Atmosphere
If you like NASCAR, camping, and tailgating, then you’ll love taking a trip to Dover International Speedway. At Dover International Speedway, you’ll find plenty of all three to keep you entertained for the weekend as well as a wide variety of other entertainment options making a trip to Dover a must.
Dover International Speedway offers a wide selection of camping options including the brand new Glamping at the Retreat. Those of you who want a luxury camping experience will without a doubt want to try Glamping at the Retreat as it includes everything you could want in a camping experience including an air-conditioned tent and a queen-size bed. Don’t worry though if you’d rather bring your RV or rough it in a more traditional tent as there are lots of-of other camping options here.
If camping isn’t your thing, you’ll be in luck as traditional tailgating is quite popular at Dover International Speedway as well. The fans here go all out to put on some of the best tailgate displays you’ll find anywhere, and the racetrack doesn’t just support tailgating it encourages it. Just make sure to be respectful and follow the rules, and you’ll have a great time tailgating in Dover.
In addition to camping and tailgating, Dover International Speedway offers a lot of other entertainment options at their FanZone. The FanZone is home to a slew of activities that will keep you entertained up until the race starts including live music, driving simulators and much more. There is even a kids area known as Monster Mile Youth Nation that is home to a wide variety of kids activities, so no matter what your age you’ll find something for you at the FanZone.
The Dover International Speedway offers a fun packed tailgating experience that any racing fan will love, so pack up the grill, cooler, tent, and more and head to Dover for either the Gander RV 400 or the Drydene 400.
Traditions
Monster Mile Youth Nation
If you’re bringing the kids to the race, then make sure to stop by the Monster Mile Youth Nation. Here you’ll find a wide variety of activities to keep the kids entertained throughout the day making it the perfect place for kids to hang out before the race.
Monster Monument at Victory Plaza
Where to tailgate
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Glamping at the RetreatIf you’re looking for a luxurious camping experience, then make sure to check out Glamping at the Retreat. Glamping at the Retreat supplies you with everything you need for a premium camping experience including a 20 ft. Glamping dome, a queen bed, air conditioning, electric service, and more.
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The Frontstretch - Lot 7Those of you who have an RV will want to set up shop at The Frontstretch-Lot 7. Here you’ll be only steps away from the action making it the perfect place to set up your RV for the race.
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Champion’s GateThe Champions Gate Super Premium RV Parking is the best place to camp in your RV. Located near the Turn 1 grandstands, the Champion’s Gate puts you right at the heart of the action on race day.
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Tent CampingNo RV? No problem, just bring the tent along and take advantage of Dover International Speedway’s tent camping.
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Dover International Speedway Parking LotsParking at the Speedway is only $10, and even better the Speedway encourages tailgating making for an excellent day of tailgating. Just set up the grill, tent, and coolers and you’ll be in for some tailgating fun.