Hey guys! We are organizing a multi-forum Honda meet for the bastard-children of the Import World, Those of us with the "unsightly flippy headlights"
All Classic Hondas are MORE than welcome, as well as serious enthusiasts! Anyone who can appreciate the design of a well made car is invited!
Who?
Your average Honda Enthusiast, especially those who sport:
Accords! (86-89)
Integras! (86-89)
Preludes! (84-91)
All Classic Hondas are MORE than welcome, Please bring whatever you've got!
When?
May 20th - May 23rd. Thats Thursday through Sunday
Where?
Raleigh, North Carolina. There are literally a dozen hotels in the northern beltline of Raleigh. Id like to stick to two major areas:
Hotel Info
The prices reflect average $Price (Rating)
Wake Forest Rd Area:
Days Inn Raleigh North Beltline: $47 (3.7 out of 5)
Residence Inn Raleigh Midtown: $79 (4.5 out of 5)
Hyatt Place Raleigh North: $85 (4.5 out of 5)
Hilton North Raleigh: $99 (4.5 out of 5)
Extended Stay America Raleigh $50 (3.9 out of 5)
Homestead Raleigh - North $55 (3.7 out of 5)
Capitol Blvd Area (State Highway 401):
Holiday Inn North - Raleigh $91 (2.5 out of 5, Limited Reviews)
Quality Inn North - Raleigh $55 (3.5 out of 5)
EconoLodge Raleigh $59 (3.1 out of 5)
Homestead Raleigh Northeast $63 (3.3 out of 5)
Sleep Inn Raleigh $70 (2 out of 5, Limited Reviews)
Wingate by Wyndham $60 (4.4 out of 5)
Super 8 Motel $51 (2 out of 5, Limited Reviews)
I know a lot of these are semi-expensive, but honestly they are the closest group of inexpensive hotels available. I for one am either staying at the wingate or the days inn, depending on my research of reviews
Camping
A few people have expressed interest in camping, to save some money. William B. Umstead National Park has campsites available.
Facility: Tent and Trailer Campground. 28 drive-to campsites for tents and a limited number of sites for small recreational vehicles. There are no electrical/water hookups. Each campsite has a picnic table and grill.
Location: Crabtree entrance (Hwy 70).
Accommodates: Two tents, two vehicles and up to six people per campsite.
Nearby Amenities: Drinking water and restrooms with showers.
Available: March 15 to December 15.
Reservations Required: Reservations are strongly advised. Any unreserved sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Drive-to / Walk-in Camping (no electrical / water hookups):
(Water, restrooms and shower facilities.)
Picnic table and grill on campsite --- $18/day
Senior citizen (62 or older) --- $13/day
To reserve a campsite: (919) 733-4181
Activities?
Thursday: Arrival, Check in around the afternoon. Then, its off to the Dunn-Benson Dragstrip for $5 Test and Tune Night. Its $5 to enter, and $5 to run. Should be a lot of fun.
Dunn-Benson Dragstrip
Directions, It takes about an hour.
Friday: Adventure Land Raleigh! Its kind of a little kids park, but for $35 we get four hours of unlimited Go-Karting, Mini-golf, and Laser tag! For the rest of the day, enjoy shopping in Raleigh, or go out with the boys for drinks! Tons of nightlife to enjoy!
Adventure Landing
Directions
As for bars (for those of us that are old enough) Hi5 is supposed to be awesome. Free before 10pm, $10 after, their whole menu is $5 (food) and a HUGE variety of beer.(as in 200+ beers)
Directions
Saturday: OMGWTFBBQFTW! We will spend a day at the park, BBQing, Photoshooting, BSing, and just hanging out! Location, TBA, feel free to shoot me any ideas.
(NO drinking and driving will be permitted/allowed/understood)
Alright, we have decided on a park! We will be picnicking at William B. Umstead National Park in Raleigh. We will be reserving a shelter, just in case of rain or whatever else, enough for 50 people or so. I intend on getting a specific shelter, closer to our hotels, but it might not happen that way. We'll just play it by ear. Heres directions anyway:
Directions
THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO DRINKING/ALCOHOL ALLOWED IN THE PARK. Please don't get us kicked out, we will drink at the hotels I'm SURE
For the shelter, three of us from 3geez have agreed to pay for it. Food will be provided as well, but we will be MORE THAN HAPPY to accept donations :-)
Sunday: Pack-up, Get ready for checkout, and say good-bye.... Breakfast/Lunch will be had, so don't just leave!
