Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! - Honda-Tech

toyomatt84 · 02-13-2009, 01:57 PM

God... three years in a row! Who would have guessed it? Either way, it's that time of year again, and we'd better get ready to roll! Below is the layout for the Journey, if you would like to participate/join in, please let me know by posting here. I'll keep a tab of how many people are showing at each checkpoint, so as not to lose anyone.

Here's a fantastic video, edited by one of the guys on the caravan in 2007:

Here's a video of the 2008 meet:

IA '09 will take place on July 25th and 26th, so we will set course the Friday before, aka. July 24th. As we arrive in Nashville we'll part ways to our respective hotels/meeting points, so make sure you are planned ahead of time for the arrival into Nashville. The Nashville Super Speedway is roughly 15 miles South East of downtown Nashville, near Smyrna. So, mark your calenders, tattoo your wrist, and do whatever it takes to make sure you're set to go this time around.

[NOTE: Make sure to look at the times closely. There is a time zone change mid-way through the journey.] (CST = -5 GMT during the Summer)

Import Alliance '09 (Main thread)
Import Alliance '09 (Website)

Previous Caravans!
Import Alliance '08
Import Alliance '07

Entire Journey (automatically set to print): http://maps.google.com/maps?f=...&pw=2

Checkpoint #1: Highway 94 and College Avenue (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) CHANGED LOCATION!!!: http://honda-tech.com/showpost.php?p...&postcount=385
- Arrival Time: 07:00 AM (CST) Friday, July 24th
- Departure Time: 07:30 AM (CST)
We'll be stopping at the WESTERN Park & Ride (opposite side of the highway compared to the Airport).

Wikimapia of area: http://wikimapia.org/#y=429289...h&v=2

Journey Section 1 Directions (automatically set to print): http://maps.google.com/maps?f=...&pw=2

Checkpoint #2: Highway 65 Rest/Welcome Center (Merrillville, Indiana)
- Arrival Time: 10:30 AM (CST) (11:30 AM EST)
- Departure Time: 11:00 AM (CST) (12:00 PM EST)
We'll be stopping at the Rest/Welcome Center right off of Highway 65, on the WEST side of the Highway.

Wikimapia of area: http://wikimapia.org/#y=411668...h&v=2

Journey Section 2 Directions (automatically set to print): http://maps.google.com/maps?f=...&pw=2

Checkpoint #3: Chapeze Ln/Welcome Center (Shepherdsville, Kentucky)
- Arrival Time: 03:15 PM (CST) (04:15 PM EST)
- Departure Time: 04:00 PM (CST) (05:00 PM EST)
We'll be stopping at the Rest/Welcome Center right off of Highway 65, on the WEST side of the Highway.

Wikimapia of area: http://wikimapia.org/#y=379464...h&v=2

Journey Section 3 Directions (automatically set to print): http://maps.google.com/maps?f=...&pw=2

Final Arrive Time at Nashville Super Speedway: 8:00 PM (CST)

PLEASE NOTE: From the experience gained from IA '07 and IA '08, I believe it is safe to assume that these times are fairly accurate (even when dealing with heavy construction). I know that not everyone will be able to pit stop at the same mileage, so feel free to drop off when necessary. I set it with 3 checkpoints for a reason. It gives a chance for those with more thirsty engines, a chance to catch breath and keep up. Feel free to throw in ideas that are worth noting, at me. I'm up for suggestion.

//////: MECHANICAL NOTE ://////
MAKE SURE TO DO ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TO YOUR VEHICLE BEFORE SETTING OFF ON THIS JOURNEY!
Accidents can happen, and being many miles from home can make things quite tricky. So best bet is to prepare for the journey as best as possible.

