Mid Ohio Vintage Grand Prix?
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Originally Posted by RallyMINI
My dad and i will be there. It helps that the track is only a few minutes from my college 
Sid are you gonna bring your MINI? I definitely want to find you and hang out sometime that weekend.
Sid are you gonna bring your MINI? I definitely want to find you and hang out sometime that weekend.
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Originally Posted by welshmenwillnotyield
I'm arriving Friday, but probably wont be "there" til Sat and Sun
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My wife and I are looking to be there for the weekend. My question however is about the parade lap. Does anyone know if helmets are going to be required or is it more of a sunday drive around the course? And I am assuming you need to be registered in the British car showdown to take the parade lap.
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Originally Posted by Lorkin
My wife and I are looking to be there for the weekend. My question however is about the parade lap. Does anyone know if helmets are going to be required or is it more of a sunday drive around the course? And I am assuming you need to be registered in the British car showdown to take the parade lap.
You need to be in the show I believe...
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Originally Posted by Squirlz
Right, and it's free to be in the show plus you get a custom pint glass.
Sid, I really don't think you need to stay so far away to keep your car safe, but it's up to you.
Sid, I really don't think you need to stay so far away to keep your car safe, but it's up to you.
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We stayed at the Comfort Inn Bellville for the GrandAm race. They were sold out yet I was still able to park in a spot with no one around. You have to call them directly to ask about rooms for the Vintage weekend. Number's (419) 886-4000. They also have a Quality Inn across the street.
The other place I know has rooms is the Country Inn and Suites, Mansfield. Close to the track and even closer to our favorite restaurant the Brown Derby Roadhouse!
The other place I know has rooms is the Country Inn and Suites, Mansfield. Close to the track and even closer to our favorite restaurant the Brown Derby Roadhouse!
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Originally Posted by RallyMINI
I'm gonna be entering in the show too i think...we shall see.
Anyone planning on going to the Out Motoring Modfest before the races on the 19th?
Anyone planning on going to the Out Motoring Modfest before the races on the 19th?
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good point.
Back when i was like 5 or 6 years old my dad took me to this mid-ohio vintage race, and from that day on i always told him that i would buy a mini cooper "when i grew up" because it was my favorite car at the race. Little did i know they would be making a new one right when i turned 16
Back when i was like 5 or 6 years old my dad took me to this mid-ohio vintage race, and from that day on i always told him that i would buy a mini cooper "when i grew up" because it was my favorite car at the race. Little did i know they would be making a new one right when i turned 16
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Fine then, I called them. (do I have to do everything around here?)
They have rooms available but they are $135 per night! Race weekend premium obviously.
For that kinda money I'd go to the Country Inn. $129 per night for a two room suite. AAA discount drops that at least 10% if you have it.
They have rooms available but they are $135 per night! Race weekend premium obviously.
For that kinda money I'd go to the Country Inn. $129 per night for a two room suite. AAA discount drops that at least 10% if you have it.
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Originally Posted by Squirlz
Fine then, I called them. (do I have to do everything around here?)
They have rooms available but they are $135 per night! Race weekend premium obviously.
For that kinda money I'd go to the Country Inn. $129 per night for a two room suite. AAA discount drops that at least 10% if you have it.
They have rooms available but they are $135 per night! Race weekend premium obviously.
For that kinda money I'd go to the Country Inn. $129 per night for a two room suite. AAA discount drops that at least 10% if you have it.
You're too nice Paul...Honestly, for that amount, I think I'll use the money saved on hotel for gas money each day while we enjoy a leasurely cruise to and from the race...afterall, I'd hate to be parked all weekend while there...
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It might be dumb, but if you wanna try saving some money...check for hotels in Mount Vernon. It's a small little town right by my college. It's a 15 minute drive tops to the track....and it's nice back country roads.
Granted, it's only worth it if the price is much lower....but it's worth a try. I'm hoping that i can sleep in my apartment at school...fingers croseed cause i don't know how early they are opening it up
Granted, it's only worth it if the price is much lower....but it's worth a try. I'm hoping that i can sleep in my apartment at school...fingers croseed cause i don't know how early they are opening it up
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Originally Posted by Squirlz
I hear ya Sid but when they have $2.99 34 ounce mugs of Oberon at the Roadhouse, you don't want to drive too far.
I'll meet you at Oberon...just give me the address and I'll key it into my nav...oops, I had to ask you do something again...
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You'll pass the Roadhouse on your way to the track. Corner of 314 and 309, shortly after you get off 30.
I still have to talk to Theresa seriously about whether we want to go. Did you order tickets? Which ones?
I still have to talk to Theresa seriously about whether we want to go. Did you order tickets? Which ones?
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Originally Posted by Squirlz
You'll pass the Roadhouse on your way to the track. Corner of 314 and 309, shortly after you get off 30.
I still have to talk to Thersea seriously about whether we want to go. Did you order tickets? Which ones?
I still have to talk to Thersea seriously about whether we want to go. Did you order tickets? Which ones?
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From: Greensboro, NC
Originally Posted by RallyMINI
So do you guys want to have a little meet or photoshoot the evening of the 18th once all of the race festivities are done for the day? It could be a fun time 
PM me so we can exchange cell...