Sarge ,
you have it pretty easy , though im sure the west coast may argue the toss .
You should try down here . Closest away track is about 10hrs so about 8 hrs before i get out of state . Next is 11 hrs or so and that 10hrs to get out of state the other way .
Everyone says nothing bigger than Texas , I have been there a few times , Aus can put it in the shade at times
Tex