Is it maybe time to start a shootout 2007 thread? Has anyone made their reservations yet? Is everyone staying at the Plantation again? Has anyone contacted them for pricing yet??

I'm definately coming down this year. I haven't been before, so I don't really know what goes on as far as planning.

I was wondering when the new thread would get started.

Not sure if I'll be going this year or not. Will have to wait and see. If I do, hopefully there's room at the plantation so we don't have to drive from the gull to party.

Ahhhh finally, someone started a thread...

Yes I will be coming down this year and staying at the plantation. Making a reservation this time so we don't have to camp.

And this year, I will be racing!!

Eric Kellar and I will be coming down for sure. Hopefully with the ladies.

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Does anyone know for sure the dates yet? Have we got any prices?

Randy, last year we met up with a few from Cobourg/P-Dot area and cruised down as a group.

I am coming down for sure this year. Ryan, me and Randy should meet up with you and whoever else you will be cruising with at 28/401. At the Port Hope turn off.

So the plantation is where everybody is staying? When should I make reservations by. Any other costs I should know about other than Hotel/Food/Ga? What date is the shootout this year?

Plantation is about 80US a night give or take. Basically, plan on 200CDN for accomodations, as we are heading up Friday morning and coming back Monday morning. I am planning about 500US for everything for this year.

Have a look here http://buschurforums.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=23

I'll be attending again as well. If I do not have a dsm running I am not going to bother, it just doesn't feel right going otherwise. The cavalier could barely keep up. I might camp because I am cheap not sure yet but I will start putting away $20 a week or so when I start working after I am done school so I have enough coin.

I'll likely travel with the same crew as last year and also be bringing a bunch of tools for any mishaps.

Sounds like public drunkeness could be the end of the shootout. I think its best I stay home.

Well if Peter's coming, that'd be a good idea

Hey Adam you can ride with me. We can put my gf in the back lol. Camping wouldn't bother me soo much. I just want to be where the party is.

I really hope to go this year.. but doubt that will happen

..sigh.. I can't make it this year.

That will make some of you sad, but it will also make some of you happy!

No Adam. You should rephrase and say; as long as the guy with the tool (AKA; Moi) does not drive away... (rolleye).

Ghislain.

Peckerhead not showing up.. is that a direct victory for MArk?

We ended up "camping" at the track last year. If you can sleep though 1000hp muscle cars rawring down the track till nearly 6am, id suggest it. It`s probably the cheapest place stay, and have shower facilities.

Well regardless, we should still all get a nice caravan going.

I am definately down for the Caravan. And I think I am going to stay at the hotel too. As much as I like the sound 1000hp muscle cars, I just don't think I could sleep through it, regardless of how drunk I am.

I expect Ryan and I will end up staying at the motel again, it was a good spot.

Yes, and Adam, if you come, we'll try and find better accommodations for you this time buddy!

I do have a friend that may be coming down. He's not a DSMer, however right into the 3000GT VR4. Anyway, I figure if he can snag his parents van or something, be a good chase vehicle for parts and tools. That way we can bring some bigger parts we may not be able to in our cars.

How far ahead should I book the Plantation?

we got a room that day, didn't book ahead.. but that was probably luck. Would say the sooner the better, and just dont ask a cop for directions if you get lost down there.

Yah I don't mind camping as long as it isn't raining. The hot sun forces your hungover body to wake up, thus sleeping in is a non issue.

Ryan I plan on driving one of my cars down, I guess I better start working or something. Last year we camped in the yard of the plantation, had a portable bbq, lots of beer and booze and we were a closer walk to the bonfire. My guts were paying for it by monday and the bacon gravy I happened to endure on the way back just made things worse.

So depending on how much money I save up will determine where I stay I guess and don't let your gf put her wallet on the roof of her car. We almost had to go home as soon as we got there, but some doctor found it and called her parents, then tracked us down and dropped it off.

Yeah that was some luck with the wallet for sure. The people at the plantation are more than awesome with us DSMers during the shootout, and I would certainly give them our business again. We camped out one night, and the other night we shared a room with 6 of us (3 couples) and they were cool with both. I'm booking ahead this time, and for anyone making the return trip I DO NOT suggest that you leave at 5pm on Sunday night. I almost died during the 11 hour drive. Either stay til monday morning, or leave earlier on Sunday.

Sounds like you boys had a nice adventure last year wish i could go:(

Yeah, a lot of the Indystars guys stay at the Plantation as well. It's quiet and about a 20 min drive from Buschur/Raceway.

And, on Saturday night, if you wanna rip into Norwalk to give the cops something to do, there's always a party Saturday night!

Sounds like so much fun.. but im trading my dsm sadly to a fellow that i got to register on here... for his 240sx... But my friend still has his talon.. And i beg tyler webb to let me drive his all the time.. but he is up tight about not letting me:P

Don't think you could handle his power...

I do hope that Paul AND Tyler come down this year, that'll be fun..

Sounds like a good time. I am pumped already. Hell I would camp at the plantation. Camping doesn't bother me at all. If it's going to save costs it's the way to go. Since I have never been to the plantation before is there designated camping areas or do people just pitch tents on the front lawn? lol.

We just asked the owners if we could camp made a deal for like $20 for the weekend. There is a shower in the pool area/change room thing more like a shed though lol. There is lots of space just past the motel towards the lake, a grassy area, we just took the car right over there and had tunes goin and the bbq and drinks. The gf and her friend from florida went kayaking in the lake.

Yea, but I wouldn't have a problem letting you guys who are camping come in to our room to shower. So would most of the other guys!

yeah, the camping was done on the front lawn sort of deal.. I would definately do that again though, minus that ridiculous car alarm at like 5am. And like Ryan said, most DSM'ers would let most people in for a shower if needed/wanted.

So does anyone have the exact dates? Has anyone called the Plantation and gotten pricing yet?

Doesn't Andy usually take care of that?

The exact dates are Saturday August 18 and Sunday August 19. The dates, times, schedules of various events are posted on Buschur's website.

For those who don't know where to go on Buschur's site, here's the link:

http://buschurforums.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=17335

handle his power... I gotta deal with a woman everyday.. and she plays rugby tylers car has no power compared to what i gotta listen to when i tell her im working on my car..!

I wanna go this year... I would wanna camp at the Plantation, anyone know forsure if we can this year?

That'd be a little more fun then sitting inside.

Also when do you guys plan on heading down as a group? Fri morning?

I'm very sure they'll let us camp there if we ask nicely I'll be reserving a spot for sure though.

OK I will call the Plantation and make some reservations (unless someone already called)

I'll find out how much a room is and how many people will fit.

I'll post prices shortly.