SDAC FAQs

[BIGBRUDDA]

ASK YOUR SDAC-19/CINCY QUESTIONS HERE
weather ,traffic, food,accomodations, area attractions.
Maybe even travel planning-side trips.
I'll monitor this thread daily mon-fri till PARTY TIME 6/26.:D







A service of BIGBRUDDA travel where we always say" you wanna go where?":confused:

[contraption22]

Are we there yet?

[Keito]

Will someone come over and START working on my car so I can take it?
Got 25 days to get it ready.

[moparman76_69]

Will someone come over and START working on my car so I can take it?
Got 25 days to get it ready.

Yeah I'm right there with you. I get geared up and ready to start and they put me back on 6 days a week until the 18th. So now I have 4 days I'll be able to spend all day on the car.

[BIGBRUDDA]

Mike : think of the ride as "quality time" wif Roofie!:D
Kieto& moparman, YOU CAN DO IT! The tv shows only take an hour to do a frame off.:confused:

[335glhs87]

where is the car show bieng held at????
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z266/335glhs87/home.jpg

[sdac guy]

where is the car show bieng held at????


Same park we used at SDAC-15. We will have maps and directions on the SDAC website in the next week or so.

There will also be maps in the next SDAC newsletter. And as always, there will be a complete event itinerary, maps, and directions for all events in the SDAC-19 goody bags.

Barry

[BIGBRUDDA]

Entertainment suggestions for the wife & kids. or non turbo enamoured
Fun& Frolic
www.pki.com Kings island ,( 15 coasters ,1 new& waterpark)
www.thebeachwaterpark.com (across the street , more slides& stuff)
Culture & knowledge
www.newportaquarium.com (kooool)
www.cincymuseum.org ( kid friendly)
www.cincinnatizoo.org ( creatures with big sharp teeth)
credit card busters
www.ikea.com( west-chester)
www.junglejims.com( 6 acres of exotic food, 1 acre of exotic beer& wine)
gaming afflicted
www.argosy.com
www.belterracasino.com
Sports (reds are outa town)
www.florencefreedom.com( minor league baseball, cheap beer & weenies)
update
the annual "PANEGYRI" Greek festival at St Nicholas, sat&sun( authentic greek food,dancing, & wine wine wine:faint:) OPAH!! rides for the kiddies .

For more activities and listings consult
www.citybeat.com/cincinnati
www.cinweekly.com :thumb:

[OMNI-Potent]

Will someone come over and START working on my car so I can take it?
Got 25 days to get it ready.

HMmmmm......Jay? :hail:

[sdac guy]

Air Force Museum in Dayton?

Barry



Entertainment suggestions for the wife & kids. or non turbo enamoured
Fun& Frolic
www.pki.com Kings island ,( 15 coasters ,1 new& waterpark)
www.thebeachwaterpark.com (across the street , more slides& stuff)
Culture & knowledge
www.newportaquarium.com (kooool)
www.cincymuseum.org ( kid friendly)
www.cincinnatizoo.org ( creatures with big sharp teeth)
credit card busters
www.ikea.com( west-chester)
www.junglejims.com( 6 acres of exotic food, 1 acre of exotic beer& wine)
gaming afflicted
www.argosy.com
www.belterracasino.com
Sports (reds are outa town)
www.florencefreedom.com( minor league baseball, cheap beer & weenies)

[Turbo3Iroc]

When does pre-reg end?

I'm in for the Air Force museum!

[jamesmonty]

Air force museum is awesome! I think Tim hit most of the big attractions. There is canoe rentals up north of pki near me if anyone is interested in that.

[Blue Iroc R/T]

Air Force Museum in Dayton?

Barry

1 Hr 14 Minutes (66.31 Miles) from Drawbridge Inn to Wright Patterson AFB Museum.
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Fort+Mitchell&1s=KY&1a=2477+Royal+Drive&1z=41017&2c=Wright+Ptrsn+Afb&2s=OH&2a=1100+Spaatz+St&2z=45433

[sdac guy]

When does pre-reg end?

I'm in for the Air Force museum!Mailed in pre-regs need to be mailed by June 15th. Online pre-regs will be accepted through Tuesday June 23rd. After that registration on site is still available.

