Pit/Paddock charges

[acorn]

Just noticed this on Rockingham's website in the details for their platinum package for the BTCC meeting:

"Package includes:-

Entrance ticket to the circuit and hospitality suite*

*Pit/paddock passes are an additional charge "

I'm wondering if this is an error as I can't remember the last time they made an additional charge for pit/paddock entry at Rockingham. Is this the norm at other circuits that the BTCC visits?

[BeansBeansBeans]

Paddock access is usually free, and there is also usually free entry to the pit lane for a short time.

[Iain]

There's a charge at Thruxton. Everywhere else is free. Brands you can't access at all, unless you have the appropriate passes.

[cookingfat]

There's a charge at Thruxton. Everywhere else is free.

And everywhere it's free, the paddock is a nightmare!

Why shouldn't they charge for paddock access?

[BeansBeansBeans]

Why shouldn't they charge for paddock access?

A fair question. I always remembered being charged to gain entry in my youth, but it's been free in recent seasons. I'd be prepared to pay a fee to enter the paddock, as it's one of the highlights of the day for me.

[Les]

that seems fair to me - charge for access if you want it. I just get so annoyed with Brands.

[Ian McC]

I just get so annoyed with Brands.

Brands is not well designed, you cant gain access to it during races and it is very small.

[Iain]

The Brands paddock is very cramped, even when it's pass holders only in there. I like it though. It's handy when you're looking for somebody or have arranged to meet someone, as there aren't many places to hide! :