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Old 12-30-2016, 03:59 PM
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I'm doing the March 4-5 VIR event with Chin. Thereafter, the family is taking the RV to the keys for a few weeks. Rather than haul the trailer & Miata home from VIR and then retrace my steps south, does anyone know if there is storage somewhere close to I-95 for my Miata and my open trailer? Obviously, somewhere secure is preferred. Only need storage for about a month.

It will cost me two days and about $150 in fuel to haul it home and get back to where I'd be starting. I figure that should be more than enough of a budget.

Any leads appreciated. Thanks.

p.s. Anyone want to store a trailer and the world's ugliest Miata in your backyard for a month? Pays roughly $150, suitable applicants must live near I-95.
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PM heading your way David
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You can also talk to Tommy Webb, Director of Security at VIR. Many teams do this.
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VIR has fenced in facility right by the entrance gate. Left mine there for 5 days last Spring, no charge. I believe they do charge if you leave it longer. There were a fair number of vehicles left there.
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Best thing is to coordinate that fenced in storage access through Tommy Webb at VIR.
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Thanks for the responses. That's certainly a possibility although our trip home would be a straight shot up 95 and getting to VIR from 95 won't be super simple. But certainly better than VIR->Harrisburg PA->Florida.
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Schedule your return trip to do another VIR HPDE
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Originally Posted by Kein_Ersatz
Schedule your return trip to do another VIR HPDE
My wife suggested that! (I do love her so.)

But I can't find one in mid/early April that looks appropriate.
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Have you looked into what a one way flight to Miami would cost? Haul it back, fly down, ride back with family..
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Originally Posted by CCA
Have you looked into what a one way flight to Miami would cost? Haul it back, fly down, ride back with family..
Oh, because I'll have the RV at VIR:



That's our housing for the trip too, so, that plan doesn't check all the boxes.

Appreciate the suggestions though; almost certain I'll end up storing at VIR if possible although as stated above I'd love a solution closer to our homebound route if any exists.



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