[Flieger]

Originally Posted by Cajundaddy

FYI: I passed on your questions and concerns to the volunteers that dealt directly with the racetrack. They said that special arrangements were made to keep the infield grass open on Saturday and they had to pay $$$ for extra security to do this. Otherwise AAA Speedway says no-go at CFOS.

Also, just as we discussed last year on this topic, photog passes are available in advance by contacting the organizers and getting your name in. Basic safety rules will apply like orange vests and barrier protection but if someone was seriously interested in getting the very best shots, this is the way to get unfettered access. There is no charge for a press pass as long as it is arranged well in advance so you can get your tags.



There are ways to get this done if you are serious about getting the best racing action shots and many did so this year. You will never get as close as the off road rally fans in Finland but maybe as close as Laguna Seca.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZBjMtFnDjs

Good to know, I don't remember hearing about the press passes.

I didn't know about the extra money. I think the thing that has people perturbed is not so much that the infield wasn't open, but rather that it is not posted whether it will be open or not beforehand. It is a bit of a long drive for some people so if they were expecting the infield access like Saturday then got there and were disappointed, that would be rather frustrating.