The Track Experience is now $500.

If credit card info is requested during registration then you will be charged for the event. And don't count on a rep telling you this. My car did not qualify for the event but I did not know this when I registered and had to provide credit card info. When I called a rep for clarification I was only told that my VIN probably had not been entered into their system yet. I was, however, successful in disputing the charge to my credit card but I doubt the TE will let this happen again (one of my arguments was that the TE website and registration page was unclear or inaccurate as to who was eligible to attend for free, the statements in question have now been changed).

Another member pointed out to me that if your car qualifies for the TE, then it will state so on the window sticker.

The event was a hoot and a half to attend, just not sure if it is worth $500 though.