NASCAR Track Scavenger Hunts?

Would you participate in a "NASCAR Track Scavenger Hunt" if your favorite track offered one with a chance to win cool prizes? 

#TGPLB Scavenger Hunt.
© Photos by Paul Wilkinson

I participated in the "Scavenger Hunt" hosted by the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach and Visit Long Beach visitor center that blended different aspects of the Grand Prix.  

Their “Scavenger Hunt” required participants to explore different areas of the city, several types of businesses, participate in different activities (“Roar in the Shore”, #MissTGPLB Pageant, “Walk of Fame Induction”) throughout the week, and interact with the race sponsors.

Roar in the Shore - Long Beach 2016.
© Photos by Paul Wilkinson

   

#MissTGPLB Pageant - 2016 Queen & Court.
© Photos by Paul Wilkinson

                                      

Motorsports Walk of Fame, Long Beach.
© Photos by Paul Wilkinson

They offered prizes and made completing interactive tasks that got progressively more difficult. 

For example the Robby Gordon Super Stadium Trucks were racing that weekend and one of the tasks was to get a “selfie”  in front of a SST (5 pts), a picture of Robby Gordon (10 pts), a picture of a truck airborne (20 pts).

#Selfie with a SST (5 pts)
  © Photos by Paul Wilkinson

Photo of Robby Gordon (10 pts)
    © Photos by Paul Wilkinson

Photo of a truck airborne (20 pts).
© Photos by Paul Wilkinson

  
If NASCAR racing tracks offered a similar style “Scavenger Hunt” with a chances to win cool prizes, I think fans would get a better track experience.   

Getting fans out of their seats could reduce the number of complaints about the staff or track amenities, create an unforgettable NASCAR experience and get fans back year after year! 

If your track doesn’t offer something like this, it’s not difficult to create for you and your friends!  Here's an example of stuff to do . . . Have fun! 

Example "NASCAR Scavenger Hunt" ideas.
© Photos by Paul Wilkinson

Would YOU participate in a NASCAR Track Scavenger Hunt?

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**©2016 The Infield Guru.  The Infield Guru is not affiliated with and does not endorse any track or driver.  This article is for informational & entertainment purposes only.  There are no guarantees regarding the availability or quantities of any offers that may be shown above.  Prices subject to change without notice.  Please contact the specific track or appropriate website for more detailed information regarding limits and expiration of these offers.  If any links fail to open, check your pop-up blocking software or consider calling the tracks directly.  If any links fail to open, check your pop-up blocking software.

© Photos By Paul Wilkinson

NASCAR Visits the BIG 'E' (USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) in 1996

CVN 65 "Cruise Book"
© Photo by Paul Wilkinson

Twenty years ago I was deployed with the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) to the Mediterranean/Arabian Gulf,  One of the best memories was when "NASCAR' made a visit to the ship as we returned from an arduous six month deployment.

Days onboard can become a continuous 'Ground Hog' day.  To have some fun, crew members will share their likes and hobbies to break-up the monotony each day.  

The "BIG 'E' NASCAR CLUB" was one of those groups.

Prior to our return to Norfolk, Virginia with permission from the ship's captain, the 'NASCAR CLUB' sent an invite to NASCAR to have drivers ride the ship during the last few days of this deployment during the "Tiger Cruise" portion which is when approved dependents and guests of crew members fly out to the ship and ride it back to the pier. 

NASCAR responded BIG.  

Just a couple days before our return to home port the ship received an aircraft with drivers from several racing leagues including;  Legend of NASCAR Bobby Allison, reigning cup "Rookie of the Year" Johnny Benson, NHRA Driver Jim Yates, NASCAR Winston Cup Driver Ted Musgrave, NASCAR Busch Series drivers Steve Grissom and Mike Wallace, NASCAR Craftsman Super Truck series driver Jimmy Hensley and 1996-97  NASCAR Busch Series Champion Randy Lajoie.

NASCAR Visits the "BIG E"
  © Photo by Paul Wilkinson

These guys didn't have to come out and spend time visiting and talking with members of the ships crew, they didn't have to sit signing autographs on their 1996 HERO cards for several hours, but they did! 

My hat is off to them and I wanted to take the time, although 20 years later to say THANK YOU for your generosity to our service men and women who had the pleasure of meeting you over the few days you spent with us!

 

Signed HERO card from the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) NASCAR Visit.
 © Photo by Paul Wilkinson

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