[MAZOC] Official "Off-Topic" Discussion Thread

2theextreme · 08-23-2013, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I'm gonna be here tomorrow night. Never been to this place before... supposed to be badass.

I hope I see you on tv!

eastwest2300 · 08-23-2013, 10:09 AM

It looks like the mecca for racing..

m4a1mustang · 08-23-2013, 10:12 AM

I've been to races before but never to any place as condensed as Bristol. Half mile track that feels like a stadium. Grand stands all around with seating for 160,000.

2theextreme · 08-23-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I've been to races before but never to any place as condensed as Bristol. Half mile track that feels like a stadium. Grand stands all around with seating for 160,000.

How high up will you be?

m4a1mustang · 08-23-2013, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 2theextreme

How high up will you be?

Not too high. We got seats in row 2 of the first terrace on the back stretch near turn 3. The terrace has the individual seats vs. bench seating down below. In all it's like row 30-35ish from the track.

Supposedly there are no bad seats at this track, you can see everything from the first row pretty much.

eastwest2300 · 08-23-2013, 10:22 AM

160,000... holy sh1t.. thats crazy bro.

2theextreme · 08-23-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Not too high. We got seats in row 2 of the first terrace on the back stretch near turn 3. The terrace has the individual seats vs. bench seating down below. In all it's like row 30-35ish from the track.

Supposedly there are no bad seats at this track, you can see everything from the first row pretty much.

Never been there but yeah, I would suspect there isn't a bad seat in the house.....unless you're in the seat of the car who's hitting the outside wall.

eastwest2300 · 08-23-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 2theextreme

Never been there but yeah, I would suspect there isn't a bad seat in the house.....unless you're in the seat of the car who's hitting the outside wall.

GM_Traitor3.5 · 08-23-2013, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 2theextreme

Never been there but yeah, I would suspect there isn't a bad seat in the house.....unless you're in the seat of the car who's hitting the outside wall.

Up close and personal

Z Stig · 08-23-2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I'm gonna be here tomorrow night. Never been to this place before... supposed to be badass.

From this angle. I thought I saw a right turn there for a second...

That would make for an interesting race night at NASCAR, make them turn right... Before all the haters come out, I'm kidding (sort of). I know it does take skill and great car control at those speeds and proximity to others.

Have fun and take your hearing protection! That close is going to VERY loud with the "bowl" affect of the stadium style seats.

m4a1mustang · 08-23-2013, 01:09 PM

Yep I always wear ear protection. People always underestimate how loud 43 of those cars are at full throttle.

eastwest2300 · 08-23-2013, 01:28 PM

I cant imagine, i guess theres a massive difference from seeing it live and whats on tv.

m4a1mustang · 08-23-2013, 01:31 PM

Yeah most people that aren't into it (on TV) really enjoy actually being there. There is so much action happening on track that you can view in person that the TV will never be able to show. They might be focusing on the leaders or talking about their pit strategy but there are battles for position all throughout the pack. And you get to watch the cars sliding around on the edge of control. And of course the sounds and smells... awesome.

dmhenderson · 08-23-2013, 01:31 PM

I've only been to one race (Dover Downs) and yeah wow, you have no idea how loud it is. I didn't really enjoy watching it in person though. You just don't see enough and it's impossible to follow the race from your seat.

Oh and also, you will smell like racecar fuel when you leave.

m4a1mustang · 08-23-2013, 01:36 PM

Dover was the first race I ever went to (1996). I've been to a bunch since... Darlington, Daytona, Charlotte, Richmond, etc. I have a friend that works for Joey Logano so I've been able to get the behind the scenes access with him before. There's just so much to take in when you're there in person... stuff you will never be able to see if you just watch it on TV.

Also, Hendrick Motorsports employs some hot female engineers.

Hot Passes get you pretty close to the action.

08-23-2013, 10:09 AM	#3722 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,989 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	It looks like the mecca for racing.. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

08-23-2013, 10:12 AM	#3723 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I've been to races before but never to any place as condensed as Bristol. Half mile track that feels like a stadium. Grand stands all around with seating for 160,000. GM_Traitor3.5 likes this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,989 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	160,000... holy sh1t.. thats crazy bro. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

08-23-2013, 01:09 PM	#3731 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Yep I always wear ear protection. People always underestimate how loud 43 of those cars are at full throttle. XiP likes this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,989 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	I cant imagine, i guess theres a massive difference from seeing it live and whats on tv. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

08-23-2013, 01:31 PM	#3733 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Yeah most people that aren't into it (on TV) really enjoy actually being there. There is so much action happening on track that you can view in person that the TV will never be able to show. They might be focusing on the leaders or talking about their pit strategy but there are battles for position all throughout the pack. And you get to watch the cars sliding around on the edge of control. And of course the sounds and smells... awesome. eastwest2300 and GM_Traitor3.5 like this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

08-23-2013, 01:31 PM	#3734 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	I've only been to one race (Dover Downs) and yeah wow, you have no idea how loud it is. I didn't really enjoy watching it in person though. You just don't see enough and it's impossible to follow the race from your seat. Oh and also, you will smell like racecar fuel when you leave. m4a1mustang likes this. __________________

08-23-2013, 01:36 PM	#3735 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Dover was the first race I ever went to (1996). I've been to a bunch since... Darlington, Daytona, Charlotte, Richmond, etc. I have a friend that works for Joey Logano so I've been able to get the behind the scenes access with him before. There's just so much to take in when you're there in person... stuff you will never be able to see if you just watch it on TV. Also, Hendrick Motorsports employs some hot female engineers. Hot Passes get you pretty close to the action. Kirkster, GM_Traitor3.5, MyKindaGuise and 1 others like this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook! Last edited by m4a1mustang; 08-23-2013 at 01:39 PM.

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