| "body"> | | | | temptation to poor the water over your head and |
| If you're planning to attend a NASCAR race, then | | | | save it for drinking. |
| you can probably expect to spend a day at the | | | | - A snack is always a good thing to have on hand |
| track. There's nothing worse than being unprepared | | | | during raceday. Who wants to leave their seat when |
| for any outing, so consider a small checklist to make | | | | a hunger pain hits? Save yourself the time and pack |
| the day a fun-filled event. | | | | a sandwich or candy bar from home. Don't forget |
| - Be sure to wear comfortable shoes because you | | | | the hand sanitizer or soap, too! |
| will be doing a lot of walking. On a normal day, fans | | | | - Keeping in mind that attending a live event is |
| can expect to be at the track for a minimum of five | | | | different than a televised event is essential. Many of |
| to six hours and, depending on your seat location, | | | | the luxuries of watching at home, on television, are |
| there are stairs to climb and you will definitely want | | | | absent at a live event. Sitting in the stands will leave |
| to have a comfortable pair of walking shoes. | | | | you without the commentary, so consider a scanner |
| - Always bring a small umbrella or rain poncho - just | | | | and headphones. A list of driver frequencies are |
| incase those storm clouds decide to roll in during race | | | | available at most tracks, which will enable you to hear |
| time. If this should happen, the race will likely be | | | | the spotter and driver communicate with one |
| stopped until the rain passes over and the track is | | | | another during the race. |
| dried. You'll want to be dry while you wait for the | | | | - Be sure to bring a camera and several rolls of film. |
| race to resume. Purchase the smallest umbrella | | | | If you're using a digital camera, be sure that you |
| possible and tuck it in a purse or a pocket. There's no | | | | have several brand new back-up batteries incase |
| need to carry a large, bulky umbrella around all day - | | | | yours runs down through the course of the day. |
| especially if it ultimately isn't needed. As a race fan, | | | | Before you close that suitcase, there's just a few |
| you're always hoping for a sunny day, but it's good | | | | more small items to remember. If you have a pit |
| to be prepared. If there's a chill in the air, bring a light | | | | pass, bring along a small notebook for autographs. |
| jacket. | | | | Consider bringing some cash, but not too much, for a |
| - Remember to bring plenty of drinking water. Bottled | | | | visit to the many souvenir trailers lined outside the |
| water is ideal, convenient and really hits the spot on | | | | track. A final check should reveal that you've packed |
| a hot summer day. Keep in mind that racetracks are | | | | a pair of sunglasses and, if you're seated high in the |
| large and, as mentioned previously, there is a lot of | | | | stands, grab a pair of binoculars and bring the action |
| walking involved. From the time that you arrive, climb | | | | up close. After all, if a race isn't close - what's the |
| the stands and find your seat, fans are looking at a | | | | point? Have fun. |
| potential 30 minute walk or more. Avoid the | | | | |