| NASCAR racing has become the fastest growing | | | | To enhance your experience and be the most |
| sport in the world. Attendance at races has increased | | | | comfortable, there are some things you don't want |
| more than 60% in recent years. More than six million | | | | to forget such as sunscreen, sunglasses or hat, |
| fans attend races each year, while another 275 million | | | | binoculars and maybe ear plugs (although the |
| view the races on national television. Live TV | | | | adeafening noise is half the experience). You can |
| coverage has been expanded so that every | | | | sometimes rent headphones at the track that will |
| NASCAR Nextel Cup race can be broadcast to the | | | | allow you to listen to the commentators as you |
| nation. | | | | watch the race. This is helpful if you really want to |
| Why has our interest in NASCAR racing increased so | | | | follow the action and know what's going on. |
| much? One reason could be the sheer excitement of | | | | So how do you know which seats give you the |
| cars racing at such high speeds. Some NASCAR fans | | | | better NASCAR experience? Personal preference |
| attend each race in the hopes of seeing a | | | | plays into this decision, there is no single area around |
| spectacular crash. Another reason NASCAR racing | | | | the track that is the best. If you've never been to a |
| has garnered more attention from the public could be | | | | race this is a tough decision to make. There are four |
| the staggering amounts of prize money at stake. | | | | turns to most tracks, the backstretch and the Start |
| When you look past the thrill and excitement, the | | | | Finish line to consider. The most popular is usually the |
| human factor and down to earth personalities of | | | | Start/Finish line and Turn 1 although any seat that is |
| NASCAR's champs seem to appeal to most people | | | | in a high enough row should allow you to seto be in a |
| and fans are quick to cheer on their favorite drivers. | | | | low row so they are closer to the action even if |
| If you've never been to a NASCAR race before, get | | | | they can't see the whole track. |
| some background NASCAR knowledge before you | | | | So you've brushed up on NASCAR terms, learned |
| go. The race will be more interesting if you know | | | | about the track, researched a few drivers and are |
| what's going on. Find out what the colored flags | | | | ready to see what the buzz is about. How do you |
| mean, how much prize money is at stake. Learn | | | | get tickets to a NASCAR race? Many of the races |
| some of the NASCAR lingo, take a look at these | | | | are sold out to season ticket holders and die-hard |
| NASCAR Terms. Get yourself familiar with the cars | | | | fans way ahead of the race date. Your best option is |
| and who's driving them, at least the top contenders. | | | | to contact an independent ticket agency such as |
| And pick a favorite so you have a car to cheer for! | | | | Stage Front Tickets, Inc. You'll pay more than face |
| A definite prerequisite is to find out the rules of the | | | | value, sometimes a lot more, but you'll get great |
| road at the track you'll be attending. There are some | | | | advice on choosing a seat from helpful sales reps |
| general rules that apply to almost all tracks such as: | | | | that are familiar with the tracks. If you visit the |
| No drugs, glass, pets, umbrellas or strollers. Some | | | | website ahead of time you can take a look at the |
| races allow you to bring a small cooler with your own | | | | seating chart for your track and have some idea of |
| beer or wine in it. If you drink, this is a no-brainer | | | | where you think you want to sit. You'll also have a |
| unless you want to wait in line for one or two cups | | | | chance to ask any questions you might have left |
| of beer at a time. e the entire trck. Being in a high | | | | about the race, directions to the track, race start |
| row is what most NASCAR fans prefer although | | | | time, etc. |
| some people do like | | | | |