Bristol Roll Call, Motels, etc.

Rob Simmons · Post subject: Bristol Roll Call, Motels, etc. (Wed May 07, 2003 10:05 am)

Is there a favorite place that most people stay at when You're at Bristol? I've never been there. I'm hoping to have the Duster there. Hopefully a couple of the kids can come along, but it might be a little too far and long for them. I will be there regardless of whether or not I've got a slant 6 car ready or anyone with me. I'm planning on leaving Atlanta early Friday morning. Anyone interested in conoying up? Who all is planning on going? See Y'all there. Rob

Tom Drake · Board Sponsor Joined: 17 Oct 2002 Posts: 1171 Location: NC

Rob,
Here is a list of hotels. Personally I would stay in Bristol...shorter drive but Johnson City is not that far away.
We will be up Thursday night so look for the Slant 6 pits when you get there Friday. BMS has promised me they will reserve us some parking close to the starting line. If it is like last year the /6 pits were not to far from the 60' clocks....if I remember correctly.

Anyone who does not receive the SSRN newsletter and would like to receive a flyer for the Bristol meet please send me an email with your address and I will get one to you when I mail them out.

Tom

Hotels

Applegate Plantation, 224 Old Abingdon Hwy., Bristol, VA 24201 423/340-0341

Best Western, 111 Holiday Dr., Bristol, TN 37620 423/968-1101

Century Square, 291 Bethel Dr., Bristol, TN 37620 423/968-7084 (NO VACANCY FOR AUGUST 2002 or SPRING 2003)

Comfort Inn, 2368 Lee Highway, Bristol VA 24202 276/466-3881, Fax 276/466-6544

Comfort Suites, 3118 Brownsmill Rd., Johnson City, TN 37604 423/610-0010

Days Inn, 536 Volunteer Pkwy., Bristol, TN 37620 423/968-2171

Days Inn, 2139 West State Street, Bristol, TN 37620 423/968-9119, Fax: 423/968-9540

EconoLodge- click for web site, 912 Commonwealth Avenue, Bristol, VA 22903 276/466-2112 or 800/55ECONO

Garden Plaza Hotel, S. Roan St., Johnson City, TN 37601 423/929-2000

HoJo Inn, 975 Volunteer Pkwy., Bristol, TN 37620 423/968-9474

Holiday Inn - click for web site, 101 W. Springbrook Dr., Johnson City, TN 37601 423/282-4611

Holiday Inn, 3005 Linden Dr., Bristol, VA 24201 276/466-4100

Holiday Inn Express, 4234 Ft. Henry Dr., Kingsport, TN 37660 423/247-7853

Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, 2406 North Roan Street, Johnson City, TN 37601 423/282-2161

LaQuinta Inn, 1014 Old Airport Rd., Bristol, VA 24203 276/669-9353

Marriott Meadowview Conference Resort & Convention Center, 1001 Meadowview Pkwy., Kingsport, TN 37660 423/378-0100

Pine Valley Motel, 11827 Hwy. 226-S, Spruce Pine, NC 828/765-6276

Ramada Inn, State Street, Bristol, VA 24201 276/669-7171

Ramada Limited, 2606 North Roan Street, Johnson City, TN 37601 423/282-4011

Red Carpet Inn, 4776 Lee Hwy., Bristol, VA 24201 276/669-1151

Super 8, 2139 Lee Highway, Bristol, VA 24201 276/466-8800, Fax: 276/466-6255

Rob Simmons · Post subject: Camping (Mon May 19, 2003 12:02 pm)

Does anyone have any recommendations on a good campground in Bristol? I have the list printed out to start calling, but if anyone has any recommendations I'd appreciate it. What do most people do? I would even sleep in the truck there at the track if I could. It doesn't look like any of the youth group will be able to come, so I'd rather just rough it and save some money. Thanks,
Rob

Tom Drake · Board Sponsor Joined: 17 Oct 2002 Posts: 1171 Location: NC

At one time the speedway had an area you could camp out in. This was before the re-modeling took place, not real sure if it is still there. I am sure no-one would say anything to you if you slept in your vehicle and Bristol has showers in their bathrooms.

Tom

Rob Simmons · Post subject: Thanks! (Mon May 19, 2003 1:17 pm)

Thanks Tom,
I'll contact the track to see what's available. I'm not sure the Duster will make it at this point, but I will be there one way or the other.
Rob

Charrlie_S · Post subject: (Mon May 19, 2003 3:58 pm)

Rob, The last two years my wife and I have stayed, at the track, in the pits, with an RV. If you don't mind the couch, and can do without smoking, your welcome to sleep in the RV.

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Rob Simmons · Post subject: Sleeping in the pits. (Tue May 20, 2003 10:36 am)

Thanks Charrlie,
I didn't know if you could stay overnight in the pits. I appreciate the offer of the couch. I'm comfortable in the back of the truck. I've got an old futon mattress and a sleeping bag. That's heaven compared to some of the places the Army has had me sleep over the years. I sure am looking forward to meeting all of the people on this list. A great bunch of folks! I'll see you at Bristol.
Rob

Rob Simmons · Post subject: Hyper-Pak (Tue May 20, 2003 10:37 am)

Ooh, ooh, ...Look, I'm a Hyper-Pak!

Ron Parker · Post subject: (Fri May 23, 2003 4:23 pm)

Rob staying at the Bristol track is not bad, first class showeres in the pits, been there and done that. This is the best place as for as facitilies go. I am leaving Resaca about 11:30 friday morning so if it fits your time line maybe we can pull up together.
ps i pull fast, about 75 mph with the car on the trailer. Hope to be there about 4:30 because that is a good time to get there. Thanks Ron Parker. Very Happy

gone bagel bagging back faster than his corn pong car

Rob Simmons · Post subject: Convoy (Tue May 27, 2003 5:35 am)

Hey Ron,
I'm not sure my old GMC can keep the pace with your Mopar, but I'll try. Since I'll have better tires and a good rear end on the Duster by then I will hopefully be able to go over 50 mph without fishtailing all over the place. I just have a dolly.
I stayed in the vehicle at Reynold's and it was fine. Bristol will be even better since it has showers. I'll give you a call later this week and we can set up to meet.
Rob

Guest · Post subject: (Sat May 31, 2003 8:58 am)

I will be there early saturday morning and looking forward to meeting everyone.Ionly live 50 miles from thunder valley.This will be my first on a track in 14 years so i hope I dont embarress the slanters too much.Once again ,Im looking forwar too meeting everyone.
See ya at the track,Mark

Will · Post subject: (Sun Jun 01, 2003 11:57 pm)

Tom
cant find the flyer. what time is slant bracket? when is the fast 4 suposed to be?

Will

Tom Drake · Board Sponsor Joined: 17 Oct 2002 Posts: 1171 Location: NC

Will,
Here is a link to the schedule on their website.

http://www.bristolmotorspeedway.com/bristol_dragway/special_dragway_events/344608.html

Tom

Tom Drake · Board Sponsor Joined: 17 Oct 2002 Posts: 1171 Location: NC

OK guys only one day till MOPAR MANIA.
We are bringing the Simca but I did not get any chance to work on the
Dart so it is the only one we will be entering in the /6 race. I am bringing the Scamp to run Sportsman with....I'm gunning for you Possum!!

Tom

Dart270 · Post subject: (Wed Jun 04, 2003 1:37 pm)

Well, I already got a motor in that '66 Valiant and it's ready to run 12s.... Just kiddin'! Very Happy

I'll see you all there Friday night with the '64 Dart, my own little RV...

Lou

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