Top Ten Reasons to go to Dover This Weekend, Letterman-Style

  The post I did several weeks ago of "The Top Ten Reasons to Attend the JBIII Memorial Race at Wall" got such a great response I decided to try it again, this time, however, with Dover. So here are my top ten reasons to go to Dover this weekend. Letterman-style.

10) I will be there on Saturday, roaming the pits, in the media center, in the grandstands, and even getting a tour of the ESPN production facilities. So if you see me wearing my NJ.com/RacingAroundJersey shirt or jacket, come up and say hello.

9) Wall Stadium isn't running again until October 22nd, so many of your friends and drivers will be making the trip to Delaware at some point during the weekend. Come join them, the track is kinda a bigger version of Wall, anyway. Just a whole lot FASTER!

8) The Friday schedule gives you a great excuse to skip work. Not only do you get to see the Camping World Truck Series race, but you also get Sprint Cup practice and qualifying.

7) Dover is so close to home you don't need a hotel. Most of us Jerseyans can make it to the track in less than 3 hours. This means you can even go multiple days, without staying overnight.

6) The tickets are actually pretty affordable, especially to bring the kids. Friday adult tickets range from $28 to $33, while children's tickets are $6 to$8. Saturday, adult tickets range from $47 to $52, with children at $8. The Sunday tickets vary greatly based on location, however there are sections where you can purchase an adult ticket for $55, and bring as many children as you would like for only $10 each.

5) Saturday you not only get the Nationwide race, but you also get to see Sprint Cup practice. This is a great day to bring your kid to his or her first NASCAR race. The Nationwide race is usually run pretty quick, and they still get to see their favorite Cup driver on the track for practice.

4) The souvenoir trailers. Get there early to walk around, and check out all they have to offer. You will not only find the newest shirts, hats, or collectibles for your favorite driver, but if you are willing to venture just off the speedway grounds you will find a number of merchants selling items from years past at very reasonable prices.

3) There is so much more to see than just the race. Many of the drivers have autograph sessions, along with meet and greets with members of the media. You can see the Speed Stage, and maybe even manage to get yourself on television. Many of the sponsors have interactive displays, along with contests for great prizes.

2) Miles the Monster. If you haven't seen him in person, you need to get to Dover some time this weekend. He can only truly be appreciated in person, your kids will love him, and he makes for a great photo opp.

1) And finally the number one reason to go to Dover this weekend. The chance to see not only one, but possibly two NJ drivers take home wins at the "Monster Mile." That's right I'm talking about the Truex brothers, afterall this is a NJ racing blog. Ryan in the Joe Gibbs Racing number 20 on Saturday, and older brother, Martin Truex Jr., in the Sprint Cup race on Sunday. Both have great chances. Ryan will be in a car that is expected to contend for the win everywhere it races, and Martin picked up the only win of his Sprint Cup career here.

  So whatever the reason may be, whether it's one of the ones I listed above, or if you have your own reasons, try to find a way to get yourself to Dover this weekend. You won't be disappointed.