As a note on the schedule, the karting planned for Monday daytime has fallen through due to cost. We may move the rally event from Tuesday to Monday as it is a short event, and then maybe we could do a group trip to the AF Museum on Tuesday.

The thinking is that to get back for drag racing on Monday afternoon would mean folks would need to leave the museum by about 3pm or so. If we move it to Tuesday then folks could have a more leisurely time at the museum and not need to be back at the motel until awards ceremony at 7pm.

We are looking at other things for Monday also (tech session, dyno day, etc).

But please folks don't start in on "I want a dyno day ... blah blah blah." I don't need that aggravation right now. :D:D

We will do what we can to provide a full schedule of things that are of interest and enjoyable.

Barry

[bradp]

How about a dyno day WITH a tech session?:D:D

[mcsvt]

I was looking forward to the go karts :(

[shelbydave]

But please folks don't start in on "I want a dyno day ... blah blah blah." I don't need that aggravation right now. :D:D

Barry

I just wanna have my car ready :(

[jaysshelby]

HMmmmm......Jay? :hail:

Yeah I know I have been on him to bring it home since April. He already knows I am all set to work on it.:thumb:

[Keito]

Can you get it to my house too?

[1FastCSX289]

Did anyone find anything about a drive in theatre near by? It would be cool to go cruise in the cars and go see the new transformers movie.


Oh, and in regard to weather.......is it typically 100 degrees at the end of June or was that an anomaly for SDAC 15?

[sdac guy]

Did anyone find anything about a drive in theatre near by? It would be cool to go cruise in the cars and go see the new transformers movie.


Oh, and in regard to weather.......is it typically 100 degrees at the end of June or was that an anomaly for SDAC 15?Our evenings are booked solid. No cruise planned this year. That's part of the problem, with evening drag racing, we have too much spare time in the day and we are busy every evening.

It is hot & humid/stormy there this week.

Barry

[1FastCSX289]

Our evenings are booked solid. No cruise planned this year. That's part of the problem, with evening drag racing, we have too much spare time in the day and we are busy every evening.

It is hot & humid/stormy there this week.

Barry

What about sat evening? I wasnt suggesting it as an "official" event......just wondering if there is a drive in near by?

For day time......is there a place with some mini golf or batting cage or something? Thats usually cheap and fun even if you suck. Or maybe laser tag, amusement park, water park, etc. Just throwing out some ideas....

[fleckster]

Is the Go-cart track still going to be open? Perhaps an unofficial those that want to go and pay seperately could still go if it is open normally during the day. Just a thought.

[sdac guy]

I appreciate the suggestions. We are looking at everything of that nature.

Barry




What about sat evening? I wasnt suggesting it as an "official" event......just wondering if there is a drive in near by?

For day time......is there a place with some mini golf or batting cage or something? Thats usually cheap and fun even if you suck. Or maybe laser tag, amusement park, water park, etc. Just throwing out some ideas....

[sdac guy]

That was the problem, they are closed on Monday and they suggested we rent it (so then they would open for us). Their rental rate is very high. We would have to charge almost as much as drag racing for the number of folks we would likely get for it. Turns out the karting place is open on Tuesday so we may switch some things around in the schedule.

I would like to see this thread return to being a general info thread and not continue the discussion about SDAC events. The planning team is working on these items, and taking the time to reply to such items in this thread only slows down the process as it takes time from other needed duties. :D :D

Thanks,
Barry



Is the Go-cart track still going to be open? Perhaps an unofficial those that want to go and pay seperately could still go if it is open normally during the day. Just a thought.

[1FastCSX289]

I found this:

The American Museum of Brewing History
400 Buttermilk Pike
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
:D:D:D


Also heres a list of drive ins near the area. Looks like theres 2 or 3 pretty close by in Cinci. This might be cool to do on Saturday night as an unofficial thing. Drive the cars down, get some lawn chairs, food, and drink and watch the new transformers.

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&safe=active&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=drive+in+theatre+Fort+Mitchell,+KY&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&ei=npYmSvOzNoSktgfNmpzlBg&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=image&resnum=1

[Turbo3Iroc]

Cleveland is quite a ride unless you guys plan it as something enroute.

