Visit to Marauderville

[cruzer]

I just had a very pleasant trip to Marauderville (Ennis), TX. Arrived about 11 AM. Took some pictures of the Raceway entrance--drove downtown and stopped at the O'Reilly Auto Store and was promptly taken on a tour of the store---got everything, oil, polishes, cleaning materials,etc plus a great and knowledgable staff. O'Reilly is the major sponsor of the raceway and will support us any way they can--will be open right through the week-end. They also showed me where the car washes were and which were good. Visited the Chamber of Commerce and have a sack full of goodies, including a detailed city map. Visited with the owner of the Quality Inn--great guy who wants us in his hotel (sorry, no more "Marauder " room available).To sum it up, I will check out the highway approaches just prior to the event and post best routes, highways to avoid due to construction, and where rush hour problems are worst. I started photographing important highway signs and exit signs--sure helps to know exactly how they look. Also--there is over a $.10/gal difference in gas prices in less than 5 miles !!! I'll get all the info together and post it in time for planning purposes. PLENTY of food around--looks like a great place to meet. See you in Sept. , Maury

[Mad1]

I guess I get to be the first to say "Thank you" and I'm sure I speak for all of us who will be visiting the Lone Star state come September.

Gotta love friends like this.

Mad1

[martyo]

Thanks MMaury!

[SergntMac]

Wow...Thanks Maury! I feel better already.

Maybe we DO mean something here, better get your butts to Ennmis, eh? Just in case...

[Bigdogjim]

Hey when can we start an offical countdown to the big event?
Logan can you push some buttons to make it happen?

See you all in Sept.

[Marauderman]

NIce to have someone go so far out in doing this as well--can't wait to see your updates-- thanks --

Aren't we all the best friends we haven''t met yet!!!!!

[Logan]

Ya wanna countdown timer on the main page? I can do that. :)

[Bigdogjim]

Originally posted by Logan
Ya wanna countdown timer on the main page? I can do that. :)

Well you know with all us grown "boys" acting like "little Kids" here it would be neat!:D :D

See ya in September!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cruzer]

Thanks Logan, for the clock---I'm looking forward to meeting all you great folks--hey, man, all I'm doing is getting to enjoy driving my MM and meeting nice people. I am very serious about the traffic thing--our highway system is weird and the labeling is crazy. That's why I'm taking pictures if the highway signs---so I won't post the wrong instructions--I can tell you one thing for sure--DO NOT plan on using I-35E from Dallas to Ennis--it's a mess. I am plotting approaches from all directions and will make recommendations based on registered attendees addresses. Will keep you posted...oh yeah, I have an Ennis telephone book and all the C of C brochures--need to know anything--e-mail me or use PM--counting the minutes, Maury

[mtnh]

Is it going to be cooler in the area by then? Dallas at 107F this week! Hope it's cooler by next month! (especially for such dark cars)

[engine23ccvfd]

Mid August is the hottest time of the year and last till Mid Sept... bring a skillet you will be able to fry eggs on the hood...well if the paint was decent you could.....I cant believe I have to go to a freaking wedding the weekend of the MM Roundup I am bummed

[Logan]

Cooler?! hhahahhaha... That's funny.

Expect 100 degree temperatures and you won't be disappointed. If it's only 90 degrees, well.... Bonus!

[Racerx88]

On top of that the asphalt pit area will soak up ALL the heat and melt your shoes!
I'll be there anyway - I guess I'm just used to it since I've lived here all my life!