What Should I Bring?
Your car (duh), your friends, your wives, kids, dogs, whoever and whatever you want. Nothing illicit, but we are going to have FUN! If you bring your 2nd/3rd Gen Prelude, 3rd Gen Accord, or 1st Gen Integra, GREAT! If not, we are enthusiasts, we understand downtime, just bring whatever it takes to get you here!
Lets get a chain going, to see how many people are wanting to attend. Please also note if you were interested in Adventure Land, so I can give them a heads up on how many of us will be going.
So just post up if you have questions, comments, or add yourself to the list!
The form Will be
# Name (Forum) (Maybe/Coming) (Yes/No to Adventure Land)
1. 2DrSE-i (3geez) (Coming) (Adventureland[2])
2. Guaynabo (3geez) (Coming) (Adventureland[4])
3. Stat1k (3geez) (Coming)
4. Mushroom_toy (3geez) (Coming)
5. RobT5580 (3geez) (Coming)
6. TDurr (3geez) (Coming)
7. 88LXI68 (3geez) (Coming)
8. Joay (3geez) (Coming)
9. Invader Trax (g1Teg) (Maybe)
10. jotcrx (g1Teg) (Maybe)
11. 86accord (Prelude Power) (Maybe)
12. roodoo2 (3geez) (Maybe)
13. dacantu (3geez) (Coming)
14. kaymo (RedPepperRacing) (Maybe)
15. kedwards (RedPepperRacing) (Coming) (AdventureLand[?])
16. labeledsk8er (3geez) (Maybe)
17. mackie (PreludePower) (Maybe)
18. simplyhonda (RedPepperRacing) (Coming)
19. bigallstar (Honda-Tech) (Coming)
20.onebad87lude (PreludePower) (Maybe)
21. gtmst3 (3geez) (Maybe)
22. FAYDOGG1988 (3geez) (Coming) (AdventureLand[?])
23. F/D's friend (3geez) (Coming) (?)
24. F/D's friend (3geez) (Coming) (?)
25. headbanger (3geez) (Coming)
26. BigOrange (RedPepperRacing) (Maybe)
27. NegativeXero (PreludePower) (Coming)
28. speedfoos (OneCamOnly) (Coming)
29. military_mase (3geez) (Coming)
30. Cubert (3geez) (Maybe)
31. 93hpcrx (RedPepperRacing) (Maybe)
32. 02type-sk20 (CarolinaHondas) (Coming)
33. 91CivicEF (CarolinaHondas) (Coming)
34. Pete (CarolinaHondas) (Coming)
35. roodoo2 (3geez) (Maybe)
36. afesposi (PreludePower) (Coming)
37. OGWagon (RedPepperRacing) (Coming) (No)
38. IanGrimmy (CarolinaHondas) (Coming)
39. 650hpCRX (CarolinaHondas) (Maybe)
40. ls/lownslow (CaronlinaHondas (Coming)
41. daf (CarolinaHondas) (Maybe)
I added you if i think there was a chance you were coming. If you'd like to be taken off the list, just let me know. If you are coming, shoot me a PM and I'll send you my cell phone number, feel free to text (not call) me for info. I'm trying to be as diligent as I possibly can with this to stay organized, if I miss you I do apologize.
This is posted on:
3geez.com
Honda-Tech.com(Classic Hondas Section)
Prelude Power
g1Teg.org
RedPepperRacing.com
OneCamOnly.com
Carolina Hondas
Updated 1-21 for new hotel info. Also updated direction links.
Updated 1-25 for park info, camping info, updated attendance list.
Updated 2-01 for attendance list
Updated 2-08 for attendance list
Updated 2-15 for attendance list
Updated 2-23 for attendance and nightlife
Updated 3-03 for attendance
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