NASCAR
Frequently Asked Questions
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| » What is the "Sprint" Cup? The Sprint Cup is the main race for every NASCAR weekend. Formally the Nextel Cup, this is the race that everyone comes to the track for.
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| » What is the "Nationwide Insurance" Cup? The Nationwide Insurance Cup, formally known as the Busch Series, is the race the day before the Sprint Cup race. Typically, this race is held on Saturday. When the Sprint Cup is held on a Saturday, the NWI Cup will be Friday. The Nationwide Insurance Cup is held on most weekends, but not for every weekend.
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| » Where should I sit at a NASCAR Race? To get the true NASCAR experience, you want to sit at the highest part of the track. This allows you to see the entire track. By seeing the entire track, you will be able to follow any car and any battle on the track.
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| » What does it mean when I see "Tower Seating?" Tower seating is the highest part of each respective section at the track. Regardless where you sit in a tower seat, you will be able to see the entire track. When looking for tickets, this is the area you want to look for.
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| » What is a Pre Race Pit Pass? This is the best part of going to the race!! Prior to the race, you will be able to go on the actual track onto pit road. While you are down there, you can visit your favorite driver's pit area, and might be able to see members of the pit crew. Not every track offers pre-race pit tours. Please call 888-654-7755 for more information. |
| » What is the Hospitality Pavilion? Enjoy yourself before the race by joining us at the Hospitality Pavilion. Sit back and relax prior to the race while you enjoy great food and drinks and talk to other NASCAR fans about your favorite drivers. Hospitality Passes can also include driver appearances, live entertainment, and door prizes. Certain tracks are subject to these inclusions. Hospitality passes are not available at all tracks. Contact a Sports Traveler representative for more information.
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» What time do the buses leave the hotel to get to the track? The buses will depart from your hotel early in the morning for afternoon races and early afternoon for night races. We do this so you will have plenty of time to enjoy yourself at the track before the race and to take part in the hospitality and pit tours. There are many different activities to do at the track as well.
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| » When will the buses depart after the race? Once the race is over, your onsite tour leader will ask that you meet back at the bus within an hour after the race has finished. The bus will be parked in the same area where you were dropped off at earlier in the day. More details will be given once on board the bus.
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| » What is a Race Day Scanner? This is a great way to listen to a race.You can tune in to any frequency to listen into your favorite driver and his pit crew during the race. Listen in as they strategize about their next move - all uncensored! Scanner rentals are a great idea for the NASCAR fan at their first race. |
