Monkey D. Luffy

My Club is wanting to go to the Lone Star Corvette Classic in 2018 and I was "elected" (more like shanghai at gun point ) to plan the trip. My club (Corvette Cruisers of Atlanta) is based in Atlanta Ga. and I need y'all help with...well everything.

Any help with where to stay while there( be it at the host hotel or somewhere close by that is *better, by *better I mean cheaper and yet still nice clean hotel). How fast does the host hotel get booked up, should we be booking rooms in January or as late as march? I have no idea how big this show is.

Any tips or tricks on going to this show for first timers (Hell, I've never set foot in Texas) will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks John

sfrank2886

Since you have never set foot in Texas, I would recommend that you stay in downtown Fort Worth. If you want to stay at the venues hotel that is fine, but there are many nice places to see in downtown Fort Worth. If you on a budget and just looking for low cost places close then there are other hotels on 35 close to the track. Hope this helps.

Ps the classic is a good time!

Monkey D. Luffy

Thank you, I'll run staying in downtown Fort Worth with everybody and see how that goes over. we are not on a low budget, however with that said if we can save a buck or 2 that is always a good thing .

Thanks Again, This helps

cmonkey713

Stay at the Speedway Marriott on Championship Drive. it's the headquarters hotel and is very reasonable. You will be right in the thick of things and right across the street from Texas Motor Speedway.

Monkey D. Luffy

Thanks for the info! How quickly does it book up? Do we need to make reservations in January or do we have a couple months or so?

wolfman64

...And a "show within a show" in the Marriott parking lot each night......And Yes, book early .

cmonkey713

Usually they have rooms available for a month or so after the block opens. Call the Marriott on Championship Drive and ask when the block opens and if you can be first in line.

You will have a great time staying here. The parking lot is full of Corvettes and you will see and be able to visit with hundreds of Corvette people. the NCM people will be there as well as other notables from Chevrolet. Did I mention the big gathering on the patio after the banquet on Saturday night? The Lonestar Corvette Club puts on a first class event.

Monkey D. Luffy

Thanks guys! Tips like these are a big help for somebody that has never been before.

BigMonkey73

Just a heads up: In case anyone decides NOT to stay at the host hotel where the majority will be, their events schedule will probably not be on time. Meaning...if they say they're doing a cruise..or dinner..or whatever at X time..expect that to be early or later than posted time. This means you may miss an event if you're not right there at the hotel hanging out. This happened to me first time we went and was a real bummer.

BigMonkey73

Also...as far as places to eat, you'll have lots of choices and suggestions.

One you do NOT want to miss, however, is a road trip to Heim's BBQ in Ft. Worth. I assure you that any other BBQ place suggestions will not be as good. There are lots of good ones around DFW, but this is really one that is truly outstanding. Get the Bacon Burnt Ends and the moist brisket, you'll be glad you did.

cmonkey713

Great places to eat in Roanoke just five miles from the Marriott and the speedway.

wolfman64

...Hard Eight BBQ (Smoked prime rib...If there's any left!)....Babe's Fried Chicken (Get there about 4:30!)...Reno Red's...(Buffalo filet)...Bayou Jack Cajun (Fried alligator)...

Monkey D. Luffy

Thanks for the heads up! It's looking like we'll be shooting for the Host Hotel, but will keep this in mind if we don't.

Heim's BBQ!! Got It Thank ya Sir.

Thank You

Thank you Sir

choppychop

Don't miss out on track day-Sunday. It's the highlight of the weekend. LOTS of fun!

Monkey D. Luffy

Sadly I think this will have to be a travel home day for us

choppychop

Well the track crew do a great job and they close it up at noon for lunch. Even if you just do the AM session it will be worth it, its a great time!

Monkey D. Luffy

Hopefully we'll be able to do the AM session

itsaz

Trust me on this.....do the infield road course and forget going on the big oval!

Monkey D. Luffy

Got it

Thank you

Travlee

another vote for Hard Eight...





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