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  • Bucky67
    Superhero BangShifter
    • May 2010
    • 2326

    #196
    Here is where the Buckster is staying.....

    HIE- Wet N Wild Way (Arlington)
    * HIE- Randol Mills Rd (Arlington)
    HIE- Cowhorn Creek Rd (Texarkana)
    * HIE- Crossroads PKWY (Texarkana)
    HIE- McCain BLVD (N. Little Rock)
    * HIE- Bankhead Dr (Little Rock)
    HIE- Copper Creek (Millington)
    HIE- Valley Rd (Trussville- Bham)
    Staybridge Suites- Carter St (Chattanooga)
    HIE- Gateway Lane NW (Concord)

    Now, here are my reasoning's for all of my hotels and this is just my two cents: Everyone had an awesome time at the HIE on Wet N Wild and rumors were that's where everyone is staying next year. The Texarkana and Little Rock stops I followed suite with Leon and Mike.

    I'd bet anything that the venue for Memphis will be MMP, which is a good 30 minutes North of Memphis; so, with that being said, Millington is a really nice town only minutes from the race track. I've stayed there many times, the last being in 2009 when the track closed down. I was there for the NMCA LSX Shootout and Worlds Fastest Street Car Nationals. You won't be disappointed in Millington.

    For Birmingham, you can stay at many choices, but I choose Trussville because the tour is going to somehow go North/East to get to Chattanooga. The traffic in the morning from South of B-Ham is going to SUCK!! Anyone that is from there, or lives around here can tell you that. Both Hoover and Pelham are South, and construction is NOT over and more than likely won't be. In 2010 it made sense to stay there because we were enroute to Mobile, this time, the route is opposite. It only makes sense to get out of the south party of the city.... Once again, just my two cents.

    Chattanooga, I realize that most of the BS'rs are staying at Lookout Mountain, but downtown is Gorgeous!! Not only that, but there are several local breweries within walking distance of each other that are also restaurants. If there is a city to stay downtown and enjoy it, Chattanooga would be that city. Not only that, but it's right on the river....

    Charlotte, once again I followed suit because I've never been there..... Ha Ha!! Can't wait for Z-Max Drag Strip!!!
    Last edited by Bucky67; June 28, 2012, 06:46 AM.
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    • rexdogg
      Superhero BangShifter
      • Feb 2008
      • 2003

      #197
      good choices.......been running a variety of searches (city-data.com, tripadvisor.com, mapquest to see hotels and restaurants in the various areas and near to the venues, etc.)......looks like all of the hotel choices made so far are very good.....rexx

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      • Big Dave
        Legendary BangShifter
        • Jun 2011
        • 7595

        #198
        Originally posted by mouncebud View Post
        I ready to saddle up and go again can't wait till next year will do long haul next year I believe we met you Big Dave at the comfort inn in Perry OK we were in a yellow srt 8 Challenger and a yellow Daytona Charger form Indiana first timer what a great time
        I do remember you guys, nice to hear from you. And like you I'm ready to go again. I'm building a 1966 Chevelle for next year. Look forward to seeing again.
        Long Haul Gang 2011,12,13,14,15,16,17,19
        The older I get The Faster I was!

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        • oletrux4evr
          What The Hell Happened ?
          • Mar 2008
          • 23643

          #199
          I've got 'the list' going, so send me your info via PM. If you'd like a copy, include your email address.
          Ed, Mary, & 'Earl'
          HRPT LongHaulers, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19.


          Inside every old person is a young person wondering, "what the hell happened?"

          The man at the top of the mountain didn't fall there. -Vince Lombardi

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          • 173rdherd
            Superhero BangShifter
            • Jan 2008
            • 2211

            #200
            I took Buckys advice and moved to Millington and Trussville.....ain't worth the extra $25 to move to McCain though, you are going thru downtown LR for no reason.. The airport HIE is rated Very high by verified users and you pretty much just jump on Roosevelt and cruise to the Fairgrounds. I have done over 50 nights in Little Rock hotels and unless you are doing motel6, ramada inn or best western you should be alright.
            Maybe I can clear this up.....I thought the cop was a prostitute.

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            • oletrux4evr
              What The Hell Happened ?
              • Mar 2008
              • 23643

              #201
              I agree, the Little Rock Airport HI and HIE are ok. The Airport HI has a neat 50s-style bar.....pretty neat place. The locals come there to dance alot.
              Ed, Mary, & 'Earl'
              HRPT LongHaulers, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19.


              Inside every old person is a young person wondering, "what the hell happened?"

              The man at the top of the mountain didn't fall there. -Vince Lombardi

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              • 173rdherd
                Superhero BangShifter
                • Jan 2008
                • 2211

                #202
                Originally posted by oletrux4evr View Post
                I've got 'the list' going, so send me your info via PM. If you'd like a copy, include your email address.
                Uh -oh....he said the list.....http://youtu.be/yNTUADEhC8Q
                Maybe I can clear this up.....I thought the cop was a prostitute.

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                • 4 cam torino
                  BangShifter
                  • Jun 2010
                  • 155

                  #203
                  As far as venues go, Charlotte has to be at the drag strip or the NASCAR oval there, right? Would find the drag strip to be the more likely of the two, although they are only a block apart.
                  Last edited by 4 cam torino; June 28, 2012, 06:34 AM.
                  1968 Torino - DOHC 4.6L/T56 swap project
                  2011 CTS-V Wagon - TR-6060 equipped

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                  • Bucky67
                    Superhero BangShifter
                    • May 2010
                    • 2326

                    #204
                    Ed, if you would, update your sheet as I've added a couple back up's with astricks, pending where most of the BS'rs stay. I figure, worse case scenario, I can either cancel, or let some other BS'r use the room.
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                    • htrdharley
                      Superhero BangShifter
                      • Nov 2010
                      • 842

                      #205
                      You got it Big Dave. I look forward to meeting more of the Forum Freaks...plus I have a fairly well set up shop shop in case some breaks.

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                      • htrdharley
                        Superhero BangShifter
                        • Nov 2010
                        • 842

                        #206
                        This area has a habit of doing some great racing stuff. I would expect the venue to invlove the drag strip, oval track and dirt track if F.E. does a good job. Almost all events here involve all 3 facilities in some capacity. It should be fun.

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                        • Bucky67
                          Superhero BangShifter
                          • May 2010
                          • 2326

                          #207
                          I completely forgot about the Lowes Dirt Track!!! That's awesome!!! Hope 2013 schedule has some Late Model or World of Outlaw even for that weekend. For me, that would be Icing on the Cake!!!
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                          • classicbern1
                            Hero BangShifter
                            • May 2011
                            • 394

                            #208
                            no I haven't unpacked from this year yes I'm ready to go again already

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                            • oletrux4evr
                              What The Hell Happened ?
                              • Mar 2008
                              • 23643

                              #209
                              Originally posted by Bucky67 View Post
                              Ed, if you would, update your sheet as I've added a couple back up's with astricks, pending where most of the BS'rs stay. I figure, worse case scenario, I can either cancel, or let some other BS'r use the room.
                              Done.
                              Ed, Mary, & 'Earl'
                              HRPT LongHaulers, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19.


                              Inside every old person is a young person wondering, "what the hell happened?"

                              The man at the top of the mountain didn't fall there. -Vince Lombardi

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                              • 1956NY150
                                Legendary BangShifter
                                • Jan 2008
                                • 3609

                                #210
                                please send me the list
                                Earl

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