One off the bucket list Im going to the 2013 Bakersfield March Meet

I am so Stoked ! I have been living in the Midwest for 59 years and never been to Nostalgia Drag Race of this magnitude let alone in Califorina . Has any one ever attented this or is going . Is it really as good as it seems

http://www.famosoraceway.com/

Thanks Tommy

 

You'll love it.
Ain't a better deal anywhere !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Thanks so kool I cant wait. I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas to get it

 

I just found this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=micVEtyJQA4I just found this

 

It is always a great experience. Well organized, lots of older cars and builders from earlier days and really nice machines. Here are a few photo's.
Normbc9

 

Congratulations, its funny what little things are on a lot of peoples bucket list. I hope to make it next year.

 

You won't be disappointed. See you there.

 

Absolutely worth the trip. Get a room soon before they are gone, and leve space in your bags to take home T-shirts and other treasure.

 

I am booking my room this week alot sold out all ready Thanks

 

I'm a local. If you need any pointers let me know.
I'll be there

 

Make sure you plan to be at the track early saturday as thats the biggest busiest day.

 

Im coming down Thursday and not going home untill Sunday Night. Where is a good place to stay that is reasonable . Any good night life going on like crusing best place to see cars away from the track at night . How late does the track stay open . Tell me all LOL !

 

Lots of motels in town.
http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=bakersfield+hotels&fb=1&gl=us&hq=hotels&hnear=0x80ea6bc8b994cb0d:0x59360c0998fe74c8,Bakersfield,+CA&sa=X&ei=oYbgUNmQGebziwK4toDgDQ&ved=0CO4BELYD
Scroll up and look at the hotels along Hwy 99 between Norris Rd and Olive Dr. Famoso is just up the road from them. ( 15-20 min ) Good food close by. Try both Hodels and Milt's.
As for night life. Chuys or The Roadhouse or both for they share the parking lot, usually have a Kickoff Party. They are West of Hwy 99 on Hwy 58 / Rosedale Hwy. I don't think much cruising going on. For the CHRR they have some fun at the Double Tree Hotel in town. Which is right there at Hwy 99 and Hwy 58.
Even though I am a local, I don't know what goes own it town during the March Meet for I am always out at the track. There is some night life out there, both on the racers side and spectator side of the track. With a weekend p*** you can stay out as long as you want.

 

Very cool thanks

 

It was on my bucket list too. 2013 will be our fifth trip to the Meet

 

I'm going, first time, cant wait

 

Where you staying? Im going to book at the Hampton Bakersfield as soonas the holiday is over . I cant wait either

 

Try to get the one Hampton North- Close to airport and one of the closest to Famoso.

 

It says all sold out for that hotel

 

I just booked my room 50 bucks a night and its a 3.5 out of 5.0 star hotel
Im like a kid at Christmas holy **** !!

Quality Inn & Suites (CAA64)
4500 Buck Owens Boulevard, Bakersfield, CA, US, 93308
Phone: (661) 324-5555Fax: (661) 325-0106

 

we're at the BW right up the street

 

Been stayin there 4 years
Yer only sleepin ,showerin there.
Hell I don't wanna buy the place, I just want a room.
Can't see spendin over 100 bucks to just crash out fer a few hours.

 

Wow, two pages and no one has told him to go to Zingos.
Or In-N-Out, but maybe my priorities were different.

 

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I know about about IN and Out I am a burger condasour thats really why Im traving 2000 miles LOL !!

 

I just booked my flights Im getting in Thursday Morning Luch at In and Out !!! first thing !!

 

Jamoke, check out my photo stash for a taste of you'll see. Have a great trip.http://www.flickr.com/photos/rmunozphotography62/sets/72157632342655142/

 

Yeah, when we went out to the CHRR last fall it was In-N-Out for lunch and Bob's Big Boy for dinner. More then once!
We had a great time at the CHRR, hoping the March meet will be doable this year as well. I'm sure you'll not be dissappointed.

 

You did good. I was just at Buck Owens Crystal Palace last night for New Years. Was scoping out the motels as I drove down Buck Owens Blvd. That hotel just off the Hwy99. Just get on the Hwy North 15-20 minutes to Hwy 46/ Famoso Rd. Hang a right go another 5 Min east. Earlier the better or you will be parking 1/2 mile out along the almond orchards.
Also just down the street is Zingo's Cafe 24 hr Diner. Beats going to a Denny's

 

Is there a lot of stuff for sale at the swap like projects , Hot Rods and Drag Cars for sale I am planing on looking to purchase something there and then have it shipped when I get home . Im Looking for a G***er, Altered, or another FED Roller at least I can sit in them and touch them and check them out instead of seeing something on line to purchase and get it home and it doesnt fit or the guy was not telling the truth abouth the ride. Our do you think the prices wil be to high there

 

What time do the gates open