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DFW to Okteenerfest, Helen GA Train |
bandjoey |
Jun 17 2018, 01:00 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,920 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Starting this thread to see who is going to Okteenerfest from DFW?
Clay and Betty are going and invited me to tag along (and try to keep me from getting lost). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/red914.jpg) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/betty914.jpg) Who else is going? |
michael7810 |
Jun 17 2018, 08:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,078 Joined: 6-June 11 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 13,164 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I’m driving from Phoenix and planning to meet up with Clay in Dallas.
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Aircooledfool |
Jun 17 2018, 10:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 17-September 06 From: Texas Member No.: 6,858 Region Association: None |
I would love to go but that would require I have a running 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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ClayPerrine |
Jun 18 2018, 04:36 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,367 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Just so everyone knows....
We are leaving early on the 12th and making it a long first day. That way we can go to the museum at Barbor Motorsport Park on the 13th. Also, we don't drive slow, and we don't stop a lot. Just for gas. Lawrence, are we picking you up near Talledega?? |
IronHillRestorations |
Jun 18 2018, 05:34 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,707 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
What's the route? I can be a stop over point, if that helps.
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michael7810 |
Jun 18 2018, 03:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,078 Joined: 6-June 11 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 13,164 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Just so everyone knows.... We are leaving early on the 12th and making it a long first day. That way we can go to the museum at Barbor Motorsport Park on the 13th. Also, we don't drive slow, and we don't stop a lot. Just for gas. Lawrence, are we picking you up near Talledega?? I’ll hang on the best my 82 RWHP 1911cc can. |
BENBRO02 |
Jun 18 2018, 04:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 480 Joined: 6-March 15 From: Nokesville, Virginia Member No.: 18,493 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I would love to go but that would require I have a running 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Not true. My 914 wasn't running last year so I drove my MX-5. We had a great time but I'm look forward to this year in the 914. |
Shadowfax |
Jun 18 2018, 04:36 PM
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Show us the meaning of haste Group: Members Posts: 509 Joined: 19-January 15 Member No.: 18,340 Region Association: South East States |
What's the route? I can be a stop over point, if that helps. Same here. I’m in Shreveport and can help out my DFW brothers and sisters in any way I can, even if y’all just want to stop for a beer or two (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
ClayPerrine |
Jun 18 2018, 05:53 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,367 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
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ClayPerrine |
Jun 18 2018, 05:54 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,367 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Just so everyone knows.... We are leaving early on the 12th and making it a long first day. That way we can go to the museum at Barbor Motorsport Park on the 13th. Also, we don't drive slow, and we don't stop a lot. Just for gas. Lawrence, are we picking you up near Talledega?? I’ll hang on the best my 82 RWHP 1911cc can. You won't be left behind..... |
bandjoey |
Jun 18 2018, 10:37 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,920 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Jackson is about 1/2 way. 6.5 hrs non stop or Meridian another 1.5 hours.
Have to get my blow up donut for the seat (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
ClayPerrine |
Jun 19 2018, 04:47 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,367 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Jackson is about 1/2 way. 6.5 hrs non stop or Meridian another 1.5 hours. Have to get my blow up donut for the seat (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) 10 hours from our house to Barbour Motorsports Park Museum. Another 3.5 to Helen, GA... not including time zone change. So the second day driving is really easy. |
ClayPerrine |
Jul 3 2018, 04:58 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,367 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Betty has been doing some research for the trip.
Livingston Alabama would make the first day 8 hours 18 minutes. 2 hours to Barber the next morning. Very limited choice of hotels, and places to eat. Tuscaloosa Alabama would make the first day 9 hours. 1 hour 8 minutes to Barber the next morning. Much better choice of hotels. Barber museum opens at 10:00. If the other(s) are willing, we would like to stay the night in Tuscaloosa. That would mean we can sleep a little later before heading to Barber Motorsport Park. The museum is $15.00. We figure to be back on the road a 1:30. With the time change we should be in Helen, GA around 6pm. If anyone wants to join the caravan along the way, the more the merrier. Just let us know where to meet up with you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
bandjoey |
Jul 3 2018, 10:35 AM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,920 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I'm like that schedule if my butt holds out. With stops for gas and food about 10 hour day. My back up plan is to evaluate my bones somewhere around Meridian, about a 8.5 hour day with stops. That leaves about a 6.5 hour drive onto Helen the next day. Not saying I will but seat time for us old timers is not what it used to be. |
michael7810 |
Jul 3 2018, 01:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,078 Joined: 6-June 11 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 13,164 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Betty has been doing some research for the trip. Livingston Alabama would make the first day 8 hours 18 minutes. 2 hours to Barber the next morning. Very limited choice of hotels, and places to eat. Tuscaloosa Alabama would make the first day 9 hours. 1 hour 8 minutes to Barber the next morning. Much better choice of hotels. Barber museum opens at 10:00. If the other(s) are willing, we would like to stay the night in Tuscaloosa. That would mean we can sleep a little later before heading to Barber Motorsport Park. The museum is $15.00. We figure to be back on the road a 1:30. With the time change we should be in Helen, GA around 6pm. If anyone wants to join the caravan along the way, the more the merrier. Just let us know where to meet up with you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Tuscaloosa works for me. My plan is to spend the night in the DFW area; do you have recommended area that will make it easy for me to hook up with you in the morning? Thanks |
bandjoey |
Jul 3 2018, 02:05 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,920 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Search Hurst, Bedford, a Euless Tx. 3 bedroom towns just west of DFW airport on hwy 183. Probably 20 motel stops in that area and close to a kickoff place.
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ClayPerrine |
Jul 3 2018, 02:50 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,367 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Check this Link
We will be going through the 360/183 intersection on our way south to I20. So anything close to that point, or follow 360 south. There is a Motel6 close to that in Euless. $49 a night. |
michael7810 |
Jul 3 2018, 09:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,078 Joined: 6-June 11 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 13,164 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Check this Link We will be going through the 360/183 intersection on our way south to I20. So anything close to that point, or follow 360 south. There is a Motel6 close to that in Euless. $49 a night. Thanks |
914four |
Jul 4 2018, 06:02 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 510 Joined: 4-March 07 From: Rainbow City, Alabama Member No.: 7,582 Region Association: South East States |
Donna and I will plan on meeting you guys at Barber at 10 a.m.
The Museum is well worth the visit. Kelvin |
ClayPerrine |
Jul 4 2018, 07:18 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,367 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Check this Link We will be going through the 360/183 intersection on our way south to I20. So anything close to that point, or follow 360 south. There is a Motel6 close to that in Euless. $49 a night. Thanks If you are coming in on I20, then it might be better to meet us at I20 and 360. Here is a link to all the hotels in the area. If you come to 183 and 360, you will just have to backtrack to I 20 anyway. |
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