Topeka!

Larry Hill · 05-26-2009, 07:53 AM

We haven't been to Topeka in 7-8 years. So how have things changed there? Do you still come in thru the tunnel? Do they still have those great curly potatoes? How about the Topeka Steakhouse? Is it still the best place to eat? We plan on leaving here tomorrow afternoon and arriving there sometime on Thursday.

See ya there!

Patsy & Larry

M Cotten · 05-26-2009, 08:21 AM

Patsy and Larry,

You still come in through the tunnel. I think you will find the new sportsman parking area an improvement (especially if it rains). I think the topeka steak house is a memory if we are thinking about the same place.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Mike

roseracing · 05-26-2009, 09:19 AM

One of the best places to eat would be @ Pat's Pig! Great BBQ food and only a few miles from the track. Everything is much nicer too. As Mike said, the sportsman pit area is all blacktop now. The only downfall to that is that it gets so hot and it's a long way to the staging lanes. They also have a nice restroom/shower area for all the racers.

Looks like it should be great weather there this weekend!

We'll see you there.

Rose Racing
Brad Rose S/St 5032
Chuck Rose S/G 58

Troy Henderson · 05-26-2009, 10:24 AM

The track was renovated a few years ago. You'll be impressed from the last time you were there.

Chuck Norton · 05-26-2009, 10:38 AM

[QUOTE=roseracing;122239]One of the best places to eat would be @ Pat's Pig!

Larry and Patsy,

Here's a supporting vote for "Pat's Pig." A restaurant has to be memorable when I can remember the name ten minutes after walking out the door. Had dinner there one evening in 1999 with Rob Youngblood and Bill Rink. I'm still laughing!

Good luck,

c

mcink · 05-26-2009, 11:32 AM

Of course, you have to go to STEAK 'N' SHAKE once when in Topeka.

TOSTO RACING · 05-26-2009, 03:41 PM

I can't wait! This will be my first national event with the car. My rookie season in stock lol.

The weather looks good and I'm excited!

See ya there!

Joe Demarais · 05-26-2009, 04:41 PM

I have eaten at many restrauants in Topeka, the best I have found is the Texas Roadhouse. By far the best steak I have found. Pats Pig is tasty, but check with your heart doc first. I have went to the Texas Roadhouse the last 2 or 3 years, and its great. I won't be racing this yearthere, just being a professional pit crew.

Ed Wright · 05-26-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TOSTO RACING

I can't wait! This will be my first national event with the car. My rookie season in stock lol.

The weather looks good and I'm excited!

See ya there!

Texas Roadhouse was great last year. When are you planing to arriving? We are planning to get there and teched in Thursday afternoon.

james schaechter · 05-26-2009, 06:48 PM

Larry, Pat's pig is a great stop for dinner and they love racers! I travel a lot for work and I like Steak and Shake Tex Roadhouse, but come on, that stuff is in every town over 10,000. Pat's pig is local fare!

05-26-2009, 07:53 AM	#1
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M Cotten Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 66 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Topeka! Patsy and Larry, You still come in through the tunnel. I think you will find the new sportsman parking area an improvement (especially if it rains). I think the topeka steak house is a memory if we are thinking about the same place. Look forward to seeing you there. Mike

05-26-2009, 09:19 AM	#3
roseracing Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Sioux City, NE Posts: 108 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Topeka! One of the best places to eat would be @ Pat's Pig! Great BBQ food and only a few miles from the track. Everything is much nicer too. As Mike said, the sportsman pit area is all blacktop now. The only downfall to that is that it gets so hot and it's a long way to the staging lanes. They also have a nice restroom/shower area for all the racers. Looks like it should be great weather there this weekend! We'll see you there. Rose Racing Brad Rose S/St 5032 Chuck Rose S/G 58

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Troy Henderson Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 410 Likes: 126 Liked 129 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Topeka! The track was renovated a few years ago. You'll be impressed from the last time you were there. __________________ Troy Henderson Henderson Race Shop LLC 816-520-5389 www.hendersonraceshop.com

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Chuck Norton Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Covina, CA Posts: 474 Likes: 106 Liked 89 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Topeka! [QUOTE=roseracing;122239]One of the best places to eat would be @ Pat's Pig! Larry and Patsy, Here's a supporting vote for "Pat's Pig." A restaurant has to be memorable when I can remember the name ten minutes after walking out the door. Had dinner there one evening in 1999 with Rob Youngblood and Bill Rink. I'm still laughing! Good luck, c

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TOSTO RACING Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DRAGSTRIP Posts: 885 Likes: 882 Liked 642 Times in 183 Posts	Re: Topeka! I can't wait! This will be my first national event with the car. My rookie season in stock lol. The weather looks good and I'm excited! See ya there! __________________ 5664 GHI/SA 1985 CAMARO RED H/SA 1985 CAMARO BLUE I/SA

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Joe Demarais Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Forest Lake, Mn Posts: 109 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Topeka! I have eaten at many restrauants in Topeka, the best I have found is the Texas Roadhouse. By far the best steak I have found. Pats Pig is tasty, but check with your heart doc first. I have went to the Texas Roadhouse the last 2 or 3 years, and its great. I won't be racing this yearthere, just being a professional pit crew. __________________ Joe Demarais SS

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james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,988 Likes: 1,288 Liked 1,428 Times in 296 Posts	Re: Topeka! Larry, Pat's pig is a great stop for dinner and they love racers! I travel a lot for work and I like Steak and Shake Tex Roadhouse, but come on, that stuff is in every town over 10,000. Pat's pig is local fare! __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK