Basically your answer is that you can't justify the cost of travelling but you expect that we should have no problem to go to a lesser venue and travel an additional 300 miles just to convenience you? While I don't get excited about Daytona I get that it is a tradition and this venue is considered a special draw for the ROC. Since this venue is off the table, why is having the race somewhere centrally located (though not as logistically easy for the Floridians) such a bad thing?
VIR, Barber, NJMP, Road Atlanta and Mid-Ohio are not an option (although all would be a worthwile if somehow the dates could work). What is getting me pissed is the sense of entitlement from those who have it easy when we do race at the traditional venue. How is it always OK for everyone to have to travel to Florida every other year so that the one year that Daytona isn't an option than the only other choice has to be what is convenient for you????
I am not running for a championship so at the end of the day it doesn't matter much to me. If it is at HPT I will go, otherwise, you Florida locals can have it.
George
George basically Gino230 response was my point.
Please don’t put words in my mouth. I have no problem telling people my opinion. I never said or implied that I or anyone else is entitled to anything in any of my post. I have said it before I am very fortunate to live in an area where I have these venues close to my home.
So of course I am going to vote for a venue that is not a 3000 mile trip for me. Just like you are choosing the same. I have driven this distance to race plenty of times, it sucks. I feel sorry for anyone who has to make the drive. My hat goes off to anyone that is willing, has the means and dedication to travel long distances to race.
So to be clear;
In my opinion I wish it were at Daytona there is no track in the world like it. (I am not saying it is the best.)
I vote for Homestead because it is convenient for me and is a great facility.
I am not running for a championship so at the end of the day it doesn't matter much to me. If it is at HPT I will go, otherwise, you Florida locals can have it.
Nothing against you but if it doesn’t matter to you don’t get all upset and don’t vote. Also, there are locals at every track I have raced.