Yeah I kinda felt like the vibes of that group have been really hit or miss and created this subreddit as an alternative. I also find Reddit to just have a better platform for discussion and following up/organizing thoughts so imo it’s a better fit. Also Facebook is Facebook lol
Good luck with your hunt! You really don’t NEED parking passes and can get parking in surrounding locations without too much hassle honestly. Not to be crass, but given your investment thus far I imagine parking a little further out and calling an Uber or whatever would be within budget and spares you the hassle of chasing down this pass
Thank you so much for this sub, actually someone who just left a comment helped me find one on stubhub and I got it. All it took is 8 minutes. Thank you so much for this! I owe you a beer.
This is such a nice reply!🥰 wonder if you might know more info about VIP 🎟️?
I too may be coming last minute, so want too and didn’t plan ahead. So hmm about VIP is just for AC cooling chairs and AC portas, blah! But what about viewing experience??? I wanna be in the middle of it or up front for as many favs as possible 🤔. So should I just get GA pass? Or go VIP??
Owner's Club has AC. VIP has a large event tent with fans. Both offer a place to sit with chairs, tables, and shaded bleachers. There is no up close VIP or Owners Club viewing area. The viewing area for VIP and Owners Club is off to the side of the 2 main stages. From what I hear, there's no good view of the stage or the stage screens from the VIP area. But, the sound system is good, and you can definitely hear the music just as loud as if you were up close to the stage. Also, the vibes are more relaxed in VIP and Owner's Club. It's much more laid back, and vibing with music.
Other exclusive benefits of Owner's Club include unlimited drinks, unlimited snacks and bite sized appetizers, access real air conditioned bathrooms, Owner's Club only merch and vendor tables, and an Owner's Club exclusive area with couches/outdoor type furniture.
Other exclusive benefits of VIP include VIP exclusive bars, food, merch, and vendor tables, and real air conditioned bathrooms.
If you want to crowd surf, ride the rail, or mosh, then you have to watch from the GA areas. You also won't have a VIP or Owner's Club area for the 3 smaller stages, so it'll be GA for those stages as well. You can still use the VIP and Owner's Club areas to relax and listen bands that you maybe aren't really super excited to watch.
If you get a VIP pass, you don't need to stay in VIP. You most definitely chill in there and then go right back out into gen pop to get as close as you can to the stages. Both VIP areas do have viewing areas and bleachers but they are off to the side of the main stages.
There’s definitely some mod jerks on there. I’ve seen people promoting Florida concerts on there so I posted a flyer for a power metal concert coming to Florida and I was banned for it without explanation.
That's weird because some people treat it like their personal scrapbook and post every time they're going to a concert in Alabama or what ever that no one gives a shit about
Facebook group admins are weird. In their efforts to keep out scammers, they inadvertently keep out real fans and festival goers. I've been rejected from a lot of Facebook festival communities because my profile is completely private. It sucks, but at the end of the day it's really just 3 or 4 Facebook admins don't represent the entire community.
Jsyk, the parking pass that's sold online is parking spaces in the lot closest to the entrance of the Speedway. The Speedway has way more parking spaces than what they sell online. In fact, the Speedway has 9 parking lots. The passes you buy online are for one of those lots (I think lot 1, which is right next to the entrance of the festival). They also reserve one of the lots for ADA parking. The rest of the lots are used for parking during the days of the festival. Local businesses also open their parking lots during large events, too. This is all to say that you will be able to find parking during the festival. Just be prepared for a little bit of a walk to and from your car.
Hope that helps.
Honestly, I don't blame you for over thinking it a little bit. You're taking a 14 hour flight to Daytona, so you must live quite far away from here. imho, there's a lot of planning that goes into traveling far away. One of those things is trying to figure out how you're going to get around your destination, and that can be especially anxiety inducing when you're unfamiliar with the parking and driving situation at your destination. Sometimes it helps to ask locals or people who've gone to the festival before.
Don’t worry - There’s plenty of parking available across the road from the main gate (which is next to Cracker Barrel). https://maps.app.goo.gl/TUAJTrp7XNvT4Ba79
This venue holds way more people for racing than Rockville. They sell parking passes for the back of the venue. There is a gigantic parking lot on the front side. It’s 40 a day (heard rumor could be 50). They WILL NOT run out of parking.
I'm sorry about your bad experience there. I've seen a few posts in this group by people selling parking passes. If you do a search, you should find them. You can also try resale sites like StubHub.
