So I call Daytona today for camping prices

[clutch]

Holy crap.  I went down for the ROC.  We were allowed in the gates Thursday morning for practice, raced Fri, Saturday and the camping was good through Sunday.  Cost of camping in the RV lot with water/electric hookups on the lake...$185 for the 4 days. 

I call today and am blown out of the water.  Am I missing somthing here?  The cost was $600.00 for March 2 -4.  Same location.  This Mid Atlantic event is definately OUT of the question!!!

[Jeff]

Bikeweek...

And I don't know how you got by with $185 for RV camping because last year in the fall, at the ROC, the stated price was $600 for RV with hookups...  That was a big reason I didn't go.

[clutch]

No, it was $185 for camping on Lake Loyd with hookups.  I agree with ya, $600 is just assanine. 

[RCR_531]

That 600.00 is for ten day on the lake. They have some for 400.00 on the infeild and for 200.00 outside the gate. You should checkout the campgrounds around there and see what they are charging.($$$)

[RCR_531]

Bike Week 2007 
Red Area
Order: (800) PIT-SHOP
Location: Infield
Cost: $400

The Red Specialty Vehicle package includes one reserved specialty vehicle parking spot (no hookups) and two advance Infield/NEXTEL FANZONE admissions. There is an additional $25 fee for a Bike trailer and it must fit on the site, and motorcycles only are allowed to drive in and out of the infield. Children 12 and under will be admitted free to the Red Specialty Vehicle Parking areas with a paying adult. Additional Advance Infield Tickets, $175 each, can be purchased.

You may enter on Thursday, March 1 at 8:00 A.M. and remain until the end of the race on Saturday, March 10.

All dates and times are subject to change.

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Lake Lloyd Premium Area
Order: (800) PIT-SHOP
Location: Infield
Cost: $600

Located on the banks of Lake Lloyd, guests will be able to park their specialty vehicles on the renowned waterfront area in hundreds of new premium and standard SVP parking areas. Waterfront docks, activity zones, playgrounds, and an exclusive Community Center highlight the waterfront parking area. Tow vehicles are included in the price but must fit on the site. Tow vehicles and motorcycles are allowed to be driven in and out of the infield from the Lake Lloyd SVP parking area only.

The Lake Lloyd Premium SVP area is a 20X40 paved lot with an additional 20X15 grass lot that extends beyond the water and electrical hookup stanchion within each reserved spot and includes two Advance Infield/ NEXTEL FANZONE admissions. Children 12 and under will be admitted free to the Lake Lloyd Premium Specialty Vehicle Parking area with a paying adult. Additional Advance Infield Tickets, $175 each, can be purchased.

You may enter on Thursday, March 1 at 8:00 A.M. and remain until the end of the race on Saturday, March 10.

All dates and times are subject to change.

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West Lot Parking
Order: (800) PIT-SHOP
Location: Outside of the Speedway (Turns 1 and 2)
Cost: $200

The individual purchasing the West Lot Parking Space must have either a reserved or unreserved ticket to any of the events leading up to and including the Daytona 200. The West Lot Parking Area includes one 20' x 40' reserved parking space, which costs $200, and no tent camping is allowed in this area. Also, there will be an additional $100.00 fee if you are towing a Bike trailer.

You may enter on Wednesday, February 28 at 8:00 A.M. and remain until the end of the race on Saturday, March 10.

All dates and times

[clutch]

"Lake Lloyd Premium Area
Order: (800) PIT-SHOP
Location: Infield
Cost: $600

Located on the banks of Lake Lloyd, guests will be able to park their specialty vehicles on the renowned waterfront area in hundreds of new premium and standard SVP parking areas. Waterfront docks, activity zones, playgrounds, and an exclusive Community Center highlight the waterfront parking area. Tow vehicles are included in the price but must fit on the site. Tow vehicles and motorcycles are allowed to be driven in and out of the infield from the Lake Lloyd SVP parking area only.

The Lake Lloyd Premium SVP area is a 20X40 paved lot with an additional 20X15 grass lot that extends beyond the water and electrical hookup stanchion within each reserved spot and includes two Advance Infield/ NEXTEL FANZONE admissions. Children 12 and under will be admitted free to the Lake Lloyd Premium Specialty Vehicle Parking area with a paying adult. Additional Advance Infield Tickets, $175 each, can be purchased.

You may enter on Thursday, March 1 at 8:00 A.M. and remain until the end of the race on Saturday, March 10.

All dates and times are subject to change."

And this is where I stayed for the ROC and trust me, it was not $600.  I have no intentions of staying through March 10th, thats where they are gettin people.

[proechel539]

BOHICA( BEND OVER HERE IT COMES AGAIN)

[funsizeracing]

If you're not set on staying at the Track, Daytona Beach Campground is a good place to stay.  I've stayed there 3 years in a row and always liked it.  Not sure for a weekend but for two weeks it's something like $475, I think.

[cardzilla]

I've slept in interstate rest stops during events, slept in a waffle house parking lot (well, in a car parked there) once.  My point is there's always a way if you really want to go.  I know there are plenty of campgrounds west of the speedway, a lot of parking lots too ;)  DIS is so ridiculous it hurts... not just with the cost, but the arrogance as well.  The staff is a lot better, but they still could use some work.

[Gixxerblade]

You go by yourself dontha Cardzilla? Are you expecting your wife to sleep in the car with you? Oh I forgot. :D

[ahastings]

That's one of the reasons it sucks for Daytona to be a regional double points race for the MidAtlantic region, it is too expensive. Sort of kills a regional series for us regualr working class dogs.

[zeroice]

so can anyone name some campgrounds close to the track?