que: I've always wanted to go, but don't know where to buy tickets. Also when you go in do you have to buy the plate? Thanks :o)|||Typically you can get tickets through a variety of methods. If you know someone with a booth, on a team, or on a HLSR committee, they can get you in. These people can also invite you into their booths, which can range from tiny and slightly crowded all the way up to the liquor booths which are packed and rowdy. Otherwise, you can buy a ticket at the gate. This won't get you into the big booths though. You must be invited to them.