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If you approach the track on Lincoln Avenue, there are several homes that will let you park on their lawn (for a fee, of course). Also, Siro's Restaurant is just outside one of the entrances to SAR, and they rent out their parking lot as well. It is not a far walk to the entrance on that side of the track.
If you enter the track at that location, there are stands selling DRF and tip sheets. Further inside, there is a booth selling Ragozin sheets and Thorograph. Nearby to this booth, you will see a row of food stalls -- hot dogs, pizza, and even salads. Closer to the track there is a restaurant called the Porch: pricey, with a view of the track, some tables better than others. Upstairs there are more trackside restaurants. Check the SAR website, it explains all of this. Reservations for one of these restaurants are a must, especially on a Saturday.
Further inside, near the Carousel, there are more food stands and food trucks. One that stands out is Hattie's Fried Chicken.
Many also bring a picnic lunch, as there are picnic tables in the "backyard", but most are reserved, and the rest are first come/first served. Or you can bring lawn chairs and map out your own space.
If you get there early, they serve a breakfast at the Porch restaurant where you can watch workouts. Or if you get there really early, you can watch workouts at the Oklahoma training track.
Finally, they run a tram tour of the track and backside that is free, but first come/first served. Check the website for details.
After the races, there are post-race "parties" as several of the bars surrounding the track. At night, head down to Caroline Street where you will find bars and music.
Hard not to have a good time.
Good luck
Richard
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