Going to Monmouth on sunday/please read

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by asiarush

Leaving Naasau county long island in the morning say 8:00, Our 1st time to momouth, anything you recommend to do /drink/see/sit when we get there?

How many people will be there on Haskell day/Approx?

we're not staying for the haskell, because of the Brutal trip back to long island/All the beach traffic!!!!.........What time would you think might be good to leave the track, so not to get caught in the traffic

Thank you very Much!

Anyone going from the board??

Tom/Levittown, Ny

Tom, I really think that Haskell Day is the wrong day to make the trek out to Monmouth for the first time. Especially if you don't plan on staying for the big race, it just seems like a waste.

It will be crowded, everything will be more expensive and seat/good spots will be even harder to come by.

I recommend going upstairs in the grandstand as soon as you get there and buy a couple of reserved seats. They will be fairly cheap and you should have a good view of the track. Also you will be covered from the elements. More importantly it doesn't get as crowded up there so the lines at the windows, food stands and restrooms should be a little shorter.

Chances are whatever time you come and go, the traffic is going to suck. People will be heading to the beach when you are coming and heading home when you are leaving. Not sure which way you are getting to Jersey, but there is a strong chance you will be in some sort of traffic. The weather plays a big part also in what time people start heading home. A couple of tips, if you stay on the Garden State Parkway, stay in the local lanes (towards the right) after the split at 124. If it is backed up already over there, take exit 123 (rt 9 south) about 7 miles to route 18 south (left lane exit) and follow the signs for Eatontown (Monmouth Park) and that will circumvent the GSP.

It definitely a nice track to visit, but like I said i think it's a bit aggressive making Haskell day your first visit. As of now, I will be there, but things around here change very quickly and my pardon from the president can go up in flames at any moment.
Good Luck