When camping at a NASCAR race, knowing what to do and what not to do is vital for fans to have a good experience. There may be some surprising things that newer fans may not anticipate. Today, we have the definitive list of do’s and dont’s when camping at a NASCAR Cup Series race.
The four main areas where rules vary between tracks are pets, fire pits, tow parking, and quiet hours. If fans are planning on bringing pets or fire pits to the track, research the rules of whatever campsite or campground is available. Fans should also research where they can park their cars after getting their camper parked for the race weekend as well. Quiet hours often vary between specific campgrounds at race tracks, so, depending on which experience fans are looking for, they should consider that.
While campgrounds are generally pretty lenient with what can or cannot be allowed in, make sure you find out what is not allowed. Some campgrounds may have certain rules on fire pits that others will not. Some campgrounds may allow power generators, and others may not. Again, research the rules for the specific campground you are staying at.
One of the most iconic visuals of any NASCAR track is the fluttering flags on campers in the infield and cars in the parking lot. Bringing these types of things is usually allowed and encouraged, and it allows fans to see which neighbors could like their favorite driver. Stay safe when putting up flags high in the air.
When deciding which flags to fly at a NASCAR race, make sure that they are not overly obscene with hateful logos or gestures. The Confederate flag, for example, has been banned from NASCAR tracks, so, do not bring that. Signs and flags poking fun at a driver here and there is not a bad thing, but, keep it from being overly obscene.
When getting ready for race day, a great way to pass the time is playing fun lawn games such as cornhole, ladder ball, or just tossing a football around. The biggest thing to remember here is to respect the space of people around you. Make sure whatever lawn game you play is within your campsite and not intruding on other people’s space.
When playing lawn games, putting a cornhole board into someone else’s campsite is bound to make them upset if they have not agreed to let you do so. Sometimes, it can be easy to get carried away with a good time that you can easily slip into someone else’s campsite. Make sure you are aware of the space around you.
Campgrounds are open places where multiple NASCAR fans are coming together to enjoy a weekend at. theraces. It is both allowed and encouraged to mix and mingle with the fans around you, and that can often lead to making lifelong friends. If you want to spend the entire night partying, there are places and people there to do so. If you want to enjoy a nice, relaxing night by the fire, there are plenty of people doing that as well.
When at a campsite, keep in mind that you are not the only one there. Different people are there trying to have their own experiences on their own, and doing things like playing overly loud music after quiet hours or intruding into someone else’s campsite is not a good idea.
Many rules and regulations at a NASCAR campground can be summed up in one simple phrase, “Don’t be an idiot”. If there is a rule at a campground, then follow it. Make sure you respect your neighbors during a race weekend, and be a likable human being to those around you. Simply put, be a good person, and do logical things during a race weekend.
The NASCAR Truck Series breaks off from the main touring series schedule this weekend, but that doesn’t mean the O’Reilly Auto Parts and Cup Series aren’t racing. So, whether you are going to be at the track or home, what does the forecast look like for the race weekend in Austin, Texas?
Before the OAP Series Race (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
During the OAP Series Race (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
After the OAP Series Race (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Before the Cup Series Race (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
During the Cup Series Race (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
After the Cup Series Race (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
When the three NASCAR National Series rolled into Austin for COTA’s first NASCAR race weekend in 2021, no one could have guessed the chaos that lay in wait. A major rain shower did not prevent the series from racing that day, as, though it was still somewhat foreign at the time, NASCAR sent the Cup Series out in the rain for a chaotic race, ultimately won by Chase Elliott.
Note: This article will be updated with a more accurate and detailed forecast as the race weekend nears.
After back-to-back drafting tracks, NASCAR’s three National Series split ways as the O’Reilly Auto Parts and Cup Series head for Circuit of the Americas, and the Truck Series makes its debut at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
This information will be available when NASCAR releases it on Monday afternoon.
Note: This article will be updated as more information about the weekend comes out.
Just like that, the first two weeks of the NASCAR season are in the books. After kicking the season off at Daytona, the sport headed up north to EchoPark Speedway for back-to-back superspeedway action. The Cup series saw a familiar face in victory lane, as Tyler Reddick went 2-for-2 to start the year.
In the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Sheldon Creed finally got the monkey off his back, thanks to help from Ross Chastain, and won his first career O’Reilly Auto Parts race. In Trucks, Kyle Busch continued his EchoPark dominance, taking home the checkered flag in familiar Hendrick colors, well, familiar two decades ago.
Now, how was the racing as a whole? Where do the races stack up against each other? Let’s take a look at my Race Weekend Rankings and see where the EchoPark weekend ranks among the rest of the 2026 season!
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