Whose going to drive you the rest of the way?

Court, the boat cuts out some driving, so less wear on the car. And if it breaks there, we can limp it to the boat.

Bryan, obviously not to get drunk. It's a couple hour boat ride, and the motel is <5min drive away from the port.

Would you guys normally cross at Detroit?

Lucian and friends did, we crossed in Buffalo. The Buffalo crossing was near empty, but the bridge was completely packed. And on the way home, Buffalo was packed both ways.

It's 9 hours from me if I cross at Ogdensburgh, NY.

Or 9.5 hours if I cross at Detroit.

I like the boat idea but if I did make the trip, I would likely pick Ogdensburgh.

I won't take the ferry there but I would take it back. Last two years my brother and I went through Detroit, Well the highways are absolute garbage until you hit Ohio. Car actually felt like it would fall apart not to mention the Jay Racing alt relocation kept loosening off being so rough. Atleast you get to see Detroit in all it's ghetto glory

Plus I had to pee a lot.

Which ever way you choose, its the best thing you will do this summer if you come out to it.

Court, with that many stop overs while in Detroit I'd be happy I made it out! Haha.

I should be coming, Along with a GTR.

Traveling at night FTW.

I crossed at the 1000 Islands at 2am, not a car in sight, hell I think I woke up the customs officer. I think between the border and Syracuse(1.5 hours) I saw maybe 5 cars. I got to Buffalo around 5am, roads were still pretty quiet, sailed through the tolls and whatnot like a breeze. Roads were pretty decent most of the way too. Worst part was probably a few stretches of the 401 between Quebec and Kingston.

The interstates are a breeze to drive on compared to our craptastic highways.

Deep, you gonna take the ferry? Where you gonna stay?

No ferry, and Probably staying near as possible to the track.

Well, unless you reserved a place a while ago, looks like you're with us at the plantation or camping, lol.

Plantation is <15min drive from the track and the owner is very chill with us. Plus you can repair things there if anything were to break.

Detroit is fine. The roads are (REALLY) shitty but you won't get in trouble unless you go looking for it because nowhere that's truly 'dangerous' is anywhere where anyone going to/from the Shootout would ever have any reason to go. Not to mention many of the 'bad' areas are really only bad at night. I live here. I've gone/sometimes go to relatively 'bad' areas (including at night) and am perfectly fine. Don't be stupid and you won't have any issues.

I think you'll find most of the motels are friendly to working on cars as long as you clean up.

Best Western security came out to see what we were up to, he was just like, make sure its all cleaned up when you're done and best of luck.

Why the f did they change the week? I am going to be at Heavy Montreal that weekend. I would have definitely taken the ferry route, seems ideal to me.

Should come to the shootout instead!

I'm actually liking that they changed the weekend, because this way the ExtremePSI 4G63 dragster wont be at a competition, so with any luck they will bring it out.

Plus, theres also a big car show in Detroit the following weekend that would be cool to check out.

Jason, didn't think they would! If things work out well for me this year, I'm gonna book at one of the larger hotel/motels closer to the city and drink with some of the big shots.

The week change works out great for me as well, for the last few years I've been out of town on the wife and I's anniversary.

Terry and I are booked at the shootout, room 126. I dont like change. lol


For anyone else booking at the plantation and isnt going for a cabin, be sure to first ask for rooms 124 and 125 first so we can fill up that one building.

I snagged 125
heyyy there drinkkin buddayss

Sandra and I are booked in Cabin 119

Like like like!! And from what I understand, Deep and his buddies are booking a cottage!

Yeah were booked. Not a cottage, but suite 122

Schweet.

Ghizlan where ar't thouu??

Busy golfing, fishing, drinking and not shovelling snow!

Will book a room soon.

I remember that! Awesome pics

Terry and myself are also booked for the ferry.

In case anyone is interested, normally the staff is required to drive the vehicles onto the boat, however after talking with the manager, they can make exceptions .

Looks like you guys are gonna have some fun on that boat

You always seeing things from a gay perspective, Mike. You coming out of the closet on us? .

I'm too short for the closet.

More like a cupboard. Lol

haven't been down for a long time,back in he day the 90s I used to go,oh my god I sound old lmao.The last time I went was 2004,but I going to try to make it down this year.

You ain't that old; trust me... And back in 2004 is not that long ago.

None the less bring you ars over.

Ghislain

Back in the 90's? Damn, that's awesome. You should come for sure!

Thanks Ghislain I feel very young now lol,I will try to make it for sure this year

Call up the plantation. Reserve a room!

Booked! Room 124 Thursday to Monday.

Awesomeness

Booked!

Checking in the Friday, checking out the Sunday.

In room 101-106 (he didn't have an exact # for me at the time I spoke to him). Just 'across the driveway' from the rooms most of you guys are in.

Unless I can secure a room mate, I probably wont be going now.