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  • DarrellGoode
    Senior Member
    • May 2007
    • 698

    #1

    FALS Question

    Why is the back stretch better to watch the races, than the front stretch? Wouldn't it be better to sit by flag stand? I've never been there. So I don't know.
    Darrell Goode

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  • TackyTracker
    Senior Member
    • May 2007
    • 5316

    #2
    frontstretch is farther back
    you can smoke
    party crowd is back there

    other than that nothing really

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    • bullring
      Senior Member
      • May 2007
      • 947

      #3
      Frontstretch stands have the horse track between them and the racetrack. Long ways back.

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      • ILL-DIRTDOG
        Senior Member
        • May 2007
        • 750

        #4
        Originally posted by TackyTracker View Post
        frontstretch is farther back
        you can smoke
        party crowd is back there

        other than that nothing really

        All the souvenir trailers are on the backstretch as well.

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        • Bubstr
          Senior Member
          • Feb 2008
          • 3734

          #5
          Originally posted by DarrellGoode View Post
          Why is the back stretch better to watch the races, than the front stretch? Wouldn't it be better to sit by flag stand? I've never been there. So I don't know.
          Number one reason is the elevation of the track and grandstands makes it hard to see the front stretch, for the wall. Second reason is their historical grand stands make you sit with your knees in your chest. Third is, if it's warm, it seems about 5 degrees warmer because the enclosed stands cut air flow. If it's cool, that's a good thing.

          If your handicapped, the front stretch has a ramp to a not so great landing, view wise. It is hard getting to the ramp because of gravel walkway, if you need wheels to get there. The handicapped parking is close also, if your early. I don't think some tracks realize just how many fans have difficulty getting around.

          What makes it worth it, is great side by side racing. Let there be no doubt about it, they put on a great show.

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          • smoothoperator32
            Senior Member
            • Mar 2013
            • 717

            #6
            Originally posted by Bubstr View Post
            Number one reason is the elevation of the track and grandstands makes it hard to see the front stretch, for the wall. Second reason is their historical grand stands make you sit with your knees in your chest. Third is, if it's warm, it seems about 5 degrees warmer because the enclosed stands cut air flow. If it's cool, that's a good thing.

            If your handicapped, the front stretch has a ramp to a not so great landing, view wise. It is hard getting to the ramp because of gravel walkway, if you need wheels to get there. The handicapped parking is close also, if your early. I don't think some tracks realize just how many fans have difficulty getting around.

            What makes it worth it, is great side by side racing. Let there be no doubt about it, they put on a great show.
            I went there a few years ago i am handicapped in a wheelchair could not get anywhere near the front stretch and could not find a place on the backstretch. This place is definitely not wheelchair friendly. Didnt even watch races went home.

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            • WisWildManFan
              Senior Member
              • Mar 2013
              • 3223

              #7
              Front stretch stands are at least 3 times farther back
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              Always carrying my 2 Crown Jewels

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              • Cardirt0
                Banned
                • May 2007
                • 5271

                #8
                Originally posted by smoothoperator32 View Post
                I went there a few years ago i am handicapped in a wheelchair could not get anywhere near the front stretch and could not find a place on the backstretch. This place is definitely not wheelchair friendly. Didnt even watch races went home.
                This is something they need too address ..They have spots at the bottom of Grandstands They suck...Fairbury You run a Great place, BUT you need a better Place for my Friend Smooth too see the races from....

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                • DarrellGoode
                  Senior Member
                  • May 2007
                  • 698

                  #9
                  So get there early to try to get a seat on the backstretch?
                  Darrell Goode

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                  • Cardirt0
                    Banned
                    • May 2007
                    • 5271

                    #10
                    Originally posted by DarrellGoode View Post
                    So get there early to try to get a seat on the backstretch?
                    Hes handicapped in a wheelchair no place in the backstretch for him.......

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                    • CRK
                      Senior Member
                      • Dec 2013
                      • 159

                      #11
                      I think there is on section C or D on backstretch. Ramp is near concessions I believe.

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                      • Cardirt0
                        Banned
                        • May 2007
                        • 5271

                        #12
                        Originally posted by CRK View Post
                        I think there is on section C or D on backstretch. Ramp is near concessions I believe.
                        Did not know that .. Who would you call too get one held for someone....

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                        • WisWildManFan
                          Senior Member
                          • Mar 2013
                          • 3223

                          #13
                          Originally posted by DarrellGoode View Post
                          So get there early to try to get a seat on the backstretch?
                          Id say 95% are all ready sold. There were quit a few seats in section I yesterday but not many else where
                          Always carrying my 2 Crown Jewels

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                          • Fairbury Speedway
                            Member
                            • May 2013
                            • 60

                            #14
                            The 2 section D handicap spots on the backstretch are already reserved for the PDC weekend, the Handicap area on the front stretch is first come first serve on the day of the event.

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                            • DarrellGoode
                              Senior Member
                              • May 2007
                              • 698

                              #15
                              Tried to order reserved seating on backstretch but I needed 3 seats and it's not available. I guess I have no choice but to do the front stretch. Will I be able to see at all?
                              Darrell Goode

                              [url]wwww.facebook.com/goodeguitarlessons

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