So... I know we can't stay at the track, but what about our stuff? Do you guys pick a paddock, set up, and keep your trailer/bikes there all weekend? It almost seems safer to have all my crap locked up inside the track instead of a hotel parking lot. I don't have the loot to spend on a garage either.
Good question! I was wondering the same thing.
yup...stuff can stay at the track...trailers too. They lock the gates 60 mins after last checkered flag of the day. and you can camp at the track...out side of the garage area.
everything seems to be safe there
i kept the trailer in the paddock the last 2 years and just locked up what could walk away easy and pulled the canopy down over the bike and everything was fine
That sounds like a plan! I was worried we were going to have to pack up every night and then take shifts guard dogging the trailer out in town.
Quote from: PJ721 on January 10, 2008, 06:46:54 PM
yup...stuff can stay at the track...trailers too. They lock the gates 60 mins after last checkered flag of the day. and you can camp at the track...out side of the garage area.
what about showers and such?
showers are available - concessions are open during racing hours. I've camped in a trailer at the track and one of the tunnels was open for infield access - not sure if it's all night - but I know it was late one night (early morning actually)
Does CCS have a discounted hotel at Daytona pre-arranged for racers?
Yes Extended Stay on Bill France (386)257-4311 it is less than a mile from the track, it is a week special that is as cheap as many others 3 day minimums)
I am working on all the rest of the motel deals (working on a second one for Daytona that is shorter length stay but more per day)
Do you have power if you don't rent a garage? My question is I have a 20' enclosed trailer which would be easier for me to work out of since I have everything in it, then hauling everything into a garage. Is the location where you can park trailers good or is it preferrable to have a garage?
Only guaranteed power is in the garages.
There are light poles around the perimeter (fence line) that have power at the base but they are not individual circuits and can trip the breaker due to over use. For the most part if you and your neighbors are running small things, like tire warmers only (no electric heaters, AC, fridges, compressors) power will be good. Also parking is not as you choose but as you come in you take the spot that is next available so it could be right next to a pole, or 50 feet away or depending on length of rig you may be in the center where there is no power (no power cords across fire lanes). We try to make it as easy for everyone that can work out of a trailer but on the same hand we also have to coordinate parking so space is not wasted nor blocking fire lanes.
As an FYI a 20' trailer will fit in front of a garage so you do not have to unload any more than you want to and may be able to share the garage space with 1 or 2 other riders while having the advantage of "own" power.
Thanks, is that the same for either the open air garages or the closed in ones?
is anyone looking for people to share garage expenses?
Quote from: ahastings on January 11, 2008, 06:01:22 PM
Thanks, is that the same for either the open air garages or the closed in ones?
Yes only ones this does not apply to are the Nextel(yellow) enclosed garages (which for the spring are generally full of Moto-ST and factory or factory support AMA teams)
Quote from: PJ721 on January 10, 2008, 10:22:37 PM
showers are available - concessions are open during racing hours. I've camped in a trailer at the track and one of the tunnels was open for infield access - not sure if it's all night - but I know it was late one night (early morning actually)
How much was camping?
...man, there's a lot of good info on this thread already! I hope work quits dicking me around soon so I can reserve my garage and camping/hotel stuff ASAP!
Quote from: ghost05 on January 11, 2008, 06:26:03 PM
How much was camping?
...man, there's a lot of good info on this thread already! I hope work quits dicking me around soon so I can reserve my garage and camping/hotel stuff ASAP!
Trent camping is free.
Trailer/Motor home camping varies depending on type/location you want, and is also only sold as a full Bike Week package, Feb 28(28?)- Mar 8
I didn't make the reservation - was with another racer....and I'm sure it'll be different for this year. I think camping resevations are made directly with the track.
Quote from: Eric Kelcher on January 11, 2008, 06:10:46 PM
Yes only ones this does not apply to are the Nextel(yellow) enclosed garages (which for the spring are generally full of Moto-ST and factory or factory support AMA teams)
do you mean you can park your trailer in front of the garage or across the road way from the garage?
i don't recall the Daytona guards letting you park anything in front of the garage
Quote from: Eric Kelcher on January 11, 2008, 06:45:55 PM
Trailer/Motor home camping varies depending on type/location you want, and is also only sold as a full Bike Week package, Feb 28(28?)- Mar 8
Eric, for the RV/motor home camping, who do we call/coordinate with at Daytona? Sounds kinda silly to not let the RV's stay just for the CCS portion... --Justin
Eric, were you able to work on any hotel deals for a shorter length of stay?
Sorry but this will be my first time at Daytona. if i am tent camping do i have to call DIS and rent a spot just to tent camp or was the earlier reference to renting a camping spot just in accordance to RV camping?
Quote from: LongDogRacing on January 16, 2008, 08:29:36 PM
Eric, for the RV/motor home camping, who do we call/coordinate with at Daytona? Sounds kinda silly to not let the RV's stay just for the CCS portion... --Justin
this is where I got mine
http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/buy_tickets/specialty_vehicles/
I don't know why they don't offer it for CCS week only. You might be able to if you call and ask them.
Sorry been a bit buried.
Tent camping your gate passes is your admision for tent camping. Nothing special there.
trailers can be parked/backed up in front of garage max length ~20' (depends on tongue length and rear trailer doors not pushing the trailer out into the fire lane)
Why is the RV for the full bike week? It is done by Daytona but there are compgrounds near the track that do rent for shorter periods of time
I am working on the rest of motel deals for all venues/dates hope to have that all posted by Wed.
Eric,
RV question: If I'm reading the Daytona website correctly, the cheapest we can bring an RV into the track for is $400.00 (Red Zone Parking). This price is for anybody that wants to come in during bike week. Do we (MOTO-ST/ASRA/CCS racers) get any discounts because we're already paying entry fee's and such?
Eric, have you been able to work on any CCS hotel discounts for those of us who will not be staying a full week? Thanks!
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Motel info is under the various track profile info. http://www.ccsracing.us/venues/daytona.html
I have another deal arranged for a shorter time stay with Holiday Inn Express and will post those details next week.
i have room for 1 or 2 more in my RV for a small fee to help offset the campground cost if anyone is interested for $20 a night.