Tallagega AL

Hey ,does anyone live near the track.We have tickets for the race on April 6th,and I could use some advice on what and where.....

I've printed a ton of maps and campsites but I figure someone from around there can give me better advice.....

advice: plan an extra day and let's meet up!!!

What kind of information r u looking for.
I used to go down there when the race was in July.
I stayed in a town called Childersburg about 10 miles away from the track.
My seats were in the Birhingham grandstand, right at the start/finish line.

I miss Alabamba in July, 90 + degrees 90%+ humidity

Paul

Tig,we are thinking on leaving here on Thursday AM,not sure if we will drive straight thru or stop somewhere and get an early start Friday ,then I have part day Friday and Saturday

Chuck already told me this trip is NOT plant related...but what does he know....LOL

Paulgrow
I kinda want to know where NOT to stay,we plan on camping with a tent,is it best just to stay at the track?,it says they expanded their facilities but since I've never been there I don't know if thats a good thing or not...LOL

the campgrounds that came up in a search are
Cheaha state park
Desoto State Park
Logans Landing
Shady Oaks

Personnaly I would stay at one of the parks.
Theres a campground at DeSoto caverns but I've never stayed there.
Be sure and see the Hall of Fame right next to the track.
Theres some great Bar-B-Que places to eat in the area
Paul

Are the campgrounds AT talladega a good place to stay,don't really want to fight traffic?
Has anyone stayed there?
Paul the barbque sounds like a good idea.....

IM SO JEALOUS!

DeSoto State Park is gorgeous. I've not camped there, but I can't imagine you could go wrong. Oak Mountain is south of Birmingham and it's also beautiful.

Check this out: http://alabamamaps.ua.edu/alabama/recreation/stateparks.jpg

I can't find anything to tell me how far from the track it is......

Desoto caverns is kind of the back way out of the track.
Most people jump on I-20 which is right up the road. I went out the back roads and was back at the motel in 20-30 minutes after the race.
I would stay away from the freeway on race Sunday.
Write down there and get a county map from the road commission.
I had one but I couldn't find it for you.

FYI no beer is sold at the track on Sundays, make sure you're supplied on Saturday
Paul

Nothing at nascar.com that I can find. They have a travel link, but it is for airlines. Must be some site with the info.

Thanks for the beer tip....Chuck would DIE!!!!!!

Karyn............this site may help you.....they do have a message board where you can inquire.

http://www.racingone.com/tracks_front.asp?trackid=32&series=1


"eyes"

Thanks Eye's but that one really didn't help....

And I'm scared of their message board........LOL