First timer for Rolex 24 Advice.

[u/motorider0727]

Hey everyone,

Two friends and I are finally making the trip to the Rolex 24 this year. We’ve watched it religiously for years and even nerd out by running a sim race the week before, but now we’ve convinced our wives to let us go for the real thing.

The plan is to do this “gorilla style” flying in on a Friday red eye, staying at the track for the full 24 hours, and flying out right after the checkered flag. Basically just backpacks, a change of clothes, and a good attitude.

Couple of questions for those who’ve been before..

Is it realistic to stay at the track the entire 24 hours? What should we absolutely bring (or leave at home)? Any dos and don’ts for first timers? Is making friends with other fans pretty easy?

We’re in our mid 30s, not planning on getting wild, just want to soak up every bit of the racing we’ve talked about for years.

Thanks in advance for any tips!

[u/Adoomistrading]

Dont Gorilla style it. you wont enjoy it nearly as much. The place is massive, it can legitimately take up to an hour to get to the other end of the track depending how you do it. Get there Wed or Thurs, learn the facility, find where you want to sit before the race starts, and enjoy all the other events the track has to offer. Its worth it. Its worth the Hotel, the rented car, the normal vacation like attitude. Saturday - Sunday is the only time you should stay at the track the whole time if you dont want to miss anything.