Tampa Bay Downs
 

Barbara Livingston photo essay at DRF:
http://www.drf.com/blogs/reflections-tampa-bay-downs

I've never been, but will be in FLA the end of next week and tentatively plan to go on 3/26. If anyone cares to give me any tips about TBD, like any good eats, who not to talk to :D and so on, I'd welcome your sage advice.

If you are staying on the beach this is good place to stop after a day at the track. Laid back good food music outside usually.

http://www.jackwilliestikibar.com/

If you are staying in Tampa I can't help.

Have fun

All you need to know:

opusone - thanks, but this is strictly an in-and-out, one day window of opportunity, make-my-being-in-central-Florida-worthwhile excursion. :) Which is why I wondered if the food at the track is any good.

Rudeboyelvis - I'll pay extra close attention to his entries. Thanks.

Glorious. Thanks for the link. Got a kick out of the railbird photo. I've thought those birds have the best seats in the house, on the rail or high over the track.

Get yourself a hot pressed Cuban Sandwich at the 2nd floor clubhouse bar.

Don't talk to Rudeboyelvis or Exacta Bob.

Enjoy your day.

Chased the P6 today with a 162.00 ticket and managed 2 of 6.... :confused:

Bigs is couldn't be more correct- Get a Cuban and don't listen to me. ;)


Have fun and enjoy the weather

Thanks! One more question: I'm coming from the east on I-4. Mapquest is telling me to take Hwy 92 (Hillsborough Ave) straight across instead of staying on I-4 and I-275. Does that sound right?

That will get you there, but it will take forever. Best bet if you're coming in from I-4 is to take I-275 south, then follow the signs to the Veterans Expressway / Rt. 60 (Don't go over the bridge) and get on Memorial Hwy just before the Veterans.
Take Memorial to the end (will intersect Hillsborough), take a left on Hillsborough then a right on Race Track Rd.

Great - thanks!