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Mustang 50th Birthday Celebration , Charlotte, NC...Who's going?
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rpm3dinc said:
That many people is enough to make me want to cancel. I knew there would be a boatload of people but 10-20k just cruising in, that spell's total gridlock, it will take 5 hours to move 2 miles, not a fan of that after an 8 hour drive.
During rush hour in Charlotte it takes that long to go 2 miles anyways, especially with all the construction on I-85 right now... That's why I live in Kannapolis (20 miles from Downtown Charlotte), Even on a bad day I can be at the speedway in about 40 minutes (roughly 12 miles away), on a good day I can be there in 15-20 minutes.
If you are staying in Charlotte, or by the Airport check your GPS, try to get to Hwy 29 to get to the Speedway... The main way is to take I-85 to exit 49 on Bruton Smith Blvd (Also called Speedway Blvd), but with construction going on it could become a mess real quick, plus the large mall Concord Mills is right off exit 49 as well, so traffic on weekend is usually congested...
If your in the Mooresville area, You could take 77 to I-85, but I would advise against that if possible... Try to take Hwy 3 to Hwy 29, its better traffic conditions and a nice drive right past Dale Earnhardt Inc, and some decent windy roads coming into Kannapolis/Concord Area.
If your in Salisbury, take i-85 to exit 60 or 58 and then take Hwy 29 to the speedway.
The numbers I am hearing for the celebration keeps fluctuating, one day its 5,000-10,000 next day its 15,000-20,000 or more... I know they get roughly 3,000-4,000 for auto fair parked inside the track with all the vendors.. But not sure how many vendors will be there for this... Outside parking at least during "Race Time" can handle as much as the speedway can hold and sometimes a little more...
They can always overflow in the ZMaxx Dragway too if needed.
If your parking with a Group I suggest getting there as early and with as many people in the same group as possible, cause it might take a while to get into your space especially on the first day with all the 'Confusion'.
Maybe we should put together a Facebook Group or Text Message Group to keep everyone up to date on what is happening those days, not only during the event but afterwards as well... Things such as cursing to a restaurant to eat, or crusing some back roads, or just hanging out at the local watering tree... (Twin Peaks)...
If you are staying in Charlotte, or by the Airport check your GPS, try to get to Hwy 29 to get to the Speedway... The main way is to take I-85 to exit 49 on Bruton Smith Blvd (Also called Speedway Blvd), but with construction going on it could become a mess real quick, plus the large mall Concord Mills is right off exit 49 as well, so traffic on weekend is usually congested...
If your in the Mooresville area, You could take 77 to I-85, but I would advise against that if possible... Try to take Hwy 3 to Hwy 29, its better traffic conditions and a nice drive right past Dale Earnhardt Inc, and some decent windy roads coming into Kannapolis/Concord Area.
If your in Salisbury, take i-85 to exit 60 or 58 and then take Hwy 29 to the speedway.
The numbers I am hearing for the celebration keeps fluctuating, one day its 5,000-10,000 next day its 15,000-20,000 or more... I know they get roughly 3,000-4,000 for auto fair parked inside the track with all the vendors.. But not sure how many vendors will be there for this... Outside parking at least during "Race Time" can handle as much as the speedway can hold and sometimes a little more...
They can always overflow in the ZMaxx Dragway too if needed.
If your parking with a Group I suggest getting there as early and with as many people in the same group as possible, cause it might take a while to get into your space especially on the first day with all the 'Confusion'.
Maybe we should put together a Facebook Group or Text Message Group to keep everyone up to date on what is happening those days, not only during the event but afterwards as well... Things such as cursing to a restaurant to eat, or crusing some back roads, or just hanging out at the local watering tree... (Twin Peaks)...
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I'll be there the 16th through the 20th. Staging about a mile from the speedway. I have been debating on whether to put the car on the track...only gone faster than 75 twice. At age 16 I had a '70 Boss that went over 100 almost daily...feel I have used up all my luck.
Just pulled the trigger....Hotel is booked!
Staying in Mathews about 18 mi away from the track (and the chaos).
I'll be there from 4/16 - 4/20
Registered as well, even threw in for 1 track day (Friday).
Lets hope the weather is on our side.
Norm
Staying in Mathews about 18 mi away from the track (and the chaos).
I'll be there from 4/16 - 4/20
Registered as well, even threw in for 1 track day (Friday).
