I was considering the aqualink but after reading, it seemed like parking on Friday wouldn't be a problem, and the boat crowding might be a problem, so I just found a spot about two blocks north of the main entrance, $30 to park.
I walked to every part of the track, every stand, looking for the best spot. I ended up near the end of the straight for part of it, then walked down to turn 11 at stands 24 and 25 and got a good view of the cars slowing down. There were also some good views (where I took the Trump car picture) at stands 16 and 18 at turn 10.
The paddock pass was cool, with the discount code I got ticket and pass for like 30 bucks. I thought it was worth it though I only took one walk through the paddocks to look at the cars.
I walked on the track because between races, they would open up a few paths to walk across the track instead of going up and over on the stairs. That crossing was at the entrance to pit lane, so I took a few pics down the track and pit lane.
Going on Friday was great, I could walk everywhere, enjoyed a cigar, and then I stopped to see Ape Drums on the way out, which was a lot better than I expected. I stood at the very front and the bass was so strong it was like wind blowing. The crowd was nice, families and stuff up there not a bunch of drunk people looking for trouble. It was a great day!!!!!!!! I think you posted the discount codes right? Thank you for the info, without your post I would have forgotten about LBGP until it was too late to go, like every year past.