2009 New Jersery Corvette Caravan
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Departure Information:
At this time we have planned two departure areas from New Jersey.
One in the southern part and one in the northern area. Both with easy access to the PA Turnpike.
One will be in Deptford NJ and the other in a more northern location yet to be determined.
We are checking with the NJ department of transportation for their construction schedule for 2009.
Sunday: August 30th
The first stop on our journey will be in Carlisle PA were Corvettes at Carlisle will be in full swing.
We will be entering the fair grounds at Gate 3. Lance Miller has offered us the chance to not only
browse the fairgrounds during this major corvette event, but to also try some of the many different
types of chow offered in their grandstand.
There will be 82 acers of nothing but Corvettes ... Corvette parts ... and Corvette related items, all
of which should wet your appetite for returning next year. Special Parking and a private tent covered area
will be provided for us. We will be departing Carlisle after lunch and head to Greensburg PA.
Sunday Night: August 30th
Greensburg PA - We will be posting hotel information in August as they will not allow us to
block rooms over one year in advance.
Monday & Tuesday: August 31th - September 1st
We will depart Monday morning and head into Kentucky towards Sparta KY and the Kentucky Motor Speedway.
There we will be running on their mile and a half track on Tuesday Sept 1st.
For accommodations for Monday and Tuesday night, we are working with the Belterra Casino and Spa in Florence
Indiana which is only a short distance from the Speedway. More information will be posted on this when available.
Wednsday: September 2nd
Wednsday morning we will start the shortest leg of our trip into Bowling Green. Our plans at this time are to have
a special dinner , complete with music for our arrival the first evening.
Thur - Sat: September 2nd - 5th
It has been announced that activities for the National Corvette Museum will be
held on Thursday-Friday-Saturday; September 3rd 4th and 5th. No itinerary has
been released as of yet.
Sunday Morning: September 6th
Departing Bowling Green we will drive up to Effingham, IL. the home of Mid America Motorworks.
Mid America Motorworks has invited us for a bite to eat followed with a tour
of the facilities. They have graciously offered us this opportunity on Sunday even
though they would normally be closed that day. After the days events we will stay in Effingham for the evening.
Monday: September 7th
The ride home from Effingham would take over 14 hours. Therefore we have decided to increase the trip one more day.
On Monday Morning we will head out and spent the night in St. Clairsville OH.
Tuesday: September 8th
We will start our final leg of our journey home.
For the drivers handbook we are planning to list Chevrolet dealerships, hospitals, fuel areas, as well as food locations.
And, yes, car wash or water hose connections at each stop. Please remember to check here for a complete list of
hotels/motels for each stop. However, since Bowling Green, KY is a special place familiar with corvette happenings now
would be a GREAT time for you to call and make your reservation for September 2nd 3rd, 4th and 5th, departing on
Sunday September 6th, 2009.
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