This review is for the Formula Drift event that was held at the Speedway this weekend. I normally enjoy the Speedway, but this particular event wasn't that great.
It wasn't the event's fault as the drivers and the action was incredible! However, it was the experience from a spectators perspective.
First of all, the event started at 2 pm in the middle of August! I realize that the main event didn't start until late in the evening, but come one! We arrived at 4:30 pm and there wasn't too much shade available besides the vendor tents and even that was brutally hot.
Secondly, while the bleacher seats gave you a good view of the action, I didn't care for the fences and the limited view you got from the street level.
The food options for this event was pitiful too. Normally, there are great food options for the NHRA events held at the Strip. But this event had very few food concessions and the ones that were there sucked. It was so bad we didn't eat. Also, the prices were outrageous.....$4 for a Bottle of Water and $5 for a Powerade! No outside food and drink allowed of course.....rip off!
The only reason why I gave this event 3 Stars is because the driving was ridiculously awesome. I have to give these professional drivers a ton of credit.....they are insanely good at what they do. I want to learn how to drive like that.
Will I return? Probably, but only at night.