North Dallas Hooptie - Who's in?? (Page 2 of 6)

We usually fuel on pit road from jugs.  Pumps are a good option for splash and go if necessary.  It is a long ways to the closest gas pump outside the track.

I am pleased to announce I will be joining Team OK Speed's previous bacon-loving, pit-mates; Team Tetanus for the NDH.

The refueling from jugs on the pit row is standard, as is the guy who will ride up to you on a 4 wheeler, mid-fuel, with a lit cigarette hanging from his lip to inform you that you are dangerous because your helmet visor is cracked.

If you don't refuel your jugs from the pumps at the track or a transfer tank, plan on a good 40 minute to 1 hour round trip. Same for the hotels, parts stores and most of the food sources. They have a cafe on site and two local places close by, but if you are looking after hours best plan on a little time on a farm road. It is a great track and the owner is awesome, but it is quite remote. The paddock facilities are actually some of my favorites on the Lemons circuit.

It has been a little while, but there weren't any RV hookups, but a few folks did run a 110 from the paddock. Its probably better to run a generator at that point.

But as I mentioned, the track rocks. I have missed it and I am looking forward to another great weekend.

thanks guys I appreciate that I just took a look at the forecast for next weekend looks like it might get a little wet. I guess we will round up as many fuel jugs as we can I have no idea how much fuel our 4 cyl. accord will use.

Heres another nugget just 7 1/2 miles from the track.  Neat place.

Greenwood Grocery
1714 County Rd 2740
Decatur, TX 76234
Phone number (940) 466-3000

http://www.yelp.com/biz/greenwood-grocery-decatur

Down home old-time grocery store/lunch counter.  Their hours are:

Friday 8-5

Saturday 7-8:30, All you can eat fish fry 5-8:30 along with a live band.

From the Yelpster:

"Now talking about being out in the sticks. Folks it don't get more country than this. This little country grocery store and grill is a true Texas treasure. Located off County road 2740 is one of the greatest little unknowns that will make you smile. The Burgers, and Sandwiches are the absolute best. And breakfast too. On Saturday night you won't sink your teeth into better fried catfish, with all the trimmings. Cole slaw, hush puppies, fries. And it's fresh catfish, not frozen. It's hard to find, so you will need to get a Yahoo, or Google map. It's small so go early. If you have to wait a while believe me it's worth waiting for. I live in Keller and I go at least twice a month. Live band on Saturday night too. made up mainly of people who live around the area."

"Great Burgers, Great People at this family run grill. Seriously - the food is simple, but it's great. Some of the best burgers I've ever had, and at a very reasonable price to boot!  If you're looking to get out of the city, and experience for a laid back place where people still care -  look no further! This place brings back mmories of where I grew up and spent my summers - WELL worth the drive from Fort Worth."

This question is because you have a convertible?   The answer is drive faster.
The faster you go, the less rain can fall on the driver.   Yes, drive faster.   That's the cure.

Lite rain, heavy rain, hurricanes.  Rain does not stop the racing.  Tornados, lightening, sleet will and have stopped the racing.  Racing in the rain sucks.  AWD cars have a distinct advantage.

I know they don't like gasoline in the covered garages.  What is the rule on propane heaters?

Maybe it will help if you put 2 chainz on your car

Looks like the weather is going to be nice for the weekend.  A shot out of the backyard 15 minutes ago...

Last year, if I remember, folks had grills going in the garage for chow.  I would think heaters would be tolerated.  Just kind of respect Rule #1 of racing, dont do stupid stuff.  If you have a heater going make sure you keep a belly button in the area watching/using it...

You and your pesky need for clean sheets.

Our team is staying at the La Quinta this year, last year we were at the Day's Inn.

Lemons Pro Tip:
The cafeteria may be open/unlocked on Saturday night for some of the flaggers to camp out in there. It's heated.

Lemons Pro Tip #2:
The cafeteria is likely locked at night on Friday, but the hallway to the bathrooms is accessible, still indoors, and it will fit more than 1 horizontal sleeping bag. Plus it too is heated.