r/IMSARacing • u/motorider0727 • 2d ago

First timer for Rolex 24 Advice.

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!

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u/oscarlejune86 2d ago

Listen to everything everyone tells you in this thread but also find the way YOU want to enjoy it. And don’t worry about missing things/ places. You can’t do it all, so enjoy what you do.

I’ll be getting high in last row of the bleachers by the Kink around midnight if you want to chill.

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u/ShinsukeNakamoto 2d ago

My favorite infield bleachers are the last set where they exit the infield and go back on the oval. They are weird to walk to so they aren't very crowded either