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How To Throw The Perfect NASCAR Tailgate Party

How can you make attending a NASCAR race better? Have a tailgate party! What is the secret to a perfect NASCAR tailgate? The timing! You can reach the racetrack anticipating a tailgate party just as football fans do. One fan suggests having a tailgate party after the race. Why? Race day traffic is heavy with everybody trying to get to the racetrack, set up for a party, and find your seat for the race. After the race, cars are jammed up trying to get out of the parking lot at the same time. This fan suggests grilling and dining for a couple of hours after the race. When the party is over, the lot is empty and it is no longer a hassle to get out of the lot and on your way.

When it comes to tailgating, location is everything. You want to have a spot that will make others wishing they were you! Tailgaters are known for their food, dress, and their vehicles. They show team spirit by displaying team colors and the best food can be found at a tailgating party. Brats, hot dogs, chicken wings and burgers are all staples for a tailgating party. Potato salad and your favorite cold drink are also important parts to the tailgating party. Tailgaters say you can never take too much food, drink, or gadgets to tailgating parties. Most recommend a George Foreman grill that requires no hot coals to cool or grill to dump.

You will of course need folding chairs, coolers for your cold beverages and a flat surface for your menu. That surface can be a blanket on the ground, roof of a vehicle, bed of a truck or folding tables. Gadgets that will add to your tailgate party are speakers for music or pre race coverage; a television is even better the bigger the screen the better! You will be the envy of all other tailgaters if you are watching the pre-race activities on your own TV! You may want to have an a/c power converter to provide energy for party lights, a mini refrigerator, and other items that can make your tailgating party a success. Cup and plate holders are great to have and of course you want to have plenty of cool brews!

Tailgating food is high in fats and cholesterol so give yourself permission to enjoy but take special care of your diet the rest of the week. As far as liquid refreshments go there are some facts you need to know about beer. Alcohol will give your body a temporary warm-up but if you drink too much your body becomes de-sensitized to the cold. You will not feel the cold but your body can still suffer the affects from the cold.

If you are looking for the perfect tailgating vehicle here are a few hints on what to look for. First you need space, you will have plenty of stuff to bring to the party and you’ll need room to pack all of your supplies. You also need room for your passengers so look for a vehicle such as a SUV that will give you plenty of room for guests and goodies. If you find you need more room, you can always attach a trailer hitch and pull a small trailer behind your vehicle. You can take along a second vehicle or use a roof top carrier to pack with supplies.

Seating is a big part of the party and let’s face the facts, you can’t all sit on the tailgate. Be sure to take enough chairs for everyone to sit in and enjoy the party. Umbrellas are another must have for tailgating parties, maybe it isn’t raining but it could shield your head from the hot sun! Tents or canopies are also nice accessories for the same reason you may want umbrellas.

Tailgating is a fun way to get to know other fans, bond as a family, and show your pride in the driver of your choice. Plan a tailgating party for your next trip to the racetrack and think about having the party after the race!

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