Indiana Open Wheel - View Single Post - Do food and facilities matter to you?

The55 (Offline)
#2 8/10/25 5:09 PM

Originally Posted by jason88cubs:
Was talking about how Spoon River Speedway seems to be struggling with fans and car count and suppose posted this

"It was on my list of tracks to attend this year as a new-to-Illinois resident, but friends who had been there said things about the bad facilities and food so I scratched it off my list. Facilities and concessions do matter and are a big part of how many younger fans (myself included) view the racetrack experience."

It really made me curious..do food and facilities have a impact on if you go to a race?

For me it doesn't I go for racing. I pretty much never eat at a track. It's very rare I do eat there. If I planned on eating I'd likely throw a turkey sandwich in the cooler. I just can't handle greasy type food or hot dogs. Facilities don't matter either. Sure some bathrooms could be nicer (Farmer City) , but heck I also sat top row at Granite City Speedway (IL) and wondered if it was just a matter of time before it fell lol

So I was just curious if that stuff has a impact on if you go to a track or return to one?

If the sport is to survive, facilities matter. Restrooms are important, particularly for getting families to attend. I typically eat at the track because it saves hauling a cooler and I like to support the track and concessions are a portion of their profits.

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