Lets hope the weather is on our side.
Norm
Any new thoughts or idea's about an after show meetup point? It got quite after Rick redirected things.
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I am staying at the Drury inn by Northlake mall in Charlotte. (12 miles from track)
Plenty of parking there. Just an Idea to throw out there. Any one else?
Plenty of parking there. Just an Idea to throw out there. Any one else?
Sounds like were all scattered, we've got a month. Or we talk about it when we are there. I don't get out much, so I'm in for a nice steak dinner, or something better, and a couple of beers. Anyone else in?
Justin your dinner will be on me, since I'm staying with you, if you still have the room? What is the updated head count?racered302 said:
I think you might be confusing White BOSS Justin with Red BOSS Justin(RPM3DINC)... I think you are staying with me at my house, your in Kentucky right? I only have room for 2 and you and the other guy are it... Others are welcome but will be floorspace.. LOL
There are many chain places along Bruton Smith Blvd where we can get together Friday night, or maybe some of you locals know of some places off the beaten trail. I am in for a sit down.
Steve
Steve
There are tons along Bruton Smith Blvd, however, that is the main road to the track as well as Concord Mills Mall The largest mall in the area (Exit 49)...
So with the influx of Mustangs it will be JAMMED PACKED. For Instance, I went up there last Saturday Night to Eat.. It took me 25 minutes to go 1 mile and that was with normal "Saturday Night Traffic" on Bruton Smith Blvd.
You could travel North on I-85 about 5 miles at Exit 54 and hit Afton Ridge, which has FATZ, Mexican, Buffalo Wild Wings or Go another 5-6 miles North to Exit 60, there you have Mexican, McDonalds, SteakNShake, Ruby Tuesday, Logan's RoadHouse, East Coast Wings, Subway, Firehouse, Wendy's.
If you want something more like Chili's, OCharley's, AppleBees, that is off Exit 58 right near the Hospital in Concord.
So with the influx of Mustangs it will be JAMMED PACKED. For Instance, I went up there last Saturday Night to Eat.. It took me 25 minutes to go 1 mile and that was with normal "Saturday Night Traffic" on Bruton Smith Blvd.
You could travel North on I-85 about 5 miles at Exit 54 and hit Afton Ridge, which has FATZ, Mexican, Buffalo Wild Wings or Go another 5-6 miles North to Exit 60, there you have Mexican, McDonalds, SteakNShake, Ruby Tuesday, Logan's RoadHouse, East Coast Wings, Subway, Firehouse, Wendy's.
If you want something more like Chili's, OCharley's, AppleBees, that is off Exit 58 right near the Hospital in Concord.
Mustang 50Th.
Anyone going to the 50th in Charlotte? I have a group of friends meeting in Jackson Ms. on the Sunday before and going to Tn. We will drive the dragon tail and other mountain roads for a couple of days. 2 days in the mountains and then off to Charlotte. Anyone interested in joining please respond. Just looking to have fun with like minded people.
Anyone going to the 50th in Charlotte? I have a group of friends meeting in Jackson Ms. on the Sunday before and going to Tn. We will drive the dragon tail and other mountain roads for a couple of days. 2 days in the mountains and then off to Charlotte. Anyone interested in joining please respond. Just looking to have fun with like minded people.
four-walling
Kerry, San Diego
Re: Mustang 50Th.
https://trackmustangsonline.com/index.php?topic=6730.0
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Re: Mustang 50Th.
And
https://trackmustangsonline.com/index.php?topic=6581.0
I'm going to merge this thread with the one above.
And
https://trackmustangsonline.com/index.php?topic=6581.0
I'm going to merge this thread with the one above.
Yes we will be over leaving KY early Thursday morning...rpm3dinc said:
Headed to Charlotte for all four days.
Scheduled for the Friday track session.
Looking forward to seeing lots of Mustangs.
Scheduled for the Friday track session.
Looking forward to seeing lots of Mustangs.
Staying at the Fairfield in off WW T Harris and 77. I saw a few restaurants near there if anyone wants to join. Just me and my wife with my SBY LS
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My co-worker was asked to bring the Seal Beach SSP fox body for the Saleen display. I am guessing they are going to have a wide selection of their one-offs like that one was. Wish I could make it. It would be great if some of you could share some pictures when you get back.
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