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Long-time lurker here but have been around NHRA since the 70's (1/8 mile at Keokuk, Iowa) and attended numerous National events at Pomona, Mile High, Phoenix, Seattle, as well as Pro Nostalgia races at Woodburn, Oregon, an hour north of us.
This month my son and I will be taking our first-ever trip to the CHRR in Bakersfield and the Las Vegas race the following weekend. Between them we'll visit some SoCal spots and would appreciate any "Take time for ____ along the way…" recommendations. FWIW, we enjoy most-anything related to cars, mechanical/ machining/ woodworking, as well as trout fishing and history. Prefer to spend our $ on attractions and not on expensive lodging/resorts.
Thanks in advance!
-Jeff
• California Hot Rod Reunion
Planning Sunday only; is that foolish? Why?
Haven't bought tickets yet; it doesn't sell out, does it?
• Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley (or Nixon Library in Yorba Linda)
• Petersen Auto Museum
• La Brea Tar Pits?
• Planes of Fame in Chino?
• NHRA Motorsports Museum (sure wish it was open Tuesday!)
We'll drive by the track as well 'cause he's never been there…
Any recommendation for a cheap but ~safe motel somewhat central to those places or in/closer to Pomona?
What route should we take between Pomona and Vegas?
• Hoover Dam
• Las Vegas II
Have reservations at Motel 6 but recommendations for nicer-but-inexpensive alternatives appreciated.
What's your favorite/must-see Vegas show?
What's your favorite, ~inexpensive show?
• Yosemite (wife would like to visit here sometime, too, but we'll likely at least drive through)
• Bodie, CA (ghost town near Yosemite)
• Reno
Back to Oregon…
This month my son and I will be taking our first-ever trip to the CHRR in Bakersfield and the Las Vegas race the following weekend. Between them we'll visit some SoCal spots and would appreciate any "Take time for ____ along the way…" recommendations. FWIW, we enjoy most-anything related to cars, mechanical/ machining/ woodworking, as well as trout fishing and history. Prefer to spend our $ on attractions and not on expensive lodging/resorts.
Thanks in advance!
-Jeff
• California Hot Rod Reunion
Planning Sunday only; is that foolish? Why?
Haven't bought tickets yet; it doesn't sell out, does it?
• Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley (or Nixon Library in Yorba Linda)
• Petersen Auto Museum
• La Brea Tar Pits?
• Planes of Fame in Chino?
• NHRA Motorsports Museum (sure wish it was open Tuesday!)
We'll drive by the track as well 'cause he's never been there…
Any recommendation for a cheap but ~safe motel somewhat central to those places or in/closer to Pomona?
What route should we take between Pomona and Vegas?
• Hoover Dam
• Las Vegas II
Have reservations at Motel 6 but recommendations for nicer-but-inexpensive alternatives appreciated.
What's your favorite/must-see Vegas show?
What's your favorite, ~inexpensive show?
• Yosemite (wife would like to visit here sometime, too, but we'll likely at least drive through)
• Bodie, CA (ghost town near Yosemite)
• Reno
Back to Oregon…