In the Spring of 2011, you and your family are taking a vacation to Talladega, Alabama, specifically a NASCAR race. You will need to find out how much tickets cost, and where is the best place to sit to see the entire race.

• What will be the best way to get there for a family of four people? Will you drive? How much will gas cost?
• Will you fly?
• Once you get there, will you get a get a hotel room?
• Or will you camp at the track?

How much money will I need for 6 nights?

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For your assignment, write up a comparison and contrast essay on how you planned this vacation and what your final decision was. You will need to come up with at least two differences and two similarities for each item you researched. You need to tell me which way was cost effective, and why.