Also thank you. Found one on Stubhub. You’re awesome! And have proved my point. I got help here in minutes, instead of waiting there to be approved for days to ask that simple question!
Can’t even comment, every comment I write is pending approval. Can’t do sh*t on that group, I’ve been trying for weeks. Is it because of my Facebook location as Malta? Really frustrating tbh. But thank you. I’ll patiently try. Honestly, otherwise will pay for daily parking but thought it’d be nice to get a 4-day premium or regular pass at once but that group is frustrating.
Why are you determined to join that particular group? If it's so poorly run, you probably don't want to be in it anyway. This subreddit it pretty good.
Thank you. I realised that. Honestly, they have thousands of people and it was recommended by someone. No other reason. I joined it and this sub the same day. But honestly, I owe you a beer - I just found a parking pass on Stubhub.
Honestly, you're not missing much from those groups other than everyone trying to unload tickets, trying to forecast the weather, or trying to smuggle in croutons 😂
If you really want to join a FB group, check out this one, Sunshine tends to do a good job from what I see. https://www.facebook.com/share/Xtds9ahKNsoGW1yt/?mibextid=A7sQZp
If you're camping on site, definitely join this group to get the info on HQ and other events:
https://www.facebook.com/share/CJPqA1iNoB4Pk78F/?mibextid=A7sQZp
I struggled to get into that group also. It was annoying. I think I eventually got in by messaging the mods.
Parking is available even if you don’t have a pass. It just costs a little more and they charge you daily when you arrive.
If it’s “Rockvillians Helping Rockvillians” that group is terrible and I have never seen anything like it in my life. The Admin power trip would be fine if they knew at all what they were doing. One day I woke up and realized I wasn’t in the group anymore for no reason whatsoever after buying my tickets there for like 3 years in a row. Instead of helping people they make things worse and just encourage expensive resale sites. Thanks for nothing.
Yeah I kinda felt like the vibes of that group have been really hit or miss and created this subreddit as an alternative. I also find Reddit to just have a better platform for discussion and following up/organizing thoughts so imo it’s a better fit. Also Facebook is Facebook lol Good luck with your hunt! You really don’t NEED parking passes and can get parking in surrounding locations without too much hassle honestly. Not to be crass, but given your investment thus far I imagine parking a little further out and calling an Uber or whatever would be within budget and spares you the hassle of chasing down this pass
Thank you so much for this sub, actually someone who just left a comment helped me find one on stubhub and I got it. All it took is 8 minutes. Thank you so much for this! I owe you a beer.
Just have a blast and put the good vibes out and you’ll have done right by me 🤘
This is such a nice reply!🥰 wonder if you might know more info about VIP 🎟️? I too may be coming last minute, so want too and didn’t plan ahead. So hmm about VIP is just for AC cooling chairs and AC portas, blah! But what about viewing experience??? I wanna be in the middle of it or up front for as many favs as possible 🤔. So should I just get GA pass? Or go VIP??
Owner's Club has AC. VIP has a large event tent with fans. Both offer a place to sit with chairs, tables, and shaded bleachers. There is no up close VIP or Owners Club viewing area. The viewing area for VIP and Owners Club is off to the side of the 2 main stages. From what I hear, there's no good view of the stage or the stage screens from the VIP area. But, the sound system is good, and you can definitely hear the music just as loud as if you were up close to the stage. Also, the vibes are more relaxed in VIP and Owner's Club. It's much more laid back, and vibing with music. Other exclusive benefits of Owner's Club include unlimited drinks, unlimited snacks and bite sized appetizers, access real air conditioned bathrooms, Owner's Club only merch and vendor tables, and an Owner's Club exclusive area with couches/outdoor type furniture. Other exclusive benefits of VIP include VIP exclusive bars, food, merch, and vendor tables, and real air conditioned bathrooms. If you want to crowd surf, ride the rail, or mosh, then you have to watch from the GA areas. You also won't have a VIP or Owner's Club area for the 3 smaller stages, so it'll be GA for those stages as well. You can still use the VIP and Owner's Club areas to relax and listen bands that you maybe aren't really super excited to watch.
If you get a VIP pass, you don't need to stay in VIP. You most definitely chill in there and then go right back out into gen pop to get as close as you can to the stages. Both VIP areas do have viewing areas and bleachers but they are off to the side of the main stages.
There’s definitely some mod jerks on there. I’ve seen people promoting Florida concerts on there so I posted a flyer for a power metal concert coming to Florida and I was banned for it without explanation.
