I'm looking for some input here. I have enjoyed attending the Daytona Prototype races at Mid-Ohio for a few years now and have really enjoyed the experience. Unfortunately Mid-Ohio is not on the schedule for the Tudor USCC series in 2014. I live in Toledo, Ohio so my options to see one of these races are Detroit, Indianapolis, or if I am up for a long haul, Watkins Glen. Does anyone have an opinion about any of these venues?
My initial thoughts are these: I really enjoyed sitting under my sportbrella on a grassy knoll overlooking the esses. It was relaxing to have shade and being able to lay back and take a nap between races. This is not an option for Detroit as Belle Isle is billiard table flat. From my sportbrella I would see nothing but jersey barrier. Grandstands are the only real viewing option.
I saw the inaugural F1 race at Indy years ago and had a bad experience. I watched the race from the last turn (road course) grandstands, and frankly I don't know anything about the experience of viewing from the infield. Indy does have history and a museum which I have never visited. I have never been to Watkins Glen, but it certainly has history. Also, as a traditional road course it is likely to offer the laid back (literally and figuratively) viewing experience that I enjoy. The only downside is that it is quite a drive from Toledo.