venues.

Cons – Your seat is further from the action.

Review of a NASCAR Race From a Seasoned Fan

“Forget the earplugs: rent a scanner for sure. These are radios that let you listen to the communication between the crew chiefs and the drivers and can be very entertaining since drivers can express their frustrations on them. It gives you a lot of insights into the personalities involved. You won’t need the earplugs because the headphones will completely cover your ears and you’ll need your hearing for the scanner.

You do want to sit high enough that you can see the opposite side of the track: if you’re down too low, it can be hard to see across the infield. I’d say lower-middle is great, but then again I like to be close to the action.

I’ll second the sunscreen. Pace yourself if you’re drinking alcohol, and certainly drink some water either way. It is a long day for sure. Also, expect Mega Traffic, coming and especially going. The seating capacity is 140,000. Think about a stadium that seats 40,000 and what it’s like parking there. Now add 100,000. It can be gnarly, so I’d suggest either splitting early or staying late.”

General Tips for Attending NASCAR Races

In general, there are a few things that you’ll want to be sure of when you’re thinking of getting a seat at a NASCAR Cup race this year so that you can have the best racing experience possible:

• Bring sunscreen – with these NASCAR Cup series races taking place in the warmer weather months, you’ll want to be sure to pack plenty of sunscreens so that you’re not roasting after spending three-to-five hours out in the sun with potentially minimal coverage.
• On that note, pack a bag or cooler with plenty of water and snacks to get you through the race, which may be subject to the speedway’s policies regarding what you’re allowed to pack and bring with you.
• Bring earplugs or a scanner/radio that will allow you to either keep your hearing intact after leaving the venue or will allow you to listen to the crew members or the audio cast of the race while drowning out the extreme noise caused by the cars (will be more or less depending on how close you are to the track).

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