Going to Rock Falls Illinois

[SrtBrad]

I will be moving a friend to Rock Falls, Illinois in my SRT10 with a U-Haul trailer. Here is a link to the route I'll be taking. Anybody else have any suggestions to the best route? Do any Socal members have a trailer we can rent? Also I would like to meet some of the VTCOA members along the way. Please let me know if we can meet up. I will be leaving Sept 15 early am and arriving in Rock Falls, Illinois by Sept 18. I will be leaving Rock Falls, Illinois on Sept 19 evening and back by Sept 21.

http://www.mapquest.com/directions/...&2v=&2n=&2pn=&2a=&2c=Rock+Falls&2s=Il&2z=&r=f

Brad

 

[Django]

May God go with you................... Come home safe.....

D

 

[SrtBrad]

Thank you D.:rock:

 

[SrtBrad]

Also anyone know of any 1/4mile tracks in or around Rock Falls, Illinois?

 

[devildog02]

Karen and i are in eastern Iowa! We would love to meet you guys!! We are about 30 miles north of I80! "Cedar Rapids" PM me for more info!! we work 2nd shift. maybe we can take a day off to hang out!! as for a track, Prof might know but i think Cordova is in ILL:dontknow: My number is (319)480-5877 please keep us posted!! We would love to meet you!! If it doesnt work out on the way out, maybe the way back!!:dontknow:

 

[Silverback]

I love road trips.

Have a great time and be safe.

 

[azpyroguy]

I'd let you rent my trailer... but I am in Arizona, its a 20 x 8.5 feet enclosed box trailer, car hauler, total lenght about 24 feet, tandem axle, dry weight around 3500lbs.

 

[azpyroguy]

Believe me.. its a looooonnngg arse drive... done it many times going back to my home state of Iowa...

If you want to save yourself about 4 hours of drive time, take 40 out of Cali, through AZ and New Mexico to Tucumcari, then grab Highway 54 out of Tucumcari, that will take you all they way to Wichita, KS (long boring drive... but nice quiet 2 lane highway most of the way...plus you get to cruise along the old Route 66 part of the way)

Once in Wichita, take the 335 Toll route to Kansas City, then take the "outer loop" at Kansas City.. (I-435), then grab 35 north to Des Moines Iowa, then take 80 East through Iowa, and into Illinois....

Mapquest allways takes me the "scenic route" that are sponsored by their advertisers.. I found this little backway many years ago, and have been taken it ever since... just ask any truckers who drive that route.

 

[Hilgee]

That will put the miles on.

As for the track Byron is just 20 -30 north of you on Hwy 2. I don't think it is open during the week though. Or is it for your friend in the future:rock:
Here is a link http://www.byrondragway.com/Home.html

Paul

 

[Kevan]

Mapquest allways takes me the "scenic route" that are sponsored by their advertisers.

http://maps.google.com

 

[mauiSRT/10]

4k miles to move a friend...........wow Brad, thats very generous of you!!! Good luck and be safe.

patrick

 

[SrtBrad]

4k miles to move a friend...........wow Brad, thats very generous of you!!! Good luck and be safe.

patrick

Thanks Patrick,

I've known Pete for over 17 years and sometimes when our friends need help we have to go the extra 4000 miles. Pete is another example of the fading economy out here in LA. He lost his job after the owner of the Theatre he works for passed away. The landlord will not renew the lease unless thet agree to triple the rent.

 

[SrtBrad]

Also if anyone needs to have anything picked up or delivered I'd be happy to help. I will be going thru Texas on the way back home till I hit the 10 Freeway. Not sure of the exact route but will post it up later.

 

[SrtBrad]

We left LA this morning at 9:00 am. We just passed Blythe California. We are Taking the 10 all the way to Texas and heading North through Austin. Give me a call if you would like to meet up.

Brad
323 896-3281

 

[SRT-IZ]

You in AZ yet?

 

[ohiosrt10]

4k miles to move a friend...........wow Brad, thats very generous of you!!! Good luck and be safe.

patrick

My thoughts exactly. What a great guy! I need a few more friends like him! Kudos!

:shakehands:

 

[SrtBrad]

You in AZ yet?

we are fifty miles away from phoenix.

 

[SrtBrad]

Here are some pics of the trip. Most are on the way home and the truck has a graveyard of bugs and dirt.

Enjoy:

I'll be home in less than 2 hours. 5140 miles round trip in 7 days.

 

[Django]

Welcome back, kid......................

Glad yer OK...........

D

 

[6pakattack]

Damn,wish I would have read this earlier,I would have had you come via Fl and get these whackos to hook up with you !!!