Roster:
Checkpoint #1:
1. toyomatt84
2. Loco-B
3. dschwantz
4. jdesign
5. k20whitevic
6. superd16girl
7. Turbo_y8
8. modernhonda
9. eK24monster
10. 00b16si (and friends)
11. LilMINIgrl
12. adidas333
13. ejaysix
14. Honda_Fanatic
15. Jorymi
16. Spoolinator
17. TYL3R
18. SLIPSTICK TIPPIN
19.
20.

Checkpoint #2:
1. 1996ctr
2. Capt. Jimbo McSubipants
3. STilynScooby
4. slammed01-es1
5. thorclark
6. Fresh'86
7. VTEC_CHiCK
8. inkedup
9. vsmhatched
10. tofu__
11. honda_racing101
12. Banner
13. tofu__
14.
15.

Checkpoint #3:
1. Silvertc
2. Freaky Zeeky
3. RMXmitch
4. BROK DCK
5. crxrider
6. pornstarcivic
7. cehcivic15
8. EP_R3Dline
9. accord9192
10. ludeking1007
11. brandonEM1
12. manintux
13. mcdizzle
14. 8600RPM
15. 95Sol99civic
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

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toyomatt84 · 02-13-2009, 02:44 PM

HOTEL INFO
(Check-in: Friday, July 24th)
(Check-out: Monday, July 27th)

"Premier" Package:
Holiday Inn Suites
826 S Cumberland St., Lebanon, TN, 37087
(615)994-3225
Discount Code: "Import Alliance"

Single King bed rooms: $99.00/night (Instead of $129)

"Economy" Package:
America's Best Value Inn
822 S Cumberland St., Lebanon, TN 37087
(615)449-5781
Discount Code: "Import Alliance"

Double Double bed rooms: $55.00/night (Instead of $72)

Loco-B · 02-13-2009, 03:05 PM

yes please!!

1996ctr · 02-13-2009, 03:37 PM

im IN...even if my car isn't

toyomatt84 · 02-13-2009, 03:46 PM

Added!

Silvertc · 02-13-2009, 04:50 PM

check point 3. Thanks matt!

Don Napier · 02-13-2009, 05:17 PM

Matt is the man!!!!

dschwantz · 02-13-2009, 05:27 PM

im in for checkpoint number one!

toyomatt84 · 02-13-2009, 05:43 PM

Added you guys in, welcome aboard! :D

Freaky Zeeky · 02-13-2009, 06:40 PM

Checkpoint 3, can't wait!

3rd year for me!

Capt. Jimbo McSubipants · 02-13-2009, 06:52 PM

hey matt

i'll be there...

4 years runnin vetern yo

checkpoint 2

i might be in a honda this year too lol

toyomatt84 · 02-13-2009, 07:22 PM

Added in gents, welcome aboard! :D

Jim, you know you want an Odyssey! :D

1996ctr · 02-13-2009, 10:24 PM

matt you might need to save a seat for me..
or im drivin the beast..haha

Capt. Jimbo McSubipants · 02-14-2009, 01:07 AM

lol ya matt i'm all over that

and i cannot stress enough about the maintenance issue matt posted up top..

accidents happen and its understood...but i think me and matt would like to make it down there one year with zero problems...if you think your car can't make it or there is even a doubt in your mind why chance it...i'm not a mean person and i'll wait for anyone i don't even know or haven't even met but trust me...its not fun...especially in july 100 degree heat

STilynScooby · 02-14-2009, 01:06 PM

mr.matt.... i shall be there.... text me when ya wanna kill some zombies...

STilynScooby · 02-14-2009, 01:10 PM

ohh yeah checkpoint 2

slammed01-es1 · 02-14-2009, 02:54 PM

this is miss maddie

i'm going to go too matt

jdesign · 02-14-2009, 04:39 PM

count me in check point #1

Sly_Samba · 02-14-2009, 05:36 PM

I was told that I am getting kidnapped to go?

Capt. Jimbo McSubipants · 02-14-2009, 07:59 PM

whose kidnapping you?

