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Event Coverage Official Vintage Torque Fest Thread May 3-4, 2013

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by coolstuff, Jun 14, 2012.

  1. KustomCars
    Joined: Jul 31, 2011
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    from Minnesota

    .. 12 weeks 4 days ...
     
  2. Jamoke
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    Im staying at the

    Baymont Inn And Suites
    4025 Mcdonald Drive
    Dubuque, IA 52003

    $67 bucks a night
     
  3. verno30
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    Close to the fairgrounds and right on HWY 20. Was a Heartland Inn for a while. Didn't know they changed their name.
     
  4. Jamoke
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    Trip advisor gave it 4 stars but what the hell you sleep there shower and your out

     
  5. justabeater37
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    I had booked there with Hotels.com and they screwed up the reservation. When they went to rebook they said it was full and shoved me next door to the Heartland. WTF. I booked clear back in May. Maybe I better check up on them again.
     
  6. GREASER815
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    I booked along time ago as well, volunteered and ready to go. Can't wait for the show, it is always my first venture of the spring.
     
  7. Jamoke
    Joined: Sep 1, 2011
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    It says Vintage Drags ? Is that a friday night thing ? I volunteered to
     
  8. vintage drags are Sunday at Eddyville strip I believe
     
  9. Jamoke
    Joined: Sep 1, 2011
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    Thats a good way to wrap up the weekend ....

     
  10. justabeater37
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    Earlville no Eddyville. It's west aways from Dubuque but a nice place.
     
  11. ...I knew you'd correct me on that, thanks,...I always get those 2 guys mixed up!
     
  12. coolstuff
    Joined: Oct 14, 2006
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    from Bettendorf

    Hotels - PLEASE mention the Vintage Torque Fest when you call.
    There is a big list of hotels on the site -
    www.vintagetorquefest.com

    I believe that Baymont is sold out except for some suites....they are supposed to give me an updated list tomorrow.
    Holiday Inn Express has stated they will give us special parking area and even a hose if anyone wants to wash off their cars! Nice of them.
    You have to make your reservation at Holiday Inn before April 1 to get the discounted rate.
    Best Western is usually the host hotel for many groups that come to Dubuque - the hotel is really nice. Again - have to reserve by April 1.
    Mainstay Suites are very close by and have a reservation hold no later than April 1 as well. These rooms are $69 a night and only have 4 rooms left.
    Baymont Inn
    563-582-3752
    The Baymont is the host hotel. It’s next to the Harley Davidson dealership and is 2.1 miles from the fairgrounds.
    Best Western Plus
    563-557-8000
    A full service hotel and has won the top award for Best Western hotels in Iowa – very nice place.
    Comfort Inn
    563-556-3006
    Next to the Baymont
    MainStay Suites
    563-557-7829
    2 miles from the fairgrounds.
    Country Inn & Suites
    (563) 583-2500
    Next to Mainstay Suites -Harley Davidson; next to Carlson O’Kelly’s & Applebee’s
    Super 8
    563-582-8898
    Holiday Inn Express
    Dubuque, IA
    563-556-4600
    The hotels below are here for info purposes and we will try to get a Vintage Torque Fest rate soon!
    Grand Harbor Resort
    (866) 690-4006
    Next to the casino in Dubuque (20 miles north)
    AmericInn Hotel
    319-462-4119 or 800-634-3444Anamosa, Iowa
    By the National Motorcycle Museum - and J & P Cycles. This hotel is about 30 miles away.
    Camping

    Camping is available at the grounds. Please call 563-588-1406 for reservations. The Dubuque County Fairgrounds is in charge of the camping. Please note there may be size restrictions on the camping area. Large RVs over 25 feet may have to go to off Hoot Owl RV Park (1.5 miles away). Please reserve early.
    Camping Rates
    $17 -One Night
    $30 2 day pkg
    $45 – 3 day pkg
    We will have a curfew area in the camping areas our directors use during the fair.
    We will have a person on site to answer any questions.
    Hoot Owl Camp Ground – 1650 Middle Road, Dubuque, IA 52002 Phone:(563) 580-9453
     
  13. Torkwrench
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    There's a drag strip in Earlville Iowa? Hmmm...Might have to stay over 'til Sunday.:D:D:D
     
  14. Jamoke
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    I just went on PriceLine.com and there are still rooms for the Baymont Inn And Suites Dubuque



    Baymont Inn And Suites Dubuque
    4025 Mcdonald Drive
    Dubuque , IA
    52003

    Check-In: Fri, May 3, 2013
    Check-Out: Sun, May 5, 2013
    Nights: 2 Nights
    Rooms: 1 Room
    Choose Your Room
    Note: All rooms are booked for double occupancy.

