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August 09, 2010 at
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Tickets - although it's the 50th anniversary, you should be able to buy something from a scalper.
Hotel - probably something available in NW Des Moines....the State Fair used to be same week as the Nationals...
Chuck.....
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August 09, 2010 at
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you will still be able to get tickets at the ticket window, and no seat is a bad seat in my eyes
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August 09, 2010 at
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You may check Newton, Pella, or Indianola for a hotel.
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August 09, 2010 at
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Posted By: sprinter25 on August 09 2010 at 06:33:01 PM
Tickets - although it's the 50th anniversary, you should be able to buy something from a scalper.
Hotel - probably something available in NW Des Moines....the State Fair used to be same week as the Nationals...
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sprinter, the state fair is still at the same time. as far as hotel room goes, good luck
when the green flag drops, the bullshit stops!
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August 09, 2010 at
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Should be hotels in Des Moines, if your only going for one night the drive to Knoxville isn't bad. And as others said I'd see if about getting tickets cheaper out front before going to the ticket booth..my brother and I always get our tickets out front now usually for half the ticket window price.
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August 10, 2010 at
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If you're wanting a room for just Saturday night, I'd even try Knoxville motels. A lot of people head out after the races and don't stay Saturday night, although it may be a package deal and have to reserve/pay for all 4 nights even though they don't stay Saturday night. Still might be worth a try. Worked for me at Daytona several years ago. Sunday night of the 500 stopped at a Howard Johnson's just down the street from the track and asked, "Don't suppose there'd be a chance in hell of getting a room tonight?" Her reply, "Sure sweetie, we have plenty of rooms. Most head home when the race is over."
As far as tickets, don't think there will be problem. We usually have some to get rid of, but so far everyone is still planning on going.
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August 10, 2010 at
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I booked my hotel last Sunday night. Choices are few. Not many rooms available in Des Monies. Don't wait any longer. Do it now.
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August 10, 2010 at
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Posted By: LR on August 09 2010 at 09:11:44 PM
Should be hotels in Des Moines, if your only going for one night the drive to Knoxville isn't bad. And as others said I'd see if about getting tickets cheaper out front before going to the ticket booth..my brother and I always get our tickets out front now usually for half the ticket window price.
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Don't feed the scalpers The are easy to spot and that does't help the racer or the track
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