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Aug. 31, 2011 10:27 p.m. Keith SuperDork

So, I'm currently on the way to Newfoundland. Coming through Lincoln, Nebraska, I spotted the GRM MX-5 sitting outside a hotel. Too late, I thought of how funny it would be to pull up beside it, unload the two Targa cars, take a picture and then just skedaddle before anyone noticed. Or say hi to whatever GRM staffer was driving it as they came out to find out why a big trailer was unloading cars. Instead, I just confounded my codriver with my babbling as we went by.

Shortly after, a nice E36 came up behind us and pulled level. The two guys inside were waving quite enthusiastically - and I logged in to my hotel to find out it was John Hunter, one of the GRM forum guys and a Very fast Miata driver. Made a long day a little more interesting!
Aug. 31, 2011 10:45 p.m. JoeyM SuperDork

Thanks for the update...keep them coming. We're rooting for you guys...
Sept. 1, 2011 3:27 a.m. CanadianTercel Reader

have a safe trip and an awesome event!
Sept. 1, 2011 8:01 a.m. 4cylndrfury SuperDork

yes, definitely want as many updates as you have time for!!!
Sept. 1, 2011 9:41 p.m. Keith SuperDork

Seen on road today: an autocross Mustang driving and a 1993-95 autocross Civic on a trailer. And, umm, Iowa and Illinois. And Ohio. Not the most exciting updates.
Sept. 1, 2011 9:44 p.m. AngryCorvair SuperDork

Keith wrote:

Seen on road today: an autocross Mustang driving and a 1993-95 autocross Civic on a trailer. And, umm, Iowa and Illinois. And Ohio. Not the most exciting updates.

where are you crossing into canada, and when? are you going to be in the detroit area?
Sept. 1, 2011 10:42 p.m. Travis_K SuperDork

I saw a delorean swamp boat on a trailer a couple days ago. Like this, but with a delorean body. Very weird.
Sept. 1, 2011 11:01 p.m. Keith SuperDork

Travis, that is really weird.

Angry, I'm heading out through Maine, so I'm crossing somewhere in Stephen King land. I'll be crossing at Sarnia on the way back. Detroit is being purposefully left off the menu due to the lineup at the border.
Sept. 1, 2011 11:12 p.m. AngryCorvair SuperDork

Keith wrote:

Travis, that is really weird.

Angry, I'm heading out through Maine, so I'm crossing somewhere in Stephen King land. I'll be crossing at Sarnia on the way back. Detroit is being purposefully left off the menu due to the lineup at the border.

what day are you coming through Sarnia / Port Huron, and what's your route out of michigan?
Sept. 1, 2011 11:27 p.m. Keith SuperDork

Depends how long I stay in Ottawa. At the moment, it looks like I'll cross on Monday the 26th. Once into MI, we'll take I-69 (dude!) down to I-94.
Sept. 2, 2011 12:10 a.m. mtn SuperDork

What route will you be taking on the way back through Illinois?

And yes, Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana are three of the most boring states to drive through.
Sept. 2, 2011 6:29 a.m. Keith SuperDork

Our route's pretty easy to figure - draw a line between North Sydney, NS and Grand Junction, CO. I'm heading out via the US side and back via the Canadian side. Through Iowa/Nebraska/Illinois, that means I-80.
Sept. 2, 2011 10:07 a.m. slantvaliant Dork

Looks like the locals have started Targa early:

http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2011-09-02/article-2739349/No-serious-injuri...