C5-Fest Caravan Rally Points Across the US

[Walker6]

Originally Posted by DJ D-REK

I am in Brunswick Ga and would like to get with a group for the ride over to Adel where would be a good rally spot for me to link up at

edog's convoy is departing the Savannah area at 9:00 AM. They'll be traveling 84 and should hit Waycross around 11:00 AM. You may want to catch that group.

post # 32 here http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53693

[IROCanSS]

Originally Posted by Walker6

edog's convoy is departing the Savannah area at 9:00 AM. They'll be traveling 84 and should hit Waycross around 11:00 AM. You may want to catch that group.

post # 32 here http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53693

This looks like the best shot from Brunswick...

[Becca]

Tifton might be a good place for u to meet up with the caravans coming down I-75. I was thinking of driving up there myself to take a few pics of eleventy billion camaros cruising down the interstate. If anyone else would like to join me just PM me and we can set something up

[IROCanSS]

Originally Posted by Becca

Tifton might be a good place for u to meet up with the caravans coming down I-75. I was thinking of driving up there myself to take a few pics of eleventy billion camaros cruising down the interstate. If anyone else would like to join me just PM me and we can set something up

COOL!

Well if you do, take some good shots then just fall in with us! Let me know where you are going to be so I can let everyone know and we will try... and I stress try... to get all lined up double wide.

[edog]

If we time this right, we might have caravans coming into Valdosta around the same time from no, ea, so, and we. It would be awesome to see numerous caravans entering the city from each direction. The i95s caravan should get to Valdosta between 1pm and 2pm.

[edog]

Here is everyone I have so far. Those listed in blue have informed me they have reserved rooms.

Tim, T&T performance, I talked to the Manager at the hotel, and he stated their are some side roads to park on, or they may have space in their parking lot. you should have no problem parking close to the rest of us.

If you are not correct in this list please let me know. I will update it.

The times for our travel are based GMAPS. Our caravan will be departing at 10am from Fredericksburg on the 15th. We will try and maintain 70mph for cruising speeds. This might put us ahead of GMAPS, so you will need to allow for some flexibility within the meet times as you see I have in our arrival times below.

Our first scheduled rest stop will be in NC just after i95/i40 in Benson at the exxon on E. Church St. There are a couple of fast food places just in case anyone needs to get something quick to go. Our next stop will be for lunch/gas in S. Carolina at Indigo Joe's off i95/i20.

Anyone joining in at other locations should be waiting on/off the highway and merging into the caravan as we pass. I will PM my number to everyone for communication, and we will designate a walkie/talkie channel to communicate on as well for those who will use the walkie talkies.

Originally Posted by edog

We are up to 27. The 95 corridor will definitely be lit up with halos and littered with discarded prey like stangs and challengers...


I know we have a number of people in MD, DC, and Va who plan on going. I think it would be safe to start a location for those north of Fredericksburg. I think the entrance of Spotsylvania Mall in Fredericksburg would be a good meeting point for those north of exit 130B on 95south in Va.

Fredericksburg VA exit 130B off 95 southbound. Two lights on the left at Spotsylvania Mall in front of the main entrance. It has a large space for many cars.
Meet between 9am and 10am. Depart Fredericksburg on Thursday@ 10am.

meeting points afterwards (tentative: TBD as we get closer)
B...Emporia Va around 11:45am and 12pm if all is well on hwy.
C...interstate 95s and interstate 40 NC between 1:30pm and 1:45pm
D...interstate 95s and interstate 20 SC 3:15pm and 3:30pm Gas up and eat at Indigo Joes Sports Pub and Restraunt.
E...interstate 95S and interstate 26 SC 5:30pm and 5:45pm
F...Savannah Ga, get hotel and eat/socialize then sleep. 7:15pm and 7:45pm

21 lodging rooms have been reserved for your guests for the night(s) of 04/15/2010 - 04/16/2010, at the special group rate of $60.00 for single or double occupancy. That rate is subject to tax of 13%. All reservations should be made by 04/08/2010. After this date, all remaining rooms will be returned to general inventory for sale at the prevailing rate. It is my understanding that reservations will be made individually. Guest can make reservations online at www.savannahnorth.hamptoninn.com, or by phone to 1-800-HAMPTON (800-426-7866) or through our in house reservations desk at (912)966-2000. Please be sure to have your guests reference the group code, when booking online or the group name, C5 Fest, when reserving by phone.


Friday, depart Savannah Ga at 9AM to Valdosta.
open to suggestion on other meeting points?

Drive to Savannah Ga, is 8 hours, and 4 to 5 hours to Valdosta GA.

Those who have communicated they reserved a room in Savannah are in BLUE. If I missed someone PM me so I can get you on the list.

