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qkslvr · 11-14-2013, 04:01 PM

So last week my father and I set out on a trip that neither one of us will ever forget. I had planned on taking my camaro but due to weather that did not happen. Our quest, to drive from Rapid City, SD to Las Vegas for SEMA then on to Pomona, CA for the NHRA finals.

It all started about 5AM Tuesday morning. 20 degrees, snowing and sleeting. Lovely weather for South Dakota this time of year. By the time we hit Gillette Wyoming (normally 1hr 20mins, took us about 2hrs 30mins) we thought that the weather had cleared only to hit more crappy weather and ice covered roads for about another 150 miles. Despite the weather set back we still managed to get into Vegas about 11pm checked into the hotel and crashed. The next 3 days we spent from open to close at SEMA and we didn't even get to see everything. My dad had said that he heard SEMA was like the best car show you have ever been to, time by 10 on steroids. And for those that have never been there I think that is an understatement.

Saturday morning found us back on the road to California. 70+ degrees and excellent travel weather. Got to Pomona in about 4ish hrs and headed straight to the drag strip for qualifying. Wondering through the pits and venders and back up to the stands for pro runs. About 5 pm headed to the hotel for the night only to get back to the track at 9am. Pomona, CA 74 degrees slight breeze perfect weather. The races were amazing. A little disappointed that John Force could not lock down another win, and that Brittany Force smoked the tires at the line in the semis but over all it was a great day.

Races ended about 5ish and back on the road about 6. Straight drive back north to St. George, Ut. (about 2hrs north of Las Vegas) Spent the night there and then headed the 14 hrs back to SD.

Over all I couldn't have asked for a more awesome week. 2 huge gear heads taking on a 3000 mile trip to two of the the biggest auto events in the nation.

Still loading pictures, took over 1500 pictures and about 30mins worth of video. Will post some when I finally get them all loaded LOL

JDP Sales · 11-14-2013, 04:33 PM

Sounds like a great time! I'd like to see some pics!

Best regards,

Tyler
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snymat68 · 11-14-2013, 04:33 PM

Sounds awesome!

2010 SSRS · 11-14-2013, 04:47 PM

sounds like an awesome time

DARK AGE 53 · 11-14-2013, 05:14 PM

Now that's a road trip, look forward to seeing some pics.

LIM3 · 11-14-2013, 05:23 PM

Awesome trip .

Dznts · 11-14-2013, 05:38 PM

should be a good time

DFWZ28 · 11-14-2013, 05:38 PM

very cool....need to schedule that with Dad now that he is retired.

PfadtRacing · 11-14-2013, 06:31 PM

Nice man. It's cool you and your dad share the same interests

GuitarJozz · 11-14-2013, 08:31 PM

Man, seems like the first part of the trip was a bit treacherous! Good to hear you made it safely though. Must have been exciting! Can't wait to see the pictures! Be sure to post some of them when you can!

kevinw · 11-14-2013, 09:22 PM

Man, those Force daughters of John are all hot. who cares if they win or not, they are hot lookin thats for sure.

Alain · 11-14-2013, 10:08 PM

Glad to hear you and your father had a good time. I just got married 2 months ago and I can't wait to have kids. I hope my son or daughter and I share my interest in cars and motorcycles. I would love to have an experience like you and your father had.

AdamEL · 11-14-2013, 10:13 PM

Sounds awesome!

oldfriend · 11-14-2013, 10:16 PM

Nice trip , but you miss to tell us what car you guys drove , that's a given when one tells about The life time drive !

