No Nationals for me.

[GlennCMC70]

got some issues w/ my finances that came up yesterday thats causing me to rethink my trip to Nationals. i'm not 100% sure i'm out, but it looks like thats the case. i'll know more as i work thru this, but its not looking good. i really want to go and feel i would do well. oh well, i'm just glad i had a good regional season.
this is just a heads up for those who were planning their trip w/ me.

[Rob Liebbe]

That's no good. I for one feel like you wil do very well up there.

[AllZWay]

Glenn... I know you would do well.

But the bad thing is....$3-4 per gallon gas would definitely make me not go. :shock:

[gt40]

Taking the fastest route (interstates,) and assuming an average economy of 18MPG, at $3 per gallon, you're looking at $170 each way.

(Paris, TX to Mid Ohio is 1016.49 miles, according to my mapping software).

[macstang]

So who will be the organizer now?

Sorry to hear that Glenn, I hope things change to allow you to go.

[AI#97]

Taking the fastest route (interstates,) and assuming an average economy of 18MPG, at $3 per gallon, you're looking at $170 each way.

(Paris, TX to Mid Ohio is 1016.49 miles, according to my mapping software).

Show me a tow rig that gets 18mpg with a 24' enclosed trailer on it!!!! For glenn running a gas truck would be 8mpg at best. Hell, my Dodge only sees about 12mpg while towing but I think the tires have a lot to do with that!

[gt40]

Taking the fastest route (interstates,) and assuming an average economy of 18MPG, at $3 per gallon, you're looking at $170 each way.

(Paris, TX to Mid Ohio is 1016.49 miles, according to my mapping software).

Show me a tow rig that gets 18mpg with a 24' enclosed trailer on it!!!! For glenn running a gas truck would be 8mpg at best. Hell, my Dodge only sees about 12mpg while towing but I think the tires have a lot to do with that!

*I* get 18 towing the mustang with that POS F100.

Send me your address and I'll give you the milage from your house to Mid Ohio.

[AllZWay]

Heck... I didn't mean to start a debate. I am not eligible or have a completed car yet anyway.

But I would get about 10mpg pulling that far at best. Not pulling anything it rarely gets over 14mpg.

[GlennCMC70]

i'm not 100% out, but its going to be tough. my math put me @ 1150 miles out and about $700 in gas round trip. it was $70 each way to TWS this past weekend. not sure how many miles that is. 3hrs driving. its gonna be 18 hrs to mid ohio, 70 x 6 = is $420. that $840 in gas.

then there is the weeks stay. i planned on camping @ the track.
i have to eat.

i need some time to take care of things. i really want to go. i just not sure i can.

[donovan]

*I* get 18 towing the mustang with that POS F100.

I think your odometer is broken... :shock:

You have a big block in there right? 18 while towing is just insane!

DD