> I’ll be there in Cal. Saturday. When you say you hope the weather
> stays nice in the 90′s and peaking to low 100 being nice racing
> weather, I have to wonder how that is. In Florida especially in July
> with 90 degrees you as a spectator are throwing bottles of water over
> oneself, using battery fans with mist and hoping to be able to be
> drinking enough water to stay conscience. Let alone how the heat will
> effect the race cars and drivers? I ‘m hoping that it is the lack of
> humidity that you find so comfortable!

I supose it’s a matter of being used to it, but there is an advantage to
the heat this time of year. During May, we are prone to getting a marine
layer of clouds blown in from the Pacific Ocean create a very light fog
that cuts the visibilty significantly. The weatehr system that creates hot
weather brings warm, dry air from the Mojave Desert blows the clouds back
towards the ocean and leaves us with clear skies for viewing the race. The
weather from the ocean is expected to dominate today and the predicted high
temp is only 73 degrees, but is expected to be back in the 90s by Saturday
and Sunday.

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> "granitegriz" <graniteg…@earthlink.net> wrote in
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> > If there are any California fans in this group or any one that knows
> > the track I would appreciate some info. Leaving next week for
> > California. Will be staying in Palm Springs as that as close as I
> > could get. I have tickets near the start/finish line section. Once at
> > the track area, which is the closest lot to that area and the easiest
> > way in and out? Any info would be appreciated.

> As a native of fontana, let me welcome you in advance. The speedway only
> has one lot, and it is FREE PARKING (unless things have changed). There
> are 2 entrances open on raceday, Cherry Ave and Etiwanda Ave. Just take
> the Cherry or Etiwanda exit from I-10 and head north a mile or so until
> you see the entrance. Etiwanda is usually only opened when there is a big
> enough crowd to justify it, so you might want to stick to Cherry Ave on
> Friday and Saturday. After the race, there is no telling which direction
> the Sheriffs and CHP directing traffic will send you, so it’s a good idea
> for those unfamiliar with the area to bring a map. They may send you to
> I-15 instead of the 10. It’s not that big of a detour and it’s easy to
> get back to the 10, but a map will still be nice to have.

> If you don’t like fighting the traffic, here’s a great alternative:
> http://dbserver.iscmotorsports.com/CaliforniaSpeedway/headlines.cfm?
> HeadlineStoryID=9670
> We live less than 5 miles from the track, but this is the way we like to
> go to the speedway.

> If you’re not locked into the Palm Springs lodging and would like to save
> a little money, you might want to check lodging availability in
> Victorville and Hesperia. PS is in the low desert about 60 miles east of
> the track and VV/Hesperia are in the high desert about 40 miles north of
> the track. PS is a great town if money is no object, but this is still
> the snowbird season there and prices are still at their peak for another
> month. The town is full of great restaraunts, shops and museums. I lived
> there for a few years, so if you need any advice, feel free to ask. If
> you have the time and would like to see a part of the desert that will
> floor you with it’s beauty, be sure to check out the Indian Canyons (Palm
> is the most accessible and popular)
> http://www.indian-canyons.com/canyons.html
> The 1000 Palms Oasis was my favorite spot when I lived out there
> http://www.team-one.com/events/coachlla.html

> Enjoy your trip, the weather is great right now.It’s 5:30 PM, the temp is
> just a tic over 90 degress F, the humidity is sitting at 18%, and the
> skies are crystal clear. If this weather holds until next week and we
> don’t get a marine layer bring low clouds in from the ocean, it should
> bbe a great weekend.

> Bud

As Bud said parking has always been free.I would only add do not miss the
saturday show. I still think saturday is the best all around day at the
speedway. Something is always going on. Don’t get me wrong , Sunday is the
Show. Just a lot of people miss out on saturday’s activities and they are
great.

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> As Bud said parking has always been free.I would only add do not miss
> the saturday show. I still think saturday is the best all around day
> at the speedway. Something is always going on. Don’t get me wrong ,
> Sunday is the Show. Just a lot of people miss out on saturday’s
> activities and they are great.

You’re on the money re Saturday. I actually prefer the racing by the lower
divisions over Cup at Fontana. We’ve got tix for all 3 days, but if
something were to come up and we could only go one day, Saturday would be
the day I pick due to  better racing in the NBS over Cup.

Let’s hope this nice weather holds through the weekend. It’s 11:30 now and
it’s already about 95 degrees out and predicted to peak in the low 100′s
this afternoon. That’s perfect weather for race watching.

Bud

> If there are any California fans in this group or any one that knows
> the track I would appreciate some info. Leaving next week for
> California. Will be staying in Palm Springs as that as close as I
> could get. I have tickets near the start/finish line section. Once at
> the track area, which is the closest lot to that area and the easiest
> way in and out? Any info would be appreciated.

As a native of fontana, let me welcome you in advance. The speedway only
has one lot, and it is FREE PARKING (unless things have changed). There
are 2 entrances open on raceday, Cherry Ave and Etiwanda Ave. Just take
the Cherry or Etiwanda exit from I-10 and head north a mile or so until
you see the entrance. Etiwanda is usually only opened when there is a big
enough crowd to justify it, so you might want to stick to Cherry Ave on
Friday and Saturday. After the race, there is no telling which direction
the Sheriffs and CHP directing traffic will send you, so it’s a good idea
for those unfamiliar with the area to bring a map. They may send you to
I-15 instead of the 10. It’s not that big of a detour and it’s easy to
get back to the 10, but a map will still be nice to have.

If you don’t like fighting the traffic, here’s a great alternative:
http://dbserver.iscmotorsports.com/CaliforniaSpeedway/headlines.cfm?
HeadlineStoryID=9670
We live less than 5 miles from the track, but this is the way we like to
go to the speedway.

If you’re not locked into the Palm Springs lodging and would like to save
a little money, you might want to check lodging availability in
Victorville and Hesperia. PS is in the low desert about 60 miles east of
the track and VV/Hesperia are in the high desert about 40 miles north of
the track. PS is a great town if money is no object, but this is still
the snowbird season there and prices are still at their peak for another
month. The town is full of great restaraunts, shops and museums. I lived
there for a few years, so if you need any advice, feel free to ask. If
you have the time and would like to see a part of the desert that will
floor you with it’s beauty, be sure to check out the Indian Canyons (Palm
is the most accessible and popular)
http://www.indian-canyons.com/canyons.html
The 1000 Palms Oasis was my favorite spot when I lived out there
http://www.team-one.com/events/coachlla.html

Enjoy your trip, the weather is great right now.It’s 5:30 PM, the temp is
just a tic over 90 degress F, the humidity is sitting at 18%, and the
skies are crystal clear. If this weather holds until next week and we
don’t get a marine layer bring low clouds in from the ocean, it should
bbe a great weekend.

Bud