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This blog will discuss racing from a the perspective of a fan. Whether it be NASCAR to my local dirt track, and anything in between, this blog will cover it. It will be honest and uncut, so there may be some adult language.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Local Racing Still A Great Bargin

We all know how much the price of movie tickets have increased. It's now about $7.50 to watch a 2 hour movie. Tickets to large sporting events can be $35 up for bad seats. NASCAR, it depends on the track. Most cheap seats don't have a good view. When it comes to your local dirt or asphalt track, there isn't a better bargain. My local Saturday night dirt track, Macon Speedway in Macon, Illinois, still charges $10 general admission on a regular show. It has been that price since I started going at age 5. There are many other tracks that still charge this price to this day as well. I know Fairbury American Legion Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois is another. There are many examples nationwide, but for the sake of time, I can't list them all. Other tracks are a bit higher. Farmer City Raceway in Farmer City, Illinois is going to charge $12 general admission this year. Shepp's Speedway in Alexander, Illinois as well as Belle-Clair Speedway in Belleville, Illinois both charge $12 general admission. At most local tracks, hot laps start at 6:30. Most shows are done anywhere from 10 to 11 PM on a regular night if run efficiently. Let's say a movie is $7.50 and runs 2 hours. $7.50/2hr=$3.75 per hour. At a local track that runs from 6:30-10:30 PM, 4 hours, $10/4=$2.50 per hour. This shows that a regular show at the race track is a better bargain than the new Hollywood blockbuster that will be out on DVD in less than a year. Also, you can stand up and shout and root for your heroes at the track, whereas in a movie theater may kick you out for it. This shows why local racing is STILL a great bargain. That my friends is no April Fool's Day joke either. Support your local track!!

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