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No worries, Chris.
Last year was really great and I know it was lot of back and forth with the DIS folks to make that happen, so at the risk of speaking for others I don't think we're going to get upset with you if this year isn't quite the same.
Still, I wish you luck and will call you on Friday. If I end up in Will Call (still holding out for comp tix) I'll come over Friday night and see if I can meet up w/you then and help any way I can. Don't forget the CF.com banner!
Jim
Last year was really great and I know it was lot of back and forth with the DIS folks to make that happen, so at the risk of speaking for others I don't think we're going to get upset with you if this year isn't quite the same.
Still, I wish you luck and will call you on Friday. If I end up in Will Call (still holding out for comp tix) I'll come over Friday night and see if I can meet up w/you then and help any way I can. Don't forget the CF.com banner!
Jim
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ooo. that could be interesting. I have 4 in my party and we are beer drinkers. Certainly would be willing to contribute.
Another question....I am just going for the day on Saturday. ANy chance I would get blocked in if I go on the infield? It would suck to be stuck there for 24 hours. I know that when I went to 12 hrs sebring, it wasn't a problem. But I think daytona infield is smaller.
Another question....I am just going for the day on Saturday. ANy chance I would get blocked in if I go on the infield? It would suck to be stuck there for 24 hours. I know that when I went to 12 hrs sebring, it wasn't a problem. But I think daytona infield is smaller.
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Originally Posted by BBQ
ooo. that could be interesting. I have 4 in my party and we are beer drinkers. Certainly would be willing to contribute.
Another question....I am just going for the day on Saturday. ANy chance I would get blocked in if I go on the infield? It would suck to be stuck there for 24 hours. I know that when I went to 12 hrs sebring, it wasn't a problem. But I think daytona infield is smaller.
Another question....I am just going for the day on Saturday. ANy chance I would get blocked in if I go on the infield? It would suck to be stuck there for 24 hours. I know that when I went to 12 hrs sebring, it wasn't a problem. But I think daytona infield is smaller.
OK, that just about settles it...Keg of oooh say AmberBach?
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To bad they wouldn't give you guys a spot in the infield. That's Daytona for ya. I'm going over on Friday and will be bringing the Vett. Were do you guys usually go? I'll be in the infield somewhere and would like to meet up with some forum members. I'll be there Sat and Sunday with the Trailblazer. Not much of a beer drinker but I always contribute to a good cause. Hope to meet up.
Scott
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Originally Posted by 3and8fan
To bad they wouldn't give you guys a spot in the infield. That's Daytona for ya. I'm going over on Friday and will be bringing the Vett. Were do you guys usually go? I'll be in the infield somewhere and would like to meet up with some forum members. I'll be there Sat and Sunday with the Trailblazer. Not much of a beer drinker but I always contribute to a good cause. Hope to meet up.
Scott
Scott
I usually try to go as close to the infield track as possible...this time i will do the same, but try to pick a less populated area to try and save some room.
Chris
Last edited by Stangkiller; Jan 26, 2006 at 12:46 AM.
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Originally Posted by C4fletch
hay chris the jax crew will be down later on saturday after going
to old town for the ncrs show. Jim will call you as we hit town about
2 or so. I think we have 6 maybe 8 cars coming
to old town for the ncrs show. Jim will call you as we hit town about
2 or so. I think we have 6 maybe 8 cars coming
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Originally Posted by Stangkiller
I plan to cruise over saturday around 2:30ish or so...i'll probably bring the Suburban, as ivé got a big tent forum table clotch and such.
I usually try to go as close to the infield track as possible...this time i will do the same, but try to pick a less populated area to try and save some room.
Chris
I usually try to go as close to the infield track as possible...this time i will do the same, but try to pick a less populated area to try and save some room.
Chris
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Chris,
I'll be in the infield as well. I have one of the all access tickets so I can pretty much go anywhere I want. Leave me a message on my cell phone when you get settled and I'll catch up with you. See ya this weekend.
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I'll be in the infield as well. I have one of the all access tickets so I can pretty much go anywhere I want. Leave me a message on my cell phone when you get settled and I'll catch up with you. See ya this weekend.
Scott
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God......I hate you people! I will be stuck here in the cold watching however much they choose to show on SPEED 
I did see 5 Vettes are entered. 4 C6's I believe and 1 C5. Have fun you bastards!
