Explains even more seeing the empty seats at Bristol and other "expensive" ticket venues. Like stated in other posts, ticket prices + gas + lodging + food + beer + beer + beer makes it tough to afford. If only the Indianapolis Motor Speedway would put in a high-banked Indiana red clay bullring, that i could walk across the street to see, life would be perfect. At one time we got so spoiled with the new 16th St. Speedway just a few miles down the street, with spectacular racing every Saturday night. We are at a time when choices have to be made, and some racing has to be missed, so my advice, go early in the year and save your off-nights for those 100 degree days of summer (excluding Sprint Weeks).
Not to drop in a shameless plug, but why not, this is just another reason to join HARF (or your local race fan club) and save some money. HARF will offer over 30 money saving nights at local race tracks this year, with most being 50% off and some nights we even offer FREE admission. Take every opportunity you get to save money and still be able to enjoy our favorite sport. hope to see everyone Saturday at the "No Way Out 40, bob