Carl,
Take your time but certainly come join us.
You can enjoy this event without the need to go drive everyday.
So much to enjoy around Eureka Springs besides the roads.
Come and relax and have a nice vacation with the rest of us !!

Gary

 

It's a long drive...but I can do it.. Mark said he and I could share a room, so that's fine....I'll let you know on the possible convoy...Later

 

Thanks Gary.. I will not be able to attend the Spring Dragon, but will be able to make the Fall.Later

 

That's a thousand miles, sixteen hours, are you doing it in one jump?

 

I have added ya to the list in >> POST 2 <<

 

Dave, we're staying a night on the road each way.

 

Interesting statistics : ( I just made the cut into "below average" )

 

Phillip Goode attending the Crossfires Across America #8
1 red crossfire coupe Phillip and Marvin
Brandon, Mississippi

 

arriving on Saturday 24 th leaving Wed 28th

 

We'll do the same driving from SC. Plan to stay in Paducah, KY on the outbound trip; Cookeville, TN on the return trip. Stops are chosen for the local amenities - lodging availability & nearby restaurants. Leaving Paducah around 8 AM on Sunday gets us into Eureka Springs around 2:15 PM. Still lots of time to do a couple of things that Sunday afternoon.

Both trips I'll do more driving the 1st day so the 2nd day is shorter. That allows some relax time when we get to where we're going. And I typically stop every 2.5 hours for 15 minutes to "stretch the old legs & back". Wife & I aren't nearly as limber as we think we are! Crossfire is a really great car, but it is a sports car and wouldn't be my preferred choice for driving X-country (if that's all I was doing).

 

Dave, I officially double dog dare you to make the trip with bluecoupe !
It would be great to finally meet you, and in Eureka Springs to boot !

 

I second that!

 

By that time there may be a big wall and the route planning will have to take into account where the gates are, if any.
I hope Google keeps up to date, as the OEM nav radio will be no use.

 

REPEAT ANNOUNCEMENT
Just to be sure this isn't missed by anyone coming so far.......

Arrangements have been made for a group dinner buffet at the Best Western of the Ozarks during our CAA8 Eureka Springs event
These arrangements have been made by another local Crossfire owner who we met in 2015 and lives right there in Eureka Springs
The dinner buffet will be held at our host hotel at 6:30pm on Tuesday evening

For all the info about the buffet please read post #1 in this separate thread link below and post discussion in that thread ......

click >>CAA8 Group Dinner Buffet - Tuesday June 27, 2017

 

My driving information indicates that's it's around 1,071 miles...approx.16 hours at posted speed limits. I figure if I average around 75 to 85 mph, I should be able cut off approximately 2 hours... this will be continuous driving with required stops for gas, eats and stretching of the legs/back..No problem as long as I have my music close at hand....Carl

 

750 miles and 11 hours plus stops for me. I'm a light-weight, Carl. I will most likely leave Saturday and drive about halfway. Maybe stop in Nashville and visit Nick.

Then continue Sunday to ES.

I have not driven for 11 hours strait in 20 years and I'm only 56.

 

Who had the time to compile all of THAT?

 

Understand Mark. Heretofore, in 3 instances, I've driven 10, 12, and 13 hours straight.. I feel confident and in shape to do this.. will be 79 St. Patrick's day... wing up...let's go...Carl

 

Me.

Simply cut and paste to xls, then with google map up just type in the origination with the destination set to Eureka Springs.

Easy peasy japanesy

( Had to make a guess on "Upstate SC" - I chose Rock Hill )

 

You never cease to amaze me, too smart by half.