EDIT: Oh you linked to Cincy, oops!

[1FastCSX289]

Cleveland is quite a ride unless you guys plan it as something enroute.

EDIT: Oh you linked to Cincy, oops!

Fixed.....ive been to cleveland several times so I had that city on the brain.:D

[BIGBRUDDA]

You asked for it................................................ .........you got it Sean:D
www.starlitedriveinohio.com :thumb:

The brew museum is in the hotels backyard. You can crawl home if ya need to.:eyebrows:

[BIGBRUDDA]

I would like to see this thread return to being a general info thread and not continue the discussion about SDAC events. The planning team is working on these items, and taking the time to reply to such items in this thread only slows down the process as it takes time from other needed duties. :D :D

Thanks,
Barry


GOOD IDEA BARRY! maybe even sticky it, with a content suggestion.

[R/T]

I was looking forward to the go karts :(

Keep hope alive...... ;)

[1FastCSX289]

You asked for it................................................ .........you got it Sean:D
www.starlitedriveinohio.com :thumb:

The brew museum is in the hotels backyard. You can crawl home if ya need to.:eyebrows:

Nice. ABout a 1/2 hr away?

[BIGBRUDDA]

more like 45min. Out on Mariosrt,s side -o-town. :D

[sdac guy]

It turns out the Karting place is open on Tuesdays, so we've changed the schedule to have our fun run road rally on Monday and the karting on Tuesday. As a bonus, the karting place runs a special on Tuesdays where you get an extra 2 minutes added onto the normal 8 minute session.

I've updated the schedule on the SDAC website to reflect the above changes.

Barry

[BIGBRUDDA]

SDAC cuisine and food/drink supplies.
The area around the host hotel is packed with food and drink establishments.
For groceries there's a "REMKE"( IGA affiliate) supermarket just across the highway.2 carryouts. And a Cork-n-bottle " adult beverage " store.+2 more:rockon:
For restaraunts we have a selection of all the fast food players, Mcdonalds, Arbys, Whopper, Chipotle and so on. :confused2:
Cincinnati style chili(greek formula,served over spaghetti with beans, onions, cheese):clap2: available at Skyline (cincy chili giant) or Gold Star( meatier,thicker)
Sit down dining affords us Outback, Fishbone, 2 Chinese buffets and several Bar& Grills.
As well as the "world renown Montgomery Inn" bar-b-que. ( Tangy-sloppy style) .:nod: LaRosa's pizza tratoria for Italian. and delivery service.
Sweet tooths can be served at the Graeters ice cream shop down the street. Vanilla endorsed by OPRAH!!:drum: I prefer the black razzberry chip(dark chips) .:love:
2miles down the highway at Turfway exit it starts all over again with WAL-MART supercenter,Meijer super center,a PARTY SOURCE, Famous Daves, Applebees, Logans, Hooters and so on.
So welcome to CINCY, well Northern Kentucky my friends........................Bon-A-patite!!

[neonkitten63]

Are we by chance ending at the same location for the Road Ralley? I loved that restaurant on the water! :)

[sdac guy]

Are we by chance ending at the same location for the Road Ralley? I loved that restaurant on the water! :)The rally is still a little up in the air. But since it will be Monday before drag racing, we will probably end up back at the motel. The schedule for it will be tight that day.

Barry

[supercrackerbox]

Will someone come over and START working on my car so I can take it?
Got 25 days to get it ready.

Don't feel bad. Pretty sure I blew the headgasket on the Charger last night. She might not make it to the show, in which case I'm not positive I'll attend either.

[Keito]

Actually last Wed. I brought it home.
Spent 3 days cleaning it.
Big thanks to Jay, he came over yesterday and we assembled the interior and tied up some loose ends.
Stil have to wash the exterior and install the struts with MP cut lowering springs.
Getting much closer.

[contraption22]

Will the hotel have any kind of parking lot security? I mean I know there are upsides and downsides to security guards walking around. But we may have two unhitched, unattended trailers at the hotel sometimes and I'm wondering if there will be anybody keeping an eye on the parking lots.

[Turbodave]

Lots of ways to keep your trailers safe Mike.

