Best towing RT from Southern D1 to Epping

Tom Goldman · 07-15-2011, 08:50 AM

Ok New Englanders, lets hear your suggestions on the best tow route to New England Dragway.
I'm looking at going North on I 287, across the Tappen Zee bridge ,to I 84, I 90 ,I 95 and Rt 101.

I'll be traveling at night as will a lot of other racers ,so consider that in your recomendation.
It's been 20 years since my last visit to NED ,so I'm sure a lot has changed traveling there.

Angelo DiTocco · 07-15-2011, 09:05 AM

x2

Jack Matyas · 07-15-2011, 09:33 AM

Me three - let's have it boys ...............

THE LEGEND · 07-15-2011, 09:56 AM

Contact Dave Riberio. He Knows those roads up there like no one else.
Chip Johnson

Bob Don · 07-15-2011, 10:00 AM

95 north to exit 48 onto 91 north to 84 east to 90 east (Mass Pike) to 290 east to 495 north to 125 north towards Plaistow, NH, take a right onto North Rd which runs directly into the track.

An alternative would be 95 north to 295 north (around Providence, RI) back onto 95 north to 495 north (in Mass) to 125 north towards Plaistow, NH and then right on North Rd and straight into track. (This route is a little longer but is flatter for towing and has no tolls).

A/SA Fairlane · 07-15-2011, 10:30 AM

I prefer 287 to 684 to 84 to 90 495 125 Over the 95 route traffic seems better and its about the same mileage. I am an 1--1:15 north of NED and can make reading in 7- 7.5 hours when I had too. Its been a long time since I did it with a trailer but still go once in a while to spectate. I am going from memory but Maple grove is 375 miles for me going this way and I am 57 miles north north west of NED

Paul Neal · 07-15-2011, 10:54 AM

Be careful if you take 125...the local law enforcement (especially in Plaistow) may see you as an opportunity for revenue enhancement. The speed limit on that road changes often. You can take 495N to the end, where it will rejoin 95N, then take exit 2 (just before the Hampton tolls) to 101W exit 8...track is right there at the end of the ramp.

07-15-2011, 11:30 AM

I would avoid Tappan Zee/95 in the NY region like the plague! Actually crossed it yesterday around 730pm and the traffic was still backing up.

I would stay on 287 to 87N, then take 84 East through CT into Mass, then 90E to 495...then 93 north to 101E.

I think I got that all right, lol. Im actually on 495 right now headed to Maine. Gotta love wireless!

Bill Pomponi · 07-15-2011, 11:53 AM

We prefer 95 to 287 to 87N to 84E to 90-290-495-125N (Exit 51B) . Less tolls 287-87 & 90-290-495. Again watch speed on 125. Time about the same, mileage more. FAST PASS/EASY PASS acceptable

Charlie Yannetti · 07-15-2011, 12:07 PM

Hey Tom.. Steve Cultrera told me to cross the Tappan Zee Bridge and pick up 95 North.. take it to 101 and there is an exit off of 101 for the track.. I haven't compared it to the route using 84 for time or mileage, but there is no jumping from rte to rte and no small town hick cops.. BOY!!, I hate those guys.. but keep yours eyes open in CT, the troopers are out there in Camaros and Mustangs.. freakin' cheaters.. LOL

07-15-2011, 08:50 AM	#1
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,474 Likes: 885 Liked 858 Times in 234 Posts	Best towing RT from Southern D1 to Epping Ok New Englanders, lets hear your suggestions on the best tow route to New England Dragway. I'm looking at going North on I 287, across the Tappen Zee bridge ,to I 84, I 90 ,I 95 and Rt 101. I'll be traveling at night as will a lot of other racers ,so consider that in your recomendation. It's been 20 years since my last visit to NED ,so I'm sure a lot has changed traveling there. __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

07-15-2011, 09:05 AM	#2
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07-15-2011, 09:33 AM	#3
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,926 Likes: 406 Liked 2,050 Times in 398 Posts	Re: Best towing RT from Southern D1 to Epping Me three - let's have it boys ............... __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

07-15-2011, 09:56 AM	#4
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Best towing RT from Southern D1 to Epping Contact Dave Riberio. He Knows those roads up there like no one else. Chip Johnson

07-15-2011, 10:00 AM	#5
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,495 Likes: 1,113 Liked 900 Times in 191 Posts	Re: Best towing RT from Southern D1 to Epping 95 north to exit 48 onto 91 north to 84 east to 90 east (Mass Pike) to 290 east to 495 north to 125 north towards Plaistow, NH, take a right onto North Rd which runs directly into the track. An alternative would be 95 north to 295 north (around Providence, RI) back onto 95 north to 495 north (in Mass) to 125 north towards Plaistow, NH and then right on North Rd and straight into track. (This route is a little longer but is flatter for towing and has no tolls). __________________ Bob Don 128 SS Last edited by Bob Don; 07-15-2011 at 10:12 AM.

07-15-2011, 10:30 AM	#6
A/SA Fairlane Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NH Posts: 136 Likes: 99 Liked 57 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Best towing RT from Southern D1 to Epping I prefer 287 to 684 to 84 to 90 495 125 Over the 95 route traffic seems better and its about the same mileage. I am an 1--1:15 north of NED and can make reading in 7- 7.5 hours when I had too. Its been a long time since I did it with a trailer but still go once in a while to spectate. I am going from memory but Maple grove is 375 miles for me going this way and I am 57 miles north north west of NED

07-15-2011, 10:54 AM	#7
Paul Neal Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Everett, Ma Posts: 32 Likes: 27 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Best towing RT from Southern D1 to Epping Be careful if you take 125...the local law enforcement (especially in Plaistow) may see you as an opportunity for revenue enhancement. The speed limit on that road changes often. You can take 495N to the end, where it will rejoin 95N, then take exit 2 (just before the Hampton tolls) to 101W exit 8...track is right there at the end of the ramp. __________________ Paul Neal 119E TD/SC Dan Page 265" w/ Martin 632 6.490 @ 205.76 ...all motor!

07-15-2011, 11:30 AM	#8
winstonindy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best towing RT from Southern D1 to Epping I would avoid Tappan Zee/95 in the NY region like the plague! Actually crossed it yesterday around 730pm and the traffic was still backing up. I would stay on 287 to 87N, then take 84 East through CT into Mass, then 90E to 495...then 93 north to 101E. I think I got that all right, lol. Im actually on 495 right now headed to Maine. Gotta love wireless!

07-15-2011, 11:53 AM	#9
Bill Pomponi Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North Granby, Connecticut Posts: 212 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best towing RT from Southern D1 to Epping We prefer 95 to 287 to 87N to 84E to 90-290-495-125N (Exit 51B) . Less tolls 287-87 & 90-290-495. Again watch speed on 125. Time about the same, mileage more. FAST PASS/EASY PASS acceptable Last edited by Bill Pomponi; 07-15-2011 at 12:21 PM. Reason: aded rt 495/125N - exit # 51B

07-15-2011, 12:07 PM	#10
Charlie Yannetti Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alpine, NJ Posts: 568 Likes: 188 Liked 192 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Best towing RT from Southern D1 to Epping Hey Tom.. Steve Cultrera told me to cross the Tappan Zee Bridge and pick up 95 North.. take it to 101 and there is an exit off of 101 for the track.. I haven't compared it to the route using 84 for time or mileage, but there is no jumping from rte to rte and no small town hick cops.. BOY!!, I hate those guys.. but keep yours eyes open in CT, the troopers are out there in Camaros and Mustangs.. freakin' cheaters.. LOL