Texas Mother Road Cruise 2011

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  1. Regal1

    Regal1 Well-Known Member

    Charity Racing League Texas Mother Road Cruise: June 10th-12th 2011
    We are pleased to announce the first CRL Texas "Mother Road" Cruise. The cruise will span over 3 days and 2 nights throughout the Texas Panhandle. There will be plenty of photo shoots, historical landmarks, mom and pop cafes, gift shops, and of course that 9 foot wide "Mother Road" we call Route 66.

    June 10th-12th 2011 CRL Route 66 Cruising For A Reason- 1000 mile round trip from Dallas.

    Friday June 10th:
    12:30pm- Meet at the Golden Triangle Mall, Denton Texas. We will meet in the parking lot of Sears Automotive. The parking lot will be facing San Jacinto Blvd. You can see Burlington coat factory across the street.
    http://www.shopgoldentri...le.com/stores/maps.html
    12:45pm-Driver meeting
    1:00pm-Caravan departs
    7:00pm- Shamrock/motel check in
    8:00pm-dinner- Mitchells family resturant
    9:00pm- Car Wash (make sure to have quarters in hand)
    9:45pm-Conoco Tower photo shoot

    Saturday June 11th
    9:00am- Depart for Magnolia gas station photo shoot
    10:30am- Gas fillup/Depart for Mclean
    11:30am-Arrive in Mclean -Devils Rope/Route 66 musuem
    -Phillips 66 photo shoot
    -Avalon Theater

    1:30pm-Red River Steakhouse
    2:30pm- Depart for Alanreed
    3:15pm-Arrive in Alanreed
    3:30pm-Route 66 themed rest stop
    5:00pm-Arrive in Groom
    -leaning water tower
    -Largest Cross in western hemispere

    6:00pm-arrive in Conway
    -bug Ranch

    7:30pm-Arrive in Amarillo/check in Big Texan Motel (off I-40)
    The rest of evening will be leisure time
    There are a few quarter car washes in downtown on route 66.

    Sunday June 12th
    9:00am-Depart for Vega
    9:30am-Cadillac Ranch
    10:30am-CRL Group photo shoot in Wildorado -at an Old Shoney's
    11:30am-Arrive in Vega
    -Magnolia gas station
    -Vega Motel

    12:15pm-Landergin photo shoot at an abandoned cafe
    1:00pm-Arrive in Adrian
    -Midpoint Cafe/gift shop

    2:30pm-Gas fillup/Depart for Dallas

    PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THIS IS MERELY A SCHEDULE TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA HOW THE WEEKEND WILL GO

    Other Suggested Items To Pack
    Cooler with beverages
    Snacks
    Camera/Camcorder
    Batteries
    Extra SD cards
    2 way radio
    Tools
    Spare tire
    Jumper cables

    What Not To Bring
    Poor attitude- no one wants it around as we are going to have a good time
    Drama- Leave it home and just enjoy yourself amongst other enthusiasts

    Motel information

    You are NOT required to stay at the ones listed. These are just the two I stayed during my trip in 2010. There are many motels/hotels to choose from all ranging from $50-$130. Keep in mind if you have AAA pricing is typically cheaper.

    Shamrock Texas
    Western Motel(22 units)
    66(business 40)/83 intersection
    104 East 12th
    Shamrock Texas 79079
    806-256-3244
    Cost as of 2010 for 2: $63 and some change

    Across from the Conoco Tower on 66. Motel offers wifi and the rooms come equipped with cable color tv, microwave, fridge, and A/C. We had a pleasant experience and the staff were very friendly. Being across from the Conoco tower was an added bonus especially at night time. I put this Motel as a top choice for the trip and on a scale of 1-10 it ranks as a 10.

    Amarillo
    Big Texan Motel
    7701 I-40 East
    Amarillo Tx 79118
    806-372-5000
    Cost: $80.50
    www.bigtexan.com

    Located along the highway the motel offers cable, color tv, cow print bed spread, wood furniture, wood shutters, motel looks like an old west town, and pool in the shape of Texas. Located across the parking lot is the Big Texan Steak Ranch(home of the free 72oz steak). Staff was friendly and helpful at both the motel and resturant. This motel on a scale of 1-10 is respectfully ranked at a 8.

    I will be contacting the owners/managers at both locations to see if we can get some kind of group discount.
     
  2. Regal1

    Regal1 Well-Known Member

    This event is being put on by the CRL www.dfwcharityracing.com this is a local group here in the DFW area that helps underprivleged familes in the Metroplex.
    I am a part of this organization, they are just a bunch car guys that like to help people.

    If you interested in the cruise thats great it should be lots of fun.

    Hope to see you in June. if you have any questions let me know. Thanks
     
  3. Rogue

    Rogue Them! Car Club

    If you need parts see "Flat Top Bob" just south of Shamrock, Tx.
    owenssalvage.com
    I was just there and saw plenty of vintage Buicks.
    The yard is a field trip in it self.
     
  4. carmantx

    carmantx Never Surrender

    Maybe we can catch some of this.
     
  5. 1drwgn

    1drwgn Poor Gearhead

    Open invitation? Or is it a pay to go type of thing? Sounds like a fun weekend leaving from my neck of the woods!
     
  6. Regal1

    Regal1 Well-Known Member

    Yes open to anyone and every one. The only thing you'll pay for is your food and gas. If you would like to check out the CRL you can find them at www.dfwcharityracing.com
     
  7. 1drwgn

    1drwgn Poor Gearhead

    Cool, thanks!
     

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