| ext">Daytona, Talladega and | | | | camping are just three of the tracks that are known |
| Watkins Glen, those names run through the | | | | for great RV tailgating possibilities. |
| dreams of NASCAR fans as racing season opens. | | | | To get the latest in RV camping and tailgating |
| They know there’s not only great racing to | | | | information, and to learn tips such as what can be |
| be enjoyed at NASCAR tracks, but non-stop | | | | carried into the grandstands, go to each individual |
| tailgating fun, as well. Those fans lucky enough to | | | | track’s website and follow the links to their |
| travel by RV have a leg-up on the competition. | | | | fan guide. Also, find out which RV campgrounds |
| Here’s a primer on how to plan a full season | | | | require reservations and be sure to make yours early |
| of NASCAR RV tailgating. | | | | for this race season. |
| Choose Your Favorite Tracks | | | | Plan Your Tailgate Party Menu |
| For a winning season of NASCAR RV tailgating | | | | Now, let’s talk about food! That is, after all, |
| experiences, start by choosing your NASCAR | | | | what’s at the heart of every great tailgate |
| itinerary for the season. Besides local and regional | | | | party. The convenience of an RV kitchen can make |
| racing, NASCAR features three national racing series | | | | all the difference in whether your NASCAR tailgate |
| — Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World | | | | party crosses the finish line first. Think about which |
| Truck Series. They also have a sanctioned racing | | | | of your favorite recipes could be easily eaten at the |
| season in Canada and Mexico. | | | | trackgrilling brats and burgers, cooking a batch of |
| You might also have a favorite driver or two that will | | | | your famous chili or roasting veggies in foil are all |
| help you decide which races to follow. Drivers like | | | | tailgating traditions. |
| Kurt Busch, Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon have built | | | | Food Network’s website offers dozens of |
| loyal throngs of fans who line the stands every time | | | | tailgate party recipe ideas, everything from Uncle |
| they race. | | | | Bubba’s Wings to Deviled Crab Potato Skins. |
| If you’ve been following NASCAR racing for | | | | The blog also features favorite recipes from |
| years, you probably already know which drivers | | | | hundreds of tailgate party aficionados. |
| you’d like to watch and their scheduled races. | | | | Remember, if you’re traveling to the track by |
| Newcomers to NASCAR racing can look at the | | | | RV, you won’t be limited to a hibachi outside |
| NASCAR website, and then decide how many races | | | | your mini-van. You’ll have well-designed kitchen |
| you’ll travel to attend. An important tip: order | | | | appliances perfect for preparing a meal on the road. |
| tickets early! Many NASCAR tracks, even those | | | | There’s really no better way to host a |
| holding nearly two hundred thousand fans, have been | | | | tailgate party than in the shade of a great RV! |
| known to sell out during the more famous races. | | | | Pack Up the RV |
| NASCAR Tailgating Traditions | | | | You’ve chosen your RV roadtrip itinerary that |
| Every NASCAR track has unique attractions, and | | | | includes time at your favorite NASCAR tracks. |
| they’ve created RV camping and tailgating | | | | You’ve selected your very best tailgate party |
| traditions at each. Daytona International Speedway, | | | | recipes, bought the groceries and planned for kitchen |
| for example, offers NASCAR fans five different RV | | | | utensils and party ware. All that’s left to do is |
| campgrounds within sight of the speedway. During | | | | pack what you need and head for the track. |
| races like the Daytona 500, thousands of | | | | If you don’t actually own an RV and will be |
| NASCAR-loving RV campers bring out their best | | | | renting one for the trip, check your RV rental |
| tailgating recipes and enjoy a non-stop party over | | | | vendor’s pick up and drop off times. Leave |
| race weekend. | | | | time to become acquainted with your rental |
| Bristol Motor Speedway in the hills of Tennessee, | | | | motorhome’s kitchen before leaving the rental |
| Infineon Raceway near Sonoma in California’s | | | | location. Doing a little planning up-front will make your |
| Wine Country and Alabama’s Talladega | | | | NASCAR RV camping and tailgating experience much |
| Superspeedway with its convenient infield RV | | | | more enjoyable. |