Great excitement at the swamp buggy races. We were there on Saturday in April and saw the jeep…read moreraces and the large buggies practice. Really cool. I used to go as a kid with my parents and now I get to take my son there. He is still pretty young, but liked it. He will enjoy it more when he is older. Great food vendors from Texas Tonys to fried dough. Beer. The excitement of seeing them race around the track and through the sippy hole was awesome. I think Sunday is the better day to see them actually race, but it was great on Saturday.

Have always loved spamp buggy! What an adrenaline rush to ride in the jeep class and go down the…read moresippy whole. A must see!!!

I liked how friendly the employees are to everyone. Their food choices are actually really nice…read more They had a Buffalo chicken sandwich which was quite tasty. They had Bud, Bud Lite, Miller Lite, Michelob Ultra & Coors Lite. Beers were only $5.00. The race cars were loud and fast. You can sit in the bleachers for the best overall view and it is loud. If you're bringing children, you may want to consider taking ear plugs or headphones. You can also bring your own chair and sit in a fairly large grassy area. Curve-view but more comfortable seating. What a nice local venue.

If you enjoy short track stock car racing you'll enjoy going to this place. You can bring your own…read morechair or sit in the bleachers both are great. Just remember coolers are not allowed. Their concession stand as well start it is very reasonably priced. Hotdogs and hamburgers are outstanding.

I ran this race in 2013. As noted, the course is flat; it's coastal Florida, you could almost play…read morebilliards on the course (if there's a total gain of 40 feet I'd be surprised). It's a series of out-and-back loops, basically, which means that you get to see the elite runners several times, and can cheer on those behind you if you wish. The scenery is nice enough (most of the race is through Port Royal, a fairly tony neighborhood in Naples), and it's the only race I can think of where a priest is blessing the passing runners with holy water (at Trinity-by-the-Cove church, mile 8 and 9). Prize money attracts a number of elite runners (in 2013 we ran with an Olympian and several NCAA champions), but there's still a nice, local feel to the race, probably helped by the finish at Cambier Park -- after the race, it's just a bunch of happy, sweaty, tired people eating bagels and bananas in the park and swapping war stories. One other interesting touch is the National Anthem -- before the starting gun, they begin playing the Star Spangled Banner on a loudspeaker. This year, there was a hitch, and it cut out after a couple bars. So the runners all chimed in for a heartfelt, if potentially out-of-tune (we're runners, not singers!) rendition. That was a surprisingly cool part of the experience. Registration is quick and painless, as is early packet-pick-up. If you do early pickup, you literally only have to show up on race day with your bib. The tech shirt is now in my regular rotation for running gear, and the medal is awesome -- bright and colorful. Alas, this year I missed the pasta party the night before the race (also included in registration), but I've been told that it's a blast too. If you're looking for a midwinter race, who doesn't want to come to Florida for a weekend and a half-marathon?

Attention all runners who live in the more frigid parts of the country. If you are a distance…read morerunner then this is your race. It falls on the 3rd Sunday of January. If you are like me and are doing 14 mile runs on ice and through ankle deep snow and single digit temps this race will cure all of your ills. It is flat, fast, and shaded. The race director puts his heart into this race and it shows. Registration is a breeze, the course is beautiful and well marked, the aid stations are convenient and well stocked, and the medals are great and change every year (although they always feature a pelican.....precious). The perfect race at the perfect time if you are doing a spring marathon (Pittsburgh for me this year). This is a race that people do year after year. The masters field is STACKED. Some of the best names in running show up. Two years ago I ran into a couple of Olympic hopefuls using this race as a qualifier. As an added bonus you get to spend two or three days in Naples. One of the most beautiful cities I have ever been. Put it on your calendar today.

It is a badly managed 1/2 but it's local so I will run it anyway…read more I do like running the bridge which I run anyway on my own. If you are looking for a good 1/2 marathon supported run in sarasota, this is one of the few games in town.

The inaugural race was the best first-year running event I've ever attended -- and I've done quite…read morea few. Very organized, yet loads of fun. Community involvement was great; made me wish I was a local. And the post-race brunch and party were fantastic. The course was fast, with just enough elevation change to keep things interesting. (I truly believe a PR would have been within reach if I hadn't been fighting a cold at the time.) Although the bridge was a bit tough, the marching band stationed at the top kept me motivated. What a great idea to have them there! Many thanks to the organizers, volunteers and musicians for an excellent day in Sarasota. I look forward to running this race again. It was definitely worth the trip!

