My husband and I are looking to drive over from Clearwater beach, and wondering is it okay to bring a cooler of beer and snacks, and if so, how big? Also any suggestions on hotels would be helpful. Thanks!

I can't answer that. I only visit the dirt bike track. You can ck out the Hard Rock Casino Hotel & Harborside Suites in Ruskin, FL it's closest. There are alot on Hwy 60 in Brandon FL as well.

No outside coolers. Not too many hotels close by that are nice.

Snacks you can bring in but no beer

Some people do tail gate but definitely no outside beverages allowed in the stands or pits.

No outside coolers allowed in the park. Not sure about hotels. We live within an hours drive, so no need to stay.