Live From South Georgia Motorsports Park

Larry Hill · 03-06-2014, 09:58 AM

Good morning from Forsythe, Ga. We got to the Walmart here about 11:30 last night. We finally got away from the house about 1:30 and as Chris said the first 3 miles were killer! Quarter inch of ice, 3 inches of sleet and 3 inches of snow was not fun to get thru! But we made it! There was snow on the sides of the interstate, but the roads were clear once we made it to 4 lanes. Going down towards Nashville, there was lots of ice on the trees and broken limbs. Then our untimely leaving put us in Nashville at rush hour. So we lost another hour in stop and go traffic. Boy, am I glad we no longer live there! I don't know if I could deal with that traffic on a daily basis again.

So now we are on the road again. Should arrive at the track about 11. More posts when we get there. If anybody reads this that is already there, please post which gate we are supposed to come in today. It is not raining on us now, but the forecast for Valdosta is rain all day. Is it raining there yet?

stage1scott · 03-06-2014, 10:29 AM

YAAAAY the best live reports resume! Glad you got out safely, looking forward to your reporting! Wishing you safe travels and fast racing!

John Stock · 03-06-2014, 11:22 AM

Larry,
We got in at 9:15 last night and missed early parking by a few minutes. We were first in line in stacking and just got in to park at 10:10. They are stacking everyone inside the south gate and then taking groups to park. They are attempting to get everyone on asphalt as it is a mosh pit everywhere else, we have had at least 2 inches of rain this morning and it is still raining at a good clip..

Our first time to SGMP and it looks like a really nice place. hope to see you and Patsy after the rain stops.

davidhuff · 03-06-2014, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Good morning from Forsythe, Ga. We got to the Walmart here about 11:30 last night. We finally got away from the house about 1:30 and as Chris said the first 3 miles were killer! Quarter inch of ice, 3 inches of sleet and 3 inches of snow was not fun to get thru! But we made it! There was snow on the sides of the interstate, but the roads were clear once we made it to 4 lanes. Going down towards Nashville, there was lots of ice on the trees and broken limbs. Then our untimely leaving put us in Nashville at rush hour. So we lost another hour in stop and go traffic. Boy, am I glad we no longer live there! I don't know if I could deal with that traffic on a daily basis again.

So now we are on the road again. Should arrive at the track about 11. More posts when we get there. If anybody reads this that is already there, please post which gate we are supposed to come in today. It is not raining on us now, but the forecast for Valdosta is rain all day. Is it raining there yet?

Sure glad you guys are safe and can not wait for all your great reporting and pictures.Have Fun!

Ken Miele · 03-06-2014, 01:32 PM

Here is a shot of the rained soaked pits sent to me, although its raining I still wish I was there. I wont be making the trip south for this race and Gainesville.

Patsy, I'm glad to here you were able to get away from the bad weather. Looking forward to the reports, Saturday and Sunday look great with temps in the mid 70's.

Any info I get, I will be sure to pass it on.

Larry Hill · 03-06-2014, 02:12 PM

We are here and parked. We are down as far as you can get in the far lot about where we were last year. It has slacked up raining and I heard a race car start up! Ya'll come see us! I will get some pics when it clears up.

Larry Hill · 03-06-2014, 06:48 PM

it is 47 degrees, raining and miserable here. It stopped for a while and we got teched but it is really nasty. Supposed to stop by Friday morning and then be nice. More later.

FED 387 · 03-06-2014, 07:32 PM

Yea Larry but "its a warm rain" better than what you left right??? FED 387

butch8908 · 03-06-2014, 09:11 PM

Glad y'all made it to the south. Glad it was a mostly uneventful trip. Hoped to see you this weekend at SGMP but grandchildren take precedent. Definitely planning on being in Gainesville for Thursday and Friday and will try and find y'all. Maybe get somemore wheels up like from Charlotte last September, just not quite that high.
Butch

Larry Hill · 03-06-2014, 09:12 PM

No it is not a "Warm" rain. LOL

We have been over to Teuton's for an adult beverage this evening. We are all hoping tomorrow will be better! 70's by the weekend!!

I will try to get some pics tomorrow after people unload their cars!

Everyone is parked on the pavement so far. I don't know how many spaces are still left, because it is bad if you are not on pavement.

I haven't heard anything about if they will run the Ultimate Shootout this weekend or not.

