2008 Derby Tickets

[slotdirt]

Well that is freaking ridiculous. I got seats last year through the lottery, but was only number like 800 out of 3400 or whatever in this year's lottery. I'll happily pay the seat license if that means I don't have to worry about getting tickets every single year.

[IrishofNDMan]

What do you guys think is my best chance at trying to get some tickets to this years Kentucky Derby?? My dad told me a few years ago that he wants to make it to atleast one Kentucky Derby, so I decided to look into it this year. Ebay my only chance?

[freddymo]

I would pony up.. the KD is an awesome event!

[opusone]

I will find out more about the seat license in Mid January. I was initially told that it would be a 5 year deal. It amounts to an extra 200.00 per ticket times 10. The face value in my section was 98 bucks a piece last year.

[slotdirt]

$1,000 for five years is well worth the cost of not having to pay a ticket broker for Derby seats.

[opusone]

I know it is. If it takes care of Oaks day too that will be even better. I usually don't sit in the stands for Oaks. We go to the backside and I trade those tix.

[Riot]

I plan to go to the 2008 Derby via backstretch access from hiding in Chuck Simon's trunk

[mbahadur]

Originally Posted by opusone

I will find out more about the seat license in Mid January. I was initially told that it would be a 5 year deal. It amounts to an extra 200.00 per ticket times 10. The face value in my section was 98 bucks a piece last year.

I too had 1st Floor Grandstand tickets for 6 consecutive years but did not get an invoice this year.

I called Churchill Downs Special Events Office yesterday (502-636-4446). They told me about the Premium Seating program which involves purchasing a Personal Seat License (PSL) that is good for one year and allows you to decide if you want the same seats again the following year (would have to pay the PSL fee again the following year). Therefore, the cost of the tickets is the cost of the PSL plus the face value of the tickets.

They took my personal information including a request for what section I wanted to sit in -- someone then called me that evening and told me what seats were available in the section I was requesting. I ended up getting Section 222 seats for both the Derby (Row B) and the Oaks -- the cost per seat was $185 face value plus a $190 PSL ($375 per seat for both the Derby and the Oaks). They require a 50% credit card down payment on the PSL and then they will send me an invoice to pay the remaining amount by February 28.

$375 per seat is alot but the seats provide a great view (assuming no rain) and going to the Derby is priceless.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by IrishofNDMan

What do you guys think is my best chance at trying to get some tickets to this years Kentucky Derby?? My dad told me a few years ago that he wants to make it to atleast one Kentucky Derby, so I decided to look into it this year. Ebay my only chance?

Call Charlie Weis

[IrishofNDMan]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Call Charlie Weis

Alright Chuck Weis.................... I mean Chuck Simon, how do I get tickets to the Kentucky Derby????

[SentToStud]

Originally Posted by IrishofNDMan

Alright Chuck Weis.................... I mean Chuck Simon, how do I get tickets to the Kentucky Derby????

Claim Hacker Craft next time he runs.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by SentToStud

Claim Hacker Craft next time he runs.

That will get you GOOD tickets

[slotdirt]

Well, called the number and left a message. Hopefully, I have the same experience.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by IrishofNDMan

Alright Chuck Weis.................... I mean Chuck Simon, how do I get tickets to the Kentucky Derby????

Admit that Notre Dame sucks and that you mave been misguided your whole life and secretly are a USC fan..........and I may help you.

Otherwise claim Hacker Craft and get 2 freebies

[IrishofNDMan]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Admit that Notre Dame sucks and that you mave been misguided your whole life and secretly are a USC fan..........and I may help you.

Otherwise claim Hacker Craft and get 2 freebies

let me think about it.