Brainerd Camp fee - Page 2

Randall Klein · 08-10-2016, 08:57 PM

They have to go a ways to top 'ol Billy Meyer at Texas Motorplex, the time(s) they sold coupons at a couple of booths to be used for food/drink, and by coincidence the face value never matched concession prices, so you always had 1-3 coupons left over, and so nice, coupon booths closed early....I figured at least 10,000 left with a few unused in their pockets

Dick Butler · 08-10-2016, 09:18 PM

Brainerd charge years ago was collected by the Lions club I believe. When I asked what I got for the charge they said security. I then asked how much people who left paid for security. Nothing. So I asked if I am here with my car I need no security at night but that argument failed also. I told them I would leave and after going out to dinner returned. We also were harassed about " no dogs" so our mini dachshund became a ferret and passed inspection.
Yes charge was per person.

5389stk · 08-11-2016, 11:02 AM

Darrel if you think that`s bad . Try hotel price`s 250.00 to 400.00 a night. If you can find one with in 50 miles of the track. National`s weekend talk about a rip off.

Darrel Goheen · 08-13-2016, 12:32 AM

We have our motorhome. Right now we are planning on leaving with it. We'll just find another place to park. As far as security....I heard an hour or so ago that several rigs were broken into last night. Maybe they don't get the good security until Sunday night.

DrJRacing · 08-13-2016, 11:12 PM

$10.00per night per person (2) for 3 nights = $60.00 per couple. Assume it is all profit since it is likely that no additional expenses will actually be incurred. Security and gate management will be necessary for the zoo crowd with or without racer campers. Of this 60.00 profit at least 35.00 will go to pay state income, property, and sales taxes AND federal income taxes. $25.00 remains for the track owner. Maybe they make too much money...maybe they will go broke...maybe they will sellout to a developer.
Free markets work. Pay and stay or leave and have fun exploring Minnesota. Just remember where those rich people that need to pay more taxes get the money to pay "their" tax bill. Elections have consequences.
Some racer should buy the track and do it "right"😉🏎💸🎉🇺🇸
Doug Jonak

kansas stocker · 08-14-2016, 09:56 AM

I do know from my circle track friends that tracks that treat you right have more racers and more repeat racers which draws more fans. Whoever said " You can't sell a hotdog to an empty seat" was certainly correct.
Pete

08-10-2016, 08:57 PM	#11
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 785 Likes: 45 Liked 316 Times in 67 Posts	Re: Brainerd Camp fee They have to go a ways to top 'ol Billy Meyer at Texas Motorplex, the time(s) they sold coupons at a couple of booths to be used for food/drink, and by coincidence the face value never matched concession prices, so you always had 1-3 coupons left over, and so nice, coupon booths closed early....I figured at least 10,000 left with a few unused in their pockets

08-10-2016, 09:18 PM	#12
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Brainerd Camp fee Brainerd charge years ago was collected by the Lions club I believe. When I asked what I got for the charge they said security. I then asked how much people who left paid for security. Nothing. So I asked if I am here with my car I need no security at night but that argument failed also. I told them I would leave and after going out to dinner returned. We also were harassed about " no dogs" so our mini dachshund became a ferret and passed inspection. Yes charge was per person.

08-11-2016, 11:02 AM	#13
5389stk Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 29 Likes: 0 Liked 72 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Brainerd Camp fee Darrel if you think that`s bad . Try hotel price`s 250.00 to 400.00 a night. If you can find one with in 50 miles of the track. National`s weekend talk about a rip off.

08-13-2016, 12:32 AM	#14
Darrel Goheen Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 380 Likes: 226 Liked 70 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Brainerd Camp fee We have our motorhome. Right now we are planning on leaving with it. We'll just find another place to park. As far as security....I heard an hour or so ago that several rigs were broken into last night. Maybe they don't get the good security until Sunday night. __________________ Darrel Goheen 785-623-7021 Stock Eliminator 585 94 Camaro Z/28 LT1/ET 585 67 Chevelle 427 Tehnician for JustAnswer.com

08-13-2016, 11:12 PM	#15
DrJRacing Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Zimmerman, MN Posts: 237 Likes: 30 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Brainerd Camp fee $10.00per night per person (2) for 3 nights = $60.00 per couple. Assume it is all profit since it is likely that no additional expenses will actually be incurred. Security and gate management will be necessary for the zoo crowd with or without racer campers. Of this 60.00 profit at least 35.00 will go to pay state income, property, and sales taxes AND federal income taxes. $25.00 remains for the track owner. Maybe they make too much money...maybe they will go broke...maybe they will sellout to a developer. Free markets work. Pay and stay or leave and have fun exploring Minnesota. Just remember where those rich people that need to pay more taxes get the money to pay "their" tax bill. Elections have consequences. Some racer should buy the track and do it "right"😉🏎💸🎉🇺🇸 Doug Jonak

08-14-2016, 09:56 AM	#16
kansas stocker Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kansas Posts: 235 Likes: 495 Liked 249 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Brainerd Camp fee I do know from my circle track friends that tracks that treat you right have more racers and more repeat racers which draws more fans. Whoever said " You can't sell a hotdog to an empty seat" was certainly correct. Pete