Advice from the Northwest Racers Please

jmcarter · 03-31-2017, 03:23 PM

Do you by any chance mean Silverdale, WA? Fairly large contingent of Marines at Bangor. If fuel prices in Canada aren't too prohibitive I'd head north to Montreal and then go across the UP of Michigan and follow Hwy 2 across until the snow stopped me. You could also cross into Canada at Buffalo and then head up to the UP and proceed west. Getting across the upper corridor Cleveland/Chicago/etc. just isn't my idea of fun. At some point going west the heavy snowfall in the upper West is going to drive you down to I-90, not all bad since you still have some good scenery along the way. I-90 drops you really close to the ferry terminal in Seattle and you can catch the ferry over to Bremerton (the Bainbridge ferry can also get you close to Silverdale so pick the ferry with the shorter wait times). You can also drive to Silverdale by going over the Tacoma Narrows Bridge but be forewarned all Seattle traffic is horrible, especially at peak traffic times. If you really mean the Silver Lake area then proceed to I-5 (or I-405) south to get there. In any case Silverdale is very close to the Bremerton Dragway which runs a nice program, check Pacific's and Bremerton's websites for what might be open.

P.S. Take your rain coat!

KThomas · 03-31-2017, 04:02 PM

Eric . Just hit I-90 and you will be fine. Enjoy the drive ...

Eric Merryfield · 03-31-2017, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

Do you by any chance mean Silverdale, WA? Fairly large contingent of Marines at Bangor. If fuel prices in Canada aren't too prohibitive I'd head north to Montreal and then go across the UP of Michigan and follow Hwy 2 across until the snow stopped me. You could also cross into Canada at Buffalo and then head up to the UP and proceed west. Getting across the upper corridor Cleveland/Chicago/etc. just isn't my idea of fun. At some point going west the heavy snowfall in the upper West is going to drive you down to I-90, not all bad since you still have some good scenery along the way. I-90 drops you really close to the ferry terminal in Seattle and you can catch the ferry over to Bremerton (the Bainbridge ferry can also get you close to Silverdale so pick the ferry with the shorter wait times). You can also drive to Silverdale by going over the Tacoma Narrows Bridge but be forewarned all Seattle traffic is horrible, especially at peak traffic times. If you really mean the Silver Lake area then proceed to I-5 (or I-405) south to get there. In any case Silverdale is very close to the Bremerton Dragway which runs a nice program, check Pacific's and Bremerton's websites for what might be open.

P.S. Take your rain coat!

Thanks he is at Bangor. I'm from north of boston, so we are used to traffic, I think road rage was invented in South Boston.

jmcarter · 03-31-2017, 04:42 PM

Not beyond the realm of possibility to have snow in some of the higher elevations that may require chains. If you don't have any Les Schwab Tire Centers and probably others have them and they can be returned for full refund if never used....just check weather along the route. Always a good idea to carry some blankets when going over the Rockies and Cascades.

And yes, I've driven in Boston; I feel your pain.

Bob Emery · 04-01-2017, 10:54 PM

I'd recommend I-90 getting out here, and then pick your poison getting from Seattle to the base at Bangor. Every time I had to drive over there it was from Fort Lewis so I hit the Tacoma Narrows bridge from the south.

"Semper Fi" from a former Marine!

FireSale · 04-03-2017, 12:44 PM

Be advised that the Narrows bridge is free over from the Seattle/Tacoma side and toll on the way back.

Lived in the Boston area in the 70's. Drove and rode a motorcycle on the rotarys. After defensive driving in my home state of Ohio I learned aggressive driving quickly.

Bremerton is running a full program this season. They have test and tune Fridays with races on Saturday and Sunday. On site camping. Best info is on Facebook.

Pacific Raceway is home to the local Stock/Superstock series.

03-31-2017, 03:23 PM	#1
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,282 Likes: 2,335 Liked 3,115 Times in 960 Posts	Re: Advice from the Northwest Racers Please Do you by any chance mean Silverdale, WA? Fairly large contingent of Marines at Bangor. If fuel prices in Canada aren't too prohibitive I'd head north to Montreal and then go across the UP of Michigan and follow Hwy 2 across until the snow stopped me. You could also cross into Canada at Buffalo and then head up to the UP and proceed west. Getting across the upper corridor Cleveland/Chicago/etc. just isn't my idea of fun. At some point going west the heavy snowfall in the upper West is going to drive you down to I-90, not all bad since you still have some good scenery along the way. I-90 drops you really close to the ferry terminal in Seattle and you can catch the ferry over to Bremerton (the Bainbridge ferry can also get you close to Silverdale so pick the ferry with the shorter wait times). You can also drive to Silverdale by going over the Tacoma Narrows Bridge but be forewarned all Seattle traffic is horrible, especially at peak traffic times. If you really mean the Silver Lake area then proceed to I-5 (or I-405) south to get there. In any case Silverdale is very close to the Bremerton Dragway which runs a nice program, check Pacific's and Bremerton's websites for what might be open. P.S. Take your rain coat! __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

03-31-2017, 04:02 PM	#2
KThomas Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 127 Likes: 159 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Advice from the Northwest Racers Please Eric . Just hit I-90 and you will be fine. Enjoy the drive ...

03-31-2017, 04:42 PM	#4
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,282 Likes: 2,335 Liked 3,115 Times in 960 Posts	Re: Advice from the Northwest Racers Please Not beyond the realm of possibility to have snow in some of the higher elevations that may require chains. If you don't have any Les Schwab Tire Centers and probably others have them and they can be returned for full refund if never used....just check weather along the route. Always a good idea to carry some blankets when going over the Rockies and Cascades. And yes, I've driven in Boston; I feel your pain. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table Last edited by jmcarter; 03-31-2017 at 04:45 PM.

04-01-2017, 10:54 PM	#5
Bob Emery Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 90 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Advice from the Northwest Racers Please I'd recommend I-90 getting out here, and then pick your poison getting from Seattle to the base at Bangor. Every time I had to drive over there it was from Fort Lewis so I hit the Tacoma Narrows bridge from the south. "Semper Fi" from a former Marine! Last edited by Bob Emery; 04-01-2017 at 10:55 PM. Reason: clear up travel route to Tacoma Narrows bridge

04-03-2017, 12:44 PM	#6
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Advice from the Northwest Racers Please Be advised that the Narrows bridge is free over from the Seattle/Tacoma side and toll on the way back. Lived in the Boston area in the 70's. Drove and rode a motorcycle on the rotarys. After defensive driving in my home state of Ohio I learned aggressive driving quickly. Bremerton is running a full program this season. They have test and tune Fridays with races on Saturday and Sunday. On site camping. Best info is on Facebook. Pacific Raceway is home to the local Stock/Superstock series. __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394 Last edited by FireSale; 04-03-2017 at 12:46 PM.