Sittingbull101
Enthusiast
Laissez les bon temps rouler in South Louisiana!
(lay-zay lay bon ton rule-ay )
March 13-15, 2009
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Hotel:
-Holiday Inn
-Group code: AG3
-Call direct or make reservations on-line
-If we book at least 8 rooms our rate will be $96 per night
4848 Constitution Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Hotel Front Desk: 225-448-2030
Holiday Inn BATON ROUGE Hotels | BATON ROUGE COLLEGE DRIVE I-10 | Welcome
Map: to: 4848 Constitution Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (Holiday Inn) - Google Maps
-Block on 8-12 rooms; 3-4 room for the 15th night too.
-Security on Property
-Restaurant/Bar on property
-Rooms are available Friday thru Sunday night
Friday, March 13th
Early arrivals meet meet in hotel Lobby at 6:30pm for dinner
Saturday, March 14th (Drive day)
7:30 am start
10 minutes drive to downtown
-Head downtown for a drive by of the historical State Capitols (new and old)
Louisiana State Capitol (new) (Quick Photo opp?)
Louisiana's Old State Capitol (old)
-10 minutes drive to LSU
-On to LSU for a view of the state’s largest university
8:30 am
-About 1.5 hours
-After a brief view of LSU we will then head down river road to Oak Alley
-Not to many views of the river but a fun road
-Cross over Mississippi river at Donaldsonville
10:00am
-Tour of Oak Alley
-$12.00 per person.
-This will include a photo opp (hopefully with staging of Vipers) between the oaks (really cool view!)
Oak Alley Plantation - Visiting, Bed & Breakfast, Groups & Private Events, and About Us
11:00 - 11:30am
1.5-2 hour drive
-Head out back down river road to New Orleans
-Pickup up 310 to 90 then to Westbank Expressway
-Cross over the twin span Mississippi River bridge to see the river city view
-(Exit Camp to Canal then Bourbon)
-Then a quick drive down the world famous Bourbon Street
1:00 -2:30
-Lunch in the French quarter
-secured reserved parking
2:30
-1.5 hour drive
-Interstate 10
-Head on to Alligator Bayou Swamp
4:00-6:30
-Alligator Bayou Swamp Tour portion of our event will be $27.00 for adults and $22.00 for children up to fifteen
Alligator Bayou Swamp Tours: Your Louisiana Wilderness Adventure
6:30
-15-20 min drive
-Head down Highland road to Mike Andersons for an authentic Cajun dinner
7ish till 9ish
-Dinner at Mike Andersons
-Reserved parking
-Have to try the fried alligator!
Mike Anderson's Seafood - Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Great Seafood - Great Steaks
-Head back to hotel (10min drive)
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Sunday, March 15
-Be ready to leave the hotel parking lot at 7:30 AM
-1 hour drive time to track
-It would be good to all show up at the same time to the track
-Take highland road back to interstate for scenic drive
-6th Annual Vette/Mopar Benefit Race Day
-No Problem Raceway in Belle Rose, LA.
No Problem Raceway Park
This year's Beneficiary is Avery Landry (16 month old daughter of Avery & Angelle Landry of Pierre Part, LA) who was born with Spina Bifida. Andre is an NPR Quick 16 Racer. Each year the Beneficiary is selected in consultation with NPR Management.
This Benefit Event is OPEN to ALL Corvette & Mopar Enthusiasts. Entry fees $10 for Spectators, $20 for Racers (Road Course Touring Laps or Drag Strip) and Children 10 & Under Free.
The race day format will be the same as last year (Touring Laps led by Pace Cars on the Road Course in the morning and converting over to the Drag Strip around noon for Time Trials & 1st Round of Eliminations around 2:30.
For those that may be interested in a hotel close to the track, here is hotel information from The No Problem event sponsor Laddie Roussel.
I have a block of 10 rooms at two hotels. They are on hold until Mar. 7th. Here's the info. laddie...
Hotel Information ...
Supreme Inn & Suites, Donaldsonville, St. James, LA. (225-474-3400), 10441 Hwy 70 Access St., St. James, LA 70086.
