I was invited by a vendor to one of the tower terrace suites at the IMS during Indy 500 practice. I have to say even though the view is probably not the best, an air conditioned, catered room with a large & clean toilet was REALLY nice.

My sister and I sat at the Paddock Press Penthouse - great views, no sun, but I'm not quite satified. Seeing how one can rent a tower terrace suite during one of these events, I'm wondering if there are enough people who would be willing to invest in such luxury for next year's USGP?

 

The view of the actual race from the suites is terrible, but the view of pit stop action from them is phenomenal. The glass leans outward so you can look right down on the action.

 

FYI - the F1 race for next year is scheduled for June 17...the weekend my sister is getting married

 

looking at GPTours.com, they offer packages like that...for like $1K to $3500 per PERSON!! that's nuts, but i guess it'll be nice to feel special.

anyone else want to feel special and pitch in? LOL

 

That's one of the problems with this track. The "good" seats are nice for the start and the you have to watch it on TV. Of course the other problem is that the track setup provides almost no passing zones. The only thing worth seeing really is turn 1 lap 1. After that half the field is out of the race or Ferrari is already in 1st.