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June 22, 2010 at
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Off to the Iron Man 55 and Knoxville Nationals this yr for the first time. First time i will be in the states. I am in St Louis for 4 days Friday through to Monday. Anyone have any ideas for me to do while not racing ?? Or anyone around local who would like to hang out. Knoxville i am there for 10 days all up. Staying up at DesMories, driving down and back every day. Anyone have anything in mind i should go and see while i am around in the area, Hope to here from you soon. T
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June 22, 2010 at
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If your talkin Friday Aug 6th thru Monday Aug 9th, Come to Knoxville, there are great races every night
Friday 360 Nationals qualifications
Saturday 360 National Finals & 410's (usually a large 410 count on this night)
Sunday USAC Non Wing Nationals
Monday: Front Row Challenge at Oskaloosa (410 show)
Hope you have a great time...
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June 22, 2010 at
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A list of items of interest for someone from out of the Country besides the racing.
Aug 12-22 - Iowa State Fair - located in DesMoines www.iowastatefair.org
National Balloon Museum - Indianola - www.nationalballoonmusuem.com
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum - Knoxville - www.sprintcarhof.com
Slideways Karting Center - Knoxville - www.slidewayskarting.com
Historic Pella - Pella - www.pella.org
Lake Red Rock, Iowa's Largest Lake - www.redrockarea.com
Knoxville Nationals 1/3 Marathon or 5K run/walk - Knoxville - www.khsdfs.org
Science Center of Iowa (if you have kids, they'd love it -- www.sciowa.org
Tons of other things to do, do a google search and you'll find tons of things to occupy your time...
oh, yeah, you can't forget about dingus - www.dinguslounge.com
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June 23, 2010 at
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Posted By: Paintboss on June 22 2010 at 07:16:36 AM
If your talkin Friday Aug 6th thru Monday Aug 9th, Come to Knoxville, there are great races every night
Friday 360 Nationals qualifications
Saturday 360 National Finals & 410's (usually a large 410 count on this night)
Sunday USAC Non Wing Nationals
Monday: Front Row Challenge at Oskaloosa (410 show)
Hope you have a great time...
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Hi Paintboss. Thanks for your tips.
Aug 6 to 9 i am Iowa. So i will miss the races.
How far is Oskaloosa from Des Mories ?? As thats where i am staying from the 9th-16th "for the knoxville nationals"
I wouldn't mind going to that show.
Regards Terry
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June 23, 2010 at
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Hi Vande77,
Thanks heaps for all your info.
I take it you are a local ?? I am staying in DesMonies from the 9th-16th Aug. I have heard the drive to Knoxville from DesMonies is not that bad "good roads" ??
Are you going to the Knoxville Nationals ??
At the moment i have only booked for the first 3 nights in DesMonies as i am going to drive around when i get there and see what else is around.
Some of those sites you told me about i would like to go and see. What is the Fair like in Iowa ?
If you like to email me on [email protected] and chat on there you can.
Regards Terry
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June 23, 2010 at
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June 23, 2010 at
06:56:23 AM by texdel
If you are in St. Louis for a few days.
- Gateway Arch
- Bud Brewery
- Grants Farm
- Cardinals game if they are in town
- Can't be in St. Louis with out a stop at Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
Have fun and maybe we'll see you at Knoxville!
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June 23, 2010 at
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The fair is probably the best non-racing activity around. Tons of stuff to see and eat there, but can be a tiring day when you throw in all the racing you'll see the English Creek Nationals just south of Knoxville is good too, I believe this year they are racing same nights as Osky though.
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June 25, 2010 at
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Posted By: LR on June 23 2010 at 07:51:35 AM
The fair is probably the best non-racing activity around. Tons of stuff to see and eat there, but can be a tiring day when you throw in all the racing you'll see the English Creek Nationals just south of Knoxville is good too, I believe this year they are racing same nights as Osky though.
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Hello LR Are you going to go to Osky for the racing ?
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June 25, 2010 at
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Posted By: texdel on June 23 2010 at 06:55:53 AM
If you are in St. Louis for a few days.
- Gateway Arch
- Bud Brewery
- Grants Farm
- Cardinals game if they are in town
- Can't be in St. Louis with out a stop at Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
Have fun and maybe we'll see you at Knoxville!
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Hi Texdel,
Whats the Bud Brewery tour like ??
Terry
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June 25, 2010 at
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Hey Terry,
We are staying at the Value Place,too.We will be going to Oskaloosa for the races on the 10th.You are welcome to hitch a ride with us.
contact us at : [email protected] if you are interested.
We loves us some sprint car racing and have been around since dirt.
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