It all depends on what time you get to the Pit. If you get there early about half hour before they open the gates you are fine. I usually get there around 5:45. That way I can run to the 40 on the horseshoe end of the visiting side when the gates open. If you get top row you are fine. If you get front row they are bad seats. I don't go to the horseshoe, because that is where the grade school kids watch/ mess around with each other.
For Kentucky I like Bellvue. Never seen a game, but like how the stands are really tall.