Need help with purchasing a scanner or radio for nascar races?

Question

i am interested in purchasing a scanner to listen to the driver/crew chief/.spotter communication during the races i go to each year. i have two questions:1) i would like to hear my driver but would also like to hear full race commentary (playby play). do i need a radio to tune into local radio station or can i get that on the scanner too? also 2) i am interested in the UNIDEN BEARCAT BC92XLT. anyone have any info on it? i usually go to dover/ pocono and a couple other. thanks

Answer 1

You can get tv and radio through the scanner.  Its really fun.  You hear them talking during commercials.  DW says some interesting and insightful things that we wouldnt dare when the mics are hot.

Answer 2

to answer your first question, you will hear a full race commentary on your scanner and there is no need to buy anything else.  WXRN radio I believe, gives you the play by play.  I have no idea the answer to your second question.  A scanner is definitely worth it.  The drivers are freakin hilarious!

Answer 3

When you get to the track go to the Race scanner trailer and they will upload all the channels for a mnimal price Bob.  It will save you the time of manually enterng all the channels plus you will get the most updated channels for Arca, Cup, truck and Nationwide.  Of course the latter 2 series don't race at Pocono but you will still have them for Dover.  When they upload the channels you will also get the safety team, MRN radio, race control plus a couple other various channels used at the track.  

Have fun Bob.

Oh I also suggest you get a "y" jack for a couple dollars so a friend can plug a set of headphones and listen as well.

What "bull" said.  Just make sure you get enough channels.  I suggest 300-400 minimum.

Answer 4

Oh yeah, drivers are really funny with the crew, use some strange language at times.....   It's actually interesting to hear the actual handling of the safety/cleanup crews during cautions....  that's more complicated than one would think.

Oh yea, get a "stubby" antenna unless you want to be constantly gouged by that long one.

Answer 5

go to radioshack or electronics store it will be cheaper than buying at the track i got my from electronics store  and yes bearcat is a good one