2012 Fall Colors Tour - October 19 - 21

[Vsolo]

bill it will not let me watch this video because it is not setup for mobile applications and you know I am always working I have to do everything on my phone you're killing me what are you trying to do make me figure out how to turn on the home computer

Get Emily to show you how to turn on the computer for you, it would be a good father/daughter bonding event

[66Fury3]

Hijacking for a moment

Here are Some pictures from the "Don't be Scared to drive your car cruise 2012"

And

Here is the Don't be Scared to drive your car cruise 2012 video.

At 3:35 we head to the "Summer Thunder", in Purcellville, VA and at 5:50 you can see us all driving up the road as a group.

It was a great day trip...

OK.. back to the Fall Color Tour discussion

Great video.....

[64casteel]

Me and dad are getting up early in the morning to go make the run. Look for Hotel and museum info tomorrow afternoon-ish.

[64casteel]

Dad and i drove down to charlotte and concord area to talk to shops and get some info.
Good News or Bad news?
Bad news first:
- Anyone have any other suggestions?
-Most race shops and places are closed on Saturdays.
- We most likely will not get to tour Hendricks personal collection, dad has to talk to a lady next tuesday about it. But if it happens, absolutley no phones, cameras, and or anyother device that takes pictures. Usually you have to be invited to come in but its rare to get the public in.
Good news:
- I stayed at a holiday inn this past weekend.
- We talked to NPD about getting us a tour of there wearhouse on friday, not too fancy but just something to do. They said we are welcomed to come.
- We talked to a lady at the nascar hall of fame and she said since we have old cars, we can park in front of the building in their courtyard type area. It takes about 2 1/2 hours to go through (on average). $15.95 for Adults $9.99 for kids (Group rating 15+)
-We are still welcomed to come to detroit speed.

So how about this since things are certain yet.
Friday:
-Detroit Speed 3:00 ish
-NPD 6-7:00 ish
-Spend the night
Saturday:
- Nascar Hall of Fame
- Childress Winery
- Grill out here.
(All still just ideas!)

[classicbern1]

what about the zeemax dragstrip on saturday night

[67ragtop]

Terri says definitely the winery. I would like to see Hendricks collection if possible. The Nascar Hall of Fame and NPD would be interesting. A motel close to all the activities would be nice.Thanks for the LEG work.

[4Gotten1]

I would like to tour Lowes Speedway and ZMax. I will go w/ the majority. Thanks for the leg work also.

[cobra]

i've toured the NPD warehouse down here and saw their rather large car collection. only problem was, they were like nazi's. you couldn't leave the center isle and see them up close. kind of turned me off to ever go back to do another tour with them. however, i love doing catalog business with them and use them all the time.

any nice back country roads to run would be nice.
after all, i will have a rental....tear it up

[64casteel]

NPD is nothing but their warehouse, nothing special.
We want to tour the collection but like i said previously it may not happen.
And if we have time, im down for going to the speedway and dragstip. Maybe some test'n tune is going on.

Dads going to call the lady for Hendricks on tuesday, if that doesnt work out then i will get him to call someone at the speedway.

[novadriver]

Here's a little something Bernie has found. He asked me to post while he's having computer problems. Let him know what you think about it and if anyone has any questions.
Bernie,



We are excited to hear about your interest in Charlotte Motor Speedway Tours. We have two wonderful tours that are available to your group, a one hour “Feel The Thrill Tour”, and the two hour “Over The Wall Tour”



Our “refueled” Feel the Thrill Tour offers fans a close-up look at areas that are off-limits on race days. You will see the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Garage, navigate through two infield race tracks, make your way down Pit Road and take a picture in Victory Circle. Learn the history of Charlotte Motor Speedway while enjoying a comfortable van ride around the Superspeedway where you will feel the full-tilt force of the 24-degree banking. Plus, visit zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte on this exciting tour! This tour will be $9 per person.



The Over the Wall Tour is designed for the hard-core NASCAR fan. This intimate group tour includes all the details of the Feel The Thrill Tour plus exclusive features. In addition you will have a walking tour through the Speedway Club and visit one of our 113 suites, Performance Racing Network studios, experience the breathtaking view from the top of Ford Grandstand. Later your will cruise down pit road and experience first-hand the feel of the 24 degree banking. Tour the Media Center and take a walk down memory lane as you view timeless photos of Charlotte Motor Speedway history. This tour will be $17.



Please let us know which tour will best fit your group and give us a call to make your reservation to finalize your plans visit to Charlotte Motor Speedway. For more information on renting the zMax Dragway you may contact Christian Byrd at 704-455-4027. Our restaurant on property is the Speedway Club, contact Susan McEntire for more information.



We are look forward to sharing the “Greatest Place to See the Race” with you on your visit to Charlotte Motor Speedway. Please let me know if you have any questions.



Thank you,

Monica Gilmore

Also has anyone figured out what hotel yet? See you all in Oct.