    $79.99
    per night
    1 King Bed Non-Smoking Room With Free Continental Breakfast, Free --Nk1--Wi-Fi, Desk And Iron
    FREE Cancellation -- View Cancel Policy
    Freebies: Free breakfast and free internet in room


    $79.99
    per night
    1 Queen Bed Non-Smoking Room With Free Continental Breakfast, Free --Nq1--Wi-Fi, Desk And Iron
    FREE Cancellation -- View Cancel Policy
    Freebies: Free breakfast and free internet in room


    $79.99
    per night
    2 Queen Beds Non-Smoking Room With Free Continental Breakfast, Free --Nq2--Wi-Fi, Desk And Iron
    FREE Cancellation -- View Cancel Policy
    Freebies: Free breakfast and free internet in room


    $99.99
    per night
    Deluxe 1 King Bed Non Smoking Room With Free Wi-Fi, Coffee Maker, And --Nlk1-- Iron And Board.
    FREE Cancellation -- View Cancel Policy
    Freebies: Free breakfast and free internet in room


    $99.99
    per night
    Deluxe Accessible 2 Queen Bed Non Smoking Room With Handheld Shower --Npq2-- Wand, And Free Wi-Fi
    FREE Cancellation -- View Cancel Policy
    Freebies: Free breakfast and free internet in room
     
  15. Jamoke
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    Then I called the hotel and they tell me they are sold out all booked ?? Something not right

     
  16. von zipper
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    I'm booked! Can't wait!
     
  17. blue 49
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    from Iowa

    Will there be camping at the strip sat. night?
     
  18. rocksolidnate
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    from Viroqua Wi

    looks like a great time Ill be there
     
  19. coolstuff
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    Jamoke....
    not sure what the deal is - I will call them.

    The deal is - when people CALL the hotels and mention the Vintage Torque Fest - when we get enough rooms booked under our name - we get 1 room for free.
    We use these rooms for our volunteers.
    This is why it is important that people actually take the time to call up and book through the hotel.

    All the prices you listed are the same or cheaper if you use our rate.

    The free rooms the hotels give us are for the volunteers that put in 20 hours or more at the show.

    I hope that people will call the hotels and reserve directly instead of using the online forms.

    Thanks
     
  20. coolstuff
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    YES!
    The drag strip has a really nice campgrounds and are available all weekend.
     
  21. dirtbag13
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    is it may yet ?
     
  22. coolstuff
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    from Bettendorf

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    P.O. BOX 365
    U.S. HWY 20, EXIT 285
    EARLVILLE, IA
    (563) 923-CAMP
    RV CAMPING
    FULL HOOK-UP
    Per Day$25

    Per Week $150

    Per Month $425

    Per Race Season(April-October)Call


    TENT CAMPING IN RV PARK
    Per Day$10


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    Prices include sales tax.
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  23. Im gunna hafta find me a place to hide!
     
  24. Master of None
    Joined: Dec 18, 2009
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    Well stop wearing Speedo's in public and people wont notice you as much!:D
     
  25. Sorry thats all your wife gives me!
     
  26. KustomCars
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    from Minnesota

    I wish..:(
     
  27. Im registered, signed up to volunteer and have a room. Cant wait, love torquefest weekend

    Brad
     
  28. Jamoke
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    Im comming from the Chicago area .Any one use US-20 W to Dubuque Iowa I have an option to use I-88 but its like and hour longer .or

    I-90 W and WI-11 W/Wisconsin Trunk Highway 11 W
     
  29. 20 is a good scenic drive...
     
  30. Jamoke
    Joined: Sep 1, 2011
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    Slow or fast road I cant remember .I'm also thinking Driving the roadster I might freeze my ass off in the beginning of May . I may tow it and be a Puss

     

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