NASCAR Camping Things to Do – “The Pit Pass”

You’re camping the infield, getting your party on – GREAT - but make sure you make time for another NASCAR camping things to do while you’re at the track (at least once) by purchasing a pit pass to be up close and personal to pit road activities.

Austin Dillon heads to the track for final practice.
© Photos by Paul Wilkinson.

Unless you are extremely hung over from the night before, nothing beats the roar of engines and the smell of rubber than being right next to these cars as they go to and from the track during practice and qualifying sessions. 

Dale Jr signs autographs on pit row.

© Photos by Patti Buchanan

As a bonus you’ll be close to “autograph row” where you might get that quick picture and possibly an autograph with your favorite drivers and crews. Please Be polite and remember they are working, they respond to ass holes just like you and I do - by being ass holes back.  Don’t be “that guy” who ruins someone else’s dream of meeting their favorite drive.    

If you’re camping with a group, make arrangements to split the cost to purchase one or two pit passes to share with those in your party that want to include a trip to pit road during race weekend.

Check your favorite tracks websites or Facebook pages for pit pass pricing and check for additional contests that may offer opportunities to be selected for Pace Car Hot Laps, Garage Access, VIP Packages, private driver Q & A sessions or pre-race driver meetings and introductions to enhance your infield camping race experience. 

Pre-race "Cold Pass" for the Garage area.

© Photos by Melanie Milne

Long time infield campers and season ticket holders are often rewarded with discounted pit pass tickets when pre-purchased and some tracks may even offer additional incentives by renewing tickets and camp sites early. 

With that said, wear comfortable shoes, hat/visor, pack plenty of water and sun screen, your Sharpie, and make sure your camera is fully charged as it’s a NASCAR Camping Things to Do you’ll want to share and remember. 

Have fun and share your “Pit Pass” photos and stories here.  

Setting up the pit box for the NNS race.
© Photos by Paul Wilkinson.

Jeff Gordon's Crew takes the 24 back to the garage for some adjustments.
© Photos by Patti Buchanan

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