BR46 Posted January 7, 2022 Share #1 Posted January 7, 2022 And I can tell you already that I won't be back at Daytona in the future. I feel that we are treated like shit here. These two camping spots cost me $240 no hookups. The bathroom across the road is locked. The next closest is about 800ft away we are camping about a half a mile from our garage and we can move closer a upgrade our camping spots for and.......drum roll.........$260!!! 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 7, 2022 Share #2 Posted January 7, 2022 I guess it is just part of the big nascar machine? I thought I remember hearing that the France family were assholes, but that was a long time ago and the worst kind of hearsay on my part. But worth research. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted January 7, 2022 Share #3 Posted January 7, 2022 That's sounds very fucked up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 7, 2022 Share #4 Posted January 7, 2022 Unfortunately Daytona is a money machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted January 7, 2022 Share #5 Posted January 7, 2022 That is a lot of jack for camp spots. Way more than I have paid for even super dope sites on the water with full hookups. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted January 7, 2022 Share #6 Posted January 7, 2022 Also, I don't know why softball doesn't jump on this. I can usually stay in a parking lot for free. But it can get a little dicey as far as getting permission, etc. I would be fine if they charged campers 50 bucks and just let us stay there without fear of being kicked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted January 7, 2022 Share #7 Posted January 7, 2022 7 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: Unfortunately Daytona is a money machine. rednecks are richer than me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted January 7, 2022 Popular Post Share #8 Posted January 7, 2022 8 hours ago, BR46 said: The bathroom across the road is locked. I would not suggest that 'someone' who happens to be on site - and in possession of a wide assortment of tools - proceed during the early morning hours to 'unlock' the bathroom. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 7, 2022 Share #9 Posted January 7, 2022 18 minutes ago, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said: I would not suggest that 'someone' who happens to be on site - and in possession of a wide assortment of tools - proceed during the early morning hours to 'unlock' the bathroom. Owl bet the BR46 family has an even better set of tools than a tv repairman. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 7, 2022 Share #10 Posted January 7, 2022 So Jim France runs it for NASCAR. NASCAR is way too corporate for my taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BR46 Posted January 7, 2022 Author Popular Post Share #11 Posted January 7, 2022 23 minutes ago, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said: I would not suggest that 'someone' who happens to be on site - and in possession of a wide assortment of tools - proceed during the early morning hours to 'unlock' the bathroom. Already done Master locks are not very difficult...so I hear 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 7, 2022 Share #12 Posted January 7, 2022 9 minutes ago, BR46 said: Already done Master locks are not very difficult...so I hear We see NOTHING! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted January 7, 2022 Share #13 Posted January 7, 2022 19 minutes ago, Philander Seabury said: So Jim France runs it for NASCAR. NASCAR is way too corporate for my taste. I was done w/ NASCAR when the kid effed it up w/ all the new rules. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 7, 2022 Share #14 Posted January 7, 2022 20 minutes ago, bikeman564™ said: I was done w/ NASCAR when the kid effed it up w/ all the new rules. The kid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted January 7, 2022 Share #15 Posted January 7, 2022 4 minutes ago, Philander Seabury said: The kid? Bill France jr's son, Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 7, 2022 Share #16 Posted January 7, 2022 53 minutes ago, bikeman564™ said: Bill France jr's son, Brian Oh, and meanwhile Jim is busy overcharging Daytona visitors. Oh, and he is only listed as the world’s 664th richest person, so he clearly needs the dough. Gotta keep up with the bezos! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted January 7, 2022 Share #17 Posted January 7, 2022 It's nice to have the experience if only to know what you're not missing. Very often "big name" attractions can charge more due to the demand, but when you get there you see you it's not really worth it to you. I feel that way about a number of fancy restaurants. I can see some are worth splurging with more than I'd normally spend due to the food, atmosphere and overall experience but others seem to be charging for reputation and don't merit the $$$. I hope you can enjoy the good parts of the experience just to have done it. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted January 7, 2022 Share #18 Posted January 7, 2022 Like Kirby said, prolly worth it once just for the experience 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 7, 2022 Share #19 Posted January 7, 2022 4 minutes ago, Further said: Like Kirby said, prolly worth it once just for the experience Yup! And after that you can vote with your feet and continue to patronize the places that treat you well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted January 7, 2022 Share #20 Posted January 7, 2022 Could be reduced workforce keeping the bathroom closed. It’s that way in a lot of places. That’s a high price for camping, though. Especially with no hook up to brew your morning coffee. The joy of racing is still in there somewhere? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR46 Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share #21 Posted January 7, 2022 2 hours ago, MoseySusan said: Could be reduced workforce keeping the bathroom closed. It’s that way in a lot of places. That’s a high price for camping, though. Especially with no hook up to brew your morning coffee. The joy of racing is still in there somewhere? I was warned by other racers about racing here and everything they told is true. When we race Barber the racers are treated like Rock Stars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted January 7, 2022 Share #22 Posted January 7, 2022 4 hours ago, BR46 said: Already done I applaud you for not taking the initiative to not do what I didn't suggest. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 7, 2022 Share #23 Posted January 7, 2022 24 minutes ago, BR46 said: I was warned by other racers about racing here and everything they told is true. When we race Barber the racers are treated like Rock Stars. You may never go back but at least you will have the experience stored away. The pilgrimage has to be done once just because. I paid $100 just for three laps on the wrong side of the car with one leg jammed on each side of the Petty bar. Glad I did it that once. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted January 7, 2022 Share #24 Posted January 7, 2022 So, a camping spot in Daytona, in January (when alllll the sneaubirds are south for the winter), is spendy? Maybe you ought to try it in July, when the asphalt transforms into its liquid state. The rates are prolly better then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 7, 2022 Share #25 Posted January 7, 2022 3 hours ago, maddmaxx said: You may never go back but at least you will have the experience stored away. The pilgrimage has to be done once just because. I paid $100 just for three laps on the wrong side of the car with one leg jammed on each side of the Petty bar. Glad I did it that once. Yeah, that is pretty darn cheap for a good memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 7, 2022 Share #26 Posted January 7, 2022 1 hour ago, 2Far said: So, a camping spot in Daytona, in January (when alllll the sneaubirds are south for the winter), is spendy? Maybe you ought to try it in July, when the asphalt transforms into its liquid state. The rates are prolly better then. It's a great place in July. They race at night then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted January 7, 2022 Share #27 Posted January 7, 2022 7 hours ago, BR46 said: Already done Master locks are not very difficult...so I hear A monkey should be able to unlock it with a pedal wrench, oops wrong monkey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR46 Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share #28 Posted January 7, 2022 The shitter has been unlocked by security. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted January 7, 2022 Share #29 Posted January 7, 2022 10 minutes ago, BR46 said: The shitter has been unlocked by security. Did they charge extra for that? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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