I just started going in 2006. Just went as a spectator, then brought the car in 2007. It is a blast and we will be there every year if possible from here on out. If you are going I would reserve a room for peace of mind but I have heard it is not too hard to find a room. There are a lot of hotels. I just filled out my registration form and with the registration fee, tickets for my wife, racing all 5 days it is $253. That is pretty cheap for a week of entertainment if you ask me. There is also an amusement park on the grounds. We take our son on friday for a few hours. They are only open on weekends that early in the year.