First trip to Bristol (1 Viewer)
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The wife and I went the year CMac had his big crash. Flew into Nashville and drove across state to Bristol. Did their version of the TEC (Thunder Valley Club). Great experience, would do it again in a heartbeat. I remember we ate at a good italian restaurant (Machiavellis after looking online) in Bristol. Of course the Hooters in Bristol packs em in after the races.
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cdag
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That's awesome, it really is a beautiful track. I also made the drive from Nashville to Bristol via I-40, and it was really nice. If you're up to doing a little driving, you could head south a little bit into the Smoky Mountains and do some sight seeing there. Have a great time!
Watching last year up at my parents house I mentioned how it looked like a nice area and we should go. Next thing I knew my kids, wife and parents had a trip planned.
We are doing the smokies for a few days, then going to head to the track for a day.
jeremy sounds good, we;ll have to do that. Greggo can't wait
We are doing the smokies for a few days, then going to head to the track for a day.
jeremy sounds good, we;ll have to do that. Greggo can't wait
murdock
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Be sure to come up to the RV area behind the pro pits for a round during the weekend. It's really a neat perspective sitting up there. They'll give you a ride up the hill in a golf cart, then take a left and go as far as you can into the corner of the RV area. We'll have a couple of EZup tents set up, you can kick back and watch the action. Between rounds stop by site A28, also at the top of the hill headed back down to the pro pits, and say "Hey, Murdock!" 
You'll also love the Smokies. It's mighty pretty country.
You'll also love the Smokies. It's mighty pretty country.
indidad- The Guy- Uncle Steve
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Don't, go 95 mph through Kentucky in a rented Cadillac with Michigan plates.
Do, go to breakfast at Terry's Apex, I believe it's in nearby Johnson City.
Do, go to breakfast at Terry's Apex, I believe it's in nearby Johnson City.
indidad- The Guy- Uncle Steve
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Guess it's been a while. Still sounds great though.
Cappys Apex - Johnson City, Tennessee - In the News...
Cappys Apex - Johnson City, Tennessee - In the News...
DragFan2
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Greggo, you are gonna love this track. As long as the weather cooperates, you can't beat the location and the sound. I wanna go back REAL BAD. Was hoping this would be the year, but not gonna happen. Have fun.
Huge
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Look forward to seeing you there, Greg.
Greggo
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The forecast looks ok for now. And the rainmaker aka Mark Krogen isn't going
so we got that going for us 
The Swegian
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The forecast looks ok for now. And the rainmaker aka Mark Krogen isn't going
Daggers! Yes, Schleprock will not be anywhere near NE Tennessee next weekend.
rick
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Totally awesome track to visit... I was there in 2006 and 2007.... and Friday evening qualifying is the best. Something about the sun setting over the mountains there makes the most scenic track on the tour that much better.
If you want a variety of good food in the area go into virginia at exit 7 off of I-81 I think into Abington, and you have outback and several other good restaurants there.
If you want a variety of good food in the area go into virginia at exit 7 off of I-81 I think into Abington, and you have outback and several other good restaurants there.
