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Ive been to Detroit many times for Supercross but a few things have changed. I carry a flashlight everyday. Been to many concerts and Sx's with it and never had a problem. They stopped me at the metal detectors and told me I couldnt take my flashlight in even if I took the battery out. So I walked in the cold back to our car and dropped it off. The real funny thing is that during opening ceremony they called for the crowd to all point their flashlights at the track. I told my wife I hope that guy that stopped me feels stupid right now! Haha
Another thing is that they dont take cash for anything anymore. It started with the parking garage (which was $50 OUCH!!!) and I had to pay with a card, then once inside Ford Field I went to get a beer, a few pops, and some popcorn and all they take is cards. Then they want you to leave a tip for your server on the card. I always tip in the past and just give them a dollar or 2 but this was different. It didnt ask for a dollar amount either it was percent options like 10%, 15% or 20%. We also stopped at the T shirt counter on our way out. I figured it was just a Ford Field thing and these T shirt guys will take cash for sure. Wrong again, cards only. I carried a pocket full of cash for us at the races and didnt spend a dime of it. Seems like times are a changin and we'll have cashless society before you know it. Gotta track where you've been, and what you spend your money on I guess. We had a great time at the races though. We had 13 seats in a row up on the second tier front row with mine and 2 other familys. 6 adults and 7 kids. All of the kids had a least one buddy to talk to and us adults got to hang out again. We dont see these guys as much as we used to because of job changes and such. There was some great and exciting racing and everyone had a ton of fun. See you next year Detroit but Ill leave my flashlight and cash at home.
Another thing is that they dont take cash for anything anymore. It started with the parking garage (which was $50 OUCH!!!) and I had to pay with a card, then once inside Ford Field I went to get a beer, a few pops, and some popcorn and all they take is cards. Then they want you to leave a tip for your server on the card. I always tip in the past and just give them a dollar or 2 but this was different. It didnt ask for a dollar amount either it was percent options like 10%, 15% or 20%. We also stopped at the T shirt counter on our way out. I figured it was just a Ford Field thing and these T shirt guys will take cash for sure. Wrong again, cards only. I carried a pocket full of cash for us at the races and didnt spend a dime of it. Seems like times are a changin and we'll have cashless society before you know it. Gotta track where you've been, and what you spend your money on I guess. We had a great time at the races though. We had 13 seats in a row up on the second tier front row with mine and 2 other familys. 6 adults and 7 kids. All of the kids had a least one buddy to talk to and us adults got to hang out again. We dont see these guys as much as we used to because of job changes and such. There was some great and exciting racing and everyone had a ton of fun. See you next year Detroit but Ill leave my flashlight and cash at home.
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Yes, the fi-system is turning VERY "electronic" and -yes- it seems NO ONE wants us to use cash. No worries. Life changes and we will eventually have almost no actual cash around the house...or...maybe some of us will ALWAYS have a few dollars in the safe (wink).
Ya know what I really enjoyed? The Moto-dude stoke you shared and the wise choice to get the seats that you did. Best of all: 3 families sharing the Stoke.
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It's a great time to be alive!!
A cashless system is going to make life easier for the government to get every last tax dollar out of you and you will be defined by your credit score and like now you pay higher interest rates for less status and the government will be able to lock your account when ever they want. Life will be 10x more expensive if these young generations get everything they want.
My phone wouldn't get service. The only thing I could figure was ATT stadium doesn't like T-Mobile service.
Our seats were on the 45 yard line and the lighting was great...the huge screen was awesome. I recommend the Arlington round.
Love that place!
Flashlight: standard cell phone equipment
No cash though, especially at souvenir counters, seems pretty ass backwards. But given the location, they are probably worried about theft.
I’m not young by any means, 43. I stopped using cash a long time ago. I only have cash if I’m in Vegas to gamble with.
Almost all venues and stadiums are cashless now in Colorado.
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