Jacksonville NC, where to live, and hows the racing

Eric Merryfield · 07-05-2019, 10:53 AM

My Son and his young family are getting stationed at camp lejeune in late September.

Due to Florence, military housing is well a bit scarce and they are looking to rent or buy a house with a fenced in yard for the two cute dogs and the rapidly growing grandson.

Any suggestions, leads etc would be greatly appreciated. The good, the bad and the ugly is always helpful.

Re racing, how is the Jacksonville track, distance to other tracks? I have only been down there once when he graduated Infantry school, so my knowledge of the area is pretty limited.

Thanks

Eric

HR9121 · 07-05-2019, 11:20 AM

Eric I think your son will enjoy Jacksonville, it is one of most rapidly growing areas around in the eastern part of our state. When the recession was going 10 years ago it never seemed to effect Jacksonville as there was still lots of construction going there. It's about 30 minutes south of me and I go there a few times a year to bracket race or test. They're Friday night drags seem to be real popular with the military guys where they run street cars 1/4 mile and they let us test quarter also. The bracket program is run 1/8 mile like everything else around here. It's also about an hour and a half to Galot where they have about the best program around and have our division race later in the year and other special events there as well.
I don't think he will have any problem finding good housing in the area as there are several nice subdivisions around. To me it's a great area to live, about an hour to Wilmington where there lots of stuff to do. Feel free to call me or have him call me if I can help him out in any way. 252 six70 three three 55

Eric Merryfield · 07-05-2019, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HR9121

Eric I think your son will enjoy Jacksonville, it is one of most rapidly growing areas around in the eastern part of our state. When the recession was going 10 years ago it never seemed to effect Jacksonville as there was still lots of construction going there. It's about 30 minutes south of me and I go there a few times a year to bracket race or test. They're Friday night drags seem to be real popular with the military guys where they run street cars 1/4 mile and they let us test quarter also. The bracket program is run 1/8 mile like everything else around here. It's also about an hour and a half to Galot where they have about the best program around and have our division race later in the year and other special events there as well.
I don't think he will have any problem finding good housing in the area as there are several nice subdivisions around. To me it's a great area to live, about an hour to Wilmington where there lots of stuff to do. Feel free to call me or have him call me if I can help him out in any way. 252 six70 three three 55

Thanks James

BTR69 · 07-05-2019, 05:54 PM

I grew up in J'ville, still get there every week. As far as the town, overall much better than it was when I moved to Wilm in 96, and seems to be getting better. Coastal Plains Dragway is a nice facility and has a pretty good bracket racing program. Also has a little roundy round track next door. Don't know if round track is running this year, but I believe it was last year. Also have Kinston Dragway about 45 minutes away. They have a good program there also. KDS also has a group called the 252 List. Heads up style racing on Thursday night. Some pretty damm impressive hotrods there. Think the 252 guys have 2 races monthly, but not 100% sure on that. As HR9121 stated, Galot is close by. GREAT facility. Drag strip, tractor pulls and monster trucks there. A little farther away, but well worth the trip is Fayetteville Motorsprots park with drags and a roundy round dirt track. Peidmont and Farmington also within decent driving distance. Check with HR9121 about New Berns drag strip, I heard it may be re-opening sometime. There's a couple more tracks a little north of Jax as well I believe.

BTR69 · 07-05-2019, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric Merryfield

My Son and his young family are getting stationed at camp lejeune in late September.

Due to Florence, military housing is well a bit scarce and they are looking to rent or buy a house with a fenced in yard for the two cute dogs and the rapidly growing grandson.

Any suggestions, leads etc would be greatly appreciated. The good, the bad and the ugly is always helpful.

Re racing, how is the Jacksonville track, distance to other tracks? I have only been down there once when he graduated Infantry school, so my knowledge of the area is pretty limited.

Thanks

Eric

BTW, I have good family friends in the Real Estate business,(20+ years) there. I'll be happy to get you/your son in touch with them.

joe huestis · 07-05-2019, 09:34 PM

Eric,
The Carolina Class Racers will hold 3 races this coming Fall at Coastal Plains Dragway in Jacksonville. Come on down to visit and race with us ! The Humphreys family who run this track are very good to us. Schedule is found on our section here on CR. 👍

joe collins · 07-05-2019, 10:51 PM

Contact Dole Evans He is in Real Estate Business

RKelliher · 07-06-2019, 10:34 AM

Eric, the ccra racing down is run mostly like Allstar up there.Except they have 13 to 14 races instead of 6. and at more than 2 tracks.It's fun racing.

Lanny Lehman · 07-06-2019, 03:26 PM

Mr. Merryfield,

I’m a retired Marine that was previously stationed at Camp LeJuene. If your son can find a place at either Hubert or Swansboro he can avoid having to deal with so much traffic at the Jacksonville gates going into Camp Lejuene; the schools are better as well.

The Coastal Plains Raceway in Richlands is owned by Mr. Humphries that used to race Pro Stock. My electric fan went out and caused my car to run hot, so he came and pulled me back to my pit and talked to me for close to an hour. One of the nicest guys I’ve ever met.

Also, the Charlotte Raceway is only (4) hours away.

Feel free to call or text if you want to talk more in depth regarding this matter.