03-06-2014, 09:58 AM	#1
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,685 Likes: 1,994 Liked 11,030 Times in 2,266 Posts	Re: Live From South Georgia Motorsports Park Good morning from Forsythe, Ga. We got to the Walmart here about 11:30 last night. We finally got away from the house about 1:30 and as Chris said the first 3 miles were killer! Quarter inch of ice, 3 inches of sleet and 3 inches of snow was not fun to get thru! But we made it! There was snow on the sides of the interstate, but the roads were clear once we made it to 4 lanes. Going down towards Nashville, there was lots of ice on the trees and broken limbs. Then our untimely leaving put us in Nashville at rush hour. So we lost another hour in stop and go traffic. Boy, am I glad we no longer live there! I don't know if I could deal with that traffic on a daily basis again. So now we are on the road again. Should arrive at the track about 11. More posts when we get there. If anybody reads this that is already there, please post which gate we are supposed to come in today. It is not raining on us now, but the forecast for Valdosta is rain all day. Is it raining there yet? __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

03-06-2014, 10:29 AM	#2
stage1scott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cornville Posts: 406 Likes: 1,870 Liked 109 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Live From South Georgia Motorsports Park YAAAAY the best live reports resume! Glad you got out safely, looking forward to your reporting! Wishing you safe travels and fast racing! __________________ Scott McIntyre-Cornville-retirement at last! 2015 Chevy SS. LS3/ 6 spd Stick-Wolf in sheeps clothing!

03-06-2014, 11:22 AM	#3
John Stock Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 32 Likes: 0 Liked 45 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Live From South Georgia Motorsports Park Larry, We got in at 9:15 last night and missed early parking by a few minutes. We were first in line in stacking and just got in to park at 10:10. They are stacking everyone inside the south gate and then taking groups to park. They are attempting to get everyone on asphalt as it is a mosh pit everywhere else, we have had at least 2 inches of rain this morning and it is still raining at a good clip.. Our first time to SGMP and it looks like a really nice place. hope to see you and Patsy after the rain stops.

03-06-2014, 01:32 PM	#5
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,954 Likes: 489 Liked 17,793 Times in 1,614 Posts	Re: Live From South Georgia Motorsports Park Here is a shot of the rained soaked pits sent to me, although its raining I still wish I was there. I wont be making the trip south for this race and Gainesville. Patsy, I'm glad to here you were able to get away from the bad weather. Looking forward to the reports, Saturday and Sunday look great with temps in the mid 70's. Any info I get, I will be sure to pass it on. Attached Thumbnails

03-06-2014, 02:12 PM	#6
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,685 Likes: 1,994 Liked 11,030 Times in 2,266 Posts	Re: Live From South Georgia Motorsports Park We are here and parked. We are down as far as you can get in the far lot about where we were last year. It has slacked up raining and I heard a race car start up! Ya'll come see us! I will get some pics when it clears up. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

03-06-2014, 06:48 PM	#7
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,685 Likes: 1,994 Liked 11,030 Times in 2,266 Posts	Re: Live From South Georgia Motorsports Park it is 47 degrees, raining and miserable here. It stopped for a while and we got teched but it is really nasty. Supposed to stop by Friday morning and then be nice. More later. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

03-06-2014, 07:32 PM	#8
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,429 Likes: 564 Liked 336 Times in 183 Posts	Re: Live From South Georgia Motorsports Park Yea Larry but "its a warm rain" better than what you left right??? FED 387

03-06-2014, 09:11 PM	#9
butch8908 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 877 Likes: 41 Liked 1,118 Times in 215 Posts	Re: Live From South Georgia Motorsports Park Glad y'all made it to the south. Glad it was a mostly uneventful trip. Hoped to see you this weekend at SGMP but grandchildren take precedent. Definitely planning on being in Gainesville for Thursday and Friday and will try and find y'all. Maybe get somemore wheels up like from Charlotte last September, just not quite that high. Butch Attached Thumbnails

03-06-2014, 09:12 PM	#10
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,685 Likes: 1,994 Liked 11,030 Times in 2,266 Posts	Re: Live From South Georgia Motorsports Park No it is not a "Warm" rain. LOL We have been over to Teuton's for an adult beverage this evening. We are all hoping tomorrow will be better! 70's by the weekend!! I will try to get some pics tomorrow after people unload their cars! Everyone is parked on the pavement so far. I don't know how many spaces are still left, because it is bad if you are not on pavement. I haven't heard anything about if they will run the Ultimate Shootout this weekend or not. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817