Which gate to enter in Joliet

TS310C · 06-02-2010, 08:01 AM

Does anyone know where they want the participants to enter (or line up) at Joliet today? We have done a couple of different ways in the past. I didn't know if we were supposed to turn between the NASCAR track and the dragstrip, turn into the NASCAR track parking lot and snake around or go all the way to the other side of the NASCAR track and turn in there. If anyone knows, please post the info.

Thanks!

Alan Kenny · 06-02-2010, 08:36 AM

Enter the circle track stacking area via Laraway Road.

TS310C · 06-02-2010, 10:40 AM

Thanks Alan!

sc3912 · 06-02-2010, 11:29 AM

I just got an email from NHRA that they were altering the parking plan, anybody know what that new plan is? I was going to leave work and drop the trailer today, but maybe I should wait until tomorrow?

***CHICAGO NATIONAL EVENT PIT PARKING NOTICE***

Due to recent rains pit parking will be altered for the United Association Route 66 NHRA Nationals. When arriving on site please follow the direction of Security Officials and NHRA Pit Control Officials. We strongly encourage you plan to arrive early and if you have any questions once parked to discuss with your NHRA Pit Control Official.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation

NHRA

SSTRACER323 · 06-02-2010, 12:46 PM

Got email from Brina Splingaire and they are pitting at the Nascar track.
Oh boy sounds like fun for you guys....

TS310C · 06-02-2010, 01:13 PM

This is true. I just talked with Dad and he said that we are pitted at the NASCAR track. He talked with Red to see if they were planning on moving us later and he said no, that we would be staying there for the duration. Which really if you think about it isn't that much different than St Louis or any further than where we pit at the US Nationals. Shouldn't be too bad. Better than being stuck I guess.

SSTRACER323 · 06-02-2010, 01:16 PM

they said you will be able to be towed in all classes to the dirt track and then have to run'em from there.

good luck to all you guys and gals and be safe. might see ya on saturday

TS310C · 06-02-2010, 01:27 PM

Lee,

Unless I am confused the dirt track is on the opposite side of the drag strip. Why would we tow over there? I am not sure that towing is an option for us unless we gain some crew members. LOL We have 2 supergas cars and one tow vehicle.

Chuck Westcott · 06-02-2010, 01:33 PM

Wow,
That's over a mile I believe to the lanes.

TS310C · 06-02-2010, 01:36 PM

I am just going from memory, but I don't think it could be much further than when we pit down past the scales at Indy. I hope not, or I may have to have someone haul some fuel to the lanes for me. LOL

06-02-2010, 08:01 AM	#1
TS310C Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Morton, IL Posts: 323 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Which gate to enter in Joliet Does anyone know where they want the participants to enter (or line up) at Joliet today? We have done a couple of different ways in the past. I didn't know if we were supposed to turn between the NASCAR track and the dragstrip, turn into the NASCAR track parking lot and snake around or go all the way to the other side of the NASCAR track and turn in there. If anyone knows, please post the info. Thanks!

06-02-2010, 08:36 AM	#2
Alan Kenny Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 45 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which gate to enter in Joliet Enter the circle track stacking area via Laraway Road.

06-02-2010, 10:40 AM	#3
TS310C Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Morton, IL Posts: 323 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which gate to enter in Joliet Thanks Alan!

06-02-2010, 11:29 AM	#4
sc3912 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: illinois Posts: 99 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 1 Post	Re: Which gate to enter in Joliet I just got an email from NHRA that they were altering the parking plan, anybody know what that new plan is? I was going to leave work and drop the trailer today, but maybe I should wait until tomorrow? *CHICAGO NATIONAL EVENT PIT PARKING NOTICE* Due to recent rains pit parking will be altered for the United Association Route 66 NHRA Nationals. When arriving on site please follow the direction of Security Officials and NHRA Pit Control Officials. We strongly encourage you plan to arrive early and if you have any questions once parked to discuss with your NHRA Pit Control Official. Thanks in advance for your cooperation NHRA __________________ Jeff Spierling 2007 Div. 3 S/C Champion Last edited by sc3912; 06-02-2010 at 11:30 AM. Reason: added info

06-02-2010, 12:46 PM	#5
SSTRACER323 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Coal City, IL. Posts: 775 Likes: 3 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Which gate to enter in Joliet Got email from Brina Splingaire and they are pitting at the Nascar track. Oh boy sounds like fun for you guys.... __________________ The Doughboy Lee Lones S/ST 323L

06-02-2010, 01:13 PM	#6
TS310C Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Morton, IL Posts: 323 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which gate to enter in Joliet This is true. I just talked with Dad and he said that we are pitted at the NASCAR track. He talked with Red to see if they were planning on moving us later and he said no, that we would be staying there for the duration. Which really if you think about it isn't that much different than St Louis or any further than where we pit at the US Nationals. Shouldn't be too bad. Better than being stuck I guess.

06-02-2010, 01:16 PM	#7
SSTRACER323 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Coal City, IL. Posts: 775 Likes: 3 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Which gate to enter in Joliet they said you will be able to be towed in all classes to the dirt track and then have to run'em from there. good luck to all you guys and gals and be safe. might see ya on saturday __________________ The Doughboy Lee Lones S/ST 323L

06-02-2010, 01:27 PM	#8
TS310C Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Morton, IL Posts: 323 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which gate to enter in Joliet Lee, Unless I am confused the dirt track is on the opposite side of the drag strip. Why would we tow over there? I am not sure that towing is an option for us unless we gain some crew members. LOL We have 2 supergas cars and one tow vehicle.

06-02-2010, 01:33 PM	#9
Chuck Westcott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Brownsburg,Indiana Posts: 326 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which gate to enter in Joliet Wow, That's over a mile I believe to the lanes. __________________ Chuck Westcott- S/C -S/G 225

06-02-2010, 01:36 PM	#10
TS310C Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Morton, IL Posts: 323 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which gate to enter in Joliet I am just going from memory, but I don't think it could be much further than when we pit down past the scales at Indy. I hope not, or I may have to have someone haul some fuel to the lanes for me. LOL