RMXmitch · 02-14-2009, 11:10 PM

Werd I'll be at check point three for sure!

add me and brok dck to the 3rd checkpoint!

toyomatt84 · 02-15-2009, 12:35 AM

Glad to see this populating so quickly.

I added everyone in, thus far.

Loco-B · 02-15-2009, 05:59 AM

lol at maintenance post.....

Didnt even notice it till jim said something.

edit: Im not picking up any extra passengers this year unless i get some pussy out of it..................
last year = epic failure

Sly_Samba · 02-15-2009, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capt. Jimbo McSubipants

whose kidnapping you?

That's what mike told me last year.

jdmef-9 · 02-15-2009, 10:09 AM

Im in for check point one.........

02-13-2009, 03:37 PM	#4
1996ctr Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cornfields in IN, US Posts: 2,038	Re: Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! im IN...even if my car isn't

02-13-2009, 03:46 PM	#5
toyomatt84 Sanji Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: ALL BLUE Posts: 15,090	Re: Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! Added! __________________ *free hugs* IA '10: Midwest Caravan (Click to join us!) ☺☺☺

02-13-2009, 04:50 PM	#6
Silvertc Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: cincinnati, OH, United States Posts: 1,896	Re: Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! check point 3. Thanks matt! __________________ vouches~ patrickdc4130, botlebruiser, jdmscg, RMXmitch, Speed Kills, AllMotaEF9, Brok dck, slammed civic si,gaseb, pornstarcivic, JERKSiRcoupe, manoy, RARE_EG2, 88civic, gene, Teawins21, b16rex_02, Chain Driven, kabaroo, DxHatchback, Agent_Samz

02-13-2009, 05:17 PM	#7
Don Napier ImportAlliance Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Home of ImportAlliance, TN, usa Posts: 3,723	Re: Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! Matt is the man!!!! __________________ A friend of mine needs a kidney transplant immediately. Please add his page to your favorites on FaceBook. Please also repost this on your local forums. Thank you very much for the help. \| ImportAlliance Website \| ImportAlliance FaceBook \| S3 Magazine \|

02-13-2009, 05:27 PM	#8
dschwantz Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: waukesha, wi, usa Posts: 617	Re: Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! im in for checkpoint number one! __________________ clean 00 hatch soon to be boosted!!!

02-13-2009, 02:44 PM	#2
toyomatt84 Sanji Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: ALL BLUE Posts: 15,090	Re: Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! HOTEL INFO (Check-in: Friday, July 24th) (Check-out: Monday, July 27th) "Premier" Package: Holiday Inn Suites 826 S Cumberland St., Lebanon, TN, 37087 (615)994-3225 Discount Code: "Import Alliance" Single King bed rooms: $99.00/night (Instead of $129) "Economy" Package: America's Best Value Inn 822 S Cumberland St., Lebanon, TN 37087 (615)449-5781 Discount Code: "Import Alliance" Double Double bed rooms: $55.00/night (Instead of $72) __________________ *free hugs* IA '10: Midwest Caravan (Click to join us!) ☺☺☺ Last edited by toyomatt84; 04-08-2009 at 02:00 PM.

02-13-2009, 03:05 PM	#3
Loco-B Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 2,928	Re: Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! yes please!! __________________ 2008 Civic SI RR Coupe Project: 2G DSM Eclipse, 6-Bolt swap, 341hp / 258lbs/tq on 18psi mild street tune.

02-13-2009, 05:43 PM	#9
toyomatt84 Sanji Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: ALL BLUE Posts: 15,090	Re: Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! Added you guys in, welcome aboard! :D __________________ *free hugs* IA '10: Midwest Caravan (Click to join us!) ☺☺☺

02-13-2009, 06:40 PM	#10
Freaky Zeeky Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. Posts: 36	Re: Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! Checkpoint 3, can't wait! 3rd year for me!

