NASCAR Fan Etiquitte

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robbybee

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I enjoy attending NASCAR Races in person. I normally attend 5 or 6 Races per season.

There are several things that I always try to avoid doing while at the track, mainly out of respect for the other fans in attendance. I'm sure that you all have experienced some less-than-stellar behavior by other Race Fans, as I have.

Overall, NASCAR Fans are the best fans in sports! Whether a fan of Jimmie or Tony or Kurt Busch, rarely does the allegiance of one fan escalate into an altercation. But it has happened, so respect the fact that we are all there for the same reason. To enjoy this thing we call NASCAR.

Here are a few other things that I feel are important aspects of being a Respectful Fan.
Not politically correct, necessarily. Just respectful. Feel free to add your own observations and assessments.

Keep track of all paper and plastic bags, wrappers, napkins, etc. Wayward refuse can sail onto the track and cause major problems for a driver - maybe even YOUR driver. Stow it so that it does not have a chance of making its way onto the racing surface. And don't be afraid to pick up something that you see floating around loose.

Remember that there are children present so be aware and don't swear. Kids get enough of that sh!t on TV. They don't need to hear it at the track too.

The lady sitting behind you may not want to see your azz crack all day so be courteous and stay in your seat or move to the last row. Of course, if JOONYER is going for the lead on the final lap, everyone will be standing so all bets are off at that point.

Don't drink to excess while at a race. Not only will you embarass yourself and reinforce the stereotype of the Drunk Redneck, but you will also run the risk of hurting somebody (or possibly yourself) when you tumble over the railing.

Don't smoke those cheap cow**** cigars while in the stands. Cigarette smoke is bad enough for a non-smoker. But even a tobacco user like me gags when some dude lights up a stinky cheap cigar. Many tracks now outlaw smoking in the stands and I have no issue with that.

Take extra earplugs and hand them out to the kids in your seating area who don't have any. Many parents may be taking their kids to a race for the first time and may not be aware of the ear-splitting volume of the racecars.

Enjoy the spectacle! Say howdy to your seat mates and remember, we are a community at the track!
 
Is it ok to give a low life driver the finger?
 
I agree with everything you said. We had a dude trying to smoke in our section, fortunately we were able to persuade him with a squirt bottle that it would be best to go find a smoking section :)
About the azzcrack thing...how about just wear the correct size clothes? :D
 
If a woman wants to flash azzcrack I say let it happen. Even if it is a heinous hinny, the odds will work out and some worthy ones will be in the mix too.
 
Greg said:
If a woman wants to flash azzcrack I say let it happen. Even if it is a heinous hinny, the odds will work out and some worthy ones will be in the mix too.
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Posts like this is what keeps me coming back to this forum. :cheers:

One thing to add to the op's list. If you have to pee, go to the restroom...
 
Most people I have met are nice folks, I have even been offerred beer and food by strangers. I caught more crap in the day wearing my Earnhardt colors. In 92 or 93 at the first all star night race, we couldnt find our car, and there was a lot ****talking while we were looking. Earnhardt spun out on the last lap and some were calling us out as we looked for the car in our Earnhardt colors.

But it didnt hurt us just some smack talk, and we made sure to remember our parking spots after that one.
 
I agree with the smoking thing if you got to get up to do it. Especially where we sit at Dover there is a cat walk 3 rows behind us go up there to do it you can still see the track.

One I would add, don't after the race empty the melted ice from your cooler in the stands it makes walking out underneath very weird when you get dripped on.
 
kkfan91 said:
I agree with the smoking thing if you got to get up to do it. Especially where we sit at Dover there is a cat walk 3 rows behind us go up there to do it you can still see the track.

One I would add, don't after the race empty the melted ice from your cooler in the stands it makes walking out underneath very weird when you get dripped on.
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I had similar seats to yours for years while we went to Dover. Miles The Monster was just over my right shoulder from my seat coming out of turn #4.

2nd the cooler tip. At the very least wait until you get down out of the stands before dumping the rented ice. Better yet, do what we do. Freeze those small 8oz water bottles before you go to the race. They'll keep your favorite beverages cold all day long and you can rehydrate when you're done for the day. Helps with the 'morning after' hangover. ;)
 
Greg said:
If a very very attractive woman dressed very provocatively walks by, she worked for the looks and deserves them.

Greg 2013 b.s.
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If a very very attractive woman not dressed walks by, she worked for the woodies and deserves them.

