[cashman]

I'm thinking about going Saturday. I have friends that live 20 minutes from the track. This would be my first Rolex type event to see in person. What are they like? Is it a decent event for the wife to sit through? What's the atmosphere?

Only other experience was Nascar at Dover. I had the expectation of Ricky Bobby's wife flashing her ta-tas. Reality was our seats were 5 rows off the track near the start/finish. Couldn't see crap. Once a minute a huge breeze would come by, my seats would rumble, I would get pelted in the face with rubber, and I saw 43 colors flash before my eyes. Also, beer bellied guy next to me would stand up and twirl his hat yelling something about "Dale". This last 4 hours. Not worth doing again.

I think Friday is actually the better day since there are so many other events taking place. Saturday is a 10 hours race. Another question, will they let you leave and come back? See the start - disappear a few hours - come back for the end?

Sorry to hijack the thread but its a related topic and appears you have received your answer. If anyone has hotel recommendations please keep them coming.