Yeah,Patriot Course is a much better deal.You could get together a few people to drift,and cost less than $200 per person.

I'll edit the original post to show a list of interested people.

I've also got 2-4 people who I'm sure would be interested in this.
Something else to consider,depending on how many serious people there are and how much everybody's willing to spend is to do a different course for a cheaper price.Patriot is perfect for drifting,but not a lot of fun otherwise.If all else fails though,it would be much cheaper and better than nothing.A good compromise would be the North Course.Obviously,the Grand Course would be amazing,but I didn't even consider it based on the high price.

And one last thing:It's 99% likely to be COLD.Their policy is basically as long as the track doesn't have frozen precipitation collecting on it,the event goes on.If it's raining/sleeting/10 below zero/etc they don't refund our money.Unless snow and/or ice is collecting on the track you don't get a raincheck or refund.I've been to one event that was snowed out,and the chances of having weather that severe in Danville is very unlikely.But,just keep in mind what time of year this will be,and it most certainly be pretty cold.