Leaving St Louis area as soon as the roads dry up!

Heading to FLL and on the way.

How's the boat getting there?

Hey guys its my first time coming to the shootout.
Just a few questions.
First, in order to watch the race is it necessary to be in the front row of boats tied up?
Second, If your in the big row of boats tied up is it possible to get out early? or are you there until everyone else leaves?
Just wondering. I really want to see the boats but also may want to leave before its all the way over like some others have stated.
Thanks in advance for any replies, I'm hopefully leaving in a couple hours and I can't wait!

1. yes...we often don't get front line and we can see fine.


we often don't try to get first line cause we leave just a bit early to be the mass rush out.