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