Hi Just trying to sort out vacation for next year and want to do the 60th, as we were there for the 50th, but have heard rumours that some people have managed to book hotel rooms in some of the casinos, but I have been on the phone to most of them tonight, and they all say that they are not taking bookings until next January, is this right? Also what is the best time to get there, as can't remember last time, but have been told from the start day Monday would be the best time? Thanks. Sue and Dave. England.
In '08 tech inspection will start on Aug 17th. Sunday. Running will begin on the 18th, Monday. There will be most cars around then.
Are you sure about those dates ?? I was under the impression it would be the 8th though the 15 th ,,,, have they made a decision for sure on a date change ??? Thanks !
...........also see this site. http://www.landracing.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26
Yep, you guys are dead on, the starting date IS the 18 . They have been saying they were going to try this to ease the room issues ,,, hope it works!! See ya there !!
Wait a second,, HOW did you get rez this far in advance,,, every body says they will NOT even talk about rooms for Speed Week untill the first of the year !!!! Got somebody on the inside or what ?? C'omon , Dude, Give it up !
Yep, the SCTA site says the same ... http://www.scta-bni.org./ The only thing that I see is, with TECH starting SUNDAY the 17th - as opposed to to the usual FRIDAY; - two days earlier - there are a LOT of people who better modify their vacation dates! Many count on the FIRST SATURDAY as being the beginning of Speed Week because they can't take a full week or don't have any left. (they usually head home late Sunday or early Monday) Will it ease the "room issue??" That's a tough call. Changing the start date might keep some people - and racers - from attending. The hotels "gouge" everyone for the full week as it is. They know when the dates are; they'll just move their schedules forward.
Some folks that were there this past Aug were able to book their rooms for next year, me included. At the drivers meeting this year they mentioned a number of things as reasons why moving the date was benifical. One of them being the "racers" aren't vi-ing for the same rooms with the gamblers that come in just for the weekends on the buses. The dude that owns/manges three of the biggie casinos also stated that they will not book any other events in Wendover, IE, golf, keno, poker, whatever, during Speed Week 2008 and that Wendover next year will be Speed Week and nothing else, just like the old days. For those that are traveling any distance, this actualy works out better cuz I only have to take off one week instead of two as I can leave on Friday after work and be there in 3 days. When speed week starts on Friday (tech) I had to take off that whole week in order to be there by Friday. They also stated at the drivers meeting that if it doesn't work out that they would revert back BUT they wanted to give this a try.
I tried several of the hotels and they all said they would not book untill the 1st of the year. I figured I would never get a room at the Nugget but called for the hell of it an almost fell over when they took my reservation.
You were able to get your room in August? I didnt even think the dates were set for 08 at that time. The new dates really mess it up for us West Coasters that were able to make a long weekend of it. After the 07 fiasco and having to wait till Jan to get rooms, Im still worried I wont be able to get one and have to stay in Wells again.
Shure wanted to go in 08 but since bowling green is back and all the coverage of bakersfield we may have to wait till 09 .
Can anyone give me a couple suggestions on hotels worth staying at? If all goes well I will be there this year for at least a couple days, which brings another question...which are the "best" days to be there?
Info provided courtesy of: Wendover - Tourism & Convention Bureau P.O. Box 2468 Wendover, USA 89883 All the info you need about Wendover! 775-664-3138 or Toll Free 866-299-2489 WENDOVER Motel List Bonneville Motel 550 E. Wendover Blvd Wendover, UT. 84083 435-665-2500 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heritage Motel P.O. Box 505 Wendover, UT. 84083 435-665-7744 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Motel 6 P.O. Box 190 Wendover, UT. 84083 435-665-2267 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nevada Crossing Hotel P.O. Box 2456 Wendover, NV. 89883 775-664-2900 800-537-0207 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Peppermill Hotel & Casino P.O. Box 100 Wendover, UT. 84084 775-664-2255 (Facility is in Nevada) 800-648-9660 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stateline Inn P.O. Box 1500 Wendover, NV. 89883 435-665-2226 800-848-7300 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Super 8 P.O. Box 2559 Wendover, NV 89883 775-664-2888 800-848-8888 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Western Ridge Motel P.O. Box 206 Wendover, UT. 84083 435-665-2211 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RV Parks & Campgrounds KOA Campgrounds P.O. Box 2379 Wendover, UT. 89883 775-664-3221 800-562-8552 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stateline RV Park P.O. Box 789 Wendover, UT. 84083 775-664-2221 800-648-9668 Rainbow Casino 1045 W. Wendover Blvd 800-217-0049 775-664-4000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Red Garter Hotel & Casino P.O. Box 3999 W. Wendover, NV. 89883 800-982-2111 775-664-2111 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Silver Smith Hotel & Casino P.O. Box 729 Wendover, UT. 84083 775-664-2231 (Facility is in Nevada) 800-648-9668 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State Line Nugget Hotel and Gambling Hall & State Line Nugget RV Park Web Site www.statelinenugget.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best Western/Salt Flats Inn P.O. Box 206 Wendover, UT. 84083 435-665-2211
Then ... if you can't get a room at any of the places Denise listed; there is always a ... "tent and a sleeping bag" at "bend in the road!" ("bend in the road" is where the paved access road from I-80 turns to head out on to the salt) Some people bring motor homes and camp at "bend in the road"; but there isn't any power hookups. There is a truck stop at the intersection of I-80 and the access road that has SHOWERS - and a towel - for a couple of bucks.
Cool, thanks a lot for the info. I had heard about camping at the "bend" but my dad is travelling with me and I don't think he want's to sleep on the ground at his age.
Boy Wonder would sleep at the Bend...I'm thinking the wife won't be up for that though. This is a great post...I didn't know the dates had been moved, and will be one of those people that benefits from the change as it's a two or three day drive from Georgia out there. This year we pulled Boy Wonder out of school for a week, and by the time we got there (wed a.m.) a lot had been done already. I was going to pull him out earier so we'd be there for the first couple days, and now I don't have to. Thanks Denise for the list of hotels; I'll call on Jan. 1! -Brad
I'm sure it's a little too early but does anyone have an extra room they booked and now can not use due to last minute changes? I am looking for one room for the first few days, Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, or so. Thank you.
rodncustom, My current reservation is in Wells, but I'm finding out what the cancellation policy is at various motels in Wendover. for example, if it's 10 days, I call them 10-12 days before my arrival, and see if any rooms have become available. You may be surprised, especially with people cancelling plans over gas prices.
Check the Days Inn. We have rooms booked for tues thru sat, so there might be rooms open for sat, sun, mon nights.
Well, if we can't find someones front yard to pitch a tent and sleep, will see you at the bend.. Does anyone near bonneville have a front yard for rent.. Thanks Duane..
Thank god I'm only and hour away. Rooms out there still blow ass. but if your lucky you can find one.
HRP - I gotta get ahold of you sometime and shoot some pics of your car. Tried to hook up with you awhile back up in SLC, but a bunch of guys were pickin' your brain.
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