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Post by aricpelt on Jan 6, 2016 17:22:07 GMT
aric, not to hi-jack but Im going to Darlington for labor day---pretty fired up. Thinking of staying in Hartsville as opposed to Florence--not much for massive traffic or hoopla---any opinions or suggestions? Looking forward to some southern cooking--cant get it up here in the northeast-lol Thanks In my opinion, that's a great idea. Not just for avoiding most of the traffic, but it also puts you in the parking lot behind turns 3 and 4, which is where I prefer to park. Of course I normally get there about 8AM, so traffic is minimal at that time anyway. Being from the area, I know the backroads and can easily navigate my way back to my Mom's house in Florence without getting in most of the traffic. Also, from my experience, that parking lot is easier in and out going back west down HWY 34 towards Hartsville. If lodging is too expensive there for that weekend, you may also want to check out Cheraw, it's not that much further. However, avoid Society Hill! Not a place you want to be for very long... |
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Post by rameye on Jan 6, 2016 17:50:21 GMT
very good! thanks for the heads up!---friggin hotels are booked already-- gotta love it!
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Post by aricpelt on Jan 6, 2016 19:47:45 GMT
very good! thanks for the heads up!---friggin hotels are booked already-- gotta love it! Another tip to consider if you find something in the Hartsville area... When exiting the parking lot. Do whatever you have to do to stay in the far right lane. People aren't paying attention and end up going a quarter mile and do u-turns so it blocks up the left lane quite a bit... |
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Post by rameye on Jan 6, 2016 20:37:25 GMT
ok thanks for the tip..this yankee will try not to screw it up!! I may need to touch base with yall before we leave--and accommodations are finalized
my tickets are in the owners suite (or so ive been told, prolly in the parking lot) so i dont know how that will line up with parking..
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Post by aricpelt on Jan 6, 2016 20:53:01 GMT
The only suites I'm familiar with are in Turn 3 (inside and outside). The outside turn 3 suite used to be the former Race Control Tower that they've remodeled.
I remember going inside of it once when I was a kid during an actual race while it was used by the officials. My Step-Dad knew somebody... I only remember how good it felt to walk into the Air Conditioning...
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Post by anotherharvickfan on Jan 8, 2016 3:17:29 GMT
aric, not to hi-jack but Im going to Darlington for labor day---pretty fired up. Thinking of staying in Hartsville as opposed to Florence--not much for massive traffic or hoopla---any opinions or suggestions? Looking forward to some southern cooking--cant get it up here in the northeast-lol Thanks Take a RV and camp track side for a few days, lol. Just a suggestion. I don't know how you attend races now, but sometimes the cost isn't that much more especially if you plan on at least 2 hotel nights. That's how we go. My friend rented one a few years back, a class c, 30ft. $149.00 for the 3 day weekend. Anyways, just a suggestion. I believe we'll be there this year too. We haven't been to Darlington in about 18-20 years. God it's been awhile. Looks like about 10 of us are gonna skip the Bristol night race this year and do the Southern 500. None of my other race friends have been there and they want some old school racing. So I think it'll be a go for us. Either way you get there, be safe, maybe we'll hook up for a cold one. |
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Post by rameye on Jan 11, 2016 12:40:19 GMT
I never thought of renting something while Im down there ---that's a good idea!. Of course I have to convince the other half that after driving 12 hours she gets to sleep in a motorhome....prolly not gonna fly for this trip...lol. One day we will do Bristol at night...
10-4 on the cold one---Im there!
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Post by 4kdawg65 on Jan 17, 2016 16:38:36 GMT
Going to Darlington 4 the first time coming in from Texas. We're flying in Thursday morning and we're staying in charlotte. Plan on seeing some sites in the area and the driving to Darlington Sunday morning.
Any thoughts, ideas, or advice?
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Post by rameye on Jan 18, 2016 14:59:59 GMT
me too dawg--never been either--been learning up
be cruising thru Charlotte on Thursday---staying local--Hartsville
9 months away but very fired up
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Post by aricpelt on Jan 18, 2016 16:10:11 GMT
Going to Darlington 4 the first time coming in from Texas. We're flying in Thursday morning and we're staying in charlotte. Plan on seeing some sites in the area and the driving to Darlington Sunday morning. Any thoughts, ideas, or advice? Since you are staying in Charlotte, I would make plans to visit some of the race shops while you're in town. Research and determine which ones are not open on Saturdays (Stewart-Haas is one of them) and hit them first on Friday. |
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