I have never had any issues with going into Canada. I am too lazy to make a
listing of all the items and was never asked for it. In the past I have brought
20 gallons of fuel with me and have never even been asked to open the trailer
so it was a moot issue then. Maybe this year will be different but I would be
surprized if it was. Keep in mind, as an answer to those who have asked me how
they can prove they own their racecar, the logbook should be able to document
that. I also carry a few past race programs that also have me identified along
with the car. Keep in mind, Canadians cross into the US on a daily basis to do
their shopping and it's no big thing. They even go to the US to fill their gas
tanks, and buy Canadian beer cheaper than they can in their own country.
By the way, the beer is great up there, but a bit expensive. Also, be sure to
fill the gas tank in your tow vehicles before crossing the border, gas is also
expensive.
If you haven't already please do check out the VARAC.CA website for information
on the festival. There is also tech information on the site so you can be sure
not to have any surprizes at the track. Additionally, there is a customs letter
that identifies you as taking part in the event.
Glad to answer any last minute questions.
Russ Moore
Spitfire #49
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-fot@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-fot@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of Tom Strange
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 10:07 AM
To: fot@autox.team.net
Subject: mosport border crossing thoughts
Good morning,
I just got off the phone with the gentleman that signed the customs letter
in our packet, allowing us to "temporarily" imprt goods into Canada.
In talking he brought up a good point. He suggested we have a reasonably
accurate list of what all is in our posession when we enter canada. That way
if a border guard questioned if we were bring stuff to sell, we could present
the list to him. He thought this had the potential for saving a delay or
problem. (no gaurantees though).. He suggested serial numbers on applicable
items ... trailer, car, etc., and a rough value of what we are bringing. This
was all just to alleviate potential concerns of whatever customs inspector we
might get. This seems like a goood idea to me (but i really dont want to know
the value... probably scare me..)
My specific question for him was bringing in fuel, (cheaper here, by a lot)
which I have decided against doing. It sounds like it is okay with customs,
but we may have to pay some tax on it as it will be consumed in Canada. The
problem could occur in what a border agent may think of the method we are
using to transport it if he thinks of it as a hazardous materia.. With the
added issue of safety, I have decided just to buy fuel there. (I may bring an
extra 5 gallons or so....)
Just food for thought, hope it helps someone... have a good day, & see you
at mosport.
Tom
ps. Scott ... Matt .... one more thing to do yet I guess. ;o( .....
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