Not only does every racer want to watch the action at the three mile, they all want front line viewing,,, hence the three mile long pits.
And for SCTA, we thank you for allowing us to sell on the 'line', but what we did notice was a big number of spectators asking if we sold souvenirs and we said no, that would be at the sales trailer at the pits.. they would look down at the three mile trip and said never mind, I would image they (SCTA)lost a bid of sales from having the trailer more racer centric, instead of spectator friendly.
And many might hate the spectators, but with out their gate fees and trinket buying, racing would be a lot more expensive