I did see 5 Vettes are entered. 4 C6's I believe and 1 C5. Have fun you bastards!
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God......I hate you people! I will be stuck here in the cold watching however much they choose to show on SPEED
I did see 5 Vettes are entered. 4 C6's I believe and 1 C5. Have fun you bastards!
I did see 5 Vettes are entered. 4 C6's I believe and 1 C5. Have fun you bastards!
I leave tomorrow - I can hardly wait...I have an all access 4 day pass - life is very good...
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Originally Posted by Stangkiller
close to the infield track as possible...this time i will do the same, but try to pick a less populated area to try and save some room.
Chris
Chris
What are the details regarding food/drinks? You mentioned a keg, so I'm guessing that is permitted. Are grills and/or fires permitted? It would sure be nice to kick back, bbq some shrimp, mahi, steak, and listen to some loud exhaust and smell racing fuel fumes.
I'll be heading back to Orlando Saturday evening unless I can find a low-cost place to spend the night.
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Ok, SORRY GUYS I MEANT FRIDAY!
Grillin...I think i'm goign to bring some steaks, chicken, ect. to grill up. The keg seems iffy..but i will have a cooler over flowing with beer. The bottles are easier to take with you.
Adrian, you can stay for free in the infield...bring a tent!
Chris
Grillin...I think i'm goign to bring some steaks, chicken, ect. to grill up. The keg seems iffy..but i will have a cooler over flowing with beer. The bottles are easier to take with you.
Adrian, you can stay for free in the infield...bring a tent!
Chris
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Originally Posted by 3and8fan
Chris,
I'll be in the infield as well. I have one of the all access tickets so I can pretty much go anywhere I want. Leave me a message on my cell phone when you get settled and I'll catch up with you. See ya this weekend.
Scott
407-252-3837
I'll be in the infield as well. I have one of the all access tickets so I can pretty much go anywhere I want. Leave me a message on my cell phone when you get settled and I'll catch up with you. See ya this weekend.
Scott
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Allright guys, I was at the track today, im going to most likely still be able to get into thte spot we were last time...if i'm not in the exact spot, I will be near by..
It's right next to the Ferris Wheel! Really easy to find!
I hope to see everybody there!
Chris
It's right next to the Ferris Wheel! Really easy to find!
I hope to see everybody there!
Chris
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Originally Posted by Stangkiller
Allright guys, I was at the track today, im going to most likely still be able to get into thte spot we were last time...if i'm not in the exact spot, I will be near by..
It's right next to the Ferris Wheel! Really easy to find!
I hope to see everybody there!
Chris
It's right next to the Ferris Wheel! Really easy to find!
I hope to see everybody there!
Chris
I'll be cruising over tonight to grab my tix from Will Call, and I'll give you a shout when I'm near DIS to see if there's anything I can do to help or just to stop in and say howdy. Can't wait til tomorrow!
Jim
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Here's the deal...
Just got home from hanging with Chris for a bit in the staging area outside DIS. That's right, there is apparently no camping or infield traffic allowed except RVs (motorhomes) and paddock traffic until 6AM Saturday. 
Soo, not only has Chris brought tons of snacks and beverages and some tents and such with which to stake a claim for us, he's also camping in the parking lot to keep his place in line for the 6AM 'parade'. He's roughly 50-60 cars back from the front, so we should be ok as long as the area we want is not already claimed by the speedway folks.
If you make it out tomorrow, and if you have a place to park with the CF crew near the Ferris Wheel where he will head tomorrow at 6AM, be sure to tell him thanks for hooking us up.
See you there!!
Jim
That's right, there is apparently no camping or infield traffic allowed except RVs (motorhomes) and paddock traffic until 6AM Saturday. Soo, not only has Chris brought tons of snacks and beverages and some tents and such with which to stake a claim for us, he's also camping in the parking lot to keep his place in line for the 6AM 'parade'. He's roughly 50-60 cars back from the front, so we should be ok as long as the area we want is not already claimed by the speedway folks.
If you make it out tomorrow, and if you have a place to park with the CF crew near the Ferris Wheel where he will head tomorrow at 6AM, be sure to tell him thanks for hooking us up.
See you there!!
Jim
