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East Coast Timing Association => ECTA General Chat => Topic started by: Uncle Jimbo on October 05, 2008, 09:11:00 PM
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Of the eight places to stay at in Laurinberg listed on the last page of the rule book, are there any tried and true recomendations ? I was planing on camping one night at the track, but would like to get a room and a shower for a night before making the 900mi. trip back home.
Looking forward to the Oct event. - Hope that pipeline is up and running by then. Gas west of Chicago went down to 3:70 this weekend.
Thanks
Jimbo :cheers:
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The Pine Acres motel is one of the base camps for the ECTA family -- but it often sells out, so call early. Tell 'em you're a racer and you'll get a 10% (I think that's thenumber) discount, too. The Clinton Inn has always treated Nancy and me just fine and at a decent price. The Jameson has suffered some negative publicity from racers -- I'd suggest avoiding it 'til you've talked with others at the track. Hampton Inn, okay, and there are many others - as you can see in the book. By the way, I think that the ECTA website has a list of lodging, too.
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Thanks Jon - much appreciated
Jimbo :-D
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I always stay at the Laurinburg Hampton Inn. Clean, nice beds, free wireless and a pretty good breakfast is included. If you are a AAA member - book online for the best rate. When you set up camp at the track look out for the fire ants. If you don't know what they are or how to spot them, ask somebody.
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I like to sleep at the track. I was thinking of camping . Untill I got bit by the fire ants I sleep in my van.
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Clinton Inn has been okay ... Not great, not bad ... they usually have rooms as they open a section just for "the racers" when there are ECTA events. Plus, if you get a ground floor room you can bring your bike in the room and work on it ... Joe
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The Jamison has just put new beds and pillows in. My room in September was the "premium" it was $5 more than the standard and had Granite Counters, new furniture, new beds and was clean and tidy.. Tax and all less than $75 per night.
Plus walking distance to Smithfield BBQ (great fried chicken and BBQ Pork)
DO NOT STAY at the Scotland Inn,, it is a crack whore hang out,,, the only thing missing is the chalk outline of the last victim there ???? NASTY, DIRTY< FILTHY etc....
Charles
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The Jameson was just fine in June. I think there were quite a few other racers staying there as well.
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I always stay at the Laurinburg Hampton Inn. Clean, nice beds, free wireless and a pretty good breakfast is included. If you are a AAA member - book online for the best rate. When you set up camp at the track look out for the fire ants. If you don't know what they are or how to spot them, ask somebody.
Look out for the fire ants is the understatement of the year! I am glad to say I had never been around the mean little bastards until the last race ( thanks to the Atlanta guys for educating me on them). I parked & walked from my car to the trailer & back & got bit already. If you are tenting it you best have an armored suit to sleep in. :cheers:
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Who are you calling a crack whore?
The Scotland in has replaced the rugs in the rooms and now I dare to take my shoes off.
Shower and bed are clean, that's all I care about.
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Well as long as you have lysol and anti itch creame, maybe the Scotland Inn is Ok for you.. But based upon my stay in June,,,, It was nasty, smelley, and had bugs.
But who knows it may had a total overhaul since June. For the extra 10 bucks I would choose another place to stay.
just my opinion...
Charles
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Seven Dust may keep the critters off :-D
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for the fireants at the track--use ant spray or (?) on rig and trailer tires so they don't have a ladder to get in. don't forget ramps.
franey
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Sunoco 110 works well on the ants as well... Also you can put a dab behind each ear and the flying critters will stay away from you too !!! LOL
Just kidding, that stuff is to expensive to use as insect repellent..
See ya at the track.
Charles
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hey I was talking about the motel
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Terry ,,, LMAO :cheers:
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Sunoco 110 works well on the ants as well...
yea it does trust me... lol also avoid walking through the grass there. those little bastards will be on you in no time! i cant wait till the end of october!!!
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That was my lesson I learned. I had heard about fire ants but I thought you would have to be accidentally sitting by them , or standing on a nest to get bit. Now I learned the hard way you can just walk through the grass & the little bastards will all but bite through your freaking shoes! This was my first time at Maxton & loved it, great people in the ECTA & friendly, helpful racers but next time I'll bring my flamethrower for my little friends. Bob 8-)
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Let's hope for good cool, DRY weather and a record turn out.... My darn transmission pan gasket is leaking. Gotta change it out and double check all my brake and suspension bolts then I will be ready for the end of the month.
See you all in 2 weeks
Charles
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My stay at the Scotland Inn was terrible, too. Never again.
What really works on fire ants is any product containing Fipronil (sp?). Spread it around your pits when you first get there, as it takes a while to work - but it kicks ant butt. The brand I use at home is "Maxx", but there are others. They are devils - I'm still healing from my September bites.
We've really enjoyed all you new folks - hope you keep coming.
Dan
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Didn't know if some of you knew or not ..but the 4 lane from Maxton east to 95/Lumberton is now open.. and its not that far of a ride to Lumberton....
with out having to explain myself..lol.. i have crashed at the Clinton Inn... its not too bad.. been in worse...lol
Billy
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Has anyone contacted Pine Acres recently to see if rooms are still available during the meet? I am having 'difficulty' reaching them via either of the phone numbers in the back of the rule book. No big deal as I can splurge on the Jameson if I have too but figured more social opportunities were likely at Pine Acres since I am solo this event.
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We booked two rooms last week, they had one left at that time.
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I called the Pine Acres yesterday (Monday) and was told they're full. No offer to put me on a "waiting list". So I called one of the other places in town - one that we've also stayed in, and got a room with no hassles - and a "racer" discount price, too. I forget -- think it was about $40-45 or so for each of the three nights we'll be in town.
I enjoy staying at PA because so many of the racers stay there - it makes visiting easier, and the Saturday night picnics by the pool or in the parking lot are easy to attend if your room is right there. But, alas, not this time.
See you next week, boys and girls.
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See ya next week Jon, I will be over at the Jameson Inn
Charles