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July 11, 2019 at
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Posted By: Tully Rd. on July 11 2019 at 02:40:52 PM
Joe V,
I am also traveling to Reston, be there next week and weather permitting going to WG Friday night as I’ve always wanted to make a trip there. Sounds like Friday night traffic out of Reston is tough. So is it best to go HWY 267 to 7 to 9 to 340 back to 15? Sorry for all the #’s. I’m not familiar with the area. Being from CA I’m used to traffic but would prefer not to sit in it if it’s somewhat avoidable.
Also, do you have to get to the Grove pretty early to get a decent seat? Not sure where the best seats are.
Thanks very much.
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Regular weekly shows, plenty of seats
Big event (WoO!), get there early (I think you can buy reserved seats too.... WoO website or phone call to the Grove)
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July 11, 2019 at
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Posted By: Tully Rd. on July 11 2019 at 02:40:52 PM
Joe V,
I am also traveling to Reston, be there next week and weather permitting going to WG Friday night as I’ve always wanted to make a trip there. Sounds like Friday night traffic out of Reston is tough. So is it best to go HWY 267 to 7 to 9 to 340 back to 15? Sorry for all the #’s. I’m not familiar with the area. Being from CA I’m used to traffic but would prefer not to sit in it if it’s somewhat avoidable.
Also, do you have to get to the Grove pretty early to get a decent seat? Not sure where the best seats are.
Thanks very much.
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The earlier you leave NOVA the better. If you don't mind paying the toll take 267 all the way to Leesburg, 7 is a wide road but but there are red lights. Lucketts on 15 north of Leesburg can be hit or miss, same for the 15 bypass at Leesburg. You can go west and go through Waterford if its too bad. Be careful some of the road in that end of Loudoun county are stone. Google maps usually is on point with the traffic.
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July 12, 2019 at
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Hey everyone, thanks for the (mostly) constructive feedback. It’s looking like I won’t make it to WG tonight, but will hit EMMR and Lincoln tomorrow. Looking forward to my experience and the food!!
Tully Rd
Let me know if you make it to Lincoln tomorrow, and enjoy WG for me tonight!
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July 12, 2019 at
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Posted By: Tully Rd. on July 11 2019 at 02:40:52 PM
Joe V,
I am also traveling to Reston, be there next week and weather permitting going to WG Friday night as I’ve always wanted to make a trip there. Sounds like Friday night traffic out of Reston is tough. So is it best to go HWY 267 to 7 to 9 to 340 back to 15? Sorry for all the #’s. I’m not familiar with the area. Being from CA I’m used to traffic but would prefer not to sit in it if it’s somewhat avoidable.
Also, do you have to get to the Grove pretty early to get a decent seat? Not sure where the best seats are.
Thanks very much.
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It's pretty bad trying to go from Leesburg to Frederick...all two lane country road with red lights.
So....I'd say take 267 to 7 west to Route 9. Make the right onto Clarke's Gap Road (661) at the gas station/BBQ joint. That will take you into Waterford. Take a left onto 662 and a quick right onto Milltown Road (681). That will take you into Lovettsville, where a right onto Berlin Turnpike (287) takes you across the bridge into Brunswick. A right on 180 after you get out of Brunswick will take you to 340 about a mile from where it merges into 15.
Sounds complicated, but check it out on Google Maps. Either way you go, you're on a 2-lane country road but the route I gave you has virtually no lights or traffic. Route 15 has several lights and gridlock pretty much from the Potomac back to Leesburg. Either way, it's wine country and not to stressful...but the scenic route I gave you is usually the quicker route on a Friday too. On the way back, just take 15 into Leesburg then 7 east to 28 south...same time and avoids the toll road.
As far as seats, the Grove doesn't get big crowds for weekly shows lately and a good chunk of them will prob be heading to Eldora like me. :-)
Plenty of good seats. Highly recommend going into the infield and standing at the entry to turn 3 for hot laps. I usually sit towards turn 1 about 3-4 rows from the top and you can see everything from there pretty well. A trip to the Grove isn't complete without at least 1 trip to Beer Hill and one crossing of the bridge lol.
Hope this helps!
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July 12, 2019 at
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Posted By: Joe V on July 12 2019 at 02:06:10 PM
It's pretty bad trying to go from Leesburg to Frederick...all two lane country road with red lights.
So....I'd say take 267 to 7 west to Route 9. Make the right onto Clarke's Gap Road (661) at the gas station/BBQ joint. That will take you into Waterford. Take a left onto 662 and a quick right onto Milltown Road (681). That will take you into Lovettsville, where a right onto Berlin Turnpike (287) takes you across the bridge into Brunswick. A right on 180 after you get out of Brunswick will take you to 340 about a mile from where it merges into 15.
Sounds complicated, but check it out on Google Maps. Either way you go, you're on a 2-lane country road but the route I gave you has virtually no lights or traffic. Route 15 has several lights and gridlock pretty much from the Potomac back to Leesburg. Either way, it's wine country and not to stressful...but the scenic route I gave you is usually the quicker route on a Friday too. On the way back, just take 15 into Leesburg then 7 east to 28 south...same time and avoids the toll road.
As far as seats, the Grove doesn't get big crowds for weekly shows lately and a good chunk of them will prob be heading to Eldora like me. :-)
Plenty of good seats. Highly recommend going into the infield and standing at the entry to turn 3 for hot laps. I usually sit towards turn 1 about 3-4 rows from the top and you can see everything from there pretty well. A trip to the Grove isn't complete without at least 1 trip to Beer Hill and one crossing of the bridge lol.
Hope this helps!
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Im confused(happens alot) about Mr Negative 26. So unless a track is wide open it isnt good? Most heavy tracks have very little passing. Tracks that slick off, but have a cushion, put on the best shows. The best drivers can drive on a slick track as well as heavy. Just my opinion tho. I never pay attention to the times...I dont give a s$$t what a clock says, a good race is a good race.
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July 14, 2019 at
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Joe V. : Really appreciate the info. We’re hoping the weather holds and s can get there Friday night.
Thank you!
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July 15, 2019 at
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Posted By: Tully Rd. on July 14 2019 at 08:48:03 PM
Joe V. : Really appreciate the info. We’re hoping the weather holds and s can get there Friday night.
Thank you!
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No worries man! Hope it works out and let me know next time you are in town and I'll give you the deluxe tour lol.
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