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Organizing Midwest Caravan for IA 2010 Begins
January 25, 2010 by 98vwgolfgti
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As usual Toyomatt is organizing the caravan. Here is his post from HondaTech.



Well I never knew that this caravan would attract so many people (even when I’m physically unable to make the journey ). I’m glad that so many people can come out and enjoy the festivities, as it’s an event that import enthusiasts should experience at least once.

Now, as before, below is the layout for the journey. If you would like to participate/join in, please let me know by posting here. I’ll keep a tab of how many people are showing at each checkpoint, so as not to lose anyone.

Here’s a fantastic video, edited by one of the guys on the caravan in 2007:


Here’s a video of the 2008 meet:


IA ‘10 will take place on July 17th and 18th, so we will set course the Friday before, aka. July 16th. As we arrive in Nashville we’ll part ways to our respective hotels/meeting points, so make sure you are planned ahead of time for the arrival into Nashville. The Nashville Super Speedway is roughly 15 miles South East of downtown Nashville, near Smyrna. So, mark your calenders, tattoo your wrist, and do whatever it takes to make sure you’re set to go this time around.

[NOTE: Make sure to look at the times closely. There is a time zone change mid-way through the journey.] (CST = -5 GMT during the Summer)

Import Alliance ‘10 (Main thread)
Import Alliance ‘10 (Website)

Previous Caravans!
Import Alliance ‘09
Import Alliance ‘08
Import Alliance ‘07

Entire Journey (automatically set to print): http://maps.google.com/maps?f=…&pw=2

Checkpoint #1: Highway 94 and College Avenue (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
- Arrival Time: 07:00 AM (CST) Friday, July 16th
- Departure Time: 07:30 AM (CST)
We’ll be stopping at the WESTERN Park & Ride (opposite side of the highway compared to the Airport).

Wikimapia of area: http://wikimapia.org/#y=429289…h&v=2

Journey Section 1 Directions (automatically set to print): http://maps.google.com/maps?f=…&pw=2

Checkpoint #2: Highway 65 Rest/Welcome Center (Merrillville, Indiana)
- Arrival Time: 10:30 AM (CST) (11:30 AM EST)
- Departure Time: 11:00 AM (CST) (12:00 PM EST)
We’ll be stopping at the Rest/Welcome Center right off of Highway 65, on the WEST side of the Highway.

Wikimapia of area: http://wikimapia.org/#y=411668…h&v=2

Journey Section 2 Directions (automatically set to print): http://maps.google.com/maps?f=…&pw=2

Checkpoint #3: Chapeze Ln/Welcome Center (Shepherdsville, Kentucky)
- Arrival Time: 03:15 PM (CST) (04:15 PM EST)
- Departure Time: 04:00 PM (CST) (05:00 PM EST)
We’ll be stopping at the Rest/Welcome Center right off of Highway 65, on the WEST side of the Highway.

Wikimapia of area: http://wikimapia.org/#y=379464…h&v=2

Journey Section 3 Directions (automatically set to print): http://maps.google.com/maps?f=…&pw=2

Final Arrive Time at Nashville Super Speedway: 8:00 PM (CST)

PLEASE NOTE: From the experience gained from IA ‘07, IA ‘08, and IA ‘09, I believe it is safe to assume that these times are fairly accurate (even when dealing with heavy construction). I know that not everyone will be able to pit stop at the same mileage, so feel free to drop off when necessary. I set it with 3 checkpoints for a reason. It gives a chance for those with more thirsty engines, a chance to catch breath and keep up. Feel free to throw in ideas that are worth noting, at me. I’m up for suggestion.

//////: MECHANICAL NOTE ://////
MAKE SURE TO PERFORM ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TO YOUR VEHICLE BEFORE SETTING OFF ON THIS JOURNEY!
Accidents can happen, and being many miles from home can make things quite tricky. So best bet is to prepare for the journey as best as possible.

MATURITY NOTE: I know that this can be a long journey, but please try and maintain a more mature driving habit. Wreckless driving is illegal and can ruin the trip for everyone. “Driving it like you stole it” is not a mentality to have on a trip like this. There’s plenty of people here who spent intense amounts of time and money on their vehicles to have them ruined by someone trying to gain attention by showing off. Know the difference between “playful” and “idiotic”.

Should be fun, I believe NICO club holds there insanely huge meet here. So hopefully we can get some people caravaning down_Kyle

sounds fun... well see if the coupe is ready for a long ass drive, prob not lol.

that 2J is born for the long drives

sooo down cant wait for this.

how many people usually go to this?

last year my friend said there was 1000+ easy at the show. 8 people caravaned from Mil, met up with 5 more people in Indiana then met up with 300 people in Kentucky to go to IA.

some pics
http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2618715

eS 13_maJiK wrote:that 2J is born for the long drives

haha well see!

so fucking down for this! ill be meeting you guys in indiania WHOOT WHOOT!

its gonna be fresh. Car show, Clubbin, after parties at the hotel...Win!

anyone wanna hit up the smokey mountains too since were down there? haha

eS 13_maJiK wrote:its gonna be fresh. Car show, Clubbin, after parties at the hotel...Win!

this!

I am going there for sure! No way in hell im missing this one this year.