How many fans are allowed at Dover International Speedway?

54,000
Access the digital replica of USA TODAY and more than 200 local newspapers with your subscription. Seating capacity has been reduced three times over the past 13 years, down to its current level of 54,000. Dover Motor Speedway president and CEO Mike Tatoian called the 60% reduction in seating “right-sizing.”

Will fans be allowed at Dover speedway?

Speedway officials announced in a statement they have received permission from the Delaware Division of Public Health to host fans after DPH approved their COVID-19 mitigation plan.

What are the best seats at Dover?

–Best seats:It would be hard to top the seats in Dover International Speedway’s Monster Bridge. The bridge is essentially a luxury suite that sits at the exit of Turn 3. Fans get to see cars roar out of Turn 2 — often a crash-filled corner — and scream down the backstretch before passing right beneath their feet.

Why do they call Dover the Monster Mile?

Denis McGlynn, CEO of Dover Motorsports Inc., coined the Monster Mile nickname in the mid-1970s. “The track was becoming known as a monster, one that was very tough on drivers and tough on equipment,” said Gary Camp, the speedway’s director of communications.

Do you have to wear a mask at Dover Speedway?

Yes, as with our essential personnel and competitors, fans 2 years of age and older* will be required to wear masks while on Dover International Speedway property.

Are fans allowed at NASCAR race today?

Status: Grandstand seating and fan engagement areas will be fully open for the tripleheader weekend that features cutoff races for the Round of 10 in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoffs and the Round of 16 in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs as well as the regular-season finale for the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

Is Dover Speedway closing?

DOVER – Dover Motorsports, the parent company of Dover International Speedway and one of the last independent owners of a top-tier NASCAR racetrack, is officially no more, after its planned sale closed Wednesday.

Where’s the best place to sit at a Nascar race?

At most tracks, seats closer than the twentieth row have a partially obstructed view. Therefore, the best seats are the ones nearest to the start/finish line and closest to the track itself, without being closer than the twentieth row.

Is Dover a good track?

Dover is one of the most difficult tracks on which the series competes. For most of its history, Dover’s events were grueling, 500-mile affairs that took more than four hours to complete – on a high-banked track with lap times equaling a little more than 20 seconds (more than 165 miles per hour).

How fast do cars go at Dover?

1997 – Dover makes the change from 500 miles to a new 400-mile distance for all Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races, beginning with the Sept. 21 “MBNA 400,” won by Mark Martin. His average speed of 132.719 mph sets the track’s fastest race record.

Is NASCAR at full capacity?

“We are thrilled to welcome fans back at 100 percent capacity to Watkins Glen International following clearance from New York state government and health officials,” said track president Michael Printup. “Fans are our lifeblood and their presence at the track creates the aura and energy this sport thrives upon.

How much is a beer at NASCAR?

There is a $4-to-$5 price range for soda and water, and an $8-to-$9 price range for beer.

Do they sell beer at NASCAR?

Beer and NASCAR have gone hand in hand since sponsorship became a major part of the sport, and certain beers are more popular than others among fans.

What has happened to NASCAR attendance?

NASCAR has suffered with declining attendance for years from its heyday in the early 2000s, when it was routinely drawing crowds well over 50,000 to 100,000 essentially for every Cup Series race.

What happened NASCAR attendance?

Since its peak in 2005, NASCAR has seen a gradual decline, with its TV viewership reaching record lows in 2018 and race day attendance suffering to record lows as well.

Did Dover Speedway get sold?

The sale of Dover International Speedway is complete. It was announced just last month that Speedway Motorsports would acquire Dover Motorsports for $3.61 a share in cash for an approximate total equity value of $131.5 million.

Who owns most of the NASCAR tracks?

ISC owns 12 tracks that host NASCAR races, including Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway, Darlington Raceway and Homestead-Miami Speedway. Its holdings stretch from New York to California, and ISC is one of two major facilities companies that host NASCAR races, along with Speedway Motorsports Inc.

Is it better to sit higher or lower at NASCAR?

You do want to sit high enough that you can see the opposite side of the track: if you’re down too low, it can be hard to see across the infield. I’d say lower-middle is great, but then again I like to be close to the action.

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