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bubba353z View Member Profile	Mar 20 2006, 11:58 PM Post #2
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 239 Joined: 18-July 04 From: Columbus, Ohio Member No.: 410	QUOTE (marka @ Mar 20 2006, 05:23 PM) Howdy, So I've been wanting to go to a top level NHRA event... There's one in Columbus on 5/21... We'd only be able to go on Sunday... http://www.nhra.com/apcm/templates/event_s...=91&navsource=8 Anyone know what's up with these? Like, should I get tickets in advance? Do I want the $41 one (regular admission) or the $54 one (pit reserved seating)? Ideally I'd like to be able to walk around through the pits and stuff. Also... Where's the best place to watch drag racing? Near the start, near the lights, in the middle, or ?? Anything I should bring that I wouldn't normally think of? Right now its sunscreen, camera, and ear protection... Thanks! Mark Trackbird and I went to the Spring Nationals (It's actually in Kirkersville, Oh) a few years ago. It was pretty cool - my first time at a major NHRA event. You can walk the pits with a "regular" admission, so unless you want to sit in the bleachers close to the starting line, you can save your money. I got my tickets for free, but I'd lean towards getting them at the gate - just in case of rain (it is May in Ohio......) As I recall, the spectator area doesn't extend to the lights - only about mid track. Word of warning - it is LOUD when the Top Fuel and Funny Cars go off. Ear plugs are the minimum. You may want to double up with earmuffs, if you have sensitive ears. Don't forget a hat, aspirin may be a good idea too. I'd also bring a Sharpie or something similar, if you are going to go after autographs (easier than a ballpoint pen). Watch where you park, when you go - especially if it has been rainy. Most of the lots are "low", and turn into mud (the real slippery stuff) if there has been recent rain. We had to get towed out. Go! Have Fun

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marka NHRA Columbus Mar 20 2006, 10:23 PM

bubba353z QUOTE (marka @ Mar 20 2006, 05:23 PM) How... Mar 20 2006, 11:58 PM

rpoz-29 If you can make it, go and watch the "slower... Mar 21 2006, 12:11 AM

patred QUOTE (rpoz-29 @ Mar 20 2006, 07:11 ... Mar 21 2006, 08:14 PM

nape They're a fun thing to do every once in a whil... Mar 21 2006, 03:05 AM

trackbird Top fuel cars are so loud that they will make your... Mar 21 2006, 03:07 AM

Ojustracing QUOTE (trackbird @ Mar 20 2006, 10:07 PM)... Mar 21 2006, 02:25 PM

jensend Agree with most of what was said. Have been to a ... Mar 21 2006, 07:28 AM

Wayno Try to park on the west side of the track,because ... Mar 27 2006, 10:31 AM

ERVRCG Ditto: what Wayno said. National Trials is misser... Mar 27 2006, 02:38 PM

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marka View Member Profile	Mar 20 2006, 10:23 PM Post #1
Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,936 Joined: 26-September 05 From: Youngstown, OH Member No.: 896	Howdy, So I've been wanting to go to a top level NHRA event... There's one in Columbus on 5/21... We'd only be able to go on Sunday... http://www.nhra.com/apcm/templates/event_s...=91&navsource=8 Anyone know what's up with these? Like, should I get tickets in advance? Do I want the $41 one (regular admission) or the $54 one (pit reserved seating)? Ideally I'd like to be able to walk around through the pits and stuff. Also... Where's the best place to watch drag racing? Near the start, near the lights, in the middle, or ?? Anything I should bring that I wouldn't normally think of? Right now its sunscreen, camera, and ear protection... Thanks! Mark