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Re: WILMINGTON UPDATE (FOR THOSE NOT ON FACE BOOK)
« Reply #15 on: September 21, 2011, 09:39:46 AM »
On pins and needles here in Michigan! Just waiting to pull the trigger! Right in Jeg's and Summit's back yard!!! Post any info as it comes out -!

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Re: WILMINGTON UPDATE (FOR THOSE NOT ON FACE BOOK)
« Reply #16 on: September 21, 2011, 10:36:22 AM »
60 miles from my place in Columbus OH. Could Sleep in my own bed on Saturday Night!
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Re: WILMINGTON UPDATE (FOR THOSE NOT ON FACE BOOK)
« Reply #17 on: September 21, 2011, 11:20:15 AM »
100.3 miles from my place to Maxton, I'm thinking 2 days to Wilmington (I haven't pulled up the map yet).  And I LIVE in Wilmington - but it looks like this will be in the wrong Wilmington!  Oh well - still worth the tow.

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Re: WILMINGTON UPDATE (FOR THOSE NOT ON FACE BOOK)
« Reply #18 on: September 21, 2011, 11:23:24 AM »
All my best to Joe and Keith with your presentation today.

Do good boys!

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« Reply #19 on: September 21, 2011, 12:19:13 PM »
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Re: WILMINGTON UPDATE (FOR THOSE NOT ON FACE BOOK)
« Reply #20 on: September 21, 2011, 01:36:16 PM »
100.3 miles from my place to Maxton, I'm thinking 2 days to Wilmington (I haven't pulled up the map yet).  And I LIVE in Wilmington - but it looks like this will be in the wrong Wilmington!  Oh well - still worth the tow.

Dan
Dan, we are in Swansboro, NC, it says about 11 hours and 650 ish miles. Mayhaps we caravan on the way up to Ohio?
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Re: WILMINGTON UPDATE (FOR THOSE NOT ON FACE BOOK)
« Reply #21 on: September 21, 2011, 02:54:20 PM »
100.3 miles from my place to Maxton, I'm thinking 2 days to Wilmington (I haven't pulled up the map yet).  And I LIVE in Wilmington - but it looks like this will be in the wrong Wilmington!  Oh well - still worth the tow.

Dan
Dan, we are in Swansboro, NC, it says about 11 hours and 650 ish miles. Mayhaps we caravan on the way up to Ohio?


11 hours for you seems correct.  it is 6.5 to 7.0 hours for me,,,


I will Leave on Friday at 6am,, arrive at the track by 1pm. unload and in tech by 2pm...
No big deal,

it's all cool

just  may need another chute for less shutdowm area.. not sure but a small price to pay for a new home...
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Re: WILMINGTON UPDATE (FOR THOSE NOT ON FACE BOOK)
« Reply #22 on: September 21, 2011, 03:05:52 PM »
We are looking forward to see next year's schedule . . . Go ECTA GO!!

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Re: WILMINGTON UPDATE (FOR THOSE NOT ON FACE BOOK)
« Reply #23 on: September 21, 2011, 03:26:54 PM »
What I had in mind when I mentioned going through Wilmington was the general layout of the twon, the motels and stuff, and maybe some ground-level shots of the course area.  We did the same when Lovelock, NV, was being touted for racing out west.  No politicking -- just gathering information for the racers.  No attempts to show the locals anything -- although we did go to a Lion's Club lunch to chat at them at Lovelock.  Not nearly a fine place, though -- think of Wendover but hotter and drier and not very interested in having racers there.  The Linos did want us, though -- they'd run concessions and raise funds for their projects.
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Re: WILMINGTON UPDATE (FOR THOSE NOT ON FACE BOOK)
« Reply #25 on: September 21, 2011, 05:42:50 PM »
It's 10 1/2 hours from Wilmington to Wilmington, according to Google Maps.  While it would be fun I'm not sure you'll want to caravan with me.  I stop a LOT for potty breaks, especially in the morning.  One of the penalties for growing old.  But if you can stand that, I say "Let's Roll!!!!"  I plan to take a day and a half 'cause I don't have to hurry.  I'm guessing we can figure out a spot to connect.  Maybe Fancy Gap, VA at Vic and Terri's place (notice how I invite myself right in?).

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« Reply #26 on: September 21, 2011, 06:04:59 PM »
I did a little digging on campgrounds and found a nice one right across from a lake just a little south I believe.  Not quite as desirable as the Carolinas for a winter escape though.  From Mapquest it looks like motels and food are a bit more plentiful than Laurenburg and maybe even Lumberton.

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Re: WILMINGTON UPDATE (FOR THOSE NOT ON FACE BOOK)
« Reply #27 on: September 21, 2011, 06:12:04 PM »
Only one decent Hotel near the air park,,,  but several more towards Cinnci ... lots of choices within a 30 minute drive of the track.

The Holiday Inn Express is fairly new and close to track.... once the schedule is posted,,, That is where I will try to make reservations.

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Re: WILMINGTON UPDATE (FOR THOSE NOT ON FACE BOOK)
« Reply #28 on: September 22, 2011, 12:24:29 AM »
There are LOTS of hotels and places to stay within a 30-60 min drive so not bad at all.  Not to mention you've got the Air Force Museum and a bunch of other stuff near by for those doing the vacation thing.  You also have Brock's performance and a couple drag strips for testing if you want to come a day or so early to iron out a few things...  :-D

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Re: WILMINGTON UPDATE (FOR THOSE NOT ON FACE BOOK)
« Reply #29 on: September 22, 2011, 08:16:33 AM »
In coming weeks, we will post all of the hotel details on the ECTA website. Lot's of pre-race tasks to do.
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