[Shotimes] Gas prices and the Convention.

[Donald Mallinson]

I know it won't make a lot of difference for t hose coming from a long 
ways away (thanks to all the California people that are making the 
trip!) but Indiana still seems to have lower prices than Illinois, and I 
suspect a lot of neighboring states.

Jan and I spend Thursday 6-30 pre-running the rally route and checking 
out other INdy things, and found prices around Indianapolis about 15 to 
20+ cents a gallon LESS than Illinois.  That day, Illinois (Peoria area 
anyway) had prices about $235 for regular.  and near Indy (didn't check 
in the city, but it usually is 5 cents higher at least than surrounding 
areas) it was as low as $2.11 for name brand gas, less for off-brands.  
We paid $2.15 for BP/Amoco at a couple of sites.

So at least while in the state of Indiana you might pay a little less 
than on the way there.

Also, that rally route from the 2000 convention for those that remember 
it, is WAY cool and all still there.  We are simplifying the 
instructions some since there is zero "contest" to it and the goal is 
just to find the route and enjoy some of the most fun roads you will 
ever see.  Trust me on this, the rally is worth doing on Monday or 
Friday or if you don't go to or watch the race events.  Unless you are 
just tired of fun challenging roads, you must find time to do this 
route.  Takes about 3 hours and covers 75 miles once you get about 20 
miles south of Indy.

See you all there!

Don and Jan Mallinson
SHO Club