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We are a group of seven (three women and four men) attending the derby for the first time. Our biggest concern is getting to and from the venue. Our tickets are in Section SCRV07, Row FF

1. With those tickets, are these considered "frontside tickets?"
2. ie. Can we be dropped off at the Kentucky Exposition Center and take a shuttle to the black lot?
3. What have your experiences been with this shuttle? Easy or a madhouse?
4. After the derby, are there shuttles back to the KEC or only before?
5. After the derby, is it better to leave after the Kentucky Derby (the 12th race) or wait until after the 14th race?
6. How far of a walk is it from Churchill Downs to the L&N Stadium?
   1. Is it possible to get cell phone reception to call an uber?
   2. Obviously with 150k people, I assume at best it is spotty.
7. Is it worth it to pay for a private shuttle? Or will we be waiting in traffic regardless?

I know there are countless subreddit and articles on these topics but it is very confusing and contradictory.

Thanks so much,