Jody...make sure you guys post something up in here about where you guys are going to be at the cruise. Me and a few others would like to drop by and say hello.

Frank, let me break down the cruise for you as best I can. It stretches for 16 miles. Along that stretch there will be millions of people (literally millions) and 10's of thousands of hot rods. They're not kidding when they bill this the largest single day car event in the world. Some people cruise up and down the stretch but most find a spot to park and watch. Although finding a spot is hard. Most of the time you've got to know somebody, and there's usually a fee involved that can go up past 100 dollars depending on where you are on the strip. I know Jeff has parked with Paul at Hydratech in the past but not sure where he'll be this year. GM, Ford, and Chrysler get involved and will have large tents set up to showcase their products. Vendors are everywhere...and I mean literally everywhere selling everything under the sun. There's no real way to see the whole cruise, if you're lucky you'll see maybe 15% of it. It's that big. But i've got to warn you, it's quite an overwhelming experience. You might be sick of looking at cars for a few months when you get back. :P

Here's the great thing about Woodward though, the actual "cruising" part of the event really starts a week before the official cruise night. This years event is on August 19th...but Woodward will be loaded with street machines starting as early as August 12th. Plan to get here a few days before the 19th like on the 17th. You won't be disappointed.

Frank if I can be of any help, don't hesitate to call on me. My car will be out of the garage during that time at the paint shop so if you're bringing something and need to store it somewhere for a night, I'd be more than happy to lock her up for you. I'm about a half and hours drive from Woodward and I have several hotels about a mile from my house. Not sure how good they are but I know all the Bass Tournament guys from out of town stay there when they fish the tournaments on Lake St. Clair. If you're interested I can find out more information.

Here's some pics from last year, but pictures don't do it justice! :yes:Hey, if anybody can get me a parking spot let me know! :D

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And if you go to just walk around....Be prepared to walk ALOT!
Its crazy..........

-Paul

whoa that looks like alot of fun!!!

Here are Woodward pics I took n 2004.

Will do Tony. Scott, Brent, and I get in on the 17th, around 3:30. Not sure exactly what's planned from that point. PM Scott or I with a contact number so we can get ahold of you.

Jody

Looks like a cooling system check, LOL! Tony, thanks for the offer, we will let you know. Right now, unless a vendor needs a display vehicle, I am thinking about flying up and leaving the toys at home. I will let you know.

Looking for a room
 

Tony, or anyone from MI

Any ideas for a room near MIS for Sat night? Dosen't have to be anything fancy. Me and the wife are heading up for the race on Sunday. Now I'm thinking about trying to do both, most likely leaving the car at home this time though.

If I am correct Their are some hotels a couple exits before MIS exit...

-Paul

Dean...not sure about hotels that far out. Maybe someone from the western side of the state can chime in.

Jody...I'll PM you my cell number. :thumbsup:

Frank...let me know when you get in. We should all grab dinner somewhere on Woodward on Friday night before the cruise. Plenty of nice restaurants along that stretch.

Then afterwards we can all watch Trush do burnouts in the Wal-Mart parking lot with his Buick. I'll bring the bleach. :D