[DonMoore10]

My change purse and bill clip are empty from paying all the back gate fees.

[Seadog]

Originally Posted by LEADERS EDGE So many people always seem to be upset that only the smaller coolers are allowed at places so I am interested in seeing if people would be willing to pay extra for the luxery of having the bigger coolers allowed. At first it seems unfair, but for two adults and two kids, bringing the larger coolers would be a money saver in the long run for them; especially if they like an adult beveridge or 10, plus the tracks may not have to carry as much inventory and workers. Lessening spoilage and freeing up cash. Fans get what they want and the track gets what they want. That said; I'm sure many tracks already have good policies, but just seeing if there is a compromise. I realize that at a Pacers/Colts or any pro team for that matter,there isn't even a question of coolers, but racing being a traditionally outdoor sport with a less formal feel has usually allowed coolers of some sort. If you pay the extra $10.00-$15.00 for the larger cooler, you could possibly save $10-$20 for the night.

It's an interesting idea. At Indy, the large coolers have to be parked under the grandstands, so...I had the idea of renting lockers under the grandstands or somewhere convenient (like they do at an airport only to fit a cooler) for X dollars and you put your large cooler in there for the evening and it's in nobody's way in the stands. Nobody could break in if you are holding the key. Just thinking out loud.

Or maybe not.

[ClaytonYeley]

Haubstadt allows you to bring in a cooler and whatever food or drink item of your choice. I always thought that if this rule was changed the attendance would go down. I don't know if a cooler fee is the answer but I've found myself sneaking h2o into Kentucky Speedway before and there is something extremely wrong with that imo.
It seems to me that Ky Speedway has been showing a lot of tin on race day this year and I think the cooler is a big player in the attendance issue.

[Panama]

Cooler Tax? Would you be for it?

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HELL NO!

[illinisprintfan]

Originally Posted by sprinter25 Don't forget that most states have a carry in alcoholic beverage rule; if they're selling beer, then you can't carry any beer in. Some of us have been known to try and hide a few brews; when this is the case, I can understand why tracks have such strict cooler laws. I think that any track has a right to enforce any cooler rule; but they should post a BIG sign stating what those rules are, and then enforce the rule consistently. And if you don't like or agree with the rules, then go somewhere else...

It's not even a matter of bringing in beer. We like to bring along bottles of water in a cooler. We usually end up going to the concessions as well. If it's a particularly hot or humid day, an extra bottle or two of water is nice to have in reserve. Plus I'm lazy, and once I plant my butt in the seat, I like to stay there!:2:

[Dyno Don]

Originally Posted by sprinter25 Don't forget that most states have a carry in alcoholic beverage rule; if they're selling beer, then you can't carry any beer in. Some of us have been known to try and hide a few brews; when this is the case, I can understand why tracks have such strict cooler laws. I think that any track has a right to enforce any cooler rule; but they should post a BIG sign stating what those rules are, and then enforce the rule consistently. And if you don't like or agree with the rules, then go somewhere else...

Is Indiana one of these states?

It is funny how some promoters hide behind that if you sell beer, you can not allow beer carried in. So how do you explain IMS, ORP, THAT, Haubstadt and Salem to name a few.

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Originally Posted by Dave Rudisell We welcome coolers at Lawrenceburg, Just the smaller ones though, so they don't take up too much room. I was talking to someone yesterday that said they went to a certain track, and they would'nt even allow them to bring in a box of animal crackers for their child, now to me that is just ridiculus. When i was a kid, the only way we could go to the races was to pack a cooler and some snacks, back then is was ok at all the tracks we went to i believe. I guess if you had to you could leave your stuff in the car and make a few trips to your car, which is a inconveinence. Bottomline is, we allow coolers and drinks in the grandstands, we have free parking and free camping, and i think we have very fair concession prices, especially compared to most sporting events i have been to. Hope to see you at Lawrenceburg with your cooler and animal crackers.:2: Thanks, Dave

I always get to your track early so I can park close to the front gate. That way I can get a pass out and have a beer or a snack during down time or when something is running that I do not care to watch.

The problem with this is the local fuzz think I am selling drugs or up to something illegal, because I make several trips to my car. I have been searched once and questioned twice because I go to my auto to often in their mind.

On a side note. Why is there so much police presence at The "Burg? With the exception of THAT it is hard to see a law enforcement officer at any other track. Is it because both are at a public fairground?

[AERO410SCJA]

I like the Lawrenceburg FUZZThey have a sense of humor
GO STEELERS

I say NO, TO ALL TAXES

[interpreter66]

it's not a tax , it's a cooler stimulus package

[Z-man]

Don,
The Police presence may have something to do with available officers and the track has to pay for it. Terre Haute and Lawrenceburg probably have larger Police forces so more are available to work the detail.

[Dave Rudisell]

Dyno Don, Here ya go, straight from the Indiana ATC:
Temporary Beer / Wine Permit Type 118 A temporary permit is good for beer and wine only - not liquor. If you want to have liquor served at your event, you must have a licensed alcoholic beverage caterer. A temporary permit is valid for on premises consumption only. "Carry out" and "carry on" is not permitted.

Thanks for your concearns. I don't know what kind of liceanse anyone else has, and really don't care. As far as security we have 5 to 6 officers at each event.
Thanks, Dave

Originally Posted by Dyno Don Is Indiana one of these states? It is funny how some promoters hide behind that if you sell beer, you can not allow beer carried in. So how do you explain IMS, ORP, THAT, Haubstadt and Salem to name a few. ---------- Post added at 02:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02 PM ---------- I always get to your track early so I can park close to the front gate. That way I can get a pass out and have a beer or a snack during down time or when something is running that I do not care to watch. The problem with this is the local fuzz think I am selling drugs or up to something illegal, because I make several trips to my car. I have been searched once and questioned twice because I go to my auto to often in their mind. On a side note. Why is there so much police presence at The "Burg? With the exception of THAT it is hard to see a law enforcement officer at any other track. Is it because both are at a public fairground?