I apologize in advance for posting this here rather than sending a private message. I tried to send one and it was two times larger than it would let me send. Rather than trying to cut and paste, I'm just going to post it here. Maybe it will help someone else in the future.
The track is not in or even really close to Nashville. It is outside of Lebanon, just off of Hwy 231, between Lebanon and Murfreesboro. The way that most people will get to the track will be on Interstate 840, which you would get to from I-40 East from Nashville. You shouldn't really have traffic trouble getting to the track if you are going to get there for qualifying and such. I'm not exactly sure how long it would take you, but my estimate would be at least 45 minutes from the airport in Nashville to the track. Again the I-40 to I-840 to the track exit would work. The alternative would be to stay on I-40 East for two more exits I believe and get off in Lebanon at Hwy 231. I can't remember the exit number, but I can get it for you. Once you get off there take a right at the top of the ramp. Go out that road for about 15 minutes and the road that the track is on will be on your right. It is marked. This is the way that I come in, mostly because I live on that side of the track. I like it because you see the grandstands as you approach and get a perspective of everything. I have never come in off of 840, but I am sure that is well marked as well.Originally Posted by Cincy'sMom
Since you have season passes, you should have a special parking permit for season pass holders. I didn't have passes last year, so I'm not sure if they changed it or not, but the previous years this area was close to the track but not in the paved area. The paved parking was for Premium Plus Parking. My advice for parking is to look at the map http://nashvillesuperspeedway.com/tr...lle_Map_09.pdf and notice the the season ticket parking next to Dale Earnhardt Dr. I'd park down next to that area. You'll have to walk farther to get into the track, but that's the only place that I know of where they used to let you exit back to Hwy 231 and not go to I-840. EVERYONE is going to be trying to get out and they send everyone to 840 except for one lane of traffic that exits from the left of Dale Earnhardt Dr. If you get in that lane that goes back to Hwy 231, you'll turn left out of the track area and at the end of that road turn left on 231. Then 15 minutes and you'll be back at I-40 in Lebanon. It can save you an hour or more getting out of the parking lot. For the longest time I couldn't figure out how to exit out of the parking lot back to 231. The last time I was at the track I happened to see a sign before I parked. If you park anywhere else, all roads will lead to 840. LOL I hope that sort of makes sense. If you have any questions, just ask a parking person where you can park so you can exit out to 231 after the race. They should be able to help you. Do you have your parking pass already? I hope they sent it to you and you don't have to pick it up at Will Call. I'm not sure how that would work because you'd have to park first.
To get to pit road and the fan walk and garage area there is a shuttle that leaves in front of the Will Call Ticket area. That area is really nice. I've gotten wonderful pictures from there and that was before they let fans in the garage or on pit road. Some even stay on the fan walk area during the race because you are right behind the pit crews. I usually am in the fan walk area when the race starts. I just love being in the infield seeing the cars go by on the track. But that does mean that you miss some while riding the tram shuttle back to the track entrance. Of course, you'll have access to the cars lined up on the track and be able to go out there, so that may change things also. I need to find where my pictures are online for you to look at.
I love the night race in June there. I highly recommend going there if you can. If things don't work out for you to return, let me know and I just might be interested in your tickets. I have never been to the truck race. Two years in a row when I had tickets I had funerals to attend. Plus it is so hot in August, that it was hard to motivate myself to go after that. I did go over for autographs one day but didn't end up staying for the race because I was by myself. The trucks are pretty awesome though.
Now as for what I would recommend for Nashville. You said you had been to Opryland. I am not sure if you meant the old Opryland theme park that is now gone or if you meant the Opryland Hotel. If you haven't been to the hotel...GO! Even if you have been, they've renovated and added more to it. Here's a tip though so you don't end up paying $8 for parking if you do go. Go to Oprymills Mall. Go around to the side with the movies. Park at the far end of the parking lot there across from the trees. There is a nice paved walking path through that area that will take you to the entrance of the hotel by the river boat ride inside. Another interesting thing to see in Nashville is the Parthenon. It is in Centennial Park that is off of West End, which is what Broadway downtown turns into if you drive far enough. The Country Music Hall of Fame is over in that area also, if you are interested in that.
If you have any more questions, please don't hesitate to ask! I'll help you in anyway I can! I hope you have a wonderful time! Nashville is an awesome track!
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