Crossing border with racecar/trailer - Page 2

cicero819 · 05-14-2019, 03:18 PM

Same rules that the U.S. Border enforces. Bring Passport or apply for NEXUS card.If you have been arrested or did time they won't allow you into Canada.( Same rule as the U.S). No weapons, make sure that you forget bullets from a hunting trip. I always make an inventory of the equipment you have in the track and trailer, you might never be ask from an agent but all you need is an ahole to ruin your week-end. Leave the racing gas at home, buy it at the track.Environment laws can be a bitch. Michigan enhance licence isn't accepted in Canada anymore. Just be prepared. everybody has a horror story to tell, don't be one or an ahole.In Canada and in the U.S. you need the DMV ownership of the car if it was a licence on time or another, if it;s a body in white you need a Notarize paper saying the car was built from parts.If you don't have a DMV ownership leave the race car at home because if they check it will be confiscated in the U.S or Canada... if they check. Good luck and have fun.lol

jmcarter · 05-14-2019, 04:51 PM

The OP may be prepared to cross the border but just in one more tidbit. Going into Canada last summer with a cashier’s check made out to recipient and the agent thought I should have disclosed ( there’s a limit on the amount of cash you can carry). They were polite but a bit of a delay to get it squared away. Bringing race car (year of car dictates what you’ll need) back across and the U.S. agents helped me complete all the required paperwork to augment the bill of sale. FWIW I’ve visited Canada on business and pleasure many times and never had a big issue, we’re taking our RV to Prince Edward Island and then on to Banff this summer with our grandson and really looking forward to everything but filling up with diesel...ouch.

Tim H · 05-14-2019, 09:00 PM

Your US dollars are worth about 30% more than ours ... if that helps at all.

jwsamuel · 05-14-2019, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim H

Your US dollars are worth about 30% more than ours ... if that helps at all.

It helped a lot in the strip clubs on Yonge Street 30 years ago.

Jim Kaekel · 05-09-2019, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ss3011

Michigan has an Enhanced Drivers License , that is easier to get than a Passport , takes less time . Might be better to cross at Port Huron , seems to take a shorter time . Good to have the title of your car , but that is more for getting back into the US . Be friendly to the Border Officer , don't wear a hat , turn your radio off . I have never had a problem crossing the border , we had many races up at Grand Bend and Cayuga .

Andrew: What Russ said X2. I've went across several times at Port Huron/Sarnia with my car to go to Grand Bend without a problem. I have a Michigan enhanced driver's license. Always prepare for the extra time to cross, particularly on the way back in on Sunday. You may spend at least an hour waiting in line on the way back.

Bob Don · 05-09-2019, 08:35 AM

No weapons, including pepper spray. Yes, they'll ask.

X-TECH MAN · 05-09-2019, 08:42 AM

Stay the hell in the usa !!!!

jmcarter · 05-09-2019, 09:23 AM

No ammo either, if they find any they will tear your rig apart looking for guns (this found out from fellow bike riders on the Alaska trek). One year we took our Weimaraner into Canada to earn her Canadian championship (she was # 5 Weim in the country in 2005 and yes dog lovers brag about their dogs as much as their kids, sometimes more) and in the process she won some items including two bags of dog food. The food was processed in Canada and was confiscated coming back into the states, along with lots of associated hassle. Can’t be stressed enough, no joking and clear direct answers only.

Dave Turner · 05-09-2019, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

Stay the hell in the usa !!!!

Really Terry??

SSGN · 05-09-2019, 08:39 PM

Everything Cdncarnut and Mr Fletcher said. I will add that it is a good idea to have a file folder , everything listed in a typed format. If you have an ownership and original bill of sale have it with you. If you supply everything it gives them no reason to look any further, they appreciate your effort and you go along the way. Welcome to Canada where your dollar is worth $ 1.34 so its a cheap weekend. lol

05-14-2019, 03:18 PM	#1
cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,086 Likes: 31 Liked 69 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Crossing border with racecar/trailer Same rules that the U.S. Border enforces. Bring Passport or apply for NEXUS card.If you have been arrested or did time they won't allow you into Canada.( Same rule as the U.S). No weapons, make sure that you forget bullets from a hunting trip. I always make an inventory of the equipment you have in the track and trailer, you might never be ask from an agent but all you need is an ahole to ruin your week-end. Leave the racing gas at home, buy it at the track.Environment laws can be a bitch. Michigan enhance licence isn't accepted in Canada anymore. Just be prepared. everybody has a horror story to tell, don't be one or an ahole.In Canada and in the U.S. you need the DMV ownership of the car if it was a licence on time or another, if it;s a body in white you need a Notarize paper saying the car was built from parts.If you don't have a DMV ownership leave the race car at home because if they check it will be confiscated in the U.S or Canada... if they check. Good luck and have fun.lol

05-14-2019, 04:51 PM	#2
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,302 Likes: 2,399 Liked 3,204 Times in 977 Posts	Re: Crossing border with racecar/trailer The OP may be prepared to cross the border but just in one more tidbit. Going into Canada last summer with a cashier’s check made out to recipient and the agent thought I should have disclosed ( there’s a limit on the amount of cash you can carry). They were polite but a bit of a delay to get it squared away. Bringing race car (year of car dictates what you’ll need) back across and the U.S. agents helped me complete all the required paperwork to augment the bill of sale. FWIW I’ve visited Canada on business and pleasure many times and never had a big issue, we’re taking our RV to Prince Edward Island and then on to Banff this summer with our grandson and really looking forward to everything but filling up with diesel...ouch. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

05-14-2019, 09:00 PM	#3
Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,043 Likes: 1,081 Liked 482 Times in 159 Posts	Re: Crossing border with racecar/trailer Your US dollars are worth about 30% more than ours ... if that helps at all.

05-09-2019, 08:35 AM	#6
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,497 Likes: 1,135 Liked 905 Times in 193 Posts	Re: Crossing border with racecar/trailer No weapons, including pepper spray. Yes, they'll ask. __________________ Bob Don 128 SS

05-09-2019, 08:42 AM	#7
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Crossing border with racecar/trailer Stay the hell in the usa !!!!

05-09-2019, 09:23 AM	#8
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,302 Likes: 2,399 Liked 3,204 Times in 977 Posts	Re: Crossing border with racecar/trailer No ammo either, if they find any they will tear your rig apart looking for guns (this found out from fellow bike riders on the Alaska trek). One year we took our Weimaraner into Canada to earn her Canadian championship (she was # 5 Weim in the country in 2005 and yes dog lovers brag about their dogs as much as their kids, sometimes more) and in the process she won some items including two bags of dog food. The food was processed in Canada and was confiscated coming back into the states, along with lots of associated hassle. Can’t be stressed enough, no joking and clear direct answers only. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table Last edited by jmcarter; 05-09-2019 at 10:27 AM.

05-09-2019, 08:39 PM	#10
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 647 Likes: 132 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Crossing border with racecar/trailer Everything Cdncarnut and Mr Fletcher said. I will add that it is a good idea to have a file folder , everything listed in a typed format. If you have an ownership and original bill of sale have it with you. If you supply everything it gives them no reason to look any further, they appreciate your effort and you go along the way. Welcome to Canada where your dollar is worth $ 1.34 so its a cheap weekend. lol __________________ The more people I meet the more I like my dog Kevin