What is a fan walk pass?

Question

When I bought the ticket for the Nashville race this Saturday, I went ahead and got the "fan walk pass" for $10.

What the h**l did I buy and to what does it entitle me? Did I pay ten bucks to just stand in the infield before the race?

Answer 1

From the 2008 Nashville SuperSpeedway Fan Guide:

"INFIELD FAN WALK PASS

The NASHVILLE SUPERSPEEDWAY INFIELD FAN WALK PASS is available for Saturday of ALL 4 race

weekends. The Fan Walk Pass allows race fans to gain access to a designated walking path in the infield between the garage and pit road.

(See facility map on page 12)

Shuttle service will pick up outside of Gate 2 at the main entrance and transport patrons to the Infield Fan Walk entrance and back to the pickup area."

So ... it looks like it will (1) get you into the infield, and (2) onto a walkway between garages & the pits.  Therefore, you may have some good luck in getting a few autographs while the drivers are walking between both places.  However, I'd suggest getting there early for a good spot on the walkway, and having your Sharpie out and ready for use (get a retractible Sharpie - it's quicker).

Now, for an add'l $20, you could get the Cold Pit Pass, which "allows the pass holder access to the garage area on Friday and Saturday and is good for access to the pits during restricted hours when cars are not running on the track.

(Must be 18 years of age for entry into the cold pit. Release of liability must be signed prior to admission and photo ID will be required)."  That might be more worth the extra $, since you can get up-close-and-personal with the garages, the crews, etc., and really appreciate the work the teams do.

Enjoy the race!  I'm quite jealous - I went last year, but I got rained out on Saturday, and missed the race.  I will return to Nashville eventually (if it's on the schedule - great track).