Getting to VIR from the Northeast...

[Al Navarro]

It looks like MapQuest is shooting me down 95...is that right? Or should I take 81?

I'm bascially coming from the Philly area.

Experts, please advise....

[slngsht]

the only time i've gone there, i think i went down 81 from DC.

[Al Navarro]

It looks to be smack inthe middle of 81 and 95...95 is closer to my driveway, but the Beltway traffic could be a drag...it takes me a few hours to get to 81 in PA, but that avoids the DC congestion.

FWIW, I'm trying to be at VIR to watch Jeff kick some arse. Planning on driving down partway on Thursday night...come in early on Friday, watch AM and PM sessions, then drive back Friday.

Jeff-Any idea what the exact schedule is? When does the AM session start?

[slngsht]

It looks to be smack inthe middle of 81 and 95...95 is closer to my driveway, but the Beltway traffic could be a drag...it takes me a few hours to get to 81 in PA, but that avoids the DC congestion.

FWIW, I'm trying to be at VIR to watch Jeff kick some arse. Planning on driving down partway on Thursday night...come in early on Friday, watch AM and PM sessions, then drive back Friday.

Jeff-Any idea what the exact schedule is? When does the AM session start?

Who are you, and what did you do to Laura? :jester:

[Al Navarro]

Believe it or not, Laura claims to have had a great time over 7-7-7 and might actually be up for one car-centric vacation a year. Having the trailer certainly helps in that regard.

The VIR thing might work out because she is thinking of visiting her Mom's side of the family that weekend...I have to work a client event all day on Sat. I should stop by and get the USA7s banner to "represent" at VIR.

[Arya Ebrahimi]

Wave as you pass Blacksburg if you come down 81, or stop and say hi :d

[locostv8]

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I believe you will find 81 a nicer ride. I generaly do anything I can to avoid 95 in the NE.

[R1 Seven]

Jeff-Any idea what the exact schedule is? When does the AM session start?

Al, you are nuts man! Marathon trip. I think that one of the Stalkers will be there also. So there are at least two sevens to see. Looks like the schedule just turned up this morning: http://www.nasaracing.net/VIR_July_07/event.htm The schedule for each day is located there. Looks like you could catch at least two or three sessions.

I have a good freind that lives near Philly that comes to VIR. I will ask him what route he takes...

[R1 Seven]

Al,

My buddy says that they usually take 95. I guess that depends on when you would hit traffic around the big cities. If you come down 81, you end up back tracking a little bit to get to VIR which may result in extra mileage on the trip.

That is the best I can offer...

[Al Navarro]

95 it is...

Look for the sweaty Filipino guy cheering himself hoarse when you run...and booing for all non-se7en cars.

[DeanG]

If you drive rt-58 watch out for Emporia. It is probably the most active speed trap in Virginia. Expect to see speed traps at any hour of the day or night. Several police working toghther as a anti-speeding team is a common.

[Al Navarro]

Thanks for that tip Mr. G!

[slngsht]

If you drive rt-58 watch out for Emporia. It is probably the most active speed trap in Virginia. Expect to see speed traps at any hour of the day or night. Several police working toghther as a anti-speeding team is a common.

Do VA troopers bother pulling over non-residents? Residents are SO much more profitable :rofl: