Crossing border with racecar/trailer - Page 3

jwsamuel · 05-09-2019, 10:09 PM

Every time I see a question like this, I am reminded of the late Larry Sullivan from Drag Race Central. Larry used to drive from race to race in his motorhome. One year, he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and had received radioactive seeds as treatment.

He had no problem getting into Canada for the IHRA race at Cayuga, but on the way back into the US, the border guard asked to come into the motorhome for a look. Larry told him to go ahead and as the guard walked by Larry, the radioactive seeds in Larry set off the guards alarm.

That sparked a more intensive search until the guards were convinced that the only thing radioactive in Larry's motorhome was his prostate. They let Larry go through and never did find the Cuban cigars he was smuggling in for someone else.

The lesson is to carry medical documentation if your body might set off alarms.

X-TECH MAN · 05-10-2019, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Turner

Really Terry??

Yes REALLY......I have not been back since 1974 when it was easier to cross over to work the San Air race when I was working for Div. one NHRA. The people made us feel not welcome then and they were weird.. Screw Cana-DUH !. Especially the French section !

Tim H · 05-10-2019, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

Yes REALLY......I have not been back since 1974 when it was easier to cross over to work the San Air race when I was working for Div. one NHRA. The people made us feel not welcome then and they were weird.. Screw Cana-DUH !. Especially the French section !

Wow !

Dave Turner · 05-10-2019, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

Yes REALLY......I have not been back since 1974 when it was easier to cross over to work the San Air race when I was working for Div. one NHRA. The people made us feel not welcome then and they were weird.. Screw Cana-DUH !. Especially the French section !

Terry, I would never allow a bad experience in one corner of the country to cause a 45 year self imposed travel ban. We love our trips to the USA and maybe we’ve been lucky, but I expect there are Canadians that share your disdain for crossing the border. My wife & I own a tiny piece of your homeland and the members of our adopted community have always been welcoming, honest and respectful....just sayin’.

Pat6868 · 05-12-2019, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

Yes REALLY......I have not been back since 1974 when it was easier to cross over to work the San Air race when I was working for Div. one NHRA. The people made us feel not welcome then and they were weird.. Screw Cana-DUH !. Especially the French section !

Easy for you to run your mouth when you're 1500 miles away. I'd like to invite you to Cayuga later this month so you can tell us how you really feel. I'll pay your admission.

Wayne W · 05-12-2019, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

Stay the hell in the usa !!!!

Maybe we don't want you here .

05-09-2019, 10:09 PM	#1
jwsamuel Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Upper Holland, PA Posts: 423 Likes: 27 Liked 216 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Crossing border with racecar/trailer Every time I see a question like this, I am reminded of the late Larry Sullivan from Drag Race Central. Larry used to drive from race to race in his motorhome. One year, he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and had received radioactive seeds as treatment. He had no problem getting into Canada for the IHRA race at Cayuga, but on the way back into the US, the border guard asked to come into the motorhome for a look. Larry told him to go ahead and as the guard walked by Larry, the radioactive seeds in Larry set off the guards alarm. That sparked a more intensive search until the guards were convinced that the only thing radioactive in Larry's motorhome was his prostate. They let Larry go through and never did find the Cuban cigars he was smuggling in for someone else. The lesson is to carry medical documentation if your body might set off alarms. __________________ Jim Samuel