Expectations: hillbilly Fun.
Reality: upscale fun, I was the only redneck in a cut off.
Im not a nascar fan. But I really enjoyed my experience today. We sprung for the Club One experience Gold package. The in laws got the platinum package. They both included all you can eat food and beverage service (very good!), AC box seats, access to a private CLEAN bathroom, and bar. And some swag. The atmosphere was pleasant and nothing like a DMV or Airport.
There was a rooftop look out which also allowed you to get a feel for what seeing and hearing the cars in person. You also get to bid on a silent auction for charity full of nascar collectibles and signed merch. I was outbid. On everything.
there's also nearby, reserved parking that allows quick ingress/egress from the event parking was, as expected, madness. This comes as part of all the packages.
the Food: first round was salad bar, hot dogs and chips and sweets. Second round was slow cooked turkey and pork BBQ carving table and dirty rice and okra. Third round was an open nacho bar.
the platinum pack got you all of Gold+ all you can drink alcohol (cocktails, beer, wine,etc). the platinum pack also got you some warm baked cookies at the end. The gold pack wasn't supposed to get the nachos, but we got nachos anyway....
Fun; we got pit passes. it was poorly orchestrated. As soon as our transportation took us into the pits, security began blockading everyone out of the pits. Shortly after that There was a concert. It was Flo Rida. it was alright, and imma Flo Rida fan. I can now say I have been hosed down with Champagne by Flo Rida.
Theres also a few driver meet and greets. They interview the drivers using pathetic microphones. And then the drivers don't hang out much. I get it, they are busy. We met Corey Lajoie and Cole Custer.
Overall: I would do it again. The poor souls in the sweltering mug and heat were miserable. Upon leaving the event, many appeared to be survivors of some sort of apocalyptic event. Lesson learned; it pays to pony up.
