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Sept. 23, 2011 12:19 p.m. T2Vracing New Reader

For those who love vintage racing and want to honor our military join me in a great event in San Diego!

Here is the info: Coronado Speed Festival

The 14th annual Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival – “The Race at the Base” – is looking forward to a great year. Join thousands of race enthusiasts and fans in this premier motorsports event saluting our nation’s military.

Event Information September 24 and 25, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until last race Parking lot opens at 7:30 a.m. Gates open at 8 a.m.

For tickets and more info head to their website: Speed Fest
Sept. 23, 2011 2:57 p.m. dougie Reader

This is a really fun event, the track has a "Sebring" feel to with plenty run off.

Here's a vid from last years: http://youtu.be/f59RrbTVOyc

Dougie
Sept. 23, 2011 3:31 p.m. Gary Reader

And from a spectator perspective, Coronado is a great event. You can't get very close to the action except for one turn, but from the grandstands you can see the entire track. I live on the East Coast but went to 7 or 8 Coronado events between 1998 and 2008, back when Steve Earle was running it. There were always excellent cars and well-known drivers to see. Paddock activity is great. And the spectator car corrals are among the best, sort of like Cars and Coffee Irvine caliber of cars. (Of course, it's Southern California). Coronado Island is a cozy little community and if you're staying in the area be sure to visit the Hotel del Coronado and have dinner or at least drink there. San Diego is a few minutes away too. Get there if you can!
Oct. 11, 2011 7:39 a.m. Vince Reader

Looks great! I may have to make this one part of the retirement road trip/plan. It's a Looooong haul for me...