NASCAR 2022 Firekeepers Casino 400 from the Stands | Michigan International Speedway

[@AJEarnhardtfan1]

4:16, you can see me in the dark blue Dale Jr. Shirt trying to get Chase Elliotts autograph

[@Sketchy1414]

Awesome video. Love MIS

[@mitchbrowncg]

Hello there! I was just curious if you remember how early you got to the pre race pass area for intros etc. Was it easy to get right to the drivers like you were?

[@PatrickPiatkiewicz]

They opened the pit area about 3 hours before driver introductions. We got there right when it opened and took our spot by the driver introduction walkway. Within 20 minutes the walkway was surrounded by people waiting. So if you want a front row view, you gotta get there early and be ready to camp out for a few hours. Getting there is easy. Use the underground pedestrian tunnel. Once you get back to the surface, turn right and head towards the pit gate and then just follow the crowd to the front stretch.

[@TuBeSoCk5]

Were you able to get autographs before the drivers meeting or red carpet walk with the pre-race pass?

[@PatrickPiatkiewicz]

I did not. When I showed up, there was already a pretty large crowd at the red carpet, so I didn't bother since I wouldn't be able to get close enough for a picture or autograph. I just waited by the driver intro stage. If you get there early enough and have a front row spot, getting an autograph is definitely possible.

[@Callahan88]

I was looking at getting a pre-race pass for this year’s race in a few weeks, do you think it’s worth the $50? I’m not so worried about getting close to drivers, but more of getting cool views of the cars up close and stuff like that

[@PatrickPiatkiewicz]

I don't know if they will change things for 2023, but there was a lot less access to pit road than years prior. The cars were parked towards the end of pit road, and fans were not allowed to walk in that part of pit road. So there was no way to see the cars up close. We were only allowed to walk the front half of pit road and the front stretch to sign the start/finish line and watch driver intros. Access has become a lot more restricted since the pandemic. Personally, I was disappointed and will not be purchasing the pre race pass for next month's race. But again, they might change things for this year so who knows...

[@tristanmarinski7499]

Do you know what that little beat is called before the green flag?

[@mikelindau480]

What section & row where you in?

[@PatrickPiatkiewicz]

If I remember correctly, Section 11 - Row 25.