IMSA WeatherTech 240 At DAYTONA on JULY 4th w/ 5000 spectators!!!!!!!!!

[Heel n Toe]

This IMSA WeatherTech 240 At DAYTONA, part of the IMSA WeatherTech
SportsCar Championship, will be showcased on the 3.56-mile high-banked
tri-oval/infield road course. The highly anticipated event will take the green
flag at 6:05 pm ET on Independence Day and end under the lights. The
limited camping spots will be located in NASCAR’s Turns 1 & 2 areas of the
infield (GEICO Grounds Yellow RV and Yellow Premium RV), near the Carousel
Turn. Those fans will be required to watch the race from their RV site.

The IMSA WeatherTech 240 At DAYTONA is the first event in IMSA’s return
to racing in 2020. For ticketing information on the IMSA WeatherTech 240
At DAYTONA, fans are urged to visit www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com
or call 1-800-PIT-SHOP.

More: https://www.imsa.com/news/2020/06/16/imsa-weathertech-240-at-daytona-to-host-limited-number-of-fans/

[astrochex]

Florida residents only.

[Noah930]

Isn't 5000 spectators normal for a sportscar race?

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by Noah930

Isn't 5000 spectators normal for a sportscar race?

Ouch! True but ouch!

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by Noah930

Isn't 5000 spectators normal for a sportscar race?

I've been to Daytona a lot... saw the first nightrace in July way back... it was awesome. Used to sell-out 160K seats.... now they've removed 60K or so.

You can't see doodly-squat from the infield.... but the Rennsport was cool .

I doubt I even watch....

Stage IV

[URY914]

Originally Posted by KC911

You can't see doodly-squat from the infield....

Stage IV

What infield are you watching from?

These are from this years Rolex.......

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ury914/albums/72157713101345653

[astrochex]

Originally Posted by URY914

What infield are you watching from?

These are from this years Rolex.......

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ury914/albums/72157713101345653

No kidding. The infield has some of the best vantage points.

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by URY914

What infield are you watching from?

The outfield infield I reckon... My bud's dad lived in Daytona, and we could get in free through the tunnel (but that was an oval race). That was decades ago too .... no TVs etc. We entered for a bit.... couldn't see jack schit, so exited and went to the ticket booth . I'll defer to you guys... I did thoroughly enjoy the Rennsport Reunion running the road layout years ago though....it was awesome .

Have fun!

[URY914]

I looked up the prices on the Daytona website. $30 for grandstand seating.
$350 and $700!!! for infield RV sites.

I'd be surprised if anyone shows up. Plus it will be hot as blazes. I've been to 2 Firecracker 400 years ago. It was hot even before the climate started changing....

[Heel n Toe]

Broadcast schedule:


Results of P1:
https://www.imsa.com/weathertech/results/

More: https://www.imsa.com/events/2020-daytona-international-speedway/

[rfuerst911sc]

I am happy that IMSA racing is starting back up but sad to see the GTLM category falling apart ☹️ . With Porsche pulling out after the season ends that only leaves BMW and Corvette . That is not enough competition to sustain a division . Unless a few other car companies jump in I fear the end is near for GTLM .

I do enjoy the GTD cars and maybe that is where the GT type racing is heading . Time will tell .

[URY914]

Chances of rain are pretty good so that will make things interesting.

[rfuerst911sc]

Racing in the rain on the high banks must tighten the butt hole a bit 😆 .

[astrochex]

Its dry so far. Expecting it to rain before the race.

[Heel n Toe]

[Heel n Toe]

[Heel n Toe]

[astrochex]

stage 3 weather alert, thunderstorms, currently enforced.

everyone take cover, basically.

[Heel n Toe]

Precipitation
https://www.ventusky.com/?p=29.24;-81.91;7&l=rain-3h




Thunderstorms
https://www.ventusky.com/?p=29.24;-81.91;7&l=cape

[URY914]

Originally Posted by URY914

Chances of rain are pretty good so that will make things interesting.

Like I said.

But it dried out quick and made for some good racing.
Glad I watched it from home.