Get a lock for the tounge
Chain the two trailers together
Chain the trailers to an inflatable palm tree
Park someone else's tow vehicle in front of them

[contraption22]

Good ideas, Dave! I'll order some more palm trees!

[Turbo3Iroc]

I usually block my dolly in with what ever I am not driving, usually the truck.

[fleckster]

I have a wheel lock (kind of like a wheel boot but for a trailer) that I got my my trailer after it was "borrowed" a couple years ago when I left it in front of the storage garage I was renting. It was gone for about three months before it was "found" in a church parking lot a block or so away. I don't fear it getting taken from my driveway but if I have to leave it somewhere else not connected to my truck, I bolt on the wheel lock. The only way to take it would be to lift the whole trailer and flat tow it or with a torch.

I would think we would have plenty of vehicles to park in the way to keep them from going anywhere. Also that hotel has a very nice set up and the parking we have is in the back and pretty secure.

[BIGBRUDDA]

Actually guyz there usually is someone out in the lot "partying' till 4am anyway.:banana-mario:just give um a flashlight and a tazer.:eyebrows:
On second thought ...................better not:nx::leghump:

[contraption22]

I hear ya. Im not worried about night time so much as I am worried about times when practically nobody will be around, like during Ken's Party, Karting, or the Road Rally.

I'll look into some quality locks. Thanks all!

[BIGBRUDDA]

How bout some concrete blocks? Just remove a wheel.

[jamesmonty]

Dual axle trailer? Just run a chain with a lock thru the two tires on one side.

[mcsvt]

Park a Durango in front of it or take a Durango instead of the tow vehicle... :)

[black86glhs]

Will the hotel have any kind of parking lot security? I mean I know there are upsides and downsides to security guards walking around. But we may have two unhitched, unattended trailers at the hotel sometimes and I'm wondering if there will be anybody keeping an eye on the parking lots.Hell Mike, just promise more beer to one of guys you find face down in the parking lot or grass when you leave and it'll be ok.:thumb::hail:

[Companynine]

Since this is an FAQ page, can anyone tell me what smokes are going for down there? We had three tax hikes on them up here in the last year, so hoping I can get a better deal. (Specifically, Camels)

[BIGBRUDDA]

Premiums( Camel, Marlboro) bout $4.25-4.35 a pack
Liquor is cheaper too, and fireworks!:eyebrows:

[johnl]

Hot diggity! Who's gonna shoot the skyrockets over the highway? Loved that!

How about the tri-cycle? Bring a helmet for that f*****ng thing!

[BIGBRUDDA]

Hot diggity! Who's gonna shoot the skyrockets over the highway? Loved that!

How about the tri-cycle? Bring a helmet for that f*****ng thing!

Bring your kneepucks too John.:partywoot:

[cordes]

Bring your kneepucks too John.:partywoot:

I have a very health respect for that thing after last year. I could hardly get the thing to slide, but I ended up with some pretty good bruises on my inner thighs from the handlebars.

[Tony Fields]

What time do the "car show gates" open on Sunday? I'm driving
over that morning and I'm trying to figure what time I have
to roll out of the rack.


Thanks

[sdac guy]

What time do the "car show gates" open on Sunday? I'm driving
over that morning and I'm trying to figure what time I have
to roll out of the rack.


ThanksIf you get there about 9am you'll be doing fine. The gates may open a little earlier, but we will doing prep work and not ready to let folks in until about 9am.

Barry

[Companynine]

Premiums( Camel, Marlboro) bout $4.25-4.35 a pack
Liquor is cheaper too, and fireworks!:eyebrows:

That's nice. Basically that's buying three packs up here and getting one free.
Thanks. I'll get one for the road, get a lot more before i leave.

[supercrackerbox]

What's the deadline for online pre-registration? I still don't know if I'm going to drag race yet, it will depend on if I can actually get the car fixed this Saturday.

[sdac guy]

What's the deadline for online pre-registration? I still don't know if I'm going to drag race yet, it will depend on if I can actually get the car fixed this Saturday.Off the top of my head I think I put in the newsletter that online pre-reg closes on the 23rd. Of course folks can still register once they get on site also. It's only a $5 difference in the fees for on-site vs pre-reg.

