Cordova Sept 21st, Updated Info. Options

[Mike]

Okay here is the deal:

1. We will need to be at the track between 11:30 to 12:00 at the latest. I would suggest to join the caravan that I am starting. But just in case I will give instruction on how to get to Cordova even though I have never been. Trust me I did my research I hope! For instructions please see the bottom of the post.

2. The Money issue: WE do not want the money to be turned in early to DSMCentral via in person or over the web. Sorry if this makes it hard for you to go but it is the easiest that we can come up with. The entry fee will be $50.00 at the door PER CAR! Note** spectators get in free!!! If you don't have your 50 bucks you better look for a friend to loan you the cash. We will not accept anything but cash at this time but it may change. We will keep you posted.

3. Food - The concession stands and race gas pumps will be open for all to take part in. These things aren't exactly cheap, so I would suggest eating before you get there or bring a cooler and food. My caravan will be eating somewhere along the way. I would also suggest to bring lots of water. (Edited by MAC)

4. Help will be needed!! We will need people to help us make this as smooth as possible so maybe we can have a 2nd annual SCDC. This is what we will need:

• Money collector at gate - no view of the racing there
• Video recorder - someone with a camera to get all the action
• Time slip tally - Someone to review the posted times and rank them for trophies.

Please do not hesitate and sign up today if you or someone you know will be willing to take score

5. Driving directions - from Peoria take 74 towards Galesburg and stay on this till you reach near the Quad Cities. 74 will turn into 80 for a short time after you pass the 280 exit. Go about 10-15 miles till you reach Illinois Route 84. Take Route 84 north for about 15 miles and to your right you will see Cordova. Here is a map of the general area of Cordova Drag:



My cell # is 314-221-9579 if you get lost or have any questions, it "should" work there so you can call me.

I will be heading out at about 9am from Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino so I can eat lunch and make up time if we have a car break down. God forbid if this happens.

Thanks
Mike Roth & DSMCentral.com

[awd4kicks]

Thanks Mike! And just to make sure were all clear on this. Cordova personal will be keeping track of all times for us. We however will need to tally these up for the trophies our selves. That's where we need help.

Thanks in advance!

[Temp_Me96]

Thanks for the info. My and my crew are going to try and meet up with the caravan at the Paradice if anything cnanges please let me know. how many miles is it total?

[Mike]

Here are better Dirrections from Microsoft street and trips!

Summary: 100.4 miles (1 hour, 36 minutes)

9:00 AM Depart SW Access Road 3 Rd, East Peoria, IL 61611 on Blackjack Blvd (South-East) 54 yds
9:00 AM Turn RIGHT (South-West) onto US-150 [N Main St] 0.7 mi
9:01 AM Turn LEFT (East) onto Ramp 0.1 mi
9:01 AM Merge onto I-74 (North) 81.3 mi
10:13 AM Continue (North) on I-80 9.6 mi
10:21 AM At I-80 Exit 1, turn off onto Ramp 0.3 mi
10:21 AM Merge onto SR-84 (East) 8.0 mi
10:35 AM Turn RIGHT (East) onto CR-22 [157th Ave] 0.2 mi
10:36 AM Turn RIGHT (South) onto Local road(s) 0.1 mi
10:36 AM Arrive Cordova

SUMMARY
Driving distance: 100.4 miles
Trip duration: 1 hour, 36 minutes
Driving time: 1 hour, 36 minutes
Cost: $5.76

[Mike]

The entry fee will be $50.00 at the door PER CAR!  Note** spectators get in free

waiting for this policy explanation.

Because I have to pay to take your mom out the next weekend and she aint cheep! No j/k you need to ask Marcus!

[Turbo Tension]

Mike, do you want me to post this on 3Si?

[awd4kicks]

Mike, do you want me to post this on 3Si?

Definitely! Bring on the local 3S's.

[awd4kicks]

It's time for another meeting to tie up our remaining loose ends before the Drag Challenge in two weeks.

I propose that we meet up this Wednesday at about 6PM at Applebees in East Peoria again.

I have sent in the $200 deposit.
Nate has ordered the trophies.
Spy, Jbone and others have passed around flyers and word to locals.
Mike has formed the Caravan.
Cordova will be keeping track of all time slips (Usually by car number or the last four digits of your soc. sec. number.)

Now we still need some one to take entry money on the day of the race, a person to video tape the entire event, and someone to help tally the time slips and keep track of the racers for trophies.

Let me know who can make it. I NEED at least the following people to show up, so let me know if this schedule will not work.

Nate
Susan
Rob
Dan
Jordan

[Mike]

I wish I could help out more!!!!

[KOU In3]

I'd be happy to show up to lend a hand. Unfortunately Wed is an 11am-midnight workday for me. Not that I'm essential personnel by any means here but if you guys end up meeting on Thurs or Fri, I'll make sure I trek in.

[AWD DSM 1]

Wed should work fine for me Marcus. I think I'll go ahead and volunteer to either take money or help with the timeslips (or both..) as long as I'll have pleanty of time to make some runs. At this point I'm hoping to drive the car up (and back ) so I shouldn't have a lot of setup/teardown time for the car. (Key word here being SHOULDN"T)

And just so I'm clear... Caravan will leave from the Par-A-Dice hotel at what time?

[Mike]

And just so I'm clear... Caravan will leave from the Par-A-Dice hotel at what time?

Will leave at 9am so I figure that we can eat breakfast at galesburg or somewhere north of that if we can! I dont know the route to well, but I would imagine that we can eat at some country kitchen or something.


Also my girlfriend (Sara) said she will be glad to be the money handler at the font door so none of us miss anything. She also said she will help do the time slips but does not know anybodies names so she may be like a back up help.

[natedogg]

I'll be there Wednesday evening.

[akamiami]

YEAH! me too! minus the tickets hopefully.

[JBone]

I will beer there... I mean BE there.

[awdnot2]

I cannot make it on Wednesday because I have class. I am at the least able to do the time slips. At this point AWDNOT2 is not together so Darryl and I as a team may be able to do some other things as you need be. I will keep you posted on the progress of the car...

Let me know what you need okay, just email me or PM us.

Susan

[scorp28]

I'll be there Wednesday also.

[JBone]

Edit:
I will not be able to make it to the meeting. I have to work and go to an interview.

[awd4kicks]

Thanks to everyone that showed up tonight. Here's what we determined to date:

Dan's sis will take money at the front gate. If we can get anyone else up there to keep her company and feeling more secure holding the cash that is a necessity.

Scott will tape the entire event with Dan's Video camera after he get's a second battery.

Scorp will also try to locate a second digital video camera to get a different view of the entire racing event. We will eventually combine and edit these videos into a single 'Imports-gone-wild' documentary!

Since Susan has volunteered to help keep track of the time slips for trophys, I think we should go with that.

Otherwise, I will be traveling to Cordova early Saturday to make sure everything is set-up and ready. (Not much to do...just in case) I will need those people that are helping to show up a bit early too. The park is open to us at 10AM and then open to the racers to start racing at noon.

Thanks again!

[Mike]

That sounds great Marcus! Just to make a reminder, I will be at paradice at 8:30 leaving at 9am sharp!!! everyone better print the directions just incase. I will be in town on Sat night if anybody neds help let me know!