 How far are you from, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course? |
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| ChrisFoley |
 Aug 22 2005, 05:46 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing  Group: Members Posts: 7,937 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None 
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Last night I drew circles around Mid-Ohio on a map.
Cities within about 150 - 200 miles include: Indianapolis and South Bend Indiana Lansing, Saginaw, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids Michigan Charleston West Virginia Erie Pennsylvania Jamestown New York London Ontario A little closer are: Detroit Fort Wayne Cincinnati, Dayton Pittsburgh Just a little farther are: Grand Rapids Louisville and Lexington Kentucky Winchester Virginia Altoona and State College PA Buffalo New York My drive is about 750 miles each way. How far are you? |
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| tdgray |
Aug 22 2005, 05:51 AM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
According to Mapquest--- > 81.65 Miles ; 1 hour 33 minutes.
But not an hour 33 the way I drive (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
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| Part Pricer |
Aug 22 2005, 05:51 AM
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Believe everything I post Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,825 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Danbury, CT Member No.: 35  |
Yahoo directions tells me that it is 550 miles from my place to Mid-Ohio. I didn't realize that your place was 200 miles away from me. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) |
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| SirAndy |
Aug 22 2005, 05:54 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
where's ohio? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) Andy |
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| ChrisFoley |
Aug 22 2005, 06:01 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,937 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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Maybe it's closer to 650. I take the northern route on I90 which is a much smoother drive but not as direct. |
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| ChrisFoley |
Aug 22 2005, 06:05 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,937 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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I think I'm a long distance from Ohio. I'm amazed at that anyone makes the drive to the Runoffs from the west coast. Next year it will be in Kansas but if gas prices keep going up I won't be going there. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) |
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| groot |
Aug 22 2005, 06:16 AM
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Dis member Group: Members Posts: 896 Joined: 17-December 03 From: Michigan Member No.: 1,444 |
For me... it's like 170 miles door to door. I can make it in under 3 hours towing if I don't futz around too much.
I'm not happy about the move to KS either. |
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| Jake Raby |
Aug 22 2005, 06:21 AM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
Too bad they don't hold them at Road Atlanta any longer..... Its 40 minutes from here to there..
Its looking like I'll be shooting up there with Len as a co-pilot in the 3 Liter powered Beetle... When I get back from the trip it'll have enough miles on it to be torn down for the big inspection.. |
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| Brett W |
Aug 22 2005, 09:51 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,856 Joined: 17-September 03 From: huntsville, al Member No.: 1,169 Region Association: None
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Jake are you guys getting a hotel room? I may be camping at the track if that is allowed.
Looks like it is 550 miles. How many days are you guys planning on staying? All 6? |
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| ChrisFoley |
Aug 22 2005, 11:21 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,937 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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There is a camping area. The fee is $25. There is no camping in the paddock. Only motor homes are allowed for staying overnight in the paddock. Good luck finding a motel room within a reasonable distance. |
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| Speedster07 |
Aug 22 2005, 11:27 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 177 Joined: 20-September 03 From: Indy Member No.: 1,177 |
There are 2 camp grounds at the track, 1 for workers, and 1 for general public. From the Key hole all the way down the straightaway, that field is for camping.
Do we need the 20x20 tent now or in the future, I'd conceder buying if for the 914club if it would be used, and taken care of. I've been out of the loop for a little while, Explain : Brad's in 911 heaven. I doubt they'll let him come to Ohio. |
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| groot |
Aug 22 2005, 12:53 PM
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Dis member Group: Members Posts: 896 Joined: 17-December 03 From: Michigan Member No.: 1,444 |
There are still hotels available... but you'll have a longer drive.
The drive from most of the hotels in the area is ~20 minutes. I just reserved a hotel for Tuesday and Wednesday nights in Marion, which is about a 40 minute drive to the track. Bucyrus has a cheap hotel.... 35 minutes Upper Sandusky also has an assortment of hotels.... 45-50 minutes |
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| ChrisFoley |
Aug 22 2005, 04:54 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,937 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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He took a job in San Diego at Mind Over Motorsports. It's keeping him very busy right now. And he has a lot of catching up to do, with regard to his financial condition. |
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| tracks914 |
Aug 22 2005, 05:27 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,083 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Timmins, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 153 Region Association: None |
Has he been back online since court? |
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| Verruckt |
Aug 22 2005, 05:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 716 Joined: 14-July 04 From: Midwest Member No.: 2,348 |
Those of us not on the right side are likin it. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Honestly though, I think it's probably the best overall compromise. That drive from the west coast has got to be a bitch! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) |
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| ArtechnikA |
Aug 22 2005, 06:23 PM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
475 mi, 7:45 hrs
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| sgomes |
Aug 22 2005, 07:39 PM
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Electric Member Group: Members Posts: 815 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 2,029 |
Total Est. Time: 36 hours, 49 minutes
Total Est. Distance: 2503.31 miles (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) |
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| tdgray |
Aug 22 2005, 07:55 PM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
Hey Andy (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/finger.gif) |
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| ChrisFoley |
Aug 22 2005, 08:05 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,937 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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One of our F Prod 914 racers is towing from California. He already raced once at Mid-Ohio earlier this year. |
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| Thorshammer |
Aug 23 2005, 08:05 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 749 Joined: 11-November 03 Member No.: 1,335 |
If I finish well, the drive to Mid Ohio is very short about 13 hours. If I finish poorly, the drive is 25 hours and long as hell, uphill with 8 inches of snow getting stuck every 2 miles, dealing with the yappy girlfriends dog and the yappy girl friend (this IS hypothetical) with a radio that stopped playing when I left the driveway and an oil leak that fills the cabin with smoke. Thats how long.2
Now seriously: The Reason Chris is asking is to find someone that would be intertested in covering the event for the club. Of all of the Runoffs stuff were doing this is the MACDADDY of positions needed. Not to slight anyone who has donated, you are very much appreciated. The position as (I'm gonna name it) BLOG DADDY will be of vital importance please see the new thread I have wirtten on this subject. Erik Madsen Post Script: Thanks to all of you that have supported the 914 club Runoffs competitors. |
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