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Bluerauder
06-13-2007, 08:50 AM
This post updates the preliminary schedule posted previously .....
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MARAUDERVILLE V (MV V)
HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND
2-5 AUGUST 2007

Revised Events Schedule as of 19 July 2007.

• Wednesday Afternoon, 1 August 2007
o Registration begins at host hotel (3:00 pm-8:00 pm)
 Sheraton Four Points, Hagerstown, MD
 1910 Dual Highway (US 40), Hagerstown, MD 21740
 Phone (301) 790-3010
 Evening Free Time (socialize in Replays Lounge or ??)

• Thursday Morning, 2 August 2007
o Registration continues at host hotel (8:00 am~11:00 am)
o Group Breakfast at (8:00 am-9:30 am)
 Richardson's Restaurant (~ 2 miles from hotel on US 40W)
 Hagerstown Convention & Visitor's Bureau (CVB) on site at hotel for questions & information (9:30 am ~ 11:00 am)
 Free Time/Car Prep (9:30am-12:00 noon)

• Thursday Afternoon, 2 August 2007
o Depart for picnic area at 12:00 noon-6:00 pm
 Washington County Regional Park (~ 1.5 miles from hotel)
 Food and Beverages/Vendor Raffle
 Alcohol-free
 On site water, electric and restroom facilities
 Playground for the kids
o Car Show at Washington County Regional Park
 Judging from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
 Awards in multiple categories (~ eight awards)

• Thursday Evening, 2 August 2007
o Free Time (6:00 pm – until)
 (Downtown Walking Tour, Prime Outlets shopping, Charlestown Races & Slots, etc - More info provided in welcome package)

• Friday Morning, 3 August 2007
o Morning departure for Mason-Dixon Dragway (7:30 am ~ 7:45 am)
o Check-In, Inspections and Car prep.
o 4 hours of Drag Racing on 1/4 mile track (8:00 am ~ 12:00 noon)
o Exact timing may shift slightly for weather (if necessary)
o Spectators welcome in bleacher area for photo ops.
o Multiple Awards in 2 Classes (N/A and Power Adder)(~ eight awards)
o Non-Racers/Spectators - Free time all day for Organized road tour to nearby point of interest (e.g. Skyline Drive & Luray Caverns, Gettysburg National Military Park, or Antietam National Battlefield based on poll interest to date). Departures at about 1 PM to allow for racers/spectators participation. Check details and Proposed Itineraries in MV V Update #6

• Friday Afternoon/Evening, 3 August 2007
o Racers/Spectators - Free time after races (~12:00 Noon +) for Organized road tour to nearby point of interest (e.g. Skyline Caverns, Skyline Drive, Antietam National Battlefield, Gettysburg, etc. depending on interest) Departures at about 1 PM for racers/spectators. Check details and Proposed Itineraries in MV V Update #6
o Or on your own to visit the area attractions at your own pace

• Saturday Morning, 4 August 2007
o All ~ 8:30-8:45 am Marauder Cruise to Cruise Boat - depart hotel for Lunch Cruise up the Potomac River aboard the Cruise Boat “Nina's Dandy”
 10:00 am arrival at Downtown Alexandria, VA waterfront (allows buffer time to browse the "Strand" before boarding)
 11:00 – 11:45 am Boarding time (Nina's Dandy) >>>> http://www.dandydinnerboat.com/
 12:00 noon- 2:30 pm Lunch and Sightseeing Cruise (Dressy Casual Attire)
 Menu offers multiple selections (notify MyTMerc of your menu selection per >>> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=36730
 Cruise departs Alexandria and travels north past Reagan National Airport (DCA), Haines Point, Arlington National Cemetery, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Kennedy Center, and Georgetown. Passes under the 14th Street and Memorial Bridges. Turn around at 3-Sisters Rock.
 Awards Presentation (Car Show & Racing)

• Saturday Afternoon, 4 August 2007
o Cruise Boat docks at 2:30 PM
o 2:45 pm departure - Cruise to Washington, DC for National Mall Tour for those interested in continuing their visit in Washington, DC.
o Walking tour of Alexandria, VA waterfront, Torpedo Factory shops and Union Street shops and businesses
o All others return to hotel ~ 4:30 pm for R&R and Free Time.

• Saturday Evening, 4 August 2007
o Free Time (6:00 pm – until)
 (Downtown Walking Tour, Prime Outlets or Valley Mall shopping, Charlestown Races & Slots, etc - More info provided in welcome package) Unlimited options.
o Or just hang out at the hotel and relax, unwind, and trade "tall tales" of racing and cruising.

• Sunday Morning*, 5 August 2007
o Farewell Breakfast 8:00 am - 9:30 am
 Richardson's Restaurant (~ 2 miles from hotel on US 40W)

Note * - Listing of Houses of Worship with contact information for the local Hagerstown area will be included in the welcome packets.
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merc
06-13-2007, 09:18 AM
Great job, I look forward to the event. Now I need to purchase my raffle ticket.

Zack
06-13-2007, 09:44 AM
• Thursday Afternoon, 2 August 2007
o Depart for picnic area at 12:00 noon-6:00 pm
 Washington County Regional Park (~ 2 miles from hotel)
 Food and Entertainment/Vendor Raffle
 Alcohol-free
 On site water, electric and restroom facilities
 Playground for the kids
o Car Show at Washington County Regional Park
 Judging from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
 Awards in multiple categories (~ eight awards)
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Yeah right, how are we supposed to get along without the booze? :beer:

merc
06-13-2007, 09:51 AM
Yeah right, how are we supposed to get along without the booze? :beer:

You do what you have been doing for years and pop pills and lick the rolling paper.:bandit:

vkirkend
06-13-2007, 10:37 AM
I'm signed up!!!!

Bluerauder
06-22-2007, 04:13 AM
:bump: Only 40 more days !!!

Motorhead350
06-23-2007, 06:55 PM
Yeah right, how are we supposed to get along without the booze? :beer:

I can do that very easily. :rolleyes: I'm going to sign up next week when I get some more money on my card. :banana2:

Bluerauder
07-19-2007, 08:49 AM
:bump: A few changes to the timing on Saturday's Potomac River cruise to align with the "Nina's Dandy" schedule.

Mesencephalon
07-19-2007, 05:04 PM
Where is the page where you register for these events?
I was just told there was some page with "boxes to check" ?

can't find it, just been thru every forum thread that i can find w/ the word "registration" in it ...

sorry i don't do forums well apparantly ...

:stupid:

Mesencephalon
07-19-2007, 05:08 PM
NEVER MIND .. turns out it was all a big misunderstanding. Someone trying to help me thought I was more helpless than I really was. And I didn't get it until it was too late, so ...

NEEEEEEVER MIND.

Bluerauder
07-23-2007, 06:45 PM
:bump: Just in case you missed the event schedule for MV V