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#21
12-23-2015, 02:51 AM
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NO67GTO- If you drive I-90 through NYS, give me a shout before you get to central NY. If I decide to get to Norwalk next year, I may want to "convoy" out there with you.
I agree with others- leaving the track in the evening is missing half of the "Norwalk experience".
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#22
12-23-2015, 06:36 AM
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12-23-2015, 07:58 AM
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Camping in Linders Lot and an evening in the pits.
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12-23-2015, 12:33 PM
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Unruly bunch of heathens there Boss....
RIP Minnie.. Gone but never forgotten. 
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12-23-2015, 06:37 PM
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02-15-2016, 05:18 PM
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Hi everyone,
My dad and I are looking to make the trek out from Connecticut this summer. We'll be taking the daily driver so no need for trailer parking/etc. We're mostly looking to attend the swap meet and check out some beautiful cars. We're planning on staying one full day (two nights) as it is a 9 hour drive from CT. Is there a day that most of the events take place on? Does anyone have any area hotel recommendations? Any information for first timers that we should know? Thanks
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02-15-2016, 05:48 PM
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Motels in Norwalk are expensive and get booked up due to proximity to Cedar Point. Since you're coming from CT, you might consider getting a room somewhere between Norwalk and Cleveland. You could save a lot of hassle and $$ since you're not going back & forth for several days. Eric
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02-15-2016, 06:02 PM
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Frank, there are quite a few of us that head out from CT.
I usually head out 1st thing on Thursday morning and roll into Norwalk around 4. I stay until I get eliminated from racing on Sunday- though sometimes I'm doing too good and leave while I'm still winning so I don't get home at 3am. I guess if you're only going to be there for one day, Saturday would be it. If you and your dad are up for it, I'd consider camping at the track. Saves you a bunch of $$$ and you don't miss out on the late night shenanigans that always seem to be going on. They have a semi-wooded campground area for people that want set up tents. I slept over there many years ago. I camp in the pits these days.
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02-15-2016, 07:30 PM
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Friends just called ,got our room reservations at I believe Best Western they said. Price was a little cheaper than last year.
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02-15-2016, 11:11 PM
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Thanks for the information!
It looks like we'll stay at the Best Western as well. There seem to be quite a few hotels around there that aren't fit for human habitation...I hope this isn't one of them! If I had a camper I probably would camp just to save the money, but since this is our first time at an event like this, we've never needed one before. We'll get there Friday afternoon and leave Sunday morning. Sounds like it is going to be a blast. I wish I had a trailer and truck to bring my Pontiac, but that won't be for quite a while . I'll keep checking back for other tidbits that people leave. You never know what will be important. Thanks again!
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02-16-2016, 08:02 AM
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It may be your first time but it won't be your last!
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Some guys they just give up living And start dying little by little, piece by piece, Some guys come home from work and wash up, And go racin' in the street. Bruce Springsteen - Racing In The Street - 1978 |
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02-16-2016, 05:48 PM
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My brother and I have been coming to this event since 2007. We also used to stay at a nearby hotel. Never Again!
We have just as much fun staying at the track after the racing and normal activities are over as I do actually racing. I wouldn't miss the amazing comradery and stories you get at the track in the evenings. PRICELESS!! Just my 2 cents. -joe
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02-17-2016, 10:02 AM
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What are all these shenanigans that go on after the racing I keep hearing about?????
 Must be those damn Canadians. Seriously folks, save your money, stay at the track. Pitch a tent in the camping area, sleep in your car, pass out in or on someone's trailer. At least you don't have to worry about getting eatin up by fleas, bedbugs, silverfish, roaches and the pungent smell of bleach and other disinfectants at the local motels. The best part of the weekend is the people. The track has nicer facilities (showers and crappers) than any state/national park plus they have a diverse selection of concessions and food choices. You will find the track to be one of the nicest track you'll ever attend, it's a notch on top of a top notch facility and the hospitality from everyone there is scond to none.
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74 GTO Bracket/Street car and another 74 for the wifey to race with! 70 GTO 400, 4 spd, #'s matching and a little to nice for me to own. Friendship is like peeing your pants..everyone can see it but only you can feel the warmth! |
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02-17-2016, 05:09 PM
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I heard there are golf carts to rent for the weekend. Where do I do that?
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02-17-2016, 06:46 PM
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Free coffee & donuts in the morning....and ice cream for $1.00!
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Some guys they just give up living And start dying little by little, piece by piece, Some guys come home from work and wash up, And go racin' in the street. Bruce Springsteen - Racing In The Street - 1978 |
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02-18-2016, 06:55 AM
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Mmmm Donuts seems like an awful long time away though. With two feet of snow and zero outside hard to think its right around the corner.
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02-18-2016, 10:46 AM
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74 GTO Bracket/Street car and another 74 for the wifey to race with! 70 GTO 400, 4 spd, #'s matching and a little to nice for me to own. Friendship is like peeing your pants..everyone can see it but only you can feel the warmth! |
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02-18-2016, 03:31 PM
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02-19-2016, 09:52 AM
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 At least we don't lick them all like the Canadians do then put them back in the boxes. 
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74 GTO Bracket/Street car and another 74 for the wifey to race with! 70 GTO 400, 4 spd, #'s matching and a little to nice for me to own. Friendship is like peeing your pants..everyone can see it but only you can feel the warmth! |
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02-19-2016, 10:51 AM
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Check Super Duty Promotions web site for vendor of golf carts. I've used cart past yrs easier and quicker to get around.
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