[tevake]

Yep better ear protection is a must, plain earplugs didn't cut it.
Some of the PCAers at the corral were unpacking their noise canceling headsets with radio scanners.
This seems in retrospect like the way to go.
This particular track presents some pluses and minuses, you can see the cars all of the way around the track as well as hear them. The banking seems to keep the sound contained. The nature of oval racing is constant speed, throttle only feathered a little going into turns if at all. So relentless near full throttle running.

Can't agree more about the impressions of being there, the speed seems more intense, the close quarters running after restarts mind blowing. Really make you appreciate the skills, talent and focus of the drivers!

Someone mentioned the sensory overload, I guess this is part of what did me in. Don't think I would enjoy a loud rock concert like in the day either. Sucks getting old!

I did camp at Lagund Seca for Ten days last summer for the vintage racing of Monterey week and so enjoyed the overall experience there. So much going on besides the racing, which was very good. The paddock area is very entertaining, the people interaction fun especially in the camping area.
Ditto in being at Le Mans for the Classic a few years ago. Wouldn't have wanted to miss that for the world.

I guess it comes down to selecting the right venue and event, and being well equipped and prepared. Race on!

Cheers Richard