Racing in Canada

Bud Lefevre · 12-24-2008, 06:08 AM

This may be the first year for me going to Grand Bend, what will I need to cross the border ?

Thanks
Bud

dartman · 12-24-2008, 07:30 AM

Passport,equipment manifest,a smile at the border.and leave your guns at home.

Jim Kaekel · 12-24-2008, 09:18 AM

Bud: Correct me if I'm wrong, but I do not believe that you need a passport yet, but I've been hearing it may be soon. IHRA always puts a border crossing form up on their web site that you can print off prior to the race. I know U.S./Canada customs have been trying to possibly put off the passport idea because they know it will hurt tourism. I've been to Grand Bend twice and love it. The locals love sportsman cars nearly as much as the pros. The only bad thing is coming back into the U.S. waiting on the Bluewater bridge at Sarnia/Port Huron.

danny waters sr · 12-24-2008, 09:21 AM

Be nicer coming back than going in . Simple yes sir and no sir (or ma'am). You will be just fine. And the beach is wonderful.Hope to see ya in tech.

danny waters sr · 12-24-2008, 09:27 AM

Jim ,you are correct about the passport. I have been with and without .It goes way smoother with a passport.I don't think they ask as many trick questions.A passport is worth the money .and it is going to be mandantory sooner or later .If you go you will want to come back!!

Ven302 · 12-24-2008, 10:58 AM

Do you know how to sey "eh", add that to the yes sir no sir, wear a toque (hat to normal people)
have a case of beer and hockey sticks in the back of the truck and you'll be fine

Jim Kaekel · 12-24-2008, 11:54 AM

Hey Venice, hockey sticks are alright, but I'll bet that you recommend that I don't bring my Chicago Blackhawks jersey, right? Go Hawks!

Ven302 · 12-24-2008, 12:31 PM

Jim

All the best for the season and 2009!,
Actually I cant condemn you for your Hawks me being a Leaf fan (Boston until Bobby Orr got traded). I was an odd sort (hard to believe right) all my firends in public school read the hockey news, I always had a Car Craft, Hot Rod,stuffed inside my school books.
I read every word in those books even the cheesy ads for 8 tracks and tee shirts. Then I discovered
Super Stock & Drag Illustrated, wow what a magazine! ahh nostalgia

Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas

Dave Turner · 12-24-2008, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ven302

Jim

All the best for the season and 2009!,
Actually I cant condemn you for your Hawks me being a Leaf fan (Boston until Bobby Orr got traded). I was an odd sort (hard to believe right) all my firends in public school read the hockey news, I always had a Car Craft, Hot Rod,stuffed inside my school books.
I read every word in those books even the cheesy ads for 8 tracks and tee shirts. Then I discovered
Super Stock & Drag Illustrated, wow what a magazine! ahh nostalgia

Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas

What, no Playboy stuffed into the calculus text??

sammy christian · 12-24-2008, 03:01 PM

the passport will be required after 6-1-09.
comon sense at the booth is what is most important.
be clear and to the point, pay attention to the questions that are asked, AND DON'T GIVE ANY ATTITUDE.
been racing there for 20+ years and never had a problem.

12-24-2008, 06:08 AM	#1
Bud Lefevre Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 250 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Racing in Canada This may be the first year for me going to Grand Bend, what will I need to cross the border ? Thanks Bud __________________ Bud Lefevre 3075 STK IHRA World Record Holder

12-24-2008, 07:30 AM	#2
dartman Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N.S. CANADA Posts: 498 Likes: 160 Liked 68 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Racing in Canada Passport,equipment manifest,a smile at the border.and leave your guns at home. __________________ 1231 FS/D Drag Pak 1231 E/SA 71 Demon Kelly MacKay

12-24-2008, 09:18 AM	#3
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,228 Likes: 133 Liked 532 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Racing in Canada Bud: Correct me if I'm wrong, but I do not believe that you need a passport yet, but I've been hearing it may be soon. IHRA always puts a border crossing form up on their web site that you can print off prior to the race. I know U.S./Canada customs have been trying to possibly put off the passport idea because they know it will hurt tourism. I've been to Grand Bend twice and love it. The locals love sportsman cars nearly as much as the pros. The only bad thing is coming back into the U.S. waiting on the Bluewater bridge at Sarnia/Port Huron. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

12-24-2008, 09:21 AM	#4
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Racing in Canada Be nicer coming back than going in . Simple yes sir and no sir (or ma'am). You will be just fine. And the beach is wonderful.Hope to see ya in tech. __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

12-24-2008, 09:27 AM	#5
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Racing in Canada Jim ,you are correct about the passport. I have been with and without .It goes way smoother with a passport.I don't think they ask as many trick questions.A passport is worth the money .and it is going to be mandantory sooner or later .If you go you will want to come back!! __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

12-24-2008, 10:58 AM	#6
Ven302 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 262 Likes: 41 Liked 34 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Racing in Canada Do you know how to sey "eh", add that to the yes sir no sir, wear a toque (hat to normal people) have a case of beer and hockey sticks in the back of the truck and you'll be fine

12-24-2008, 11:54 AM	#7
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,228 Likes: 133 Liked 532 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Racing in Canada Hey Venice, hockey sticks are alright, but I'll bet that you recommend that I don't bring my Chicago Blackhawks jersey, right? Go Hawks! __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

12-24-2008, 12:31 PM	#8
Ven302 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 262 Likes: 41 Liked 34 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Racing in Canada Jim All the best for the season and 2009!, Actually I cant condemn you for your Hawks me being a Leaf fan (Boston until Bobby Orr got traded). I was an odd sort (hard to believe right) all my firends in public school read the hockey news, I always had a Car Craft, Hot Rod,stuffed inside my school books. I read every word in those books even the cheesy ads for 8 tracks and tee shirts. Then I discovered Super Stock & Drag Illustrated, wow what a magazine! ahh nostalgia Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas

12-24-2008, 03:01 PM	#10
sammy christian Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: buffalo,ny Posts: 35 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Racing in Canada the passport will be required after 6-1-09. comon sense at the booth is what is most important. be clear and to the point, pay attention to the questions that are asked, AND DON'T GIVE ANY ATTITUDE. been racing there for 20+ years and never had a problem.

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