I never would have thought of binoculars so I'm glad it was mentioned. Don't need them for deer hunting right now anyway...

I'll be waiting for a PM from you, Kelly, since you bring a woman's viewpoint to this question. Had to laugh when you said that you usually end up carrying all the guy's stuff, too.

I wouldn't know what a Hero card is if I fell over it but do collect drag racing cards. Maybe they're in the same category??? I'll be sure to get those though -

Know who I'd really, really like to meet? The Snake and Kenny Bernstein. The old racers are legends and it's for a good reason. I don't know if they are generally around their driver's trucks or not but I think it would be something just to shake their hands.

Can you tell that I'm excited about this trip? Oh, yes, this is my anniversary gift, too!

Linda
aka Fast455

On the subject of earplugs.. when I used to take photos on the starting line.. I "HAD" to wear em that close to the start line.. but if I'm in the stands I never cover my ears..

I think the "FUNNIEST" thing I ever saw & still see is fans who stand right up front near a TF or FC when they are starting it up in the pits.. & the fan has on earplugs, goggles, air filter (gas mask) hat,... hell he may as well have a Deep Sea Divers Helmut on for all he will hear, see, or smell...

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Bring a jacket or sweatshirt, pending on the weather, the night sessions can get a little chilly.

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May I also suggest some fruit, jerky, snacks, etc. of your personal choice. At $5. for a basic hot dog and much more for a plate of real food, it's nice to have something to manage the munchies. I bring this stuff anytime I have my grandsons.
A pad of some sort can be helpful in the bleachers when you sit for hours at a time.
With all due respect to Ray, I never go to any drag race without ear protection. I wear the good shooter's plugs around my neck awaiting a noisy moment and they hang there for hours when we are talking. I personally have had decades of playing or listening to both rock & roll as well as drag races and the loss is not worth the coolness. Heck you can feel the nitro cars so well penetrating your chest that you don't need to hear them unprotected but that's just one old man's opinion.

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Leave it to "The Doctor" to take all the fun outta life... His points are well taken as is the carry a heavy sweat shirt or jacket with you... That is a must no matter how hot the days may be... The cold will kill ya!! Doc, You have all my respect in the world... Have a BLAST!! hun...

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After a lifetime of playing rock & roll, shooting firearms, drag racing, power tools, unmuffled chainsaws etc., I no longer need earplugs.

A cell phone or some form of communication if you get separated from your party.

Linda, I don't know if you have little ones, but we've made 'dog tags' for our kiddos that they wear with both of our cell phone numbers on them. My son (he's twelve) has ours memorized and has his own phone.......but we worry about Daniel's 8 year old. He can barely remember what day it is. lol

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If you can't stand behind our troops, feel free to stand in front of them!

When I first started going to these races, I felt like King Kong by Not cover my ears for anything but the Fuel cars! That turned out to be a mistake! I plug my ears for any of the Blown cars(TF, FC, Alky Cars and Pro mod) Pro stock, Comp, SS and the other Sportsman classes aren't a Biggy.

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essentials for a lady? a halter top. everything else will just fall into place.

I know I'm a pig.

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"A Friday night run in a Funny Car is just really intense" - Whit Bazemore

so many good ideas here.

Don't forget to stop by one of the mater meetings. pro pit side right in front of the nitro mall. See the mater meeting thread for times

forget the purse, bring a small backback, its easier to carrry.

Drivers generally stand by their pits to sign autographs but also look at their souvenir booths. Many of them go there to sign things, you mentioned kenny B, I have seen him many times singing items at his booth.

Ear plugs really are a must. I've done the no plugs deal but I decided years ago that I want to be able to hear what my kids are saying so I wear them when the nitro guys are up. If you really want to go top notch get the headphones with the am/fm radio that way you can tune in to the announcers. The loud cars will not cover the announcing up that way and they offer protection from the loudness.


Have fun

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If you get to hear Kenny B singing you may want the earplugs!

hahah ya know the bad part about that, I typed it once realized I had it worng and retyped it. I didn't realized I did the exact same thing again....is it Friday yet

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Lots of good suggestions here.....but I always bring a "kerchief". You can use it to block the sun on your neck or your arms....or here's a tip.....lol.......when the coke/beer vendor goes by....... stick that kerchief in the melted ice water and put it around your neck (or on your head...lol)......INSTANT cooling!.....lol The humidity in Indy is a killer.....so one of those little hand-held fans can come in handy. Have fun!

A camera.



You have to chronicle your day(weekend) at the track for us, & we like pictures.

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