MOPAR NATIONALS

[twinscrew698]

Anyone here plan on going?
http://www.moparnats.org/
Any Secrets to pass along as to where to park for the shortest walk back to vehicle with swap meet parts?
What coolers are allowed in what areas etc you know stuff like that!

Anything that would help some of us that's never been there...Thanks

[Troy]

I'll be there. There's a lot right next to the swap but it fills up early. It's the main gate where the drag cars and some show cars enter. We've had coolers before and several members bring a grill and cook out (but I never read the rules).

Troy

[BrianShaughnessy]

I'll be at the Mopar Action booth in the mfg midway near Hemmings, MCG, MM, ME, Year One, etc. 

Don't be afraid to stop by and say Hi.

And don't get in the way of the MA golf cart when I'm on my break....  I'm heading for the swap meet!

[Tilar]

I've been thinking about going to this one. It's only an hour away. Besides there is supposed to be a motorcycle junk yard around Newark that has a coil I'm looking for, and this will be a good excuse to go get that. 

[Khyron]

Ohio is a bit of a drive for me. but i'll look forward to the pics

[bigred68]

 Hey Jesse how's everyone? My father,me and a good friend of ours Daryl West (bottom of the hill, Pioneer Trail and Peck)are heading down Sat. morn. We've gone every year for like the last 5 years. Bigred was actually purchased at the Nats about 25 years ago! We all carry very small coolers with 6packs in them, (okay maybe ONE water too!). Last year it seems we were givin a hard time about bringing the coolers in, but they let us anyhow! Maybe last year was the first year of actually enforceing the rules that have been in place for years not allowing that? Not sure. The Aug. 2009 Mopar Muscle has the "official" Mopar Nationals program. Yup, right here it does say:" NO traveling from pit side to show side. Alcoholic beverages and private sales of food or drink are prohibited on race track grounds". Yup, I think these rules have been in place for years,but never enforced? We've ALWAYS walked back and forth all day long, always with our little coolers in tote, only last year we were given alittle grief at the pay gate about our coolers, but the cop still let us through! Also, I 'm not sure what they're talking about waliking back and forth between pit side and show side? Whats that mean? We won't be aloud to walk between those areas anymore walking around the back side of the tower?   We get off of 270 at US 40 and head East. We usually eat B-fast at the Bob Evans there at that exit. After the long day we head back to Hooters at that exit start a long night. They always have a car show in that parking lot thats kinda' cool. After that we head to Brice road (usually the mall) and park and watch the cars go by! I know we've got our room already at the Red Roof Inn. off of Brice. (kinda' a dump!) We always park at gate F. Its on US 40 before the race track on the same side of the road. Always seems to be easy in, easy out!
Mopar Nationals informational hotline (313) 278-2240
National Trails Raceway (740) 928-5706
www.moparnats.org
Parknig at gate A or B on the other side of the race track might be better for someone carrying parts from the swap meet as these gates are closer to the actual swap meet part of the nats!
(and, on the same side of the road!)

[noff57]

I will also be attending for the first time, but hopefully not the last. 

[vancamp]

ive been 8-9 times but wont get to make it this year 

[chargerkid01]

The wife and I are going and hope to meet all the forum members we can!!

[jwilk01]

I will be going on Saturday and will probably just park out in the parking area with the General Lee.  I will make sure I wear my Dodgecharger.com t-shirt so be sure to say hey if you see me.

Later
Josh

[chargerkid01]

I we see you we will say hi for sure, I'm parking in the free bee parking and staying at the KOA campground All weekend!!!

[471_Magnum]

I'll be there all weekend.

I can generally be found late in the day sitting on the hill top drinking adult beverages watching the cars leave. Ghoste will be there too. Feel free to stop by and drink a cold one.

[twinscrew698]

Leaving here Fri morning sometime...Got a motel at Comfort Inn in Obetz.. Closest one around that family could get for me at a rate could not pass and this late in the game wanted to make sure we got a room for a night...Only staying til sat evening will try to find and look for some of ya on here..Got to take seats out of van as that is all i have for swap meet parts..now where is that little red wagon..Taking grandson for him to pull...HEH HEH...

[BrianShaughnessy]

Leaving in the morning.    Hopefully get Mopar Action tent setup tomorrow afternoon.  Maybe not.
Apparently I'm driving E-booger in my Cherokee - might be coming home alone on Sunday... maybe not.   Plans in the air yet.

[gibbsrcing]

plan on being there in the morning. going up with jwilk01. 

[twinscrew698]

I will make it a point to try to find some of ya down there...Hear its going to be HOT!!!

[Ghoste]

And with a 50% chance of t-storms on Saturday but I'll be there anyway.  Leaving in about 15 minutes.

[riggs626]

Ill be going saturday, will be my first year going does anyone have any pointers?

[richRTSE]

I should be there Friday morning, and coming home Sunday.

[Troy]

Ill be going saturday, will be my first year going does anyone have any pointers?

Drink water. Lots of water.

Leaving early in the AM. I'll be there all 3 days.

Troy

[greenpigs]

1 more tip wear a lite color shirt. My dad and I will be their saturday. I'll try and stop by Mopar Action tent.

[69_500]

Considering my wife had her gallbladder removed this morning my trip to the Nationals is in limbo. However she did say about 30 minutes ago that she wouldn't care if I still went over for tomorrow. Hopefully it wasn't just the medicine talking.

Anyone that is there, please tell me this though. Is the black HEMI 500 that was at Carlisle there? If it is I'll definitely be trying to make it, if not then its probably a 50/50 if I will go.

[Troy]

Considering my wife had her gallbladder removed this morning my trip to the Nationals is in limbo. However she did say about 30 minutes ago that she wouldn't care if I still went over for tomorrow. Hopefully it wasn't just the medicine talking.

Anyone that is there, please tell me this though. Is the black HEMI 500 that was at Carlisle there? If it is I'll definitely be trying to make it, if not then its probably a 50/50 if I will go.

Yes, I already warned them you were coming... Jim also brought his black Daytona and was asking about you today.

If you can't make it call me (513-907-7844) and I'll take a ton of pictures for you. Hope your wife is feeling better ASAP.

Troy

[Bill Howell]

Great day at the Nats today. Found some pieces for the 72 I really needed and could not find anywhere else. Drove to Louisville this afternoon to attend the NSRA nats here tomorrow. What a great car show weekend.....lol

[69_500]

HEMI 500 and Jim's Daytona are both there? Looks like I need to find another memory card to take then. I'm heading out of here at 4 am should be there before gates open. Can't stay all day though as I promised the wife I'd be home at a decent hour on Saturday night. Trade off for leaving a day after surgery I guess.