Visiting the states

Visiting the states

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crockett

161 posts

182 months

Sunday 8th December 2013
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I've been fortunate enough to go to the states a few times now for drag racing, Vegas 3 times, Gainsville and Houston. Vegas is probably the best all round but don't discount Houston, we got flights direct to Houston, very good weather and good ole Texan hospitality (gotta love lonestar beer).

Hoping to go to Texas again in March/April or even California maybe ??? anyone else going next year ?

Hairbrakes

10,360 posts

159 months

Sunday 19th January 2014
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I'm watching this thread with interest as I'm off to the Sonoma Nationals this summer to fulfil a lifetime ambition - watch a TF meeting before John Force retires!

I take it that paying a bit extra for reserved seats is much better than the general admission benches should one fancy a pit walk and still wish to have somewhere to sit?


ribaric

262 posts

174 months

Monday 20th January 2014
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Yes it is, especially at Pomona.

Enjoy.

MrBaker

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323 posts

129 months

Monday 27th January 2014
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So, have been discussing some arrangements with the travel agent.

Flights and transfers sorted, just got to decide on a hotel. The initial deal was with a budget hotel (Circus Circus), but we want something a bit more than that so currently looking into the hotel side of things.

We fly out Tues 28th Oct and fly back Tuesday 4th Nov.

Just looked on NHRA'S site and found the running order and i'm getting way too excited seeing its months away yet !

Roll on some warmer weather and a couple of trips to the Pod smile

Andy

RWJ

251 posts

180 months

Tuesday 28th January 2014
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Good for you. Plenty of time for anticipation.

crockett

161 posts

182 months

Wednesday 29th January 2014
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MrBaker said:
So, have been discussing some arrangements with the travel agent.

Flights and transfers sorted, just got to decide on a hotel. The initial deal was with a budget hotel (Circus Circus), but we want something a bit more than that so currently looking into the hotel side of things.

We fly out Tues 28th Oct and fly back Tuesday 4th Nov.

Just looked on NHRA'S site and found the running order and i'm getting way too excited seeing its months away yet !

Roll on some warmer weather and a couple of trips to the Pod smile

Andy
Vegas - good choice. getting to and from the track you have several options
1 - shuttle coach (approx $45 for three or four days) leaves various points along the strip every half hour if i remember right, we got on at treasure Island (after a quick session at Dennys !!).
2 - use the Vegas bus system, alot cheaper but slower, more arsing about and a possibility of queues when leaving.
3 - use a cab, again if i remember right we paid about $20 each way but quick and easy.
4 - hire a car, plenty of parking at the LVMS.

pop into the shop sited between the strip and the nascar stadium, loads of goodies, and dont forget the Carol Shelby museum nearby.

you lucky bugger, enjoy.

RWJ

251 posts

180 months

Wednesday 29th January 2014
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The Shelby Museum has recently moved away from the Speedway to Ensworth Street, between the Strip (i.e. S. Las Vegas Boulevard, not The Strip At LV Motor Speedway)and McCarran International Airport.

http://www.shelbyamerican.com/tours.asp

MrBaker

Original Poster:

323 posts

129 months

Friday 14th February 2014
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Weekend Platinum Package tickets ordered last night, things are progressing smile


Hairbrakes

10,360 posts

159 months

Friday 14th February 2014
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RWJ said:
The Shelby Museum has recently moved away from the Speedway to Ensworth Street, between the Strip (i.e. S. Las Vegas Boulevard, not The Strip At LV Motor Speedway)and McCarran International Airport.

http://www.shelbyamerican.com/tours.asp
i highly recommend this museum - loads of great and rare exhibits. When i was there, i got to see a Sheikh arriving to pick up his brand new GT350 Mustang biggrin

MrBaker

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323 posts

129 months

Tuesday 25th February 2014
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Flights and hotel now booked.

Time to start saving !

RWJ

251 posts

180 months

Tuesday 25th February 2014
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Which hotel?

MrBaker

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323 posts

129 months

Tuesday 25th February 2014
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Went with Planet Hollywood in the end.

Two rooms in Planet Hollywood for 7 nights, with flights for £1000 pp

Seemed reasonable, reviews were ok so fingers crossed!


RWJ

251 posts

180 months

Wednesday 26th February 2014
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Certainly sounds reasonable.

Stock up on those Quarters for the slot machines...

dragracefan

20 posts

121 months

Wednesday 26th February 2014
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Shelby museum is small but great to check out.
Go to a shooting range, in Nevada you can shoot machinegun on full auto.. nice
Hooverdam and take the tour all the way down. nice also
so much to do there !

MrBaker

Original Poster:

323 posts

129 months

Tuesday 28th October 2014
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Time for a thread update - having breakfast @ Gatwick, flying soon. Thanks for all the advice and suggestions smile

MrBaker

Original Poster:

323 posts

129 months

Tuesday 28th October 2014
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Time for a thread update - having breakfast @ Gatwick, flying soon. Thanks for all the advice and suggestions smile

RWJ

251 posts

180 months

Tuesday 28th October 2014
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Bon voyage!

RWJ

251 posts

180 months

Wednesday 29th October 2014
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PS: Let us know how you get on.

quarterpounder

166 posts

205 months

Wednesday 5th November 2014
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Apologies for piggy backing off this thread but I'm off to vegas next april but I return on the weekend of the race. I was hoping to catch some racing & wondered whether they do public practice/test days during the week that I could attend?

RWJ

251 posts

180 months

Wednesday 5th November 2014
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Regret to say, no they don't. As with F1, NHRA nowadays strictly limits in-season testing. They allow a couple of days at Indy before the US Nationals (Aug/Sep)and, I think, possibly up to four other days during the season, though I stand to be corrected on this. However, these sessions will usually take place after a race is completed, not before it begins.

Can you extend your stay to take in the Vegas race? Seems a pity to miss out when you are almost there.