Watkins Glen Pre-Race thread

[Speedbowl14]

Been awhile since I've been able to get to a race but I thought I had a chance to attend the Saturday events at the Glen. When I called to get a pr of tickets I was told I had to buy the 3 day package for $160 each, there are no single day tickets available anymore. I'm not paying $320 just to watch some practice, qualifying and an Exfinety race. Track owners are so greedy, no wonder the stands are only half full if that.

Watkins Glen sells out every year. They can charge more and require package purchases. *Shrug*

 

[StandOnIt]

Watkins Glen sells out every year. They can charge more and require package purchases. *Shrug*

I wonder if primitive camping was included in that price

 

[Kiante]

Been awhile since I've been able to get to a race but I thought I had a chance to attend the Saturday events at the Glen. When I called to get a pr of tickets I was told I had to buy the 3 day package for $160 each, there are no single day tickets available anymore. I'm not paying $320 just to watch some practice, qualifying and an Exfinety race. Track owners are so greedy, no wonder the stands are only half full if that.

Man wait until I tell you about these F1 tickets I wanted to buy at Miami... $320 for a full on weekend? I'd take it in a heartbeat.

 

[Pat]

Sometimes MPD is a nuisance. LOL I wanted to see the driver who is struggling the most - Truex. But, of course, my man Chase is getting the most votes. Oh well, I'm not all that into running YouTube during the race anyway

 

[Charlie Spencer]

there are no single day tickets available anymore.

That implies there WERE single-day tickets available earlier.

 

[FLRacingFan]

Been awhile since I've been able to get to a race but I thought I had a chance to attend the Saturday events at the Glen. When I called to get a pr of tickets I was told I had to buy the 3 day package for $160 each, there are no single day tickets available anymore. I'm not paying $320 just to watch some practice, qualifying and an Exfinety race. Track owners are so greedy, no wonder the stands are only half full if that.

Sounds pretty specific to the track. I heard they did the same thing in June for the IMSA weekend, which has no threat of selling out.

 

[AuzGrams]

I bet the camping and all that has to be just as big or better than Daytona, Talladega, Michigan, Pocono over there in upstate NY.

Idk why but the Watkins Glen Xfinity race is usually the best Xfinity race on the schedule IMO lol

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[StandOnIt]

Almirola is signed for next year

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[AuzGrams]

I think Chris is the better driver than Brad right now in 2022-. Good deal for Brad though haha.

 

[2 Sweet]

Buescher is the most underrated driver in NASCAR, IMO

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[DIDIT]

Been awhile since I've been able to get to a race but I thought I had a chance to attend the Saturday events at the Glen. When I called to get a pr of tickets I was told I had to buy the 3 day package for $160 each, there are no single day tickets available anymore. I'm not paying $320 just to watch some practice, qualifying and an Exfinety race. Track owners are so greedy, no wonder the stands are only half full if that.

That implies there WERE single-day tickets available earlier.

A few years ago I wanted to run over for one day and found out they didn't sell daily tickets. One reason might be is a lot of the camping is inside the gates and a lot of people camp. If they were to sell cheaper tickets for Friday or Saturday folks could just buy them and then come in and remain at the campsite for the rest of the weekend. Mid Ohio has a similar deal.

 

[aunty dive]

Ross appears to be deep in thought ...

 

[Speedbowl14]

Keep in mind... any rain would likely have lightning along with it and therefore a delay. 3:20pm start, sunset around 7:30pm this time of year. Not a ton of wiggle room.

 

[AdoubleU24]

So how do we watch practice this morning? TV coverage picks up after its over

 

[FLRacingFan]

So how do we watch practice this morning? TV coverage picks up after its over

Try NBC Sports app or web site (not Peacock).

 

[Whiskyb]

At least you have an option, no coverage but the race north of the border

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Keep in mind... any rain would likely have lightning along with it and therefore a delay. 3:20pm start, sunset around 7:30pm this time of year. Not a ton of wiggle room.

ARCA was running past 7:30 last night without apparent problems.

 

[Mispeedway15]

These cars absolutely haul the mail here. Jeez

 

[AdoubleU24]

Chase was definitely going for it thru the bus stop lmao. Sheesh

 

[aunty dive]

These cars absolutely haul the mail here. Jeez

I think it’s the absence of the ‘58 Edsel rear end housings.

 

[BobbyFord]

I think it’s the absence of the ‘58 Edsel rear end housings.

Until the porcelain dog bone ends their weekend.

 

[StandOnIt]

These cars absolutely haul the mail here. Jeez

one mistake and it's curtains most of the time

 

[StandOnIt]

Logano got screwed

 

[StandOnIt]

Kimi top 10 in practice

 

[aunty dive]

Kimi top 10 in practice

I’m astounded by the cars Trackhouse unloads every weekend.

 

[Dr_B_UNC]

Ross appears to be deep in thought ...

"If I shunt someone here, it'll maximize damage."

 

[donthaveanickname]

Kimi top 10 in practice

nascar.com says he was 20th in practice.

 

[StandOnIt]

Elliott came back out with a can of whup ass in the first group wow.

 

[Dr_B_UNC]

8 then 5 go to p1, causing Chase to say "hold my beer."

 

[StandOnIt]

nascar.com says he was 20th in practice.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

I’m astounded by the cars Trackhouse unloads every weekend.

Of all the questions I've had about Kimi's NASCAR excursion, whether he'd have a good car was not one of them.

 

[AdoubleU24]

Elliott came back out with a can of whup ass in the first group wow.

Almost wondered if he did the to get that extra wear on the tires cause Reddick and Larson both went faster on lap 2 so he'd be going into the final round at a disadvantage without making another lap.

 

[Dr_B_UNC]

Keselowski's paint job is *chef's kiss*

 

[FLRacingFan]

nascar.com says he was 20th in practice.

20th overall, 10th in group B. You both win.

 

[Kiante]

Tbf, Group B had five minutes added onto their session.

No surprise, he was hauling tail at VIR during the test.