While I am already anticipating a positive spin on this report from some happy for such adventures, I was amused, befuddled, and aggrevated about a report on the early News of TV 10 in Columbia. Along with video of a Daytona race from the late 90s it appeared, it was announced that Daytona International Speedway has applied to the State of Florida for a permit to build a facility on site at the speedway to house the ashes remains of race fans that want to be interred enternally at the "Birthplace of Speed" (their words, not mine). If you can pull that clip up, you should watch it. Such concern is expressed by Daytona officials that many fans long for the eternal rest at the track as it was so much a part of their lives, expressed with such "concern" as to reflect the intense care the Daytona folks have for fans.
I can hardly imagine the charge for "urn space". But you have to admire the imagination of the Daytona guy who thought this up. Not only do they get to charge you for the urn space, but they get to charge family members each time they come to visit.
Yes, I realize it's an individual's choice, and yes I realize there are probably plenty ready to take them on that, I still find it odd to know that not only are certain individuals in that Daytona area trying to suck the life out of the sport, they are now trying to make a profit off the very fans they are seeking to disenfranchise.
Forgive me, I just don't get this one, although I used to say I wanted my coffin to be Petty Blue and STP red with a big STP sticker on it. Even those days are gone.
Tim
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What a change! It's been awhile since I've checked in and I'm quite surprised. It may take me awhile to figure it our but first look it's really great.
updated by @tim-leeming: 12/05/16 04:02:07PM