R2R

If I wasn't tied up with work, and I'm so thankful to have it, I'd be there in a heart beat. I'm sure the weekend will be one to remember for a long time!

Arena993

I like the way you dream Bill.

Mike

Texas993

If it was $20 per ride, Brian would be driving 24 hours straight! That car is like flies to honey. And while my dad spent some quality time riding in it last year - I have yet to ride in it. What gives Brian?

Y'all have a great time. I leave tomorrow for my pre-Palooza trip doing the same thing, only a weekend earlier due to family conflicts on the actual weekend.

I regret that I won't see Chuck, Leonard and many other friends. Mike, I am sorry that we won't be able to meet you. And I am fortunate to be able to see all of my Dallas friends on a regular basis - so I won't miss you all too much!

Oh, and a shout out to Travis for helping me with trailer logistics this weekend. Looking forward to lunch tomorrow Travis!

kshipp

Hi all,

Tip: Don't spot detail your cars too much because the fun run (Spirited Drives) will get them road-dirty again. For those who haven't been to Palooza, the fun runs are Saturday morning and the car show is Saturday afternoon. Just keep this in-mind.

Yes, there are several car washes in Eureka. I've been going to the same one for years - it's only about 5 minutes from Palooza. It's a clean car wash with four bays and the vacuum machines. I always bring a few extra towels, windex, etc.

It's located behind a gas station, down a hill, so it's hard to see from the road. I don't recall the name of the gas station, but I've attached a satellite image and noted with a GREEN ARROW (near the center of the image) where the car wash is located.

If you can't find it, just follow me after the Spirited Drive - I'll be going there.

bbs993tt

Thanks for that info Kelly. Just for further reference, Palooza HQ is just off the upper lefthand corner of Kelly's picture.......IIRC.

mcfeeley1071

Quick question... Does anyone know if the first Spirited Drive on Saturday is going to involve stopping for some breakfast like last year?

NightFlyer

Stuart and I missed out on the breakfast drive last year. We got lost on our drive but eventually made it back.

lthatch

Hi all. I will be coming on I40 from New Mexico (800 miles), leaving early Thursday morning, weather permitting. I guess I'll meet up with the group Friday, but I am open to suggestions otherwise.

bbs993tt

Sounds great. Can't wait to see Mexico Blue. Stay tuned as you get close on Friday to perhaps meet the group for lunch.

loxner

Sounds great to me. See you then!

BufordTJ

Okay guys. I just made a trip up 23 to check out the construction. I marked the locations on my GPS so we won’t approach them too fast. There are two areas about 1/8 mile long of the north bound lane closed. They were relatively smooth and I think they'll be safe for our cars. Stopping will slow us down a bit and we won’t be able to run as HOT as we have in the past. Especially when Patrick's Dad is leading us!!
So I suggest we keep this plan.

Lunch in Alma at 12:30 then meet up with the others at 2:30 on 23 at the usual store. We'll make the usual stop at Turner Bend and then a break at Huntsville.

If you guys wouldn't mind, send me a PM if you’re attending lunch so I can set it up and also if you’re only planning to meet at hwy23. Also if anyone has passengers that are tired and want to get the Hotel fast, my wife will be driving her TL up the interstate and would carry anyone that needs a ride. She'll be at lunch so they could get with her then.

bbs993tt

Thanks for the scouting report, Travis. See you next week!

kshipp

The early (Spirited) drive has always included breakfast at War Eagle Mill as part of the run, which is why it's one of the longer runs. Although, last year my father & I ate breakfast at the hotel because the # of cars was so high that it was going to take longer to get breakfast. They only have so much room at War Eagle Mill, so as we add more drivers each year, breakfast is taking longer. I suspect if we continue to grow the event, we may have to consider dropping the breakfast or creating a special 'breakfast run'.

I haven't heard any different, so I assume we'll stop for breakfast on the War Eagle run. Here are the different runs that are posted, along with directions/maps:
http://www.pca-palooza.com/2009_routes.asp

Slow Guy

I've never been to Palooza but aren't there more/additional places for breakfast? Maybe split the group between the places? I for one can't go w/out breakfast (most important meal of the day as they say).

bbs993tt

Bill, there are more places for breakfast, including a restaurant at the main hotel. I think the War Eagle spirited drive is the only one that incorporates a stop for breakfast. There are 3 other coordinated drives going on simultaneously.