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  • #FALSuperman
    Senior Member
    • Jul 2015
    • 2128

    #1

    NORTH/SOUTH 100 what to expect

    I've never been to this race and plan on going this year. I was curious how many have been to this race in Kentucky and what to expect as far as how the track runs, facilities, when to get there, etc...Thanks
  • TTS_JF
    Senior Member
    • May 2007
    • 2091

    #2
    Big crowd, get there early. If you plan to leave Saturday after the race your going to be in traffic for awhile. Friday night backstretch party is usually very good. The show usually runs very quickly no waiting around for this or that to happen.
    T3G - Never Forget, Hardly Remember
    Eastbay (5)

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    • #FALSuperman
      Senior Member
      • Jul 2015
      • 2128

      #3
      Awesome...Thanks TTS. How about the track? I am hoping the track will allow for the racing to be competitive.

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      • GEAR_HEAD
        Senior Member
        • May 2007
        • 3107

        #4
        With the new format it's one of the best races of the year. They've made improvements to the track and the track prep that have made a world of difference. This race has one of the best atmospheres in racing next to Eldora.

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        • Catfish N Rice 11
          Member
          • Jun 2015
          • 47

          #5
          I have been going to the North/South 100 since i was a kid and ive lived north and south of the track. Some ideas and thoughts:1. The racing is usually good, you can expect a decent crowd of cars (both on and off the track)2. The track has 1 road going to the backstretch, but the front has 4 exit points (turn 4, two on the front stretch and one in turn one)3. If you plan on leaving, do it early or later if possible. But if you decide to leave immediately following the race, expect to sit in traffic for a second in the parking lot. Once you get on the road, i reccomend turning left and going twoards verona (everyone usually turns right for the MOST part)4. Theres good food from Warsaw (south on 42) all the way to florence that is relatively close, and a bar about 1000 yards from the track called boondocks.5. The friday night party is a blast, come hang out, ride the simulator, drink some beer, meet some drivers and have a good time.5.
          2015 Tracks So Far (Big Races)-Florence- 5 (Ralph Latham)Ponderosa- 1Eldora- 3 (Dream)Fairbury- 1

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          • #FALSuperman
            Senior Member
            • Jul 2015
            • 2128

            #6
            Wow, that was some great info! I appreciate it...if I had any doubts about which to choose (Eldora/Florence), I think I am now definitely going to this race. I've been to plenty enough World 100's. It's time for a change.

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            • Hoosier_Dirt
              Senior Member
              • Mar 2012
              • 1632

              #7
              You wont be disappointed. usually a great show!

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              • mll8pt
                Senior Member
                • May 2007
                • 449

                #8
                both

                Originally posted by #FALSuperman View Post
                Wow, that was some great info! I appreciate it...if I had any doubts about which to choose (Eldora/Florence), I think I am now definitely going to this race. I've been to plenty enough World 100's. It's time for a change.
                don't miss ELDORA but got to both. they both run everything in one day. north south is a great time only one Eldora though.

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                • In The Gas
                  Senior Member
                  • Dec 2007
                  • 458

                  #9
                  Originally posted by mll8pt View Post
                  don't miss ELDORA but got to both. they both run everything in one day. north south is a great time only one Eldora though.
                  Totally agree! I wouldn't pass up the World for the North/South.

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                  • rc24
                    Senior Member
                    • May 2007
                    • 311

                    #10
                    uhm with the format change i enjoyed the North/South More than i did the World last year. Yes Bloomer did put on a great show last year. I just think you can see better at the north south also. TThose haulers on the infield are a pain to see around sometimes depending on where you sit.
                    Race tracker-- RAIN and COLD "killing me smalls"

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                    • Links
                      Senior Member
                      • May 2007
                      • 1358

                      #11
                      One thing to keep in mind this year. The 42 yard sale deal is going on that weekend so traffic to and from the track to Florence will be wild the closer you get to the track. As far as the World vs NS100 deal goes...hit them both but I like Florence a little more myself. The new format with passing points is outstanding at the NS. You won't be disappointed with either though.
                      T3G - Never Forget, Hardly Remember

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                      • #FALSuperman
                        Senior Member
                        • Jul 2015
                        • 2128

                        #12
                        Thanks everyone...really good info on here. Basically, I've used up most my time off for the year and need to choose between the two. I am leaning towards the North/South not because I don't like Eldora (been many times), but more so because I have never been to North/South. I would like to see other venues is all. Reading everyone's comments on here makes me pretty excited about the North/South race!

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                        • Rollover
                          Senior Member
                          • May 2009
                          • 1238

                          #13
                          the party is better at eldora but the racing is better at florence

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                          • flagone
                            Senior Member
                            • May 2007
                            • 2861

                            #14
                            AND PLEASE make sure you visit the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame and attend the induction ceremony on Saturday at 4 PM on the infield stage.

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                            • Links
                              Senior Member
                              • May 2007
                              • 1358

                              #15
                              I'm not so sure about the party being better at Eldora anymore lol. Also you have till the 31st to get discount tickets for the NS100. Reserved seats are the way to go if you can.
                              T3G - Never Forget, Hardly Remember

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