Hope you can make it.

Barry

[Clay]

Do I have to many teeth to fit in, in KY?

[fleckster]

Do you have more than two?

[neonkitten63]

The rally is still a little up in the air. But since it will be Monday before drag racing, we will probably end up back at the motel. The schedule for it will be tight that day.

Barry

Does anyone remember the name of the place/restaurant that we ended the ralley with a few years ago....perhaps I may go there for dinner one night? :D

[Clay]

Do you have more than two?

Yes. I have more than two of my own teef!

[Clay]

Does anyone remember the name of the place/restaurant that we ended the ralley with a few years ago....perhaps I may go there for dinner one night? :D

OH yeah, that river boat type place, that was awesome!

[bradp]

You did realize someone from KY invented the tooth brush, if it were invented anywhere else it would've been a teeth brush.:lol:

[Clay]

yeah, but they also make some good whiskeys and bourbons..... so I wont hold that agin' them to much ;)

[neonkitten63]

OH yeah, that river boat type place, that was awesome!

I agree Clay, I really want to go back there! :)

[fleckster]

It's not too far from Ken's place so maybe a run there for dinner Friday night??? (If I remember correctly, it's on the river between Ken's and Reeves' place, but closer to Ken's.) I believe the Rallye we have planned is the same one as SDAC-15 but ending back at the hotel so maybe it wouldn't be a stretch to stop in there for a bite to eat for lunch on Monday either!

[BIGBRUDDA]

Do you have more than two?

Youze HOOZER stump jumpers got nuttin to laugh about!:nod:

[fleckster]

I wasn't poking fun at people from KY. I was just checking Clay's status! lol

[sdac guy]

Hmmm ... since I have a copy of the SDAC-15 directions in front of me ...

Rivertown Bar & Grille
4801 Kellogg Ave
Cincinnati OH 45226

From host hotel go north on Buttermilk Pk, take I-75 south to I-275. Go east on 275 to exit 72, US-52. Left (NW) on US-52 for 2.7 miles.

Now finding time in the schedule to go there ... :lol:

We are not ending the rally there on Monday as we did in 2005, since I want to discourage any drinking of alcoholic beverages before we go drag racing that afternoon.

Barry

[BIGBRUDDA]

I agree Clay, I really want to go back there! :)

That was 4 seasons marina. Roofie!
We have more than a couple of river boat restaraunts/ cafes to choose from. I'll look into the waterfront dining scene. Those places tend to appear then disappear frenquently.:confused:
Friday& Saturdays they're full of "Jimmy Buffet wannabe's and drunken disco-daddy's".:eyebrows:

[briceturbosports]

Park a Durango in front of it or take a Durango instead of the tow vehicle... :)

just make sure there are no teenage girls backing up the chevy :D right gary

[mcsvt]

Yeah, any new drivers please stay away from the Durango, if you do hit it and are cute please be older than 16 :)

[BIGBRUDDA]

Hey Roofie!
For "Fine Dining" on the waterfront try Mike Finks,The Charthouse, both KY side. Or the Montgomery Inn "Boathouse" OH side.
Casual dining: on the KY,riverside theres Don Pablos,Joes Crab shack( with a TM connection, ask R/T):D,Buckhead MTN grill, or Hooters.
Also "Newport on the levee" offers several river front restaurants.
Just off the river is "The Hoffbrau haus "Schnitzels& BEER!:thumb:

OR you could enjoy your official SDAC banquet meal, sunday evening, served on the terrace at Fernbank park! I'm sure Barry could arrange "something" for you.:eyebrows:
www.hamiltoncountyparks.org/reservations/slideshow-fernbank.htm

[OnLooker]

Whats available as far as race gas in the area? prices?

