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08-22-2006, 06:02 PM
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Indy Essentials?
Okay, Indy is getting close and it's the first 'big race' that I've ever went to. I just want to make sure that I have everything packed that will be needed at a race. This is where you all come in...
Some of you have gone to so many races over the years. What are the 'must haves' and 'for heaven's sake, what did I ever bring that for' that you'd care to relate? I have the sunblock, a hat, sunglasses - what else?
Can't possibly begin to tell you how excited I am to go to this race. I want to meet John Force and yes, Kelly, I'm planning on finally meeting Ron, too. :-) We can't go to the DSR Open House because the pastor's recovering from surgery so my workload is heavier but, hopefully, most of the racers will be at the track.
Thanks for your input!
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08-22-2006, 06:14 PM
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As far as being at the Track yes sunblock's very Important. A Good Camera's a must, Since I'm not sure when your next race may be, stop by as many Trailer's as Possible and grab the Herocards. Those are free handouts with a Picture of Driver and car on them. Plus it's nice to get an event shirt since it's your first race.
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08-22-2006, 06:19 PM
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Ear Plugs or Headphones
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08-22-2006, 06:29 PM
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I always take my sunblock and never use it.....just takes up space in my backpack if you ask me. 
Must haves for women are alot different than men. I just might share mine in a PM.
If you're anything like me, you'll end up carrying the stuff that the males with you bring. 
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08-22-2006, 06:45 PM
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Last year they let us bring In sealed powerades,so load up on that.
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08-22-2006, 06:55 PM
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Beer iced down in the cooler and sunblock. Everything else is secondary.  |
08-22-2006, 07:05 PM
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08-22-2006, 07:15 PM
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Seriously.. If your gonna be sitting in the stands.. a nice "SMALL" set of binoculars would be great.. I have a pair of Nikon small ones & they are great.. you can look right at the driver as he/she is backing up after a burnout.. or what ever.. me as a "male" tend to look at some of the attractive "eye candy" that is wandering the pits My Avatar is an example...
Please don't call me a DOM (Dirty Old Man) I'm Old.. but ain't dead yet...
But you'll always find something you want to see closer..
Have fun.. its a BALL...
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08-22-2006, 08:26 PM
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Sunblock, Money, a Camera, batteries for the camera and.....money....oh yea a hat and EARPLUGS! dont' forget MONEY!!!!! and your OAKLEYS!!!!!
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08-22-2006, 08:45 PM
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Please, I beg you... DO NOT TAKE EAR PLUGS!! It's a DRAG RACE, they are loud o.k. If you want to wear earplugs go to a baseball game or somewhere else... They just ruin the overall experience of the sensory overload you are going to experience... I wore them the first time I warmed up a TOP FUEL car and I could not tell you a thing that was going on... They just seem to make things seem muffled and not real... My sister usually brings these things...Take your lip gloss and a compact with a mirror so you can get the flakes of rubber off your face... Other then that, just bring your patience... and whatever Kelly told ya! But please leave the earplugs in the bag... I beg you...  Have a great time!!!
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08-22-2006, 08:50 PM
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Please, I beg you... DO NOT TAKE EAR PLUGS!! |
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Jeez Ray..they're not just loud..it's ear damage loud! I don't wear 'em..after years of rock & roll and drag racing..my hearing is impaired (selectively..hehe). But I would suggest ear protection..that's just common sense.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by David Williams
Jeez Ray..they're not just loud..it's ear damage loud! I don't wear 'em..after years of rock & roll and drag racing..my hearing is impaired (selectively..hehe). But I would suggest ear protection..that's just common sense.
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So is sunblock, but whoops, left that in the car a mile and a half away... WHERE THE EAR PLUGS should be!!
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