Question for Louisiana racers

Whalen3186 · 03-12-2009, 04:32 PM

I'm coming down for the Cajun Sportsnats next weekend and then going to Houston the following weekend. I was thinking about spending a couple days in New Orleans in between and am looking for any suggestions as far as hotels in the area that would be safe to park the truck and trailer for a couple days. I'm towing with a pick-up so I'll probably leave the trailer parked by itself while we're out and about.

Thanks

Drew Whalen

bobby · 03-12-2009, 04:48 PM

You can leave your trailer at HRP starting on tuesday or wednesday, security will be there. Go to the Kemah Boardwalk while you are down here. They just got it reopened from the damage hurricane IKE inflicted on it. also Space Center Houston at NASA is a nice place to visit. I work out there (contractor for NASA) along with a few other racers.

When you are at the nat's in Houston, drive down to the last turn around and say HI. I will be working the turnaround. I think my wife is going to be working the staging lanes.

Todd Bailey · 03-12-2009, 05:42 PM

Bobby,

Think he was talking about a place around New Orleans. Some of the racers from down around that area could recommend a few places.

Drew,
In Houston, though, what Bobby mentioned would be worth your time if you have a day or two.

Woodro Josey · 03-12-2009, 05:57 PM

Drew, you might want to talk to Jimmy Hidalgo while at Belle Rose, he knows New Orleans like the back of his hand! His Cell Number is 225-717-1493

Whalen3186 · 03-12-2009, 07:51 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. Right now I'm planning on going to Houston Wednesday morning but may end up going earlier, we'll just have to see. If thats the case I can just park holding lot they're going to have.

Kenny Wigington · 03-12-2009, 08:33 PM

You may want to see about leaving it at Belle Rose also. I think they are there just about every day. woodro gave a good name to call, Heck of a nice guy !

FLOYD RUSSO JR · 03-12-2009, 08:56 PM

hey man i live right off of i-10 in gonzales la at exit 177 give me a call i am right in the middle of baton rouge an new orleans... boo-boo 1225 413 0731, ... c-ya later

Pat Joffrion · 03-13-2009, 09:58 AM

Guys,

We do not have anything going on at the track until Wednesday night after the SportsNationals. Linda & I built a small house outside the gate, and Paul & Carolyn Cartwright live in the apartment in our big shop building.

Ya'll are welcome to leave your rigs at the track until Wednesday night. We lock the gates at night, but are here 24/7 most of the time. With the PINKS event & the SportsNationals within 3 weeks of each other, Linda & I haven't had but one day to check on our "real" home in Slidell. Good neighbors collect our mail while we are away from home. Needed a wheelbarrel last time....

Give me a call on my cell (985) 665-7145 if you need any help.

Pat

03-12-2009, 04:32 PM	#1
Whalen3186 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 241 Likes: 20 Liked 108 Times in 31 Posts	Question for Louisiana racers I'm coming down for the Cajun Sportsnats next weekend and then going to Houston the following weekend. I was thinking about spending a couple days in New Orleans in between and am looking for any suggestions as far as hotels in the area that would be safe to park the truck and trailer for a couple days. I'm towing with a pick-up so I'll probably leave the trailer parked by itself while we're out and about. Thanks Drew Whalen

03-12-2009, 04:48 PM	#2
bobby Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 243 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Question for Louisiana racers You can leave your trailer at HRP starting on tuesday or wednesday, security will be there. Go to the Kemah Boardwalk while you are down here. They just got it reopened from the damage hurricane IKE inflicted on it. also Space Center Houston at NASA is a nice place to visit. I work out there (contractor for NASA) along with a few other racers. When you are at the nat's in Houston, drive down to the last turn around and say HI. I will be working the turnaround. I think my wife is going to be working the staging lanes. __________________ Next time wave all of your fingers at me.

03-12-2009, 05:42 PM	#3
Todd Bailey Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 311 Likes: 29 Liked 31 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Question for Louisiana racers Bobby, Think he was talking about a place around New Orleans. Some of the racers from down around that area could recommend a few places. Drew, In Houston, though, what Bobby mentioned would be worth your time if you have a day or two.

03-12-2009, 05:57 PM	#4
Woodro Josey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 805 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Question for Louisiana racers Drew, you might want to talk to Jimmy Hidalgo while at Belle Rose, he knows New Orleans like the back of his hand! His Cell Number is 225-717-1493 __________________ Woodro Josey 2002 STK

03-12-2009, 07:51 PM	#5
Whalen3186 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 241 Likes: 20 Liked 108 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Question for Louisiana racers Thanks for the replies guys. Right now I'm planning on going to Houston Wednesday morning but may end up going earlier, we'll just have to see. If thats the case I can just park holding lot they're going to have.

03-12-2009, 08:33 PM	#6
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Question for Louisiana racers You may want to see about leaving it at Belle Rose also. I think they are there just about every day. woodro gave a good name to call, Heck of a nice guy ! __________________ 2894 STK

03-12-2009, 08:56 PM	#7
FLOYD RUSSO JR Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: GONZALES,LA Posts: 247 Likes: 2 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Question for Louisiana racers hey man i live right off of i-10 in gonzales la at exit 177 give me a call i am right in the middle of baton rouge an new orleans... boo-boo 1225 413 0731, ... c-ya later

03-13-2009, 09:58 AM	#8
Pat Joffrion Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bayou Country, Louisiana Posts: 163 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Question for Louisiana racers Guys, We do not have anything going on at the track until Wednesday night after the SportsNationals. Linda & I built a small house outside the gate, and Paul & Carolyn Cartwright live in the apartment in our big shop building. Ya'll are welcome to leave your rigs at the track until Wednesday night. We lock the gates at night, but are here 24/7 most of the time. With the PINKS event & the SportsNationals within 3 weeks of each other, Linda & I haven't had but one day to check on our "real" home in Slidell. Good neighbors collect our mail while we are away from home. Needed a wheelbarrel last time.... Give me a call on my cell (985) 665-7145 if you need any help. Pat