DSM Shootout Aug 16th-18th Carpool

thatblondechik · 06-30-2008, 08:33 PM

Alright! I'm planning on going up to Ohio for the shootout, but I don't want to go alone! The 18th is just in case it rains one of the days. I'd love to drive but my car can't make it and I don't want to foot ALL the gas...so let's make a car pool to Norwalk, Ohio!

Here's what I'm thinking. We leave here on the 14th, drive there for the Shootout on the 16th, 17th and possibly the 18th, then drive back down. Everyone pitches in $100 for gas (will vary depending on the amount of people) and we either rent a car (split between us all), or drive someones reliable Honda up to Ohio. We can camp out at the track so make sure to bring tents!

Anyone interested in joining me, call me at 512 299 0377 or text. If I don't get enough people, then I'm just going to fly up, but I'd rather go with a bunch of DSM friends...you know...reppin' The Lone Star State. lol We need at LEAST 5 people including myself, but the more the better!!

Let's make the deadline August 1st...just so that if we don't get enough people, everyone can still book a flight in time.

Gsst98 · 06-30-2008, 09:03 PM

Better hope Norwalk doesn't have drainage problems again like last Friday so disappointing.

big_d · 06-30-2008, 09:07 PM

^^ I know, my father was there...but he does have free tickets for next year

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DSR MITSUMAN · 07-01-2008, 12:49 PM

Trying to make is event w/ race car working on sponsors

DSM_PWR · 07-02-2008, 12:07 AM

Hey im down for that... You can consider me definetly for this trip

ill see if my friend wants to go to.

webconnect · 07-02-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DSM_PWR

Hey im down for that... You can consider me definetly for this trip

ill see if my friend wants to go to.

Ditto

gotboost8 · 07-02-2008, 01:41 PM

im in if i can got those days off i will ask but how long will we be there and how mean day do i ask off for

DSM_PWR · 07-02-2008, 01:50 PM

Its a 20 hour drive eek! but i would ask for the 16-18 off.

oh and if we get enough ppl, we can take my Navigator so we dont have to all cramp up an a rental car

. It gets 15-20mpg, fits about 6-7 people but its very comfortable with dvd and everything.

thatblondechik · 07-02-2008, 06:07 PM

Sounds good to me! If you can get the Navigator that would be sweet. So how many we have so far? 3? 4?

thatblondechik · 07-02-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DSR MITSUMAN

Trying to make is event w/ race car working on sponsors

That would be awesome, I remember seeing you at San Antonio a few months back.

gotboost8 · 07-03-2008, 12:51 PM

im in i got the hole week off

DSM_PWR · 07-03-2008, 01:07 PM

ok i did the estimate, Its about a 20hr drive about 1350 miles to get there and for gas bein what it is... it would cost about $720 to get there and back.. if we divide that by 5ppl $144 a piece...6 ppl $120 a piece... 7 ppl $103 a piece...

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2.DSM_PWR
3.webconnect
4.gotboost8
5.ct78155
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two more spots open

I also did the research on flight, since there is no airport in Wakeman Ohio, you would have to take a bus from the next nearest city. The flight would cost about $350 not including additional fees ie. taxes, luggage check fees, round trip, Bus to Wakeman and back etc..

ct78155 · 07-03-2008, 02:22 PM

I know some people staying in this hotel, they said they have the cheapest rates....if everybody wanted to stay in 1 room it would be about $45 per person for both nights (5 people).

https://www.travelodge.com/Travelodg...TL&p_pid=09527

gotboost8 · 07-04-2008, 01:26 PM

what do ya think should i take my car i got a truck to tow it what do ya think

thatblondechik · 07-06-2008, 11:27 AM

Just a thought, I don't think there are any of these up there, but I work for InterContinental Hotels Group. If we get one of the following hotels, I can probably get it for somewhere between $29-$49 per night.

InterContinental
Crowne Plaza
Hotel Indigo
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Select
Candlewood Suites
Staybridge Suites
Holiday Inn Express

thatblondechik · 07-06-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ct78155

I know some people staying in this hotel, they said they have the cheapest rates....if everybody wanted to stay in 1 room it would be about $45 per person for both nights (5 people).

https://www.travelodge.com/Travelodg...TL&p_pid=09527

We COULD do that, but personally I'm wanting to save all my spending money for the fun stuff at the track. I'm more than willing to camp at the track. But if a Hotel is what everyone wants, I'm down...just gonna be a little cramped.

thatblondechik · 07-06-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DSM_PWR

Its a 20 hour drive eek! but i would ask for the 16-18 off.

Personally I'm asking for the 14th thru the 23rd off (I might not be riding back with you guys, I'm possibly going to visit a friend in PA for the last days)

Make sure you give yourself some wiggle room. I figure a good bet would be to leave mid to late afternoon on the 14th. That way 1. we have extra time if we need it for whatever reason and 2. so we can take a damn NAP when we get to Ohio! I don't wanna be drooling and snoring all over cars! lol

webconnect · 07-06-2008, 02:27 PM

I'm gonna be the first to bitch out. Sorry guys. I'm launching a site for a client and I'm gonna be way too involved to just dip on them like that.

thatblondechik · 07-06-2008, 02:43 PM

Damn, sorry you can't go, man. :'(

gotboost8 · 07-15-2008, 11:08 PM

so hows all going so far i have me and gf we are going for sure but my mother wants to go and if she does im going to ride with her free trip hahaha

wishgst · 07-16-2008, 12:00 AM

only good thing about living in cleveland>> shootout = 1 hour away

DSM_PWR · 07-16-2008, 04:25 AM

Me for sure!