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donsrods

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I posted this same thread on Clubhotrod, but want to try to include everyone who is going to Daytona.



We've loosely kicked around some ideas for a way for us to get to meet each other at Turkey Run. Now that we are down to about 3 weeks, we need to make some solid decisions if it is going to happen.

I know groups like the HAMB are going to have areas set aside where they park, etc., but we found out last year that the daytime thing doesn't work out as we are all spread out over the entire infield and forget to meet up. That is why I think a nighttime meeting makes more sense.

Here are my thoughts: Pretty much everyone is in town by Saturday night, so to me that night makes the most sense. Plus, almost everyone congregates on A1A around Belaire Plaza (I think that is the name, why can't I ever remember it? ) We have two possiblilities. One is to simply take our cars to that plaza and try to park in some common area, and the second is to set up some little getogether at a simple restaurant or similar place. I know it is tough to find parking places at the Plaza, but it could be done, especially if we park a little away from the main crowd.

What do you guys want to do? Let's keep it simple, or it will never happen, and that would be a shame. We've all made so many friends on here that we need to get to finally meet one another. I'm open to anything and willing to do whatever to make it happen this year.

Don


Bob, sorry to post it in this section, but I wanted everyone to see it, and sometimes I know we look at this one and miss some of the others.
 
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Don,

I have not been over to the Bel Aire Plaza for the last couple of years. The last time I went, it took me an hour to get over there because of the traffic. Our hotel is near the track. I'm not opposed to it but I think that we would be hard pressed to all get a parking spot in the Plaza. I'm open for anything though.

I'll throw this out there too. Friday and Saturday nights, cars gather outside of the speedway on the NE corner of the property. It's where they conduct the drawing for the giveaway car. My small group is always there on Sat. nights. Everybody would be able to park their hot rod at that location. But there's no restaurants, just food stands. The flame thrower contest and slow drags are held there too. Just a thought.
 
sorry for the late response , I`ll be there , ( the wind was blowing more than 20mph and the phone lines went out :( ), not planning on staying overnight but I will look for your cars, if you guys are planning to meet or park in a certain spot , i`ll meet you there .....`24
 
Alright!!! Glad to see you will be joining us. I like Gastricks suggestion about the track place where they do the giveaway. Of course, it is whatever the majority wants to do. I'll be available to meet any time or place.

Don
 
24, and others. It's the area that I have attempted to circle in red on this aerial photo. If this is not clear, speak up and I'll try something else. It's over by the old turn 4 tunnel.

 
I think I have it figured out now. If you were driving up International Drive, going away from 95 toward A1A, you would pass up the normal entries into the Speedway, and this is further along on your right. Is that it? I remember last year seeing some activity there at night.

Don

I'll post this suggestion on CHR and see what the others there think.
 
That's exactly right Don. That's where it's at. It's easy to spot the activity there at night too. It's hard to miss.

If you see me at the speedway during the day, make sure and say hi. I'm easy to spot. I'll be the fat ugly guy wearing a car shirt :D
 
Oh, I've seen you there a million times and didn't even realize that was YOU !! You really get around. :D:D:D

I posted your suggestion on CHR, let's see what others think. I like it. We are staying clear up at the LaPlaya, but I won't mind the drive.........in fact, I'm LOOKING FORWARD TO IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

Don
 
We are staying clear up at the LaPlaya, but I won't mind the drive.........in fact, I'm LOOKING FORWARD TO IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

Don

Wow, that's where all the heavy hitters stay. Some guys "power park" under the La Playa and never leave the hotel all weekend. You are right across the street from the Bel Aire Plaza and all the action there.
 

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