I have done it for over 30 years, many of the first years, I was happy with a pit pass and food.

Then a few years back, I started paying my own pit pass and bought my own food.

Now, I seem to be paying for the pit passes and providing the food!

I think a lot depends on the personal financial abilities of the individual crew member and what the financial budget is of the team owner that is trying to field the car. Your individual situations will vary greatly.