Daytona – Turn by Turn

Get there early! - Parking is usually over-sold for the Saturday start - if you get there Friday night, you MIGHT be able to find a space inside, otherwise, be prepared to park outside and take the shuttles.  This actually isn't a bad way to get around since the shuttles will take you virtually everywhere in the facility.  There are lots of people who use their car as a "home base" - you'd be wise to do the same.  Take only the stuff you're willing to carry for more than 3 hours - for example, leave behind the bulky jackets and food stuffs - come back to the car for that at a later time.

Remember that this is a 24-hour race PLUS practice, qualifying AND support races - in other words, no need to see everything in the first 15 minutes.  Also know that the facility is an absolute zoo at the start of the 24 BUT as the day progresses, the herds thin significantly.  All that said, be sure to visit the Pits and Garages - that's the cubic dollars are stored and as the race progresses, that's where the interesting stuff happens.

For those who visit the garages, PLEASE stop by and say "Hello" to TGM Motorsports - they're racing a Beetle and a GT-R (NOT a Datsun).  Ted Giovannis is a friend for whom I've crewed in the past - mention my name and avoid his fists.  He's still salty over my introducing him as the owner of "Team AARP".

Note: All passing zone data depicted below is based on "advanced driver" rules, if you are in a different run group please consult your organization or chief instructor for passing zones that are appropriate for your run group.

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