Nitromater
This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
Fans in the stands
- Thread starter Nunz
- Start date
.
Nitro Member
It looked like a pretty good turnout! I haven't seen it like that in awhile. Blows my "ticket prices are too high" argument out of the water. *edit: There was also a monster truck event happening at Anaheim stadium Saturday night and the supercross races were in San Diego that weekend also.*
Many try to beat the outgoing traffic jam from the fairplex. It can be pretty bad there. I either leave as the last car crosses the stripe or I stay late. I even got locked IN LVMS one time for staying so late.
Many try to beat the outgoing traffic jam from the fairplex. It can be pretty bad there. I either leave as the last car crosses the stripe or I stay late. I even got locked IN LVMS one time for staying so late.
Last edited:
my friends call me Zappy
Nitro Member
Why do they close the 1,000ft grandstands ?? I know there are folks that prefer sitting top-end.
.
Nitro Member
FAA regulations and low attendance possibly. Then, last November, this happened:
http://abc7.com/news/small-plane-cr...d-airport-in-la-verne-pilot-survives/1091800/
turbo ken
Nitro Member
they are in a path of the runway across the road, so its as Paul said, a FAA regulation. I'm surprised the FAA haven't made them take them down. I think the FAA made them lower the scoreboards before that pilot hit one of them.
Marchboom
Nitro Member
Having made numerous approaches to, and landings at Brackett Field, the scoreboards are not a problem. The glideslope keeps you well above them and you are on the shutdown side of the scoreboard as you pass over the track. And that was when they ran a 1/4 mile! And yes, you can hear the cars as you pass over the track. Heard the P/S cars very well.
FWIW
FWIW
The grandstand in question that was seen covered up is exactly split by the 1320' line, not 1000'.
If you see how tough it is getting out of that place, it's understandable! I park Pitside which is awesome!
HEMI6point1
Nitro Member
The "beat the traffic" bit is ridiculous. Why spend good money on a ticket then leave before the finals? 
When we go to Gainseville, as it's a 5 hour trip for us we book an extra day so we often stay and interact with the winners on Sunday without feeling "time crunched," then we go back home on Monday morning.
When we go to Gainseville, as it's a 5 hour trip for us we book an extra day so we often stay and interact with the winners on Sunday without feeling "time crunched," then we go back home on Monday morning.
Terry
Nitro Member
Same with me David. Even if I'm at a sprint car race or some other form of motor sports. Why leave early and miss what you paid to see???? My point of view is you can run to the car and wait in line and get frustrated, or you can spend a very enjoyable 30-60 minutes touring the pits and interacting with the drivers and them casually walk out to the parking lot, get in the car, and drive out without any waiting! Maybe its a midwestern thing??
