Daytona Storm Question

[OmniGLH]

I understand exactly how it works.  My point is if you read what I said, maybe I didn't make it clear, If we pay what they ask us to pay to rent the track, they should respect us.  If they want us to pay more, or if we aren't paying enough to cover their expenses, that is another story.  I am sure they are not letting us use it at their loss. Get rid of the a--holes there, and let us have some fun.  Homestead is not a tiny track, and there is plenty of space to get set up.  I was there last year for ROC and I loved it.  I am a little biased, because I live within 5 miles of it.    Daytona is huge, and we don't even use a quarter of the space they have.  
I love to ride there, and am willing to jump through a hoop or two, but enough.  I even brag every once and a while about riding there.  I can't be the only person these guys had driving in circles for about an hour before I could even get in to be harrassed by the security gaurd to get into the garages.
Maybe I am wrong, and the only a--hole that thinks the people there are idiots.  Sorry in advance for being the jerk.  

A little kindness can go a long way.

I haven't had a single problem with security in the 3 times I've been to Daytona for CCS events.  I know they don't allow trucks in the paddock.  If I was too lazy to carry something over (fuel, food, whatever), I'd roll the truck up, and before the guard could say something, greet him with a "Good morning!" and very politely let him know that I just wanted to dump off some stuff and I'd bring my truck right back out.  Usually the response was, "Oh, okay - but bring it RIGHT back out!"  Not a problem - I just made sure to stick to my word.  By the 3rd day I usually was just greeted with a smile and a "you know the drill!"

Same deal at the end of the night.  You know you have 1hr after the flag.  It's the rule.  When the guard comes by to tell you it's time to go - GO.  Don't start an attitude.  

It doesn't hurt to maybe strike up a conversation with one of them every now and then too. They're human.  If you go in there already on the defensive, they're going to get an attitude right back.

Now CCS registration... that's another disaster.  But then - when isn't it?

[Gixxerblade]

A little kindness can go a long way.

I haven't had a single problem with security in the 3 times I've been to Daytona for CCS events.  I know they don't allow trucks in the paddock.  If I was too lazy to carry something over (fuel, food, whatever), I'd roll the truck up, and before the guard could say something, greet him with a "Good morning!" and very politely let him know that I just wanted to dump off some stuff and I'd bring my truck right back out.  Usually the response was, "Oh, okay - but bring it RIGHT back out!"  Not a problem - I just made sure to stick to my word.  By the 3rd day I usually was just greeted with a smile and a "you know the drill!"

Same deal at the end of the night.  You know you have 1hr after the flag.  It's the rule.  When the guard comes by to tell you it's time to go - GO.  Don't start an attitude.  

It doesn't hurt to maybe strike up a conversation with one of them every now and then too. They're human.  If you go in there already on the defensive, they're going to get an attitude right back.

Now CCS registration... that's another disaster.  But then - when isn't it?

Agreed! I struck up a convo with a guard after lights out on Friday. I needed to get back in the paddock at about 7:30 (I forgot my wallet) Ended up talkiung to that guard for about a half hour. Learned most of them are retired and make $6.18/hour but it was a dream job for most of them. I had no problems with the guards this weekend at all.

[GSXR RACER MIKE]

A little kindness can go a long way.....It doesn't hurt to maybe strike up a conversation with one of them every now and then too. They're human.  If you go in there already on the defensive, they're going to get an attitude right back.

     I absolutely agree as well! The 4 times I have gone to Daytona to race I have treated the guards with respect and I just stood there and B.S.'d with them occasionally. The guards generally respond well to people who treat them as people as well.

     At Bike Week this year I was at the track for 10 days straight and developed somewhat of a freindship with a number of the guards, including the ones that were doing the parking on the infield. Those particular guys would always save me a spot everyday to park my dually where it had a nice big spot that was easy to get in and out of. They were nice enough people, they just got treated with such disrespect so often, I can't really blame them for their attitudes towards many of the people who come there.

     The phrase "Give and Take" comes into play here, people just need to remember which 1 comes 1st! :)

[AZ-MilleR]

I just got home from my Daytona "experience" and it was worth going.  I came from Phoenix, AZ and it was a long trip.  I understand people's complaints but there were set rules and we had no problems whatsoever with anyone.  Someone mentioned in an earlier post you couldn't go in and out, but that wasn't true.  Access to the camping area was 24/7 all you needed was your gate pass.

I had a difficult weekend, but a great one.  I'd do it again in a second, just maybe a few things differently.