[Shotimes] Re: 3Rd Annual Lapeer Dragway Fall Drag Day - Update

[Donald Mallinson]

Ron,
I updated the listing on the SHOclub.com events page.

A note to those that may be new:  SHOclub.com has an events 
listing for ALL SHO/ford related events that we find out 
about.  Check it out for events year round, including club 
meetings.

If you have an event that isn't listed, let me know.

Don Mallinson
SHO Club
http://www.shoclub.com

Ron Porter wrote:
> I always forget something!!
> 
> Bring your FRS radios if you have them. Good for the mini-caravan to the
> track, and more importantly, good for getting your ETs if you do more than
> one run in a row!
> 
> This is a family-run deal, so the timeslips are available back in the pits
> at the concession stand. If you do a few runs in a row, we can radio your
> time to you between runs.
> 
> Ron Porter
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ron Porter [mailto:ronporter@prodigy.net] 
> Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2003 7:51 PM
> To: Shotimes; V8List SHO
> Subject: 3Rd Annual Lapeer Dragway Fall Drag Day
> 
> 
> Heres more details on the Lapeer Dragway day on Saturday, October 25th. Not
> really keeping track of all of the interest (not like we need $$$ to rent
> the track or anything), but conservatively it looks like we could have 30-50
> cars, there has been a lot of interest!! The weather is cooling down here,
> so if the weatherman cooperates, we could have a day in the high-40s-low-50s
> and sunny!!
> 
> To recap, it is their usual Test-n-Tune Day from Noon until 5-6 PM, with a
> free Trophy Race that they run in the 1/8 mile about 4 PM or so (for those
> of you with consistent 1/8 mile timesthe strip is a full < mile, though).
> Check their website for details, but one requirement is that all cars that
> run MUST have a helmet (any one will do) and they rent them for $5. $25 to
> run, $10 to watch.
> 
> http://www.lapeerdragway.com/
> 
> We haven't blocked a hotel, but we send folks to the Motel 6 on Opdyke in
> Auburn Hills. Rates are $42.99 - $48.99 - $51.99 - $54.99 for 1-2-3-4
> people. What's nice is that it's the "old-style" one-story building where
> you can park outside your door, so it's easy to socialize out there if need
> be. From http://www.motel6.com/
> 
> MOTEL 6 - Detroit North - Auburn Hills 
> Auburn Hills, MI, U.S.A.  #1065
> Hwy Locator: I-75 at exit #79, University Dr
> Phone: (248) 373-8440
>  
> There are a lot of moderately-priced hotels on Opdyke along that stretch of
> road in Auburn Hills (D-C HQ is very close), so others are available.
> Literally about everything is there, so if you have a favorite, check their
> website, but heres a list. Most are within a < mile, and the Hilton is a
> mile south.
> 
> Hampton Inn
> Holiday Inn - Select
> Amerisuites
> Comfort Inn
> Candlewood Suites
> Marriott Courtyard (one of my favorite mid-priced hotels)
> Fairfield Inn
> ExtendedStay America
> Hilton Suites
> 
> The plan is to meet at the Big Buck microbrewery around 9 PM on Friday night
> (10/24) for brews and BS. It is almost across the street from the Motel 6,
> and you could walk if you wanted!!
> 
> http://www.bigbuck.com/
> 
> We then head out to Lapeer on Saturday. We will plan on dinner at a
> restaurant in Lapeer after racing (around 5-6 PM). Depending on the size of
> the group, it will either be E.G. Nicks or Firewater Willies (if the group
> is larger). This is so a few of the folks who take I-69 back home can head
> home easily after dinner.
> 
> For the evening festivities, for those in the area, or those who are staying
> on Saturday night, we will be having a get-together at the Ryan Dudek/Tara
> Mofield Ranch, where beverages (for both the over 21 and under-21 set) will
> be provided, as well as snacks and other stuff. They have a large lot for
> parking, as well as room for big bonfires!! They live maybe 5 miles from the
> hotels, so it is convenient!! Good time to defend yourselves as to why you
> didnt turn your best times under perfect weather and track conditions!!
> 
> Hope many of you can make it, and cross your fingers for good weather!!
> 
> Ron Porter 
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