11-14-2013, 04:01 PM	#1
qkslvr Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS M6 NON RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 669 View My Garage	Epic father & son trip * PICS ADDED* So last week my father and I set out on a trip that neither one of us will ever forget. I had planned on taking my camaro but due to weather that did not happen. Our quest, to drive from Rapid City, SD to Las Vegas for SEMA then on to Pomona, CA for the NHRA finals. It all started about 5AM Tuesday morning. 20 degrees, snowing and sleeting. Lovely weather for South Dakota this time of year. By the time we hit Gillette Wyoming (normally 1hr 20mins, took us about 2hrs 30mins) we thought that the weather had cleared only to hit more crappy weather and ice covered roads for about another 150 miles. Despite the weather set back we still managed to get into Vegas about 11pm checked into the hotel and crashed. The next 3 days we spent from open to close at SEMA and we didn't even get to see everything. My dad had said that he heard SEMA was like the best car show you have ever been to, time by 10 on steroids. And for those that have never been there I think that is an understatement. Saturday morning found us back on the road to California. 70+ degrees and excellent travel weather. Got to Pomona in about 4ish hrs and headed straight to the drag strip for qualifying. Wondering through the pits and venders and back up to the stands for pro runs. About 5 pm headed to the hotel for the night only to get back to the track at 9am. Pomona, CA 74 degrees slight breeze perfect weather. The races were amazing. A little disappointed that John Force could not lock down another win, and that Brittany Force smoked the tires at the line in the semis but over all it was a great day. Races ended about 5ish and back on the road about 6. Straight drive back north to St. George, Ut. (about 2hrs north of Las Vegas) Spent the night there and then headed the 14 hrs back to SD. Over all I couldn't have asked for a more awesome week. 2 huge gear heads taking on a 3000 mile trip to two of the the biggest auto events in the nation. Still loading pictures, took over 1500 pictures and about 30mins worth of video. Will post some when I finally get them all loaded LOL __________________ 2010 Aqua Blue 1SS KWC 3pc forged, Seibon hood, ZL front end, MGW, ARH full exhaust w/ Doug Thorley axle back, BTR4, Roto-fab, LSXR 102, NW 102, 3.91s 2018 GMC Sierra (Stone Blue metallic) 2016 Streetglide (Crushed Ice Pearl) 2018 Indian Scout (Bronze Smoke) Last edited by qkslvr; 11-15-2013 at 07:44 PM. Reason: pictures

11-14-2013, 04:33 PM	#3
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11-14-2013, 04:47 PM	#4
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	sounds like an awesome time __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

11-14-2013, 05:14 PM	#5
DARK AGE 53 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mi./Al. Posts: 829	Now that's a road trip, look forward to seeing some pics. __________________ POW/MIA - YOU ARE LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

11-14-2013, 05:23 PM	#6
LIM3 it's mind bottling.. Drives: SGM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: miami floirda. Posts: 5,392	Awesome trip . __________________

11-14-2013, 04:33 PM	#2
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Sounds like a great time! I'd like to see some pics! Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

11-14-2013, 05:38 PM	#7
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	should be a good time __________________

11-14-2013, 05:38 PM	#8
DFWZ28 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,603 View My Garage	very cool....need to schedule that with Dad now that he is retired. __________________

11-14-2013, 06:31 PM	#9
PfadtRacing Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 3,370	Nice man. It's cool you and your dad share the same interests

11-14-2013, 08:31 PM	#10
GuitarJozz Drives: 2012 Chevy Camaro 2LS SIM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 196	Man, seems like the first part of the trip was a bit treacherous! Good to hear you made it safely though. Must have been exciting! Can't wait to see the pictures! Be sure to post some of them when you can!

11-14-2013, 09:22 PM	#11
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,764	Man, those Force daughters of John are all hot. who cares if they win or not, they are hot lookin thats for sure.

11-14-2013, 10:08 PM	#12
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	Glad to hear you and your father had a good time. I just got married 2 months ago and I can't wait to have kids. I hope my son or daughter and I share my interest in cars and motorcycles. I would love to have an experience like you and your father had.

11-14-2013, 10:13 PM	#13
AdamEL Adam E. Lucchesi Drives: 2010 1SS/RS LS3 VR Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,380 View My Garage	Sounds awesome!

11-14-2013, 10:16 PM	#14
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Nice trip , but you miss to tell us what car you guys drove , that's a given when one tells about The life time drive !