1. edog Fredericksburg
2. cruznSS Emporia
3. Blackhawk6 Emporia
4. cm5217...Fredericksburg
5. LWM, Fredericksburg
6. Tiger 10, out of PA, Fredericksburg
7. TheSnoopster8. SicSix6, Fredericksburg
9. FlaminBird, Fredericksburg
10. MSG' & group, Savannah Ga, tentative
11. tnsp, savannah Ga
12. myold88, Fredericksburg Va
13. mhennick, Fredericksburg Va
14. helmincamaro, interstate I95 & I40
15. steeleshark2, Savannah GA, Coming with Florida caravan
16. sterlingnotes, Fredericksburg Va
17. Jakpot, Fredericksburg Va
18. Ralleyfever, Fredericksburg Va
19. 95RedCamaroz28, Fredericksburg Va
20. Stay Marine, Fredericksburg VA
21. Walker6, Savannah Ga tentative
22. BIG_V_SS, Fredericksburg Va
23. Modern Muscle, Fredericksburg Va
24. CaniacFan, NC, I95 & I40
25. tandt performance, Fredericksburg Va
26. bee, Fredericksburg Va
27. DOXIESS, NC
28. Lee9710, NC (tnspd)
29. Steve, NC (tnspd)?
30. Cat, NC (tnspd)?
31. agkelly73
32. Adventurejim, Fredericksburg VA
33. ajjones44, Fredericksburg
34. CarolinaGirl60, Savannah GA
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We are modifying our drive from Savannah to Valdosta thanks to 95RedCamaroz28, 100 miles less in the same amount of time. It should be a smooth drive. Thanks for the heads up.

[edog]

Here is the most current route for those coming from Washington Dc, and points north. We are cruising i95 to Savannah, then from savannah Ga to Valdosta VIA i84.

Fredericksburg VA exit 130B off 95 southbound. Two lights on the left at Spotsylvania Mall in front of the main entrance. It has a large space for many cars.
Meet between 9am and 10am. Depart Fredericksburg on Thursday@ 10am.

meeting points afterwards

B...Emporia Va around 11:45am and 12pm if all is well on hwy.

C...interstate 95s and interstate 40 NC between 1:45pm and 2:00pm
Stop in Benson, NC at the exxon off E. Church St. gas, snacks, and a good stretch!

D...interstate 95s and interstate 20 SC 3:45pm and 4:15pm Gas up and eat at Indigo Joes Sports Pub and Restraunt.

E...interstate 95S and interstate 26 SC 6:30pm and 6:45pm

F...Savannah Ga, get hotel and eat/socialize then sleep. 8:15pm and 8:45pm

Depart Savannah, Ga @9am on the 16th to arrive in Valdosta between 1pm and 2pm.


Here are the GMAP directions:

Driving directions to 1805 W Hill Ave, Valdosta, GA 31601
694 mi – about 11 hours 58 mins
Suggested routes


Spotsylvania Mall

1. Head northeast toward Spotsylvania Mall Dr 233 ft
2. Take the 1st left onto Spotsylvania Mall Dr 0.1 mi
3. Turn right at Plank Rd/VA-3 E 0.3 mi
4. Merge onto I-95 S via the ramp to Richmond 44.7 mi
5. Take exit 84A on the left to merge onto I-295 S toward Rocky Mt NC/Richmond International 43.8 mi
6. Merge onto I-95 S
Entering North Carolina 149 mi
7. Take exit 79 for N Carolina 50 toward State Route 242/State Route 27/Benson/Newton Grove 0.2 mi
8. Turn right at N Carolina 50 N/E Main St 0.3 mi
9. Turn right at N Johnson St 367 ft

238 mi – about 3 hours 59 mins
E Church StBenson, NC 27504

10. Head southwest on N Johnson St toward E Main St 367 ft
11. Turn left at E Main St 0.3 mi
12. Turn right to merge onto I-95 S toward Dunn
Entering South Carolina 118 mi
13. Take exit 160A for I-20 E toward Florence 0.2 mi
14. Merge onto I-20 BUS E 0.5 mi
15. Turn right at W Radio Dr/State Rd S-21-1060 0.7 mi

120 mi – about 1 hour 53 mins
W Radio Dr/State Rd S-21-1060

16. Head southeast on W Radio Dr/State Rd S-21-1060 toward S Beltline Dr 0.7 mi
17. Turn left at I-20 BUS W 0.5 mi
18. Take exit 141B to merge onto I-95 S toward Savannah 75.5 mi

76.7 mi – about 1 hour 12 mins
I-95 S

19. Head southwest on I-95 S
Entering Georgia 89.1 mi
20. Take exit 109 for GA-21 S/GA-30 E 0.3 mi
21. Turn left at Augusta Rd 0.3 mi
22. Make a U-turn at O'Leary Rd 430 ft
23. Turn right at Skeet Way
Destination will be on the left 33 ft

