My thoughts/costs
Although that will hurt my wallet, I still think it would be nice if everyone could sit down and eat at the same time. The banquet style eating was nice in the past. That said, I predict at least 85% of the people that reply to this thread will be against spending $40 per person for 1 meal.
The banquet style eating was nice in the past.
I agree it was nice, but it also didn't cost much extra for this type of eating arrangement.
That said, I predict at least 85% of the people that reply to this thread will be against spending $40 per person for 1 meal.
Whatever is decided I will be there and pay the price for it, I am just saying it might actually be a deal breaker for some that are low on funds or have just enough to make it to the shootout.
For instance, not trying to scare anyone away, cause the Shootout is a great event to attend, but it will probably cost me around $600-$650 to attend this years shootout. That was without the extra banquet cost. I am 5.5 hours away driving my Suburban, towing my SC on a trailer. So we have gas($200), hotel 2 nights ($160), food not included in Reg. ($75), race fuel if I get any ($30), ice ($20), extra drinks/Hot chocolate, depending on the weather LOL
($25), That $510 right there,and we haven't included any registration cost yet! History says $100 for me and $65 for wife.
I am now up to $675 for this years shootout. That price drops by about $100 if my wife decides not join me.
All I am trying to say is that an extra $40-$100 may make it very difficult for some to attend, especially if bring a significant other.
Smitty