well i have been going to sprintcar races for 40 some years now and have raced them for 21 years. and it has always been that way. its no surprise if you read most track websites it will tell u right on the website that the pits is a restricted area and evryone entering the pit will pay full admission.to begin with the pits in my opinion is no place for a 17 month old child anyway. for instance if you read the schedule at paragon website on the bottom of the page it spells this out for you.but this is just my opinion and i guess everyone is entitled to they're own.but it has been this way for all my years of racing and i really don't think they are going to change the rules for one person now.