Joliet - Rte 66 raceway - where to stay?

[Seattle Sam]

I'm making my plans to go to the June NHRA race at Chicagoland, any recommendations on where to stay? Is Harrah's Joliet any good? All suggestions are welcome..
Thanks,
-Sam

[jeff morocco]

sam, try this link. anywhere on here is okay.

http://route66raceway.travelhero.com/index.cfm/subregionid/156/aid/585/index.html

[Seattle Sam]

Thanks Jeff!
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[DarrenX33]

You just better be sure to look me up. By then we will have cruise nights going on. Stay longer if you can. We'll show you around town. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Salvatore]

And Darren and the boys are GREAT hosts! They love to eat....like me! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

[Seattle Sam]

Yeah, I'd love to have a slice of authentic Chicago-style pizza with sausage and peppers, and what's that wet sangwedge - Italian Beef? Is that it?

Darren,
I might be able to come in the weekend before, the race runs Thursday through Sunday, so it eats up that weekend. It would be great to go to a couple cruises with you guys! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

-Sam

[DarrenX33]

Sam done!

As we get closer let me know the particulars. We'll hit a bunch of cruise nights and as many local eateries as possible. Looking forward to it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Belair62]

Right now Pennsy Sam has a little woody goin on talking about the food here !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Postsedan]

Darren lets treat Sam to a night out at Lombard, followed by a cruise with the Day 2 Rat Pack. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

Dan.

[kwhizz]

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Darren lets treat Sam to a night out at Lombard, followed by a cruise with the Day 2 Rat Pack. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

Dan.

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Count the "Cheese" guy in also......LOL.....Let me know in advance so I can save up some Tollway Money.....

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

[Seattle Sam]

Guys it sounds great - maybe I can help Belair Bob work on his Deuce or turn wrenches with Darren on his big block Z while I'm in town - garage visits are the best!
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[DarrenX33]

No wrenchin required. We will have a good time. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[LVCamaro]

...and Belair should not be allowed a wrench in his hand! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif
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[SmallHurst]

Not that anyone on here would care, but July 13-15 in conjunction with the Lucas Oil Sportsman Top Alcohol drags at Route 66, will be the Hurst/ Olds Club of America national meet. Look up more information at H/O Club of America website (www.hurstolds.com) . Unfortunately, I know I cannot make the event.

[Seattle Sam]

OK guys, it's the weekend after next - I'm looking forward to getting out of this steady rain!

We get into town Wednesday night, qualifying starts Thursday. We'd love to meet anyone for cruising or dinner Thursday night the 8th, and we're taking the day off from the track Saturday, so we're up for any cruises and shows Saturday the 10th.

On a related note, if someone is interested in two Skybox passes plus parking for Saturday, we have them up for sale in the For Sale section - here (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/206820/an/0/page/0#206820) -

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-Sam

[DarrenX33]

Ok guys. Dan, Gags, John and all. Let's all hook up on Thursday and take a cruise to one of the eateries... Beef, dogs, pizza or whatever (Heck all of them). Then we will all meet up Saturday and the usual time and place for Lombard. Who's else is in?

[Postsedan]

Darren,

I will definetly be at Lombard on Saturday...I`ve got a busy short week at the shop, not sure about a Thursday cruise.

Dan.

[DarrenX33]

FYI- This is next week not this week....

Thursday June 8th and 10th.

[Salvatore]

Sam You are a very lucky man with these guys out there! Darren and the boys treat you like royalty. Have Gags give you a guided Italian tour of the hot spots and land marks. Grab Mike G. and Stefano too! The food, the guys and the cars. Make sure you take Sam to John P's house. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[supcarbob]

one of the best'Saturday' night cruises in Morris,Illinois-15 miles west of Joliet(down I-80) on June 10.This is a once a month show and has between 350-500 cars

[Mr. Duece]

Count me in Darren! I'm sure I could convince Dan to make time. I'll drag Pete along as well. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[Postsedan]

No can do...I`ll be at Chevel-Abration! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Dan.

[DarrenX33]

Come on you can come up with something better that that.

[Seattle Sam]

So where is the best place to cruise on Thursday nights? We're rolling into town next week, what's up on the 8th?

Hobart's Pub in Niles?
Steak & Shake at Randhurst Mall in Mt Prospect?
Crystal Lake?
The Dugout in Burbank?
Downtown Crete?
Frato's Eatery in Schaumberg?

Bel-Air Bob's house? Darren's garage?? Postsedan's shop???

We'll be staying in Bolingbrook if that makes any difference..first round of brewski's is on me!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[DarrenX33]

Sam I was thinking (if weather cooperates) that we could jump in the cars and cruise to one of the Chicago favorites (dogs, beef or whatever).

So far I think

Don
Pete
John
Tom

are in... Come on, anyone else??

[Seattle Sam]

I think Jeff Morocco might be in...

[jeff morocco]

yep count me in !!

[Salvatore]

Hey Sam, Put your eatin cap on!! Take some pictures too. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Seattle Sam]

I'll have both batteries charged up and ready http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Looks like this was a big weekend first with the Lombard kickoff then with Strat's, hope I didn't miss all the cool cars!

Hey Stefano, can we come by the Nickey joint?
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[DarrenX33]

If I haven't talked to you already. Whoever is planning on coming Thursday (tomorrow) contact me via PM for details.

[1970ChevelleSS]

Are any of these car shows close to downtown chicago. I am going today threw saturday.
Also where is the best place to get some pizza?

[mrtimstik]

Lou Malnatis, Ginos East, Giordanos. Get the deep dish only at these places. Home Run Inn is also supposed to be good but I have never been there.

Car shows: car shows Chicago (http://www.msutv.com/cruise.htm)

[Salvatore]

Deep dish Pizza! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif Do they deliver to Pa? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[mrtimstik]

Why yes they do, so do alot of other Chi-town favorites.

www.loutogo.com (http://www.loutogo.com)

Go there and drool