Honey Badger
...iz a girl
I think this is a "problem" everywhere.
I have people I like to pit near for a variety of reasons, and yes, I have saved, and had them save, spots for our "crew." Some of this is safety - people who have your back, and your stuff, and will keep an eye out if something should go wrong, etc.
Some of it is convenience, and some of it is just camaraderie. Granted, if your crew/group is growing a bit excessive, then it may be time to reevaluate and considering splitting up into a couple groups, but if you're one of many who are coming to the races all by yourself, having others you group with can be more than just being selfish.
As for the power at THill, there could be a few solutions, such as renting out (marked) RV spots and/or more power boxes in general....or a fee for plugging in to power (have fun babysitting that) which would encourage people who have gennies to find alternatives....
I have people I like to pit near for a variety of reasons, and yes, I have saved, and had them save, spots for our "crew." Some of this is safety - people who have your back, and your stuff, and will keep an eye out if something should go wrong, etc.
Some of it is convenience, and some of it is just camaraderie. Granted, if your crew/group is growing a bit excessive, then it may be time to reevaluate and considering splitting up into a couple groups, but if you're one of many who are coming to the races all by yourself, having others you group with can be more than just being selfish.
As for the power at THill, there could be a few solutions, such as renting out (marked) RV spots and/or more power boxes in general....or a fee for plugging in to power (have fun babysitting that) which would encourage people who have gennies to find alternatives....