10. Take a picture of the number in the parking lot so you’ll know which acre to look in later.

9. The race is way more exciting with a fanview so you know what the heck is going on

8. It’s the only sport that allows you to bring in a cooler of alcohol.

7. If you’re a loyal Nascar fan you’ll have your driver’s flags on your RV/Truck/Car

6. CVS Pharmacies is the #1 distributor of Jack Daniels in the entire state of Missouri. (okay not really Nascar related but I was surprised)

5. If you have a fanview (see #10) then people will inevitably be asking you the entire race how their favorite driver is even though the info is on the board.

4. Cautions can take up half the race without any exciting crashes or fires to watch.

3. People can sleep even when there are 40 car engines blasting out 130 decibels each.

2. Going to the race solo is awesome if your intent is only to take pictures. You don’t have to worry about slowing someone down or hearing “How many more pictures you going to take?” or “What are you taking a picture of now?”

1. Don’t mention out loud any driver sucks unless unless you want to get in a throw down with a fan of said driver.