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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by blktie, Oct 23, 2012.

  1. blktie
    Joined: Aug 26, 2007
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    Just was awarded a trip by Chrysler and Fiat to Austin, TX for the U.S. Grand Prix for the weekend of November 15,16 & 17th. I should have some spare time (since I don't golf or care for a spa treatment) and would like to know what are the "must sees" while I'm there. Any car shows going on?

    Thanks,
    Jack
     
  2. seatex
    Joined: Oct 24, 2006
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    Strugglers car show, on the 17th...............
     
  3. blktie
    Joined: Aug 26, 2007
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    Thanks! One reply from Austin? I thought it was a happening town?
     
  4. Austin Speed Shop
     

  5. JMel
    Joined: Jun 18, 2011
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    I'll repeat Strugglers Car Show on the 17th.

    Also, The Salt Lick in Driftwood is good eatin'.
     
  6. Continental Club
     
  7. Dane
    Joined: May 6, 2010
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    from Soquel, CA

    Grid girls. Pictures and a full report are expected when you get back... :D
     
  8. Dont forget Mercury Charlies.................
     
  9. treb11
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  10. Lone Star Mopar
    Joined: Nov 2, 2005
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    Hit the Strugglers show, meet the locals and they'll tell you all you need to know. Austin's a freindly town with a ton of shit to see and do. Just hit the streets, you can't go wrong !
     
  11. BOOB
    Joined: Oct 1, 2008
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    from Taylor, TX

    I work for Chrysler and Fiat.... why dont I get to go!? I'll tell you why....THE MAN.
     
  12. texasred
    Joined: Dec 3, 2008
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    from Houston

    Ride out to Spicewood, aout 40 miles west of Austin and smoke a joint with Willie..
     
  13. guitarmook
    Joined: Mar 8, 2007
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    from Austin, TX

    Strugglers car show Saturday, and cruise to Top Notch Saturday night. That's where all the cool kids will be.
     
  14. blktie
    Joined: Aug 26, 2007
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    Thanks everyone, sounds like my weekend will be complete. Screw the golf!
     
  15. EchoOfGecko
    Joined: Aug 4, 2010
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    Drive down to Lockhart and eat at Blacks BBQ. Smitty's is pretty good too.
     
  16. skyrodder
    Joined: May 7, 2005
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    The Salt Lick BBQ
     
  17. honeyman
    Joined: May 24, 2010
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    from Steiner

    Be preppared for MASSIVE GRIDLOCK. Took an hour and 1/2 to get 5000 people into the track last Sat. for a "run/walk the track on foot" event.
     
  18. BOOB
    Joined: Oct 1, 2008
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    from Taylor, TX

    Nevermind. "The Man" just gave me weekend suite passes. Yessssss!
     
  19. blktie
    Joined: Aug 26, 2007
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    Gridlock? You're talking to a guy from Chicago where gridlock is normal traffic. We always speak in time and not mileage!

    This is a trip we won for being number 1 Fiat Dealer in Midwest. Supposedly, they have buses, VIP and all that shit. Really, I'm more excited about visiting Austin than the race.
     

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