The majority of the time, we plan our trips around sunrise and sunsets. What really made the difference for me was when we visited. Since the salt flat is so vast, you can just drive or walk in further if there’s any one else close to you. You can drive your car on to the salt flats from here as well or just park your car and walk over. This area is actually a rest stop so you’ll see other cars and trucks here. There is also a truck stop at the I-80 off ramp.īring a pit bike because there are 3 miles between the starting line and the furthest part of the pits.īinoculars are a good idea as the spectators are 1/4 mile away from the racing lanes unless you are watching at the starting line.Īpply sunscreen to the backs of you knees and arms - These aren't places you typically get lots of sun, but the salt will reflect it back up at you.This stop is the best option if you are coming from the east and driving westbound. There is food sold on the salt at the Red Flame Grill, typically breakfast and burgers. Remember it can get cold and windy at night, so pack warm pants and a coat as well. You can also camp out on the salt at Bend in the Road, which is literally just the spot where the road from the I-80 exit to the pits has a 90 degree turn to the right.īring everything you'd expect to need to spend days on a barren desert - sunscreen, a big hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, extra sunglasses, camp chair, EZ-Up, more sunscreen, etc. The next closest town is Wells, NV, which is an hour drive.Ĭamping - There is a KOA campground with hook ups in Wendover. Motels in nearby Wendover book well in advance but get plenty of cancellations the week of the races. Otherwise you will bring 60-pounds of salt back with you in the carpets. If you drive a car, cover the carpets on the floor with plastic duct taped to the edges. If you bring a dog, cover its feet as well or the salt will irritate its pads. You are going to need to hose off whatever you drive out there a bunch of times and it still may have salt in rust prone hard to find places.īring sandals, flip flops, or other cheap shoes and just throw them away afterwards, because salt.
Salt gets everywhere, and it is going to be hard to get out.
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