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General Discussion => Penton Racing Talk => Topic started by: Ernie Phillips on May 02, 2007, 03:59:00 PM

Title: Mid-Ohio vintage bike days - Lodging?
Post by: Ernie Phillips on May 02, 2007, 03:59:00 PM
Never been to Mid-Ohio and want to go this year. Looking for recommendations for motels near by.  Also considering camping but might just be to hot - July!

Ernie P.
Chattanooga, TN
Title: Mid-Ohio vintage bike days - Lodging?
Post by: chicagojerry on May 03, 2007, 03:18:49 PM
ernie, i live about an hour north but i can't bear to not camp there. come look me up. i'll be very close to diamond don and the rest of the texas wrecking crew in the motocross pits. look for the texas flag flying or just look for the biggest party.:D there should be quite the feast and good times. there are motels near by and even up to mansfield is not that far but i would stay at the track. there are good shower facilities there too.   [8D]  chicago jerry
Title: Mid-Ohio vintage bike days - Lodging?
Post by: pakala on May 03, 2007, 07:39:39 PM
EP,
 Camping is the best. Two years ago my brother and I flew in and rented a minivan, got some cheap camping gear at Walmart,pulled the seats out of the van, and slept in the van. Kind of like a Gratefull Dead Concert for motorcycle....
  Lots to do even without a bike.Great flattrack racing on one of the nights.Big oval big speed!!. Swapmeet takes about two days to go through completey.
 Hopefully I will see you there this year.
               Paul(socal)
Title: Mid-Ohio vintage bike days - Lodging?
Post by: Ernie Phillips on May 04, 2007, 09:10:29 AM
Jerry / Paul,

That settles it -- We'll be Camping Out!  See you there.  -EP

Ernie P.
Chattanooga, TN
Title: Mid-Ohio vintage bike days - Lodging?
Post by: Rain Man on May 27, 2007, 08:53:04 PM
Ernie, the AMA recommends motel 42 on Rt 42, within 5 miles of the festivities. Its cheap, quiet, and if your like the rest of us, you may even sleep  !!

Raymond
 Down East Pentons
Title: Mid-Ohio vintage bike days - Lodging?
Post by: cubfan1968 on May 28, 2007, 06:00:12 PM
The camping is an absolute blast but get there about mid day Thursday to get a good spot. You'll meet alot of great folks.

Rod Whitman
Omaha, Nebraska
1972 Six Day (Rider)
1972 Six Day (Project)
Title: Mid-Ohio vintage bike days - Lodging?
Post by: Mick Milakovic on May 31, 2007, 11:08:26 PM
The best method of camping, for me at least, is to sign up to race one of the events.  That used to cost $35, I think it's $40 now, but with that you get two free weekend passes, a third pass for an additional $10, and free camping in the pits.  Works for me! :D



Title: Mid-Ohio vintage bike days - Lodging?
Post by: Ernie Phillips on June 28, 2007, 04:36:39 PM
Experienced VMD'ers - I'm signed up to race.  Can I get in on Thursday to get a good camping spot?  What time do the gates open?  thanks,

Ernie P.
Chattanooga, TN
Title: Mid-Ohio vintage bike days - Lodging?
Post by: Mick Milakovic on July 07, 2007, 02:33:02 AM
Hi Ernie, Thursday is great, just get there before the ticket office closes!  About 6pm, I think.



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