89.8 mi – about 1 hour 29 mins
Skeet Way

24. Head west on Skeet Way toward Augusta Rd 33 ft
25. Turn right at Augusta Rd 0.2 mi
26. Turn left to merge onto I-95 S toward Brunswick 21.2 mi
27. Take exit 87 for US-17 toward Coastal Hwy 0.2 mi
28. Turn left at GA-25 S/Ocean Hwy/US-17 S 5.0 mi
29. Continue onto GA-196 W/Leroy Coffer Hwy
Continue to follow GA-196 W 14.6 mi
30. Continue onto GA-38 W/US-84 W 65.5 mi
31. Turn left at S Nicholls St 0.2 mi
32. Continue onto Glenmore Ave 1.1 mi
33. Slight left at Minnesota Ave 0.2 mi
34. Take the 1st right onto S Dakota Ave 89 ft
35. Take the 1st left onto GA-38 W/US-84 W/Victory Dr
Continue to follow GA-38 W/US-84 W
Destination will be on the left 61.3 mi

170 mi – about 3 hours 24 mins
1805 W Hill AveValdosta, GA 31601

[LWM]

Edog,

I missed the last meeting in Manassas. Did you decide on an overnight on the return trip?

LWM

[Mr Twisty]

How many cars do you guys think will be stopping at Summit Racing?

Arrival shouldn't be too tough, but departure is gonna be crazy! Between normal traffic and 100+ cars trying to leave their lot (plus 3 lights) you're gonna get split up.

[thesnoopster]

Originally Posted by 01pewterz28

Well done I like the visual on the map anyone here work for NASA, NSA, CIA, or FBI who can move a satellite for us on April 16 so we can have some hi-res shots of a few hundred Camaros on the road

Sean

I was reading through the forums and I came across this LOL....

Whats funny ......... I work for NSA ....and trust me... you aint gonna get that "Enemy of the State" type treatment LOL... sounds good and would be cool..... but im gonna have to say ....NNNOOOOTTTT! lol

Cant wait to see everyone there

[ZAPSSRS]

There is a Rest Stop about 10 exits South of Summit.
Perhaps if the group does get split up dealing with all the lights, we can have everyone pull into the rest stop and wait on the Rest Stop Exit Ramp which is pretty long and could hold a large group of cars...

The Rest Stop is between exit 181 and 177 which 177 is the exit we take for the 475 Bypass around Macon. Summit is exit 216.


Also if interested - I can check on getting us a police excort getting on the interstate from Summit. That area has provided excorts for our large motorcycle group rides.

[Stay Marine]

Originally Posted by edog

Here is everyone I have so far. Those listed in blue have informed me they have reserved rooms.

Tim, T&T performance, I talked to the Manager at the hotel, and he stated their are some side roads to park on, or they may have space in their parking lot. you should have no problem parking close to the rest of us.

If you are not correct in this list please let me know. I will update it.

The times for our travel are based GMAPS. Our caravan will be departing at 10am from Fredericksburg on the 15th. We will try and maintain 70mph for cruising speeds. This might put us ahead of GMAPS, so you will need to allow for some flexibility within the meet times as you see I have in our arrival times below.

Our first scheduled rest stop will be in NC just after i95/i40 in Benson at the exxon on E. Church St. There are a couple of fast food places just in case anyone needs to get something quick to go. Our next stop will be for lunch/gas in S. Carolina at Indigo Joe's off i95/i20.

Anyone joining in at other locations should be waiting on/off the highway and merging into the caravan as we pass. I will PM my number to everyone for communication, and we will designate a walkie/talkie channel to communicate on as well for those who will use the walkie talkies.

yep..you missed one...sent hotel confirmation for Savannah earlier. I'm solid.

[IROCanSS]

Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

How many cars do you guys think will be stopping at Summit Racing?

Arrival shouldn't be too tough, but departure is gonna be crazy! Between normal traffic and 100+ cars trying to leave their lot (plus 3 lights) you're gonna get split up.

Have you ever played leap frog? It is where the first car goes, blocks the lane then the rest go... works good for a few cars but 80... well not so much. tbarber asked if I'd contact the local PD and see about some assistance so I am looking to do that soon. Also, I like ZAP's idea below...

Originally Posted by ZAPSSRS

There is a Rest Stop about 10 exits South of Summit.
Perhaps if the group does get split up dealing with all the lights, we can have everyone pull into the rest stop and wait on the Rest Stop Exit Ramp which is pretty long and could hold a large group of cars...

The Rest Stop is between exit 181 and 177 which 177 is the exit we take for the 475 Bypass around Macon. Summit is exit 216.


Also if interested - I can check on getting us a police excort getting on the interstate from Summit. That area has provided excorts for our large motorcycle group rides.

ZAP... Can you contact the local PD? If you have done it before you must know the method... As far as the rest area, we will dip in there for sure as long as we are not crazy late and regroup. Let me know what the PD said...

[tbarber87]

A police escort from Summit to the interstate, I believe, is MUCH Needed for 80+ cars