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Tailgate Parking

Tailgate Parking and Tents
Lifetime Rights Tailgate Parking | Event Insurance


Tailgate Parking and Tents

Perhaps the most exclusive way to enjoy Point-to-Point is from a tailgate parking space in the infield or along Country Club Loop (see Point-to-Point Map). This year tailgate parking spaces will be in an exclusive, credentialed area, only accessible to those with tailgate parking spaces and their guests.

To purchase:

  • Visit the Winterthur Point-to-Point Office at 4901 Kennett Pike
  • Call 302.888.4994 (credit card sales only)
  • Fax 302.888.4650 (credit card sales only)
  • Print and mail registration form

Each parking space includes four admission wristbands. Gates open for Tailgate Parking space holders at 10:30 am. please plan to arrive by this time. The first race starts at 12:00 noon, when the Infield closes to incoming traffic. There is no re-entry.

  • Parking spaces in Patron, Sponsor, Racing Member, Club Member, and Carriage View are 10' x 10'.
  • Parking spaces in Trackside North and Trackside South are 15' x 20'.
  • Country Club Rail spaces along the fence on Country Club Loop are 15' x 20'.
    Country Club Rail Tents: 10' x 10' and 20' x 20' tents are available. Tables, chairs, catering not included. Nearby parking.
  • Premium end-spots in all categories (except Patron) are available for an additional charge of $50.
  • Tax deduction information included with credential mailing.

Winterthur Member Discount: Winterthur Members will receive a $25 discount on any 300 or 400 level parking space located in Sponsor, Racing, or Club Member area, excluding end spots. Join today and save!

Festive, Floral Tailgates

This year, for the first time ever, Winterthur's celebrated floral design department offers flower arrangements for your Point-to-Point tailgate. Representing the Winterthur Garden with a lovely array of bright and colorful blossoms, the bouquets will make your tailgate a lovely and festive affair!

Arrangements will be designed in ceramic or heavy glass containers. Bouquets are offered in two price ranges:

$65      16-inches high, bountifully filled

$95      25-inches high, robust, tall, and filled to the brim

Pick up will be at the Picnic House, Winterthur Visitor Parking Lot, on May 1, between 9:00 and 11:00 am. To place your order, please e-mail Meredith Graves (mgrave@winterthur.org) prior to 4:00 pm, April 22.


Lifetime Rights Tailgate Parking

A lifetime subscription for a tailgate parking space is available for a one-time, tax-deductible fee of $500. Call 302.888.4994 for details.

All lifetime rights subscribers must reserve their parking space for this year's event no later than March 15. After that date, spaces not reserved by owners will be available for sale this year only.

To purchase:

  • Visit the Winterthur Point-to-Point Office at 4901 Kennett Pike
  • Call 302.888.4994 (credit card sales only)
  • Fax 302.888.4650 (credit card sales only)
  • Print and mail registration form


Event Insurance

Point-to-Point event ticket insurance is being offered by Mondial Assistance. To purchase and view covered reimbursements and benefits, please call 800.949.6839 or go to www.eventticketprotection.com/winterthur.

 

-- POINT-TO-POINT STEEPLECHASE RACES ARE RUN RAIN OR SHINE
-- NO REFUNDS

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