AVONDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — With NASCAR’s spring race at Phoenix Raceway complete, fans are already looking ahead to October, when the Cup Series returns to Avondale. For those planning the trip, the raceway offers several viewing options beyond the traditional grandstand seat.
Rattlesnake Hill
One of those options is Rattlesnake Hill, a general area where fans bring canopies, chairs, blankets, grills, food, drinks and pets to watch the race.
Michael Bergmann has claimed a spot on Rattlesnake Hill for the past 15 years.
“There’s no better seat as far as I’m concerned. I’ve been in the grandstands, but this is where it is for sure,” Bergmann said. “You can see everything. I mean, you’re limited in the grandstand. I can walk back and forth along my canopies here, and nobody gets after me. So it’s a lot of fun.”
RV row along the back straightaway
A lineup of motorhomes parked just outside the fence along the back straightaway offers another alternative. Fans watch from the tops of their RVs, with full access to the amenities inside.
“Not only can you see the whole track, but you’re also at your own motorhome. So you’ve got all the amenities like fresh drinks, snacks, bathroom just a couple steps away. You’ve got it all,” said John Toman, Jr.
His father, John Toman, Sr., added, “It’s incredible to be so close to the action. Normally we’re inside the pits, but right here you catch everything.”
The demand for those spots comes with a cost. There is a 10-year waitlist to secure one of the RV positions.
Fan Desiree said the elevated view from the motorhome roof adds a physical element to the experience.
“I really like to feel the rumble of the cars when they drive by. It feels really cool on top of the motorhome. It’s like it’s shaking your internal chest,” she said.
Track roof
For fans who want an elevated view of the entire race, the roof of the track looks directly down on the finish line.
“We were down by the pits, down low, not up here. We can see the entire race. It’s awesome,” said PJ Wilson.
Fan Meg Sliva said the height changes the experience.
“When they go, you just get a better vantage point,” Sliva said.
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