North/South 100 information

[25 Jay 53]

I think we are going to try and make the N/S 100 this year, never have been to Florence and I noticed tickets go on sale next Sunday. Where are the best motels to stay at and any other info first-timers to Florence might need to know, thanks!

[zyoung25]

As far as motels I'm not sure on that. I don't think you'll have a hard time finding a place to stay. Florence is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the Cincinnati area. There is plenty of motels around for sure. I'll tell ya one place you need to eat while you are in the area....Tilted Kilt in Florence. Very nice scenery.

[_keith_]

I think we are going to try and make the N/S 100 this year, never have been to Florence and I noticed tickets go on sale next Sunday. Where are the best motels to stay at and any other info first-timers to Florence might need to know, thanks! We always stay at the Holiday Inn Express out close to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport. Ask 4 the Race Track Rates... All kinds of restaurants there.

[JCSullivan00]

Tons of hotels in Florence. I would venture away from the hotels in Richwood. They may be closer, but they seem to be pretty run down at this point. Plenty of places to eat in Florence as well.

[25 Jay 53]

Thanks for all the information!!!

[*Bandit*]

I think they have a new HOST hotel now, Please check their website to verify that and also their rates are there...They have many hotels to choose from with varied rates just look at like expedia or priceline and see the choices they have and go from there.

[LMPunk]

Also planning on my first trip to Florence this year (in May for the Lucas show and for the North/South, actually). What kind of seat can I get if I just show up early the day of the races? Don't necessarily want to go ahead and buy the tickets when they go on sale in a few days so I'll be stuck with them if something comes up before then.

[lokwaidid]

you will be able to find ok single seats for the n/s , but if you are looking for 2-3, i would go ahead an reserve something. if not you might be in some of the lower rows or in the bleachers behind turn 2. not many people there ever, so they may not be the best seats. for the lucas ralph latham, you will be fine the day of the show. there is a good crowd them, but still alot of good seats.

[wheelpackin]

A couple years ago it was standing room only at the N/S. I wouldn't wait too long to reserve your seats. Most of the time it is pretty good racing (unless they try to rain out the show with the water truck like 2013?).

[25 Jay 53]

Last year's race looked great from the video, we try to make a new track each season, this year we wanted to try Florence. Last year it was I-80 in Nebraska for the Silver Dollar Nat's and I recommend that to anyone it was great.

[rc24]

I have been to the last 5 North/Souths now I usually buy my tickets about 2 months out and get good seats but with the format change. The crowds just keep getting bigger. Also your are in the heart of Bourbon Country . Tour the Woodford Reserve and Jim Beam operations. Two amazing tours and totally on different ends of the spectrum with what they are doing. I think Jim Beam is free and Woodford is like 10 bucks. Plus the drive to get to these places is just amazing!!!!!! Less than an hour away.

[zyoung25]

Last year's race looked great from the video, we try to make a new track each season, this year we wanted to try Florence. Last year it was I-80 in Nebraska for the Silver Dollar Nat's and I recommend that to anyone it was great.

I normally try to do the same thing every year. Last year I went to 201 for the first time. This year it looks like Volusia will my new one. I'd still like to try one more maybe....Knoxville and I-80 are 2 I want to try. You won't disappointed, the new format was awesome. Which if you've been to I-80 you already know what's in store for you.

[RTW]

Bandit is correct. The new Host hotel for Florence Speedway is the Hilton Cincinnati Airport. Here is the information from the Florence Speedway website:
Florence Speedway has upgraded to the Hilton!

We are excited to announce that we have a new Host Hotel for Florence Speedway and the 33rd Annual Sunoco North/South 100 presented by Lucas Oil! The Hilton Cincinnati Airport is now the official Host Hotel for Florence Speedway for the 2015 season. The hotel will be offering a reduced rate for Florence Speedway customers. The Hilton Cincinnati Airport, is conveniently located at the Turfway Road exit off of I-75/71 and is close to multiple restaurants, shopping, and casinos and is only a short drive to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport(CVG). Rooms for the North/South weekend are expected to sell out quickly, so it is recommended that you book soon. To book rooms, call the hotel at (859) 371-4400 and ask for the Florence Speedway rate or you can book online https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/hi/reservation/book.htm?execution=e1s1

There are plenty of hotels and restaraunts in Florence as well.

Getting the day of the show will not be a problem for the Ralph Latham.

The new format for the N/S 100 was a big hit if you needs seats together I would order ahead. I already have mine renewed from last year.

[25 Jay 53]

I checked and the Hilton was like $101 a night with the Florence rate. Might stay there might check others in the airport area, their seems to be plenty up there and plenty of places to eat also.

[25 Jay 53]

I normally try to do the same thing every year. Last year I went to 201 for the first time. This year it looks like Volusia will my new one. I'd still like to try one more maybe....Knoxville and I-80 are 2 I want to try. You won't disappointed, the new format was awesome. Which if you've been to I-80 you already know what's in store for you.

I-80 was great, hope to go back sometime. That format is the way to go for these big shows in my opinion.

[Links]

Lots of places to stay...tons of places to eat in Florence. Stay away from all lodging on "Dream Street". Tons of food and shopping on Mall Road if you want to stay in one area. Reserve your seats if you want to sit in the top rows. Plenty of seating on the front and back stretch.

[Gary]

Also planning on my first trip to Florence this year (in May for the Lucas show and for the North/South, actually). What kind of seat can I get if I just show up early the day of the races? Don't necessarily want to go ahead and buy the tickets when they go on sale in a few days so I'll be stuck with them if something comes up before then.

It depends on where you want to sit. The 11th row up to the top on the front stretch are reserved seats for the Ralph Latham. If you get there early, you should get good seats (lower 10 rows). A lot more of the seating is reserved for the North/South 100. It's hard to get good non-reserved seats for the North/South if you show up on raceday. It's best to reserve those tickets in advance.

http://www.florencespeedway.com/latham.html

http://www.florencespeedway.com/ns100.html

[25 Jay 53]

Called and got my seats today for the North South, sitting just passed the flag man in section G. Also got a good deal on a motel at the Comfort Inn up by the airport. Thanks for the info that y'all had! Looking forward to my first Florence trip in August.

[rc24]

Parking gets a little crazy on Saturday. So you might want to show up earlier that day.

[dirt FANatic 11]

Whats the camping like? making first trip this year, saw the camping is first come first serve. does it fill quickly? if we arrive Wed will we be able to camp? Thanks in advance for any info

[Rock IT]

I've never been to the north south before but was thinking about making the trip this year does anyone know if they put on a cornhole tournament like they have at the world 100?

[25 Jay 53]

Parking gets a little crazy on Saturday. So you might want to show up earlier that day.

Will do, thanks. We usually try to get to the track early the day of the races we go to, we just people watch and sit around and tailgate.

[*Bandit*]

Dirt, yes camping fills up fast, but it's free, they have several places you can camp at though from front to back to the sides of the track. There is also a state park about 8 miles or so (IF that far) from the track that many people stay at also It's called Big Bone Lick State Park and it's nice with hook ups, pool, showers and so forth ....you might want to check that out BUT they do enforce the quiet time rule. Also at the Track there are sections that have a quiet time, although you can tell those folks have been going to that same area for years and years in the back and over in the corn field is the party area's I think

[cmmg42]

The times I've been to the North/South 100, the racing has been good and I haven't been disappointed. I wish I could've been there last year to see Eddie Carrier Jr. win it.

[pink floyd]

The times I've been to the North/South 100, the racing has been good and I haven't been disappointed. I wish I could've been there last year to see Eddie Carrier Jr. win it.

it was a great race, beginning to end.