Friday was our first of three days on the job as suite greeters. We each had a post we were in charge of, which we could not leave unless a relief person came to give us a break. We were posted on the third floor, with one floor above us with more suites. Larry was on elevator 1 and Claudia was on the stairway between elevators 1 and 2. Our job was to make sure people had the correct credentials to enter that level. If not, we had to direct them back downstairs. Unfortunately, the entrances to the suites are on the back side of the grandstands, so most of us could not see the racetrack from our posts. Actually, since Larry was at the end of the building, he had a view of part of the track and was able to see some of the races. They also gave us the opportunity to go up on the roof to watch a couple laps of the race. Claudia was afraid to blow off, so she chickened out. Larry enjoyed the magnificent view.
The weather was nice and warm, except for Sunday. Sunday we had temperatures in the mid 60's with 40 MPH north winds and since the back of the building is open it acts like a wind tunnel. We dressed with many layers and could not get warm. The ladies working the suites were very good to us and brought us coffee and pastries. Our employers treated us well also, they brought us plenty of cold drinks and a box lunch each day. The worst part of the whole experience is that they parked us in an overflow lot on the outer edge of the property. We had to drive or walk to our check in point each day, then they drove us in a shuttle to and from the grandstands. Both jobs turned out to be quite enjoyable. There was ample time to talk to the people attending the race. We also met some really nice fellow workampers, which adds to the whole experience.
The massive crowds on the midway which is right behind the grandstands.
The pit crews and drivers as the National Anthem is sung right before the start of the race.
View towards turns 3 and 4 from the roof above the suites.
In the center of the infield is the Neon Garage, where there is entertainment, you can watch the cars being worked on, get up close and personal with the drivers, and it's where the winner's circle is located. You can enjoy all this for only an additional $275 per person.
Looking past the start/finish line, towards turn 1 and 2 from the roof.
The cars going by at about 180 miles per hour.
All lined up and ready to race.
Pit crews hard at work along pit road.
One of the Nevada State Patrol vehicles.
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