Be blessed today!
Lanny Lehman
Cell: 918-403-9405

Chevy55 · 07-06-2019, 06:59 PM

I believe that's the area to be if you love drag racing.
My brother in law lives near Gallot and took me over to see one of his buddies that races Super Stock and his son works for Bobby Warren.
He told me that he could race 6 nights a week and not travel more than 50 miles. Sounds like heaven to me! LOL

07-05-2019, 10:53 AM	#1
Eric Merryfield Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 872 Likes: 1 Liked 502 Times in 130 Posts	Jacksonville NC, where to live, and hows the racing My Son and his young family are getting stationed at camp lejeune in late September. Due to Florence, military housing is well a bit scarce and they are looking to rent or buy a house with a fenced in yard for the two cute dogs and the rapidly growing grandson. Any suggestions, leads etc would be greatly appreciated. The good, the bad and the ugly is always helpful. Re racing, how is the Jacksonville track, distance to other tracks? I have only been down there once when he graduated Infantry school, so my knowledge of the area is pretty limited. Thanks Eric __________________ Eric Merryfield 1883 STK

07-05-2019, 11:20 AM	#2
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: Jacksonville NC, where to live, and hows the racing Eric I think your son will enjoy Jacksonville, it is one of most rapidly growing areas around in the eastern part of our state. When the recession was going 10 years ago it never seemed to effect Jacksonville as there was still lots of construction going there. It's about 30 minutes south of me and I go there a few times a year to bracket race or test. They're Friday night drags seem to be real popular with the military guys where they run street cars 1/4 mile and they let us test quarter also. The bracket program is run 1/8 mile like everything else around here. It's also about an hour and a half to Galot where they have about the best program around and have our division race later in the year and other special events there as well. I don't think he will have any problem finding good housing in the area as there are several nice subdivisions around. To me it's a great area to live, about an hour to Wilmington where there lots of stuff to do. Feel free to call me or have him call me if I can help him out in any way. 252 six70 three three 55 __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

07-05-2019, 05:54 PM	#4
BTR69 Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 114 Likes: 155 Liked 74 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Jacksonville NC, where to live, and hows the racing I grew up in J'ville, still get there every week. As far as the town, overall much better than it was when I moved to Wilm in 96, and seems to be getting better. Coastal Plains Dragway is a nice facility and has a pretty good bracket racing program. Also has a little roundy round track next door. Don't know if round track is running this year, but I believe it was last year. Also have Kinston Dragway about 45 minutes away. They have a good program there also. KDS also has a group called the 252 List. Heads up style racing on Thursday night. Some pretty damm impressive hotrods there. Think the 252 guys have 2 races monthly, but not 100% sure on that. As HR9121 stated, Galot is close by. GREAT facility. Drag strip, tractor pulls and monster trucks there. A little farther away, but well worth the trip is Fayetteville Motorsprots park with drags and a roundy round dirt track. Peidmont and Farmington also within decent driving distance. Check with HR9121 about New Berns drag strip, I heard it may be re-opening sometime. There's a couple more tracks a little north of Jax as well I believe. __________________ William Kilduff 1970 Barracuda (still trailer jail, indefinitely?) 1968 Camaro SS/C

07-05-2019, 09:34 PM	#6
joe huestis Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Youngsville, N.C. Posts: 623 Likes: 281 Liked 409 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Jacksonville NC, where to live, and hows the racing Eric, The Carolina Class Racers will hold 3 races this coming Fall at Coastal Plains Dragway in Jacksonville. Come on down to visit and race with us ! The Humphreys family who run this track are very good to us. Schedule is found on our section here on CR. 👍 __________________ Joe Huestis "Annie's Song" Racing U/SA 2724 Youngsville, NC

07-05-2019, 10:51 PM	#7
joe collins Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: castalia north carolina Posts: 93 Likes: 2,657 Liked 22 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Jacksonville NC, where to live, and hows the racing Contact Dole Evans He is in Real Estate Business

07-06-2019, 10:34 AM	#8
RKelliher Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 165 Likes: 44 Liked 182 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Jacksonville NC, where to live, and hows the racing Eric, the ccra racing down is run mostly like Allstar up there.Except they have 13 to 14 races instead of 6. and at more than 2 tracks.It's fun racing.

07-06-2019, 03:26 PM	#9
Lanny Lehman Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 42 Likes: 77 Liked 55 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Jacksonville NC, where to live, and hows the racing Mr. Merryfield, I’m a retired Marine that was previously stationed at Camp LeJuene. If your son can find a place at either Hubert or Swansboro he can avoid having to deal with so much traffic at the Jacksonville gates going into Camp Lejuene; the schools are better as well. The Coastal Plains Raceway in Richlands is owned by Mr. Humphries that used to race Pro Stock. My electric fan went out and caused my car to run hot, so he came and pulled me back to my pit and talked to me for close to an hour. One of the nicest guys I’ve ever met. Also, the Charlotte Raceway is only (4) hours away. Feel free to call or text if you want to talk more in depth regarding this matter. Be blessed today! Lanny Lehman Cell: 918-403-9405 __________________ Be blessed today!!! (Salvation through Christ Jesus alone (John 3:16)) Lanny Lehman

07-06-2019, 06:59 PM	#10
Chevy55 Banned Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 324 Likes: 625 Liked 179 Times in 89 Posts	Re: Jacksonville NC, where to live, and hows the racing I believe that's the area to be if you love drag racing. My brother in law lives near Gallot and took me over to see one of his buddies that races Super Stock and his son works for Bobby Warren. He told me that he could race 6 nights a week and not travel more than 50 miles. Sounds like heaven to me! LOL