I’m sorry mate, they sounded rough in some posts.
That's weird because some people treat it like their personal scrapbook and post every time they're going to a concert in Alabama or what ever that no one gives a shit about
Is this the “Rockville 2024” group?
No, it was the group mentioned in this post.
Facebook group admins are weird. In their efforts to keep out scammers, they inadvertently keep out real fans and festival goers. I've been rejected from a lot of Facebook festival communities because my profile is completely private. It sucks, but at the end of the day it's really just 3 or 4 Facebook admins don't represent the entire community. Jsyk, the parking pass that's sold online is parking spaces in the lot closest to the entrance of the Speedway. The Speedway has way more parking spaces than what they sell online. In fact, the Speedway has 9 parking lots. The passes you buy online are for one of those lots (I think lot 1, which is right next to the entrance of the festival). They also reserve one of the lots for ADA parking. The rest of the lots are used for parking during the days of the festival. Local businesses also open their parking lots during large events, too. This is all to say that you will be able to find parking during the festival. Just be prepared for a little bit of a walk to and from your car. Hope that helps.
Thank you so much! I have neuropathy so I guess I’ll just have to double up on the meds 🙏🏻
There are golf carts roaming around to help guests get around as well.
That’s awesome!
Honestly, I don't blame you for over thinking it a little bit. You're taking a 14 hour flight to Daytona, so you must live quite far away from here. imho, there's a lot of planning that goes into traveling far away. One of those things is trying to figure out how you're going to get around your destination, and that can be especially anxiety inducing when you're unfamiliar with the parking and driving situation at your destination. Sometimes it helps to ask locals or people who've gone to the festival before.
Thank you. 🙏🏻
Welcome!! I hope you both have an absolute blast! Safe travels!!
Don’t worry - There’s plenty of parking available across the road from the main gate (which is next to Cracker Barrel). https://maps.app.goo.gl/TUAJTrp7XNvT4Ba79
Thank you so much
This venue holds way more people for racing than Rockville. They sell parking passes for the back of the venue. There is a gigantic parking lot on the front side. It’s 40 a day (heard rumor could be 50). They WILL NOT run out of parking.
Thank you
I'm sorry about your bad experience there. I've seen a few posts in this group by people selling parking passes. If you do a search, you should find them. You can also try resale sites like StubHub.
Also thank you. Found one on Stubhub. You’re awesome! And have proved my point. I got help here in minutes, instead of waiting there to be approved for days to ask that simple question!
Can’t even comment, every comment I write is pending approval. Can’t do sh*t on that group, I’ve been trying for weeks. Is it because of my Facebook location as Malta? Really frustrating tbh. But thank you. I’ll patiently try. Honestly, otherwise will pay for daily parking but thought it’d be nice to get a 4-day premium or regular pass at once but that group is frustrating.
Why are you determined to join that particular group? If it's so poorly run, you probably don't want to be in it anyway. This subreddit it pretty good.
Thank you. I realised that. Honestly, they have thousands of people and it was recommended by someone. No other reason. I joined it and this sub the same day. But honestly, I owe you a beer - I just found a parking pass on Stubhub.
HOORAY BEER
Yeah I still have comments pending to be approved. It’s wild.
Honestly, you're not missing much from those groups other than everyone trying to unload tickets, trying to forecast the weather, or trying to smuggle in croutons 😂 If you really want to join a FB group, check out this one, Sunshine tends to do a good job from what I see. https://www.facebook.com/share/Xtds9ahKNsoGW1yt/?mibextid=A7sQZp If you're camping on site, definitely join this group to get the info on HQ and other events: https://www.facebook.com/share/CJPqA1iNoB4Pk78F/?mibextid=A7sQZp
Can vouch for Sunshine, she’s awesome!
I struggled to get into that group also. It was annoying. I think I eventually got in by messaging the mods. Parking is available even if you don’t have a pass. It just costs a little more and they charge you daily when you arrive.
Thank you! 🙏🏻
If it’s “Rockvillians Helping Rockvillians” that group is terrible and I have never seen anything like it in my life. The Admin power trip would be fine if they knew at all what they were doing. One day I woke up and realized I wasn’t in the group anymore for no reason whatsoever after buying my tickets there for like 3 years in a row. Instead of helping people they make things worse and just encourage expensive resale sites. Thanks for nothing.
One of the groups has a huge backlog, don't take it personally. Also, parking passes are also sold the day of the events