[neonkitten63]

I just seem to have a real thing for dining with water in front of me! :) haha, thanks for the suggestions everyone! Im sure Ill be able to talk someone into going with me at least one night! :)

Woo hoo, only 10 more days!!!! hehehehe :)

[BadAssPerformance]

Hey Roofie!
For "Fine Dining" on the waterfront try Mike Finks,The Charthouse, both KY side. Or the Montgomery Inn "Boathouse" OH side.
Casual dining: on the KY,riverside theres Don Pablos,Joes Crab shack( with a TM connection, ask R/T):D,Buckhead MTN grill, or Hooters.
Also "Newport on the levee" offers several river front restaurants.
Just off the river is "The Hoffbrau haus "Schnitzels& BEER!:thumb:

OR you could enjoy your official SDAC banquet meal, sunday evening, served on the terrace at Fernbank park! I'm sure Barry could arrange "something" for you.:eyebrows:
www.hamiltoncountyparks.org/reservations/slideshow-fernbank.htm

I personally recomend both Hooter's & Don Pablo's on the river! :thumb:

[black86glhs]

Yes. I have more than two of my own teef!Need help fitting in? ;):p

[black86glhs]

I just seem to have a real thing for dining with water in front of me! :) haha, thanks for the suggestions everyone! Im sure Ill be able to talk someone into going with me at least one night! :)

Woo hoo, only 10 more days!!!! hehehehe :)So you fill the bathtub and eat in the bathroom a lot, huh???:D

[Keito]

Whats available as far as race gas in the area? prices?

X2
Close to the hotel?

[R/T]

X2
Close to the hotel?

Not near the hotel; BUT:

The track sells their own race brew, and there are 2 gas stations near the track that sell Turbo Blue and Sunoco race gas.

We'll try to add that to the visitor's guide / map in the goodie bags... :clap:

[BIGBRUDDA]

HOLD DA PHONE!!
Modular Depot
8025 Action Blvd , 877-234-5551
Florence, Ky has race gas, and a DYNO ( Dynojet 224):D
Thats just 2 Hwy exits south of the hotel(approx 5 mi)
unner da big "FLORENCE YALL" water tower.

[cordes]

HOLD DA PHONE!!
Modular Depot
8025 Action Blvd , 877-234-5551
Florence, Ky has race gas, and a DYNO ( Dynojet 224):D
Thats just 2 Hwy exits south of the hotel(approx 5 mi)
unner da big "FLORENCE YALL" water tower.

This is going to be a very, very fun time.

[Keito]

Nice! Very Nice.

[BIGBRUDDA]

And for those that want to work on their car in the lot.:banghead::mecry:
Advance auto pts,3715 Dixie hwy
Auto Zoneo,4112 Dixie hwy
Carquest auto pts, 7549 Mall rd
KOI auto pts,415 Cross st
NAPA auto pts,7009Dixie hwy
O'Rielly auto pts,4224 Dixie hwy
All within 5 miles of the Hotel:clap:

[GLHS069]

Are we there yet?
I'm ready!!!!!!:)

[briceturbosports]

Yeah, any new drivers please stay away from the Durango, if you do hit it and are cute please be older than 16 :)

sorry garry could't help it ;) but don't worry in kentucky 16 is 4 year legal :eyebrows:

[BIGBRUDDA]

Ok last bulletin:
Try www.wlwt.com for local weather-traffic info:amen:
www.gasbuddy.com for gas prices nationwide( I like the interactive map)
ITEM OF NOTE! Kentucky I-75, from the I-71 merge north to the river is the busiest section of interstate in the US. Accidents are frequent, and dramatic! Merging traffic from both right and left. Add cellphones , jacka$$es, volume, etc. etc.
The hotel is right in the middle of it all! Please be carefull. If you're towing just stay in the right lane, check the mirrors!!
I-71 south from Kings Island to the river is also congested.
I-74 east never tells you are here , it just ends! Merge onto I-75 south to Lexington.
Normal traffic is not that bad , just slow from 3:00 till 6:30 pm on Fridays( vacation traffic fleeing south) boats, RVs, vans packed to the roof. Tune to WLW 700 AM for traffic every 15 mins.

(513) 478-4281 Thats me BIGBRUDDA, Tim Doyle. In the words of Cincy's most famous defense lawyer
"CALL ME IF YOU NEED ME!"

[BIGBRUDDA]

OVC Will be setting up a sunshade ,and supplying an extension cord, some jack stands. At the hotel lot.:thumb:
SOMEBODY BRING A BLENDER!!:bounce2::banana-mario::leghump::nx: