tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post5466402130065242836..comments2024-03-08T11:07:25.905-05:00Comments on The Godfather's Blog: Chitwood Announces Details Of Daytona RenovationDave Moodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14273464897477668872noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-20238888157784925212013-02-22T15:51:39.802-05:002013-02-22T15:51:39.802-05:00Hey Godfather, why haven't I read anything on ...Hey Godfather, why haven't I read anything on your blog about Indy's proposed renovation?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-59661570469119733812013-02-22T11:59:55.626-05:002013-02-22T11:59:55.626-05:00I'm always excited to hear what different trac... I'm always excited to hear what different tracks are doing to become more fan interactive and what is being done to promote the whole "nascar experience". However, in the case of Daytona, I can only imagine how capital improvements such as these will effect the overall costs of attending an event like this. <br /> I have been fortunate enough to visit multiple tracks and see many different races- often spending up to a week at certain locations. I have attended both the Daytona 500 and the Pepsi 400- both very enjoyable races. However, I can say with much certainty, that attending the races at Daytona have been the most expensive races I have attended to date.<br /> Granted, I live in NY State and that presents some hurdles when considering travel. Setting these issues aside while sticking to a very modest food/entertainment budget- the costs of lodging, parking, and attending each race at Daytona over the extended weekends are crazy. I have attended many other NASCAR tracks for less than half the cost of attending the 500- and had the same great time.<br /> Growing up, I was always told if you go to Daytona once- you will want to go every year. Unfortunately for me, for the amount of money it takes to watch a race at Daytona- I choose to spend my money on a track I haven't been to yet.<br /> Hearing about all these fancy improvements is great- but all I see is how much more money it will cost to attend this race so that they can get a return on investment. All NASCAR tracks should make a modest effort to cater to the average fan's budget- not trying to wring out the remaining dollars in their wallets.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Kurt- A NASCAR Fan Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com