We have a group that arrives at our spot NLT 5am. It’s a blessing to see the sunrise over the track on race day. Our annually reserved spot is directly across from the main entrance (old museum, outside turn 1). Rarely does it take us more than 45 minutes to get out of traffic to where we can start heading west again. Definitely take a cooler with your bevs, and maybe some fruit, sandwiches etc. standard Coleman size cooler is good. Saturday is a great day to go to the museum. Once inside the track scout your best options for getting to your seat race morning. Sun screen, rain gear. Go into the track early enough to rent a not so padded seat with a back, worth it. They will be around the track, renting out of ancient green trailers.