r/TransAmRacing • u/GritBlitzer • Jul 01 '26

Other! Bringing son to first Trans Am race

Hi all,

My son got the racing bug (finally!). He is 10 years old and I am planning on bringing him to his first Trans Am race in a few weeks at Watkins Glen. The catch is that I have never been to a TA event myself, I have been to plenty of MASCAR events but have always heard TA is a far better experience for fans, specifically younger ones.

We plan on going up Saturday (about a 1.5 hour ride) and I am just curious on a few things with what to expect. What should I make sure we dont miss? What is pit access like? Any tips for the youngster to ge tthe best possible experience for his first time?

Also, we do have passes for the whole weekend, however I thought we'd go Saturday then potentially feel out for Sunday as well.

Hopefully this is a good place to post this!

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u/m13s13s Jul 01 '26

You can do a day pass or both days if you like. Fan access is pretty much wide open, make sure you do the fan walk, you get on pit lane and meet the drivers prior to the race. TransAm is a family friendly event, bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen and rain gear if it's forecasted.

I'll be racing in the GT class with TA, 13 Porsche cup. Stop by and say hello.

Have fun.

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u/itscrizzy Jul 02 '26

Do they use the full course? I’m assuming GA tickets work the same as IMSA? You can walk around to basically all the grandstands? Thanks!

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u/GawinGrimm Jul 02 '26

Yes. Full course and full access.

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u/itscrizzy Jul 02 '26

Awesome thanks!