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Old 06-03-2021, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by anthony42hat
I'll be there! And Bruce, you don't stick around long enough after the track goes cold to even enjoy a bourbon!!
You don't know me very well.

See ya there........... (and make sure your front hood pins are engaged this time please...you are a bit further from Richmond here!!)
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Originally Posted by dgrobs
You don't know me very well.

See ya there........... (and make sure your front hood pins are engaged this time please...you are a bit further from Richmond here!!)
That's a long way from home.

And I look forward to you proving me wrong...
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Old 06-03-2021, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by dgrobs
Which hotels in Cranberry?

How far is it from the track?

I may end up camping in the paddock with Jabs and crew but my trailer doesn’t have AC yet.
Cranberry is about 20 mins from the track, and there isn't a toll. On Google or Apple maps, search for hotels in zip 16066. All the usual suspects in the Hilton, Marriott and IHG families.

I know nothing of the availability of rental companionship and recreational pharmaceuticals.
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Originally Posted by ru_stupid2
i just did 2 days at Pitt Race with ChinTrackDays, before this my only 2 tracks were Barber and NCM. The flow of PittRace is amazing with great turns, elevation changes and super fun straights. I followed this with Mid-Ohio and can say they are both wonderful tracks, i wish I didn't live so far away from these down here in Nashville but will plan for the pair again next year!

#addicted to the track(s)
I was scheduled to head up with a few of the guys from Hooked on Driving cause they also did the "double header". I'm super jealous that you also did the bender!

Originally Posted by dgrobs
I may end up camping in the paddock with Jabs and crew but my trailer doesn’t have AC yet.
I will likely join you and Jabs for a smoke! See below for hotel rec

Originally Posted by 177mph
I'm also looking for a hotel rec out there - as the last place I stayed wasn't...ideal.
I'm booked at the Microtel by Wyndham Beaver Falls which avoids the tolls and is only about 15 minutes from the track.
There's a "Pitt Race" rate of $85/night
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/microt...falls/overview

Hofbrauhaus has a mean Knusprige Schweinehaxen (pork shank!) so we might assemble a small crew to head down for dinner.


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Old 06-04-2021, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by KONG991TT
I was scheduled to head up with a few of the guys from Hooked on Driving cause they also did the "double header". I'm super jealous that you also did the bender!


I will likely join you and Jabs for a smoke! See below for hotel rec



I'm booked at the Microtel by Wyndham Beaver Falls which avoids the tolls and is only about 15 minutes from the track.
There's a "Pitt Race" rate of $85/night
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/microt...falls/overview

Hofbrauhaus has a mean Knusprige Schweinehaxen (pork shank!) so we might assemble a small crew to head down for dinner.
The Microtel is where I normally stay as well. I like that Sals is in walking distance and they have a good bar and decent Italian food. Also the proximity to the track is good as well.
be good to grab a smoke with everyone.
I really wanna try camping in my trailer but I don’t have AC yet. If it’s a hot humid 3 days, I’ll be miserable in the trailer. Think it’s gonna be a game time call for me.
Count me in for at least 1 dinner with everyone. That looks delicious. Oh my...

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Old 06-04-2021, 08:39 AM
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Thanks for the info on the hotel.
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What is the best route to PittRace and what is the best time to leave the DMV (Bethesda, MD) this Thursday?
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Originally Posted by KJinDC
What is the best route to PittRace and what is the best time to leave the DMV (Bethesda, MD) this Thursday?
IIRC, drop-off is 5:30-7:30 but no tech or reg Thursday evening.

I'm leaving from North Jersey and I am gonna leave at 9am to get to the Microtel by 3-3:30.

Plenty of folks leaving from your area, so maybe someone else will chime in.

270 to 70 all the way to Wampum is your most direct route from Bethesda....

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Gates open at 6:30pm Thursday night. See everyone there!
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Gates open at 6:30pm Thursday night. See everyone there!
Yup, my bad. 6:30
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I'm heading up from Potomac at noon to try and beat the traffic in Pittsburgh and get checked in at the Microtel. Will try and get over to the track a little earlier to grab a space in the paddock.
@dgrobs We've got a little bit of time before we can get into the track so let's grab a smoke beforehand.
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Originally Posted by KONG991TT
I'm heading up from Potomac at noon to try and beat the traffic in Pittsburgh and get checked in at the Microtel. Will try and get over to the track a little earlier to grab a space in the paddock.
@dgrobs We've got a little bit of time before we can get into the track so let's grab a smoke beforehand.
Since DGrobs is parking next to me I’ll have to join in on the cigars
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Old 06-21-2021, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by KJinDC
What is the best route to PittRace and what is the best time to leave the DMV (Bethesda, MD) this Thursday?
With trailer, it will take about 6 hours, leave around noon. Any of the major interstates will do, they all take Speed Pass.

If you were driving your GT3 then take route 50 all the way west, then head north once you are below Pittsburgh. I did that drive once and it was a blast. Could take a little longer, but a fun drive.
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Originally Posted by Jabs1542
Since DGrobs is parking next to me I’ll have to join in on the cigars
I've got one with your name on it! Are you camping onsite or are you booked at a hotel Jay?
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Originally Posted by KONG991TT
I've got one with your name on it! Are you camping onsite or are you booked at a hotel Jay?
Jay is staying at Chateau Jabs

Dgrobs is staying at Microtel

Kong is staying at Microtel

Shizon is staying at Hotel Wampum (I think)

Bunch of others at Microtel not on RL


I’ll be waiting in line at the gate by 6 if not earlier. I’ll have a couple Romeo and Julieta's in tow.

Can’t wait. Really have fallen in love with the place. Super track…..


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