Hey guys....with TROG WEST coming up soon who is driving up the coast for the event? Just checking to see if there are any caravans leaving early that Saturday morning. The plan for now is to leave Long Beach around 5am to beat the traffic but would be fun to hook up with some Hambers to make the trip a little more fun Sent from my SCH-I535 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
We decided to make a vacation out of it even though we don't have any of the fun cars running. Had the room reserved since the first day the event was announced on the HAMB and am hitting a couple of the scenic spots the wife has always wanted to see but we never managed to get there.
Got my tickets. Got a room reservation in San Louis. We're heading up on Friday. So looking forward to this!
got my tickets .heading up early sat morning before the race starts and sleeping on the beach that night
lucky for those of you in South part of State with good weather - San Francisco North has rain coming Friday to Sunday making traveling in a open car, open motor a little tough.
Looks like rain for Pismo too...with a little luck it will stay north Sent from my SCH-I535 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Loading up the wagon and heading North Friday morning. Found a vineyard that has a vintage trailer for use as a guest house about 15 minutes from Grover's Beach! -RBR
Weather forecast for the area is showing 40% chance of rain on Friday, 60% on Sat and 20% on Sunday. However that has changed a lot over the past 48 hours, so we'll see how it goes. We might be taking the daily driver up instead of the hot rod. No hood, no fenders, no side glass. It's one thing to get caught in the rain and do what you have to do, it's another to drive into it. Luckily, I have until Friday to decide which to take.
Surf report says 7'....hopefully high tide won't be too high....not driving my 41 in the rain no wipers ...and the locals don't know how to drive in the rain Sent from my QMV7A using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Sitting in Redding now headed south in a few minutes with plans to be somewhere south of the bay area tonight. In a non descript rental car with a great sound system. Tourist day today.
so what are people bring in the way of seating amenities or beach type stuff? so obviously an umbrella right??? I know there is a 4' fence that separates the racers from the spectators? Also, any hints from anyone that has been to the original TROG as a spectator please do tell. It sounds like if you do bring a pre '65 vehicle there will be special parking, I read that someplace. It makes me feel like driving my wagon. But the other option is to bring vintage bikes, ride down from the hotel. However we don't know if they will let us bring them in and lock them up inside?? A lot to question. the main NO from the site- is no outside food or drink, or coolers. Other than that.. I have been slowly finding other notes. Like pit pass info is sparce..
Followed an A with #12 on the doors riding backwards behind ofa motorhome on a dollie across the Golden Gate Bridge this afternoon.
Maybe we can make it next year, Danny. I have actually been to Pismo Beach, its quite the incredible place. Me and the wife flew out there for our 30th Anniversary, in January, and it was about 68F. The motel didnt have heat, or air. I have a buddy that I was in the Navy with, him and his wife live just south in Nipomo, and we can probably crash at his place if we cant find a room.
Getting on the plane tomorrow night, 13 hours flying, then driving up from Huntington Beach first thing Saturday morning. Can't wait! Bear
Hell yea! staying at this place....surf is going to be 6'-10' with occasional 12'..... cars and waves tearing up the CA. Coast line going to be epic!!! Sent from my SCH-I535 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
That's where my family is staying . My son has the DELUXE SPEED SHOP 3W say hey to them. Have a great time.
racing in the rain on sand in a vintage car with skinny tires while 12' waves are crashing on shore 3 feet away from you. sounds like a good time to me.
If they do get 12' waves and at hi-tide the racing track could get pretty narrow ? A cool one break I guess DND
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