East Bay Question

[NeedforLMspeed]

It doesn't matter what day it is. If the weather is perfect parking will be tough. I'm guess they make money off camping instead of general parking obviously so they try to cram as many campers in as they can

[JayD]

I'm going to east bay winter nationals for first time, looking for tips

Parking is really bad, we parked a long way out and walking back to the car in pitch black darkness is an experience in itself, also sit as high up as possible unless you like getting your face peppered with sand.

[Rocky]

What is the deal with strawberries? EastBay is something that probably won’t get checked off my bucket list, unfortunately.

[zooker25]

If you like Southern Gospel music they have a winter convention in Palmetto at the Bradenton convention center. They have free matinee concerts during the day and if you get rained out you have a great concert in the evenings. I love it when they fall on the same week as East Bay. Racing and Gospel music make for a great vacation!

[roughride]

I've always had better weather at East Bay than at Volusia. At Volusia I've been rained out, fogged out, had my winter coat on and still froze. Beaches are good, dog track is fun(and it may be the last year), food galore in Tampa, St Pete, and the beach towns. Deep sea fishing is fun. Restaurants will cook your catch. Charter a boat or hop on a head boat out of Johns Pass or Clearwater. Let the bashing begin. East Bay car count estimates? How many cars will Screven draw?

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Check the weather before you leave home. I've been there in shorts and a tee shirt. I've also been there in a carhart with the hood up! Just don't miss it. Only five years left.

I've been there when it was in the upper 20s with seran wrap over most of my body, under my clothes.

[d-glenn]

DC, with you on the strawberry shortcake, none better... Also, even if it is warm at night, a hoodie is a must to help with the grit...

[bleedblue55]

Yep the racing there has been really good recently. I used to complain about the no support classes but that was when the car counts dipped low for a few years. They get enough to have 6 heats, B mains, Strawberry Dash and Feature I'm happy. Getting out early is nice whether you choose the night life or day time activities away from the track. Been there when car count was triple digits and saw a low in the 20's about 4-5 years ago. 50-60 cars is like the perfect number for EB.

[dirt crow]

It’s worth the high prices. Awesome racing and most importantly, NO LOWER CLASSES!!!!!!

[SLMDIRTTM]

Bring lots of cash! EastBay prices are some of the highest you will incur for watching racing!

[grumfan]

Check the weather before you leave home. I've been there in shorts and a tee shirt. I've also been there in a carhart with the hood up! Just don't miss it. Only five years left.

[foxfire2dirtracing]

Check out the Fish House- south of the track in Ruskin. It’s a roadside fish/shrimp camp. Walk up to order & eat on pic-nic tables. It’s not cheap but it’s awesome food!

[ZERO25]

Hate to hear that.......guess I can still love the memory.

Oh, its still good but the Parkesdale family is one of the largest strawberry growers in the country. Their 'cake" is homemade similar to pound cake!

I still eat the tracks, but if im driving around I go to Parkesdale!

[Barbecueboy]

Hate to hear that.......guess I can still love the memory.

[ZERO25]

Blasphemy......

I have to admit it, dc is correct!

The tracks is not as good as the vendor they used to have!