02-13-2009, 06:52 PM	#11
Capt. Jimbo McSubipants Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana, united states Posts: 2,507	Re: Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! hey matt i'll be there... 4 years runnin vetern yo checkpoint 2 i might be in a honda this year too lol __________________ B6 S4 IA MEET 09! Last edited by Capt. Jimbo McSubipants; 02-14-2009 at 01:07 AM.

02-13-2009, 07:22 PM	#12
toyomatt84 Sanji Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: ALL BLUE Posts: 15,090	Re: Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! Added in gents, welcome aboard! :D Jim, you know you want an Odyssey! :D __________________ *free hugs* IA '10: Midwest Caravan (Click to join us!) ☺☺☺

02-13-2009, 10:24 PM	#13
1996ctr Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cornfields in IN, US Posts: 2,038	Re: Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! matt you might need to save a seat for me.. or im drivin the beast..haha

02-14-2009, 01:07 AM	#14
Capt. Jimbo McSubipants Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana, united states Posts: 2,507	Re: Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! lol ya matt i'm all over that and i cannot stress enough about the maintenance issue matt posted up top.. accidents happen and its understood...but i think me and matt would like to make it down there one year with zero problems...if you think your car can't make it or there is even a doubt in your mind why chance it...i'm not a mean person and i'll wait for anyone i don't even know or haven't even met but trust me...its not fun...especially in july 100 degree heat __________________ B6 S4 IA MEET 09!

02-14-2009, 01:06 PM	#15
STilynScooby Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 219, indiana Posts: 93	Re: Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! mr.matt.... i shall be there.... text me when ya wanna kill some zombies... __________________ 2000 GC8 coupe \| XBL= TaQTix 27

02-14-2009, 01:10 PM	#16
STilynScooby Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 219, indiana Posts: 93	Re: Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! ohh yeah checkpoint 2 __________________ 2000 GC8 coupe \| XBL= TaQTix 27

02-14-2009, 02:54 PM	#17
slammed01-es1 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: porter, indiana, us Posts: 33	Re: Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! this is miss maddie i'm going to go too matt __________________ es1 work in progress

02-14-2009, 04:39 PM	#18
jdesign Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: wisconshitson Posts: 24	Re: Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! count me in check point #1

02-14-2009, 05:36 PM	#19
Sly_Samba HTBATRACER Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,744	Re: Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! I was told that I am getting kidnapped to go? __________________ dSoc #45 \| flickr

02-14-2009, 07:59 PM	#20
Capt. Jimbo McSubipants Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana, united states Posts: 2,507	Re: Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! whose kidnapping you? __________________ B6 S4 IA MEET 09!

02-14-2009, 11:10 PM	#21
RMXmitch Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: cincinnati, oh Posts: 348	Re: Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! Werd I'll be at check point three for sure! add me and brok dck to the 3rd checkpoint!

02-15-2009, 12:35 AM	#22
toyomatt84 Sanji Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: ALL BLUE Posts: 15,090	Re: Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! Glad to see this populating so quickly. I added everyone in, thus far. __________________ *free hugs* IA '10: Midwest Caravan (Click to join us!) ☺☺☺

02-15-2009, 05:59 AM	#23
Loco-B Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 2,928	Re: Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! lol at maintenance post..... Didnt even notice it till jim said something. edit: Im not picking up any extra passengers this year unless i get some pussy out of it.................. last year = epic failure __________________ 2008 Civic SI RR Coupe Project: 2G DSM Eclipse, 6-Bolt swap, 341hp / 258lbs/tq on 18psi mild street tune. Last edited by Loco-B; 02-15-2009 at 08:39 AM.

02-15-2009, 10:09 AM	#25
jdmef-9 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: milwaukee, wisconsin, usa Posts: 2,179	Re: Import Alliance 2009: Midwest Caravan! Im in for check point one......... __________________ BOOM BAZOOKA JOE Turbo GPW s2000 csmotorsports.net "we build porsche's"

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