Racing in Canada
 

This may be the first year for me going to Grand Bend, what will I need to cross the border ?

Thanks
Bud

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Passport,equipment manifest,a smile at the border.and leave your guns at home.

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Bud: Correct me if I'm wrong, but I do not believe that you need a passport yet, but I've been hearing it may be soon. IHRA always puts a border crossing form up on their web site that you can print off prior to the race. I know U.S./Canada customs have been trying to possibly put off the passport idea because they know it will hurt tourism. I've been to Grand Bend twice and love it. The locals love sportsman cars nearly as much as the pros. The only bad thing is coming back into the U.S. waiting on the Bluewater bridge at Sarnia/Port Huron.

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Be nicer coming back than going in . Simple yes sir and no sir (or ma'am). You will be just fine. And the beach is wonderful.Hope to see ya in tech.

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Jim ,you are correct about the passport. I have been with and without .It goes way smoother with a passport.I don't think they ask as many trick questions.A passport is worth the money .and it is going to be mandantory sooner or later .If you go you will want to come back!!

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Do you know how to sey "eh", add that to the yes sir no sir, wear a toque (hat to normal people)
have a case of beer and hockey sticks in the back of the truck and you'll be fine :)

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Hey Venice, hockey sticks are alright, but I'll bet that you recommend that I don't bring my Chicago Blackhawks jersey, right? Go Hawks!

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Jim

All the best for the season and 2009!,
Actually I cant condemn you for your Hawks me being a Leaf fan (Boston until Bobby Orr got traded). I was an odd sort (hard to believe right) all my firends in public school read the hockey news, I always had a Car Craft, Hot Rod,stuffed inside my school books.
I read every word in those books even the cheesy ads for 8 tracks and tee shirts. Then I discovered
Super Stock & Drag Illustrated, wow what a magazine! ahh nostalgia

Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas

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What, no Playboy stuffed into the calculus text??

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the passport will be required after 6-1-09.
comon sense at the booth is what is most important.
be clear and to the point, pay attention to the questions that are asked, AND DON'T GIVE ANY ATTITUDE.
been racing there for 20+ years and never had a problem.