I agree. Telling the hotels to shuvit is a great idea, if there were any other cost effective options. And let's face it, it all really comes down to money. Sounds bad, I know, but there are plenty of cars that never make it to the salt because of lack of funds. Myself included.
It boils down to a matter of convenience. If you wanna be close to the salt and be comfortable, it's gonna cost ya.
Any time an event as large as Speedweek occurs near a town as small as Wendover, the prices go up. For everything. The locals are taking advantage of a basic need of the racers. Is it right or wrong, depends on who ya ask. That being said, every local establishment I have had the chance to deal with in the few times I have been to the salt has been pretty darn good!
Now I know this could possibly open up a big nasty can of worms, and my intent is not to offend anybody. Just doing what I do best by stating the obvious!
The great thing about this wonderful country of ours is that we can make anything convenient, just depends on how much one is willing to pay.