We've been to several races at Kentucky Speedway, but this was the worse one for secondhand smoke…read more Either people don't care or realize that it can cause or make worse a wide range of damaging health effects in children and adults, including lung cancer, respiratory infections and asthma. Honestly, it was so bad that I would seriously consider purchasing a Half Mask Respirator prior to visit this facility again. Also, bring a hat, sunglasses, trash bag, earplugs, and earmuffs. My wife wears earplugs that are a 36 decibels reduction and a set of shooting earmuffs. I would not just go with ear plugs, especially if you are going to be seating of trackside. Do your ears a favor and get a set of earmuffs and wear earplugs. By the way, the trash bag is to place any item that you're not wearing because people tend to knock over their beer when the stand up to cheer their favorite driver(s). In the end, your newly purchased NASCAR apparel can quickly become soaked in beer, soda, etc.

Great outdoor space for this big event, LightsFest 2018! Getting out of the parking lots afterwards…read morewill likely be a long exercise in patience but...... fun outdoor family friendly social event! Bring your lawn chair or blanket, a small cooler (no alcohol can be brought in but avail inside venue), many around us had brought kites to fly, lawn games, etc. A DJ played popular tunes before an artist from Seattle sang 4-5 songs that all sounded like the same song. Bonfire spots provided if arrive early enough to get seated near one. Packaged logs were given out too. Several food and drink vendors/food truck style. Releasing the paper lanterns and watching the breathtaking beauty of thousands of lanterns floating above lighting the sky was a memorable thing for sure. Many had campers and tents in a designated area and a 2 day option was available. VIP package was available too but not sure what that included.

First time came out this weekend and had a blast racing my Audi S4 on a half mile airstrip with…read moreother drivers. It's pretty close to Indianapolis and the organizers did amazing job! Definitely coming again.

First of all it is FREE to come watch, no parking fees, no entrance fees. Hello why are not more…read morepeople coming to watch. If you like racing at all (road racing) you should at least come out and watch a race. I will admit I have lived in the Hamilton area for 17 years and have never been, well I regret that. I should have been coming here for years. They have a concession stand and bathrooms on property as well. Now that I have been here I will be back, literally, I bought a kart, so I will be back often.

I used to race a go kart at this track. I liked this track better than one that was close to where…read moreLesourdsaville Lake used to be!

This was a fantastic race event! There are two distances to choose from 7K (4.3 miles) and 14K…read more(8.6). This event is presented by The Flying Pig and that is evident by its excellent organization. Included in registration is a shirt, bib with timing chip, pint glass, and snacks. I chose to run the 14K distance which lead me past historic brewery sites that really showcase Cincinnati's rich brewing history. This event is just 3 weeks before The Queen Bee half marathon and 4 Miler so it's a great practice distance to help gear you up for the half marathon distance. This is the third race part of the Christian Moerlein Beer Series. The first race is the Bochfest 5K in March. The second is The Little Kings Mile which is the Friday before The Flying Pig Marathon. Finally, the Hudepohl 7K/14K finishes off the series. Complete all 3 and be declared a Brew Hog and receive a special Brew Hog stein!

I may have found my most favorite run event! This is my first time running the series and I did…read morethe 7K. For $38.00 for 7K (including fees) you get a bib (with built in microchip, which you don't have to turn in after the race), a beer glass, T-shirt, and three tickets- 2 complimentary beers and a coney. However, there are water bottles, pretzels, fruit and other food items given at the event. Hudepohl 14K/7K Brewery Run is part of the Christian Moerlein Beer Series presented by the Flying Pig. There are three series you can complete: Bockfest (in March), Little Kings (April), and of course Hudepohl (September). The Christian Moerlein Beer Series benefits the Over-The-Rhine Brewery District Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation. It is a non-profit organization committed to making the Brewery District - restoring and redeveloping our unique brewing history and historic urban fabric. The Hudepohl 14K/7K Brewery Run wraps up the Christian Moerlein Beer Series and at the same time kicks off Oktoberfest Zinzinnati. It is named after the iconic Cincinnati-brewed beer and shorter 7K start and end just south of the Moerlein Lager House along Cincinnati's riverfront. Along the course, you'll pass by many of the historic brewery sites of early Cincinnati and follow the routes that the horse-drawn carts took to bring the beer from the breweries to the riverboats that would take the beer throughout the country. And once you're finished, the party continues at the Moerlein Lager House with brews and snacks! The course for the 14K/7K: The 14K route (8.6 miles) takes you along the riverfront, past several historic brewery sites into Over-the-Rhine and back to the Moerlein Lager House. The 7K route (4.3 miles) starts with the 14K and turns off at Gest Street and W. Pete Rose Way. Finish for both is on Mehring Way just east of Joe Nuxhall Way. The weather was just perfect! It didn't rain and the humidity was not bad! This was such a fun event and I can't wait to run it next year!

