Wild West Shootout or Winternationals at East Bay

[MI Dirt Fan]

I think every night is a points night now at East Bay except maybe Monday. All the big names raced last year. Some guys like say WoO or guys who are going to run Volusia go to Eastbay later in the week.

[Just The Tip]

Rich how long has it been since you came to AZ? I had the exact opposite experience with surface and camping folks. The camping area at FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway is packed full as are the grandstands every night. All the snowbirds are in town plus a ton of travelers.

Everyone should make the trip to the Wild West Shootout at least once in their life. It is such a great experience. Laid back but some very hard door to door racing. Add to that the Keyser Quarter Million Challenge and the drama is through the roof. I think this year's field will be one of the best to ever come to Az.

Thanks for the response Kelly. I think at this moment we are leaning towards Arizona. The setting and surrounding area is a big factor. It seems more unique to me to have late models racing in that area and that experience is why we are leaning that way.

[ZERO25]

Eastbay by a landslide!

True bullring, no bad seats, superior competition, only ONE class, done by 10!

Plenty to do during the day, plenty of motels and restaurants (you Yankees make it more expensive )

Good ole Southern hospitality, and last but not least......that darn STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE!

[Dlmfan123]

I think every night is a points night now at East Bay except maybe Monday. All the big names raced last year. Some guys like say WoO or guys who are going to run Volusia go to Eastbay later in the week.

Last year it wasn’t. Haven’t seen anything about it being changed. That only happened last year cuz screven rained out

[MI Dirt Fan]

Hit my head and forget stuff sometimes lol

[over4T]

If you've been to Florida before treat yourselves to Arizona. As others have said more classes in AZ, more big names in FL, fans are rabid and fun both places, AZ hands down much less expensive with out East Bay's strawberry shortcake but terrific Mexican food, much less touristy ripoffs. FL wins if Gentlemen's Clubs ( strip bars) are your thing, AZ if you like beautiful scenery and a different style of architecture than FL tacky.

In FL license plates are 90% from the upper midwest while AZ's are from the western states, predominatedly the colder states, i.e. the Dakotas, Montana, Wisconsin etc. The kicker may be that you're from Indiana and will perhaps retire to FL and, hopefully, have many years to enjoy FL's pluses while you may, otherwise never see Arizona and that would be a shame. Have fun whichever you go to though.

[WisWildManFan]

6 nights in a row at the same track gets old

[flagone]

That is one of the appeals too I think. We have nights off here and there to break it up and allow you to do other things. The racetrack is literally at the foot of the Superstition Mountains. To me its a racing vacation. If you decide to come shoot me a message and I will give you a personal tour.

[toledo47]

Never been to the Arizona races, and probably never will because I hate the schedule. If I fly in the morning of the first race and fly out the morning after the final race, I’m looking at 10 days minimum and that’s the best case scenario, it likely wouldn’t work out that well. 10 days for 6 races... I don’t like it. Run it Monday to Saturday or Tuesday to Sunday and I’ll give it a chance .

[TackyTracker]

yeah this would be a tough decision for me also

[Dawg1987]

That is one of the appeals too I think. We have nights off here and there to break it up and allow you to do other things. The racetrack is literally at the foot of the Superstition Mountains. To me its a racing vacation. If you decide to come shoot me a message and I will give you a personal tour.

Can I get a personal tour too?

[Just The Tip]

If you've been to Florida before treat yourselves to Arizona. As others have said more classes in AZ, more big names in FL, fans are rabid and fun both places, AZ hands down much less expensive with out East Bay's strawberry shortcake but terrific Mexican food, much less touristy ripoffs. FL wins if Gentlemen's Clubs ( strip bars) are your thing, AZ if you like beautiful scenery and a different style of architecture than FL tacky.

In FL license plates are 90% from the upper midwest while AZ's are from the western states, predominatedly the colder states, i.e. the Dakotas, Montana, Wisconsin etc. The kicker may be that you're from Indiana and will perhaps retire to FL and, hopefully, have many years to enjoy FL's pluses while you may, otherwise never see Arizona and that would be a shame. Have fun whichever you go to though.

Thanks for the post 4T. I tend to agree with your thinking. We make it to Florida quite a bit, but we never really go out west. The schedule isn't as attractive but we will make it work.

[Just The Tip]

That is one of the appeals too I think. We have nights off here and there to break it up and allow you to do other things. The racetrack is literally at the foot of the Superstition Mountains. To me its a racing vacation. If you decide to come shoot me a message and I will give you a personal tour.

Wow, thank you for the invite. I will be in touch.