This is my fourth time to this track and it looks like they've done a lot of improvements to the…read moretrack or the facilities around the track. I remember the first time I came to the track. It was pretty dirty and it seemed like the bathrooms were really unkept, but I noticed this time they had people at every single bathroom keeping them clean every time I went to the bathroom, it was super clean now Road Atlanta needs to catch up with them. I like the new bridge crossovers that let you get to the paddocks and over the track. The shuttles have been great for people who don't feel like walking and especially when my knees needed a break from the stairs. Temporary signs were everywhere and the free parking for those whom didn't purchase or have an inside parking sure is nice as it helps it brings a bigger crowd to the races and helps promote and keep the sport popular. I did get to park inside with my four day pass and that was really nice to not have to buy it separately but also the free parking wasn't super far either. The weather has been great so far and the track staff have kept the track clean and so far it's been a fun event. I'll update after the race with any post race feedback. I finally found the free program with the map of the track layout and the shuttle stops have a track map also. This has been super helpful. At Daytona they had either ran out or didn't have maps and it was challenging and frustrating. They need to add temporary track maps to their shuttle stops like Sebring. I also like how the shuttle staff were familiar with the stops and helped navigate when and where to get off based on where you were wanting to go, something the staff at Daytona definitely had no clue about and their lines were long and fans were frustrated not knowing where to go or if they were even getting on the correct shuttles.

Sebring International Raceway is a true race track holding all sorts of motorsport races including…read morethe Mobil 1 Twelve Hour. As the first race here was held in 1950, it's one of the oldest continuously operating tracks in the United States. I came here to see the two days of Porsche racing with only Porches involved in the races. I ended up staying at the Sebring International Raceway Hotel also known as Seven Sebring Raceway Hotel in room 417 which is located right on the race track with a balcony overlooking its famous hairpin turn. The room I had was great. It was clean, well-furnished and with the best race track view anyone could ask for. Then, with its Apex bar and restaurant facilities a total of Yelp 5 plus stars.

No hand washing the outside of the Porta johns…read moreBad markings many got lost including me No national anthem at the start Instead of the staggered start everybody at the same time badly done Ran out of water at the finish No one on the path if any of us stragglers had a problem.. Volunteers left before race closing time Lackluster announcing People with strollers Woman with a big dog on a leash Told that there is a new owner for next year...Hope he got a deal because that will be a lot to correct. He sounds like he has his act together...we will see

A Run With A View...This year's course promises scenic views, flat terrain, a cool breeze and great…read moretime with friends! Gender-Specific Shirts and the Largest Finisher Medal in the State!

We had a great time at the Fast Lane Friday's drag racing! Tickets are easy to purchase online, and…read moreyou enter the speedway through Gate 1. There's plenty of staff around to guide and instruct you on where to go. The only area for improvement is the food options - there was just one food truck, and they were charging $20 for chicken tenders. I wasn't desperate enough to cave. I have a feeling regulars just bring their own snacks. The event is definitely a must for care enthusiasts. There's a great garage set-up you can walk through, plenty of seating, and a commentator giving the low down the cars. They also have a display showing speeds and times. All in all, a fun night. Be ready for burnt rubber, backfires, and full-throttle speed!

This was our first time here we parked in the general parking lot, took us about five minutes to…read morewalk from the parking lot to the speedway. My job FPL actually provided tickets I thought it was gonna be boring, but it was actually more exciting. It was pretty cool. The cars were all electric and it sounded kind of like the bright line train passing by lots of speed lots of vendors and we got drinks.

4 stars for a no holds barred food truck festival extraordinaire!…read more 40 gourmet food trucks from all over Florida set up shop at Top Rocker Field for a feast of yumminess. From latin american, to bbq, to fresh new engalnd lobster, and the ever popular gourmet burger...you would not be wanting for any type of cuisine. Free admission, so inside was jam-packed with insane lines at each truck. Clearly they were at and maybe beyond crowd capacity. Way too many people and it was so hot out. In fact, saw a few EMS situations going on. Yikes! So we decided to divide and conquer two lines since we knew we would be waiting forever at any one. Ended up waiting 45 minutes in line, but it wasn't for lack of effort of the staff. You could tell each food truck was working hard for their money. The wait was definitely a bit over the top, but thankfully the food was totally worth it! It was great that the food trucks accepted cash and credit. Most dishes were $10 or under for very hearty servings. You needed to buy drink tix for beers, but that was as expected to best monitor any under age drinking. Parking was a pain, as we had to park almost a mile away from the venue. Ughhh! So glad I wore my walking shoes! Luckily, we walked in without a wait, but by the time we left there was a line wrapping out into the parking lot. There was some fun live music playing and a cute little kids entertainment area (music therapy section, face painting, and the oh so popular bounce houses). While the food was unreal, it was just way too crowded! I would have given it a definite 5 had they managed the crowds better. Hopefully, they figure out a better plan for the next time.

There was supposed to be off-site parking, with shuttle bus service to the venue. However,…read moredirections to off-site parking weren't posted as we approached Six Bends. It seems the people directing vehicle traffic weren't really coordinated, allowing cars to enter full and dead end parking lots. Could even see the shuttle bus stuck in all this. Was about to leave with all the grid lock, but someone pulled out. As other people who posted have said, the food choices were good. My favorite was the gyro/souvlaki/kebab truck. I got here at 2PM and some of the food trucks were already sold out. This made the lines at the remaining trucks unbearably long. The organizers could also get in a little more diversity next year. We can get Cuban sandwiches and boiled hot dogs anytime we want in SWFL. How about bringing in a falafel or banh mi truck from Tampa/St. Pete ?