mopar nats

Are still charging $100 to park a motor home in the pits?

From what it says on the Mopar Nats website, yes.
http://moparnats.org/?q=node/167

From that page.

In response to requests for Drag Racer Camping this year; we will again give it a try and see how well it works out. Drag Racers with RV/Motor Homes that have self-contained sleeping & bathroom accommodations will be allowed to stay on-grounds overnight for a $100 weekend fee. All RV/Motor Homes will be charged the $100 fee weither camping or not. Those wishing to participate will agree to be parked in a special area reserved for this. There will be restrictions on the ability to come and go after 9PM without proper credentials. Those wishing to participate can fill out a form and mail it in or register at the gate at the time of entry. All RV/Motorhomes will be charged this fee at the gate.
Camping Rules – No pets allowed. Only Motorhome/RV Campers that have self-contained restroom and sleeping accommodations will be allowed overnight camping privileges.
All campers must remain within the area of their RV/Motorhome starting at 9PM until 7AM of the next day. Any campers found outside of their area or in the Manufacturer Midway, Swap Meet, Car Corral areas will be escorted off the grounds by security with no entry monies refunded.
Camping is allowed Thursday night and ends after Saturday night. No Sunday night camping is allowed on the race track grounds.
Entry and Exit from the grounds is restricted after 9PM. Must have proper credentials. Only Emergency situations will be honored, so plan accordingly.
A Camping permit will be given to each Motorhome/RV to display in their front windshield and all campers must have a camping wrist band worn.
The Sheriff’s patrol and Security will be patrolling by car and on foot throughout the night for enforcement of these rules and general security of the grounds.

There will be no participants allowed in Midway or Swap Meet areas. Those found will be immediately escorted off the grounds.

Isn’t THIS ^^^^^ more greed on the part of the NATS and more reason that Carlisle is taking over as the premier Mopar event ??!!

100$ ? ... for no hookup parking ? Fiddlesticks

Doc...Carlisle doesn't have drag racing...Big difference in my opinion..

But t ... they have a drag strip close by ! ...

I haven’t been to the nats in years but isn’t it on a decline ?

I haven't been to the nats since it was at Indy! Now that is a good track and a great place for a swap meet! Wheres' the track by Carlisle?

Indy ? ... that was a long LONG time ago ! .., when exactly ? The last time I was there was 03 ! ... and in 02 I showed up A WEEK LATE !

The track near Carlisle? ... Big Mountain something .... that tow hoe from New Yack always goes there !

I’ve never been to Carlisle

I really don't need much so it would be a waste of time to go to Carlisle. The only thing I would sell would maybe be the drag car...Or trade it for something I could drive.

But Carlisle is supposedly a better show too !

There have been topics here from time to time some proclaiming they would never go to the Nats again

Every year people piss and moan about the Mopar Nationals.

I've attended every year since 1984 and will continue going as long as they have it.

It's like anything else, if you go with the intention of having a good time you probably will.

The night life (cruising) and the fact that you can watch drag racing at the event is what sets the Mopar Nats apart from Carlisle.

Personally I quit caring about looking at cars that are perfectly restored to the way it left the assembly line that rarely get driven.
Hell, most are nicer than when they were new.
People do that because it's all about "Investment Value" now rather than being able to enjoy driving the car.

I'd rather look at cars that the owner has made their own by doing something custom or modified and watch some racing.

Snk-eyez ditto that.
nice to see a little personality go into a car. some like some don't. who cares, except owner.

Thanks for the reply's. $100.00 just to pull in the gate is a bit much especially with no electric..plus $200.00 in entry fee's ,I'll pass.

I'm local so; I have no dog in the fight regarding camping fees but, I will say this, I went to Carlisle for the first time around 5 years ago. Everyone said that the swap meet was great. I took a big wad of cash and spent almost nothing. I didn't find 1 thing I was looking for. Was the swap meet big, yes it was. Every year I go the the Nats, I find all types of stuff to spend my money on. Is the swap meet smaller, yes. Are both shows awesome, yes. Will I go back to both of them in the future, yes.

Some time, the size of the swap meet is irrelevant. I hate going to some of the smaller ones but, you just never know what you're going to find. For example, I have another local show that's primarily Chevy parts. Last Fall, I found an original set of 69 valve covers for my 383 Road Runner for $20. They were taken out of service in 1974 and perfect. I never see them at Mopar swaps for that kind of money. Again, you never know what you'll find at any of these shows unless you go. It may be worth it, it may not.

$100 is cheap when you see what the local hotels are charging for a room.

I said the exact same thing in another thread. If you go thinking you'll be miserable, you probably will.
The thing is, they are two completely different shows.
Carlisle is well organized for show cars and the swap meet is huge. So there is way more walking to do to not find the parts you are looking for.
There's nothing to do when the gates close. The racetrack is miles away from the fairgrounds.
The Nats have racing. They have scattered show cars. They have cruising afterwards that you can't duplicate. The same vendors are at the Nats, normally.
The exact same people that don't have anything I need.

I run into most of the same people I know from here at the Nats, not so many at Carlisle. I always get to catch up with Rich and Joe and the crew from out west at the Nats.

This.

You’re definitely in the minority.

Keep telling yourself that.
That's just your opinion, and you know what they say about opinions. lol

There are actually more people out there in general that just like the looks of a cool car and don't give a crap about "Is it all factory correct?"

They aren't hung up on rarity and option codes.

They simply like cars that look cool and are fun to drive.

UR justifying THAT .., over a overpriced (available by the hour) normally 20$ per nite FLEA BAG ...

I’d like to see some pics on how crowded the swap and MH parking is .....

I’ll bet ole JimBo is shooting him self in the foot AGAIN !

Sure I am. You can pay $100 for the weekend to stay at the track or $150-$200 per night to stay at a "pay by the hour" flee bag. At least you'll know that your motor home is clean.

THIS is why I am an avid RVer !

BUTTTT you can also park outside the north pit gate fur fReE !

Sure, you can park outside the gates. But you will be asked to leave if you are there after the gates close. It is outside the licensed camping area and against the rules of both the township and County Health Department. The track will be fined for allowing it and it puts their camping permit in jeopardy.
But hey, it's all about being "smarter than the system", right?
BTW: The camping fee is nothing new: this has been policy since the first year camping was allowed in the pits.

You're showing your age Doc.

The days of $20 a night cheap hotels are long gone, a cheap hotel is at least $40 a night normally these day.

A decent chain motel is usually $60 a night at an absolute minimum. (Motel 6, Econo Lodge, etc)
They are are cheaper sometimes when they run a special of some sort.



The place we stay at, the Deluxe Inn in Hebron is normally $55 a night for the Nats it's $90 to $100 a night depending on one or two beds.
It's old, but it's usually clean and there's a fridge and microwave in the room.
We've been staying there for about 10 years now and the owner is always good to us.
We always reserve the room for next year as soon as we get there.

Yo Rich ... showing my age ? .. I allege these are stories my grandfather told me !

Now YOU are well seasoned enuff to know how Motel 6 coined their name ??!!

The only thing that I may know about Motel 6 is why they leave the lights on.


I've always heard it was to keep the roaches from coming out.

We only stayed at one once, trying to sleep on the floor would have more comfortable.

SIX DOLLARS per nite

Now look at it ! .... motel and hotel rates have SKYROCKETED way past inflation...

Let em EAT CAKE ....