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#1 FanJim24

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Posted 22 March 2018 - 11:57 AM

Weather cooperating, I'm going to the grove next week. I needed to get away for a day and decided to try to head to Mechanicsburg for it. Anything I need to know as a first-timer at the Grove?



My dad drove late models in the early 70's at North Hills, Butler, Mercer, Blanket Hill, and occasionally Tri City. We won the last late model track championship at Blanket Hill. 



 

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Posted 22 March 2018 - 12:11 PM

FanJim24. Here is what to expect, long straight aways , tight turns, fast cars and great racing. And friendly fans. Hope the weather is good and have a safe trip. Let us know how it went. One more thing the food is good.




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Posted 22 March 2018 - 12:39 PM

FanJim24. Here is what to expect, long straight aways , tight turns, fast cars and great racing. And friendly fans. Hope the weather is good and have a safe trip. Let us know how it went. One more thing the food is good.

Thanks. The weather's still a question, which is to be expected this time of year. 

 

How early should I get there? 



My dad drove late models in the early 70's at North Hills, Butler, Mercer, Blanket Hill, and occasionally Tri City. We won the last late model track championship at Blanket Hill. 


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Posted 22 March 2018 - 02:05 PM

I would  get there around 6:00.




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Posted 22 March 2018 - 04:17 PM

Yea then depending on which way you are traveling I would hit either lincoln or port royal Saturday night.


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Posted 22 March 2018 - 09:59 PM

Be sure to adjust your plans to get to The Eastern Museum of Motor Racing. It is just below Dillsburg on Route 15. Guaranteed you will be astounded! It is open Friday - Sunday at 10:00 am. It is closed Easter Sunday.


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Posted 23 March 2018 - 08:38 AM

During hot laps, or anytime, go thru the tunnel and stand as near to the track as you can!!

Watch the cars comin g into turn 1.. Great speed!!




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Posted 23 March 2018 - 05:39 PM

During hot laps, or anytime, go thru the tunnel and stand as near to the track as you can!!

Watch the cars comin g into turn 1.. Great speed!!

  Then, go over and watch them come out of turn 2 and go down the back straight, under the bridge. Also, if you get a chance,go down 15 to York Springs to the museum. Not sure if it is open yet, but I think they open around the first of April. Lots of nostalgia in there.




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Posted 23 March 2018 - 06:00 PM

Then, go over and watch them come out of turn 2 and go down the back straight, under the bridge. Also, if you get a chance,go down 15 to York Springs to the museum. Not sure if it is open yet, but I think they open around the first of April. Lots of nostalgia in there.


The EMMR is open Friday - Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. They will be closed Easter Sunday.


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Posted 24 March 2018 - 11:08 AM

Best seat in the house is on the back straightaway down past the bridge.  The cars will be coming at you full speed down into the 3rd turn.  Plus, you can cross the pedestrian bridge and get into the infield, but not the pits.  Enjoy.  As someone else said, the fans there are generally super friendly and they love to talk about racing. 


Edited by flash49, 24 March 2018 - 11:09 AM.



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Posted 24 March 2018 - 11:59 AM

FanJim24, sent you message about watching at the Grove


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Posted 24 March 2018 - 12:38 PM

Be sure to go to infield on back stretch and yell real loud "beer hill sucks" and listen to the reply from beer hill...


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Posted 24 March 2018 - 03:05 PM

FanJim24, sent you message about watching at the Grove

I don't see it listed. 



My dad drove late models in the early 70's at North Hills, Butler, Mercer, Blanket Hill, and occasionally Tri City. We won the last late model track championship at Blanket Hill. 


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Posted 24 March 2018 - 03:07 PM

Awesome suggestions everyone. You leave me with a dilemma, since I like to sit behind the flagstand or middle of the front straight away, (family tradition, and good overall view), but the back stretch sounds better.  



My dad drove late models in the early 70's at North Hills, Butler, Mercer, Blanket Hill, and occasionally Tri City. We won the last late model track championship at Blanket Hill. 


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Posted 24 March 2018 - 07:23 PM

oooops sent it to the old man by mistake.  I just copied and pasted it to you via message on here




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Posted 02 April 2018 - 09:44 PM

I made to Williams Grove. It was interesting to get spitting distance from sprints at full speed. I wasn't impressed with the racing, but it was cold and wet, so not a good day to evaluate. Dave Blaney literally couldn't keep the wheels on the track, and that may be ther first time I've seen him race. I have played with Hotwheels with him, and Dale, back when we were the right age for that. Hodnett and Kahne showed but weren't impressive. 

 

I called to check in with my kids, the next day and well, they liked me gone so much that they told me to stay another day. I went to Port Royal. I liked that facility a lot more, and the racing was better. Some of our W.PA guys showed up, and pretty much that's about all they did. A.J. was the only W.PA driver to go in the right direction. DeWease started on the front row, and not even the ASCoC guys got close enough to smell his exhaust. It was the limited lates and stocks that really did the racing. 

 

If this was a normal type of week, then I figure Williams Grove to be a great place to be close to the cars, but not so much for seeing the race itself. I did tell my one daughter that she needs to make the trip at least once. 


Edited by FanJim24, 02 April 2018 - 09:44 PM.


My dad drove late models in the early 70's at North Hills, Butler, Mercer, Blanket Hill, and occasionally Tri City. We won the last late model track championship at Blanket Hill. 


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Posted 02 April 2018 - 10:06 PM

Carl Bowser dropped a couple spots at Port, but he was still a very strong 7th at the finish.


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Posted 03 April 2018 - 07:08 PM

Carl Bowser dropped a couple spots at Port, but he was still a very strong 7th at the finish.

I guess I just had higher expectations. 



My dad drove late models in the early 70's at North Hills, Butler, Mercer, Blanket Hill, and occasionally Tri City. We won the last late model track championship at Blanket Hill. 





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