A fun find on the outskirts of Louisville. It's pretty spartan, but you have a full view of the…read moretrack while you wait your turn. It's an indoor facility, so there is no weather risk. Only downside is the exhaust fume odor, but it's not too bad. They have adult and kid carts, and honestly the kid cart speed is fine for a novice adult. We went on a weekend and essentially had the track to ourselves (group of 4). We didn't feel intimidated or out of our depth at all, even though there are regular racers on site. One race does fly by, so it can get a bit pricey if you're eager to race a couple of times. We only stuck around for one, because we didn't want to wait 20-30min between races on the track. Overall, though, it was a fun way to burn an hour of time on a rainy afternoon.

Wow. Wanna live your Mario Andretti fantasy? Come put your pedal to the metal here. Drifting is fun…read moreunless you spin out. They run a safe, family fun place. Great for birthdays. I didn't get to throw any axes here. But I do that at home.

One of the most fun races I've ever done, from beginning to afterparty. A $35 registration fee gets…read moreyou a good quality t-shirt, participation in a 5k at Ault Park, and admission to the post-race festivities. You get 4 beer/wine tickets and unlimited access to 30 food and drink booths. They had a great reggae band playing that made for a fun atmosphere. They clearly know what they're doing after 17 years. All the pre-race logistics went smoothly, with quick packet pickup and convenient shuttle buses to the park. The course itself is a beast. Never-ending hills on top of hills. Good thing I love a challenging run. I felt like I earned my right to pig out at the afterparty. Burgers, BBQ wings,Gliers Goetta, Yagoot, Subway, corn on the cob, dessert, and so much more... it was a smorgasbord. Minus one star for not having mile markers or official chip timing. Even though that's probably part of it truly being a 'fun' run, it's just nice to know, y'know? Other than that, I'm definitely thinking this will be an annual event on my race calendar. Kudos to the organizers.

This was my first 5k. I picked it, because I had heard it is the most fun, and the best party…read more The first tip I would give is, unless you are arriving super, super early and want to leave immediately do NOT park at Ault Park. It is a mess up there. The shuttle service is very well organized and they will definitely get you there on time. And don't worry the buses are heated (that was important this year ;-)) I would also recommend picking up your packet before the day of the race. That way you can avoid the long lines on race day. Unfortunately you'll still have to stand in a line to get your drinking bracelet, but that's worth waiting for, right? Speaking of waiting, that's the big let-down for me. Too many people. Everything required processing too many people. When the race started it took minutes before I could get up to speed, and I was constantly running in a crowd. When the race finished you then get to go to the way too many people at the food and drink tents. I would recommend training hard to be under the 40 minute mark. That way you can get to the eats before the big crowd comes in. I finished at 32:10 and my wife and I were able to try a few different food items before a huge crush of people arrived. Part of the problem is there just isn't enough room for all those people. Why don't they use more of the park for the food area? There were huge empty areas that could've been used for more space. I just don't get. The variety of food items is amazing. They had something for everyone. My pregnant wife particularly enjoyed the fried pickles (I know, what a cliché). And I enjoyed the desert tent. It's a great race, and you get a lot for your money. I just wish it wasn't quite so popular.

I have not even participated in the event and I'm already angry! My friends and I signed up for…read moreone of their events in the Cincinnati area, and within days we ALL had hundreds of dollars of unauthorized charges on our credit cards! The race was the only charge we all had in common and none of our friends who did not sign up for the race were affected. The event itself may be great, I don't know, but it's not worth having your credit card information stolen!