Fender 24:69
 
I've never had issues with the smoking. I've found that asking people politely to keep the smoking to a minimum tends to work out.
 
Manners is good thing.
But if they are arrogant and there driver makes a serious race ending blunder or mistake you have to consider the opportunities.

The p.o.s fan might be from another state, and you can costlessy be an ass about it with some skillfully delivered moderation. Tactfully telling them you hate it for him, and you are troubled about their drivers intelligence in kind terms, with the sincere tone of a freind is a good way to maxamize their misery.

If you aren't wearing colors you could even pretend to like the driver, but now you are having doubts. And after this display of idiocy you just cant go on, then switch over to over your original favorite.

The Lord only gives so many opportunities to screw over your enimies and you must be a good steward.
 
The only rule I see people violate alot is the swearing. I remember some lady a couple rows ahead of where I sat a race a few years back, I never heard anyone (man or women) use so many swear words.
 
one of the good things about racing, is it is so loud ya can't hear em. I like to look around and if I see a clump of seats not filled, I move to the clear spot so I can see the race.
 
Please don't suddenly stand up and point at anything that isn't related to the race.
Please don't ask women to show you their secondary sexual characteristics.
Unless you're in Victory Lane, don't shower others with your beer / energy drink. Bottled water may be okay.
You're only entitled to one seat. If you're wider than that, at least acknowledge that you're going to be spilling over into the real estate someone else paid for. An apology is probably too much to expect, but at least don't act like you're entitled to as much as you can cover.
Unless it's a late-race restart, consider sitting down within six or seven laps of the green flag; three or four at any track over two miles long.
If someone lets you in line in the parking lot, wave to them.
If you wanna swear, do it under green when no one can hear you anyway.

Talk to the people next to you. Ask if it's their first trip to your home track. Ask where else they've been and how they liked it. You already have something in common, even if their choice of T-Shirt indicates they pull for an idiot :D
 
Charlie Spencer said:
Please don't suddenly stand up and point at anything that isn't related to the race.
Please don't ask women to show you their secondary sexual characteristics.
Unless you're in Victory Lane, don't shower others with your beer / energy drink. Bottled water may be okay.
You're only entitled to one seat. If you're wider than that, at least acknowledge that you're going to be spilling over into the real estate someone else paid for. An apology is probably too much to expect, but at least don't act like you're entitled to as much as you can cover.
Unless it's a late-race restart, consider sitting down within six or seven laps of the green flag; three or four at any track over two miles long.
If someone lets you in line in the parking lot, wave to them.
If you wanna swear, do it under green when no one can hear you anyway.

Talk to the people next to you. Ask if it's their first trip to your home track. Ask where else they've been and how they liked it. You already have something in common, even if their choice of T-Shirt indicates they pull for an idiot :D
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Are you somewhat of a prude?

:p
 
Groups that buy General Admission tickets for $35 or $40 bucks then sneak in and rampage around in the expensive seat area, $140 to $180, stealing other peoples seats, refusing to leave and drunkenly raising all kind of hell really piss me off. Security is hesitant to confront them because they dont want to escalate matters but when they do respond they usually take them to jail. Wish they would kick the sh!t out of them then take them to jail.
 
I'll always love my ex brother-in-law for introducing me to Santa Fe Speedway when I moved to Chicago in '87. He had such a loud boisterous voice, I remember people telling him to pipe down DURING A RACE!

My favorite sign seen at the track, in the original 'snake pit' at Indy:
"Please reveal your breasts"
 
Went to Rockingham one time and learned to never sit in front of a large Lady eating a whole bucket of chicken. You end up with the crumbs and such down your pants and shirt. Turned around one time to confront her and my better judgement stepped in. She was a large woman.. LOL
 
grin -n- wave ta both sides as ya liquered-up ass is climbin tha stairs !

a congenial group will then help guide ya down tha aisle ta ya seat........
.......havin seen what a happy go-lucky feller ya is ! ha!
 
hawg dawg said:
grin -n- wave ta both sides as ya liquered-up ass is climbin tha stairs !
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The 'over / under' line on the number you will see at a race is three. I love those guys. They wander up the stairs with a confused look on their faces; "I know I left the cooler around here someplace...". Sometimes they'll wander up and down the aisle a couple of times. All the while their slightly less polluted buddies are waving and screaming at them ... eight rows down and three sections over. :p
 
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