Supreme Inn & Suites
At the Supreme Inn, I’ve arranged for a Block of 10 Rooms with a rate of $59.95 for single (King Bed) and $69.95 for double (two Queen Beds) for Sat. Mar. 14th & Sun Mar. 15th.. The hotel is about 12 miles from the track. Call the Hotel direct 225-474-3400 and ask for the “PROWLER GROUP” rate & reservation. These rooms will be on hold until Mar. 7th.
Or,
Best Western – Plantation Inn, Donalsonville, LA (225-746-9050), 2179 Hwy 70, Donaldsonville, LA 70346.
Bestwestern.com, the World's Largest Hotel Chain
In addition, I’ve arranged for a Block of 10 rooms with a rate of $80 for Sat. Mar. 14th & Sun. 15th. Same hotel as last year and hotel is about 12 miles from the track. Call the Best Western in Donaldsonville (225-746-9050) and ask for the “PROWLER WEEKEND” Group rate. These rooms will be on hold until Mar. 7th.
These are all Non-Smoking rooms at both Hotels and you can change when you make your reservation. My recommendation would be to use the Supreme Inn it’s newer & better price with same free continental breakfast setup and free wireless connections. So, dial the Hotel and make your RESERVATIONS.
(lay-zay lay bon ton rule-ay )
March 13-15, 2009
---------------------------------
Hotel:
-Holiday Inn
-Group code: AG3
-Call direct or make reservations on-line
-If we book at least 8 rooms our rate will be $96 per night
4848 Constitution Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Hotel Front Desk: 225-448-2030
Holiday Inn BATON ROUGE Hotels | BATON ROUGE COLLEGE DRIVE I-10 | Welcome
Map: to: 4848 Constitution Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (Holiday Inn) - Google Maps
-Block on 8-12 rooms; 3-4 room for the 15th night too.
-Security on Property
-Restaurant/Bar on property
-Rooms are available Friday thru Sunday night
Friday, March 13th
Early arrivals meet meet in hotel Lobby at 6:30pm for dinner
Saturday, March 14th (Drive day)
7:30 am start
10 minutes drive to downtown
-Head downtown for a drive by of the historical State Capitols (new and old)
Louisiana State Capitol (new) (Quick Photo opp?)
Louisiana's Old State Capitol (old)
-10 minutes drive to LSU
-On to LSU for a view of the state’s largest university
8:30 am
-About 1.5 hours
-After a brief view of LSU we will then head down river road to Oak Alley
-Not to many views of the river but a fun road
-Cross over Mississippi river at Donaldsonville
10:00am
-Tour of Oak Alley
-$12.00 per person.
-This will include a photo opp (hopefully with staging of Vipers) between the oaks (really cool view!)
Oak Alley Plantation - Visiting, Bed & Breakfast, Groups & Private Events, and About Us
11:00 - 11:30am
1.5-2 hour drive
-Head out back down river road to New Orleans
-Pickup up 310 to 90 then to Westbank Expressway
-Cross over the twin span Mississippi River bridge to see the river city view
-(Exit Camp to Canal then Bourbon)
-Then a quick drive down the world famous Bourbon Street
1:00 -2:30
-Lunch in the French quarter
-secured reserved parking
2:30
-1.5 hour drive
-Interstate 10
-Head on to Alligator Bayou Swamp
4:00-6:30
-Alligator Bayou Swamp Tour portion of our event will be $27.00 for adults and $22.00 for children up to fifteen
Alligator Bayou Swamp Tours: Your Louisiana Wilderness Adventure
6:30
-15-20 min drive
-Head down Highland road to Mike Andersons for an authentic Cajun dinner
7ish till 9ish
-Dinner at Mike Andersons
-Reserved parking
-Have to try the fried alligator!
Mike Anderson's Seafood - Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Great Seafood - Great Steaks
-Head back to hotel (10min drive)
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Sunday, March 15
-Be ready to leave the hotel parking lot at 7:30 AM
-1 hour drive time to track
-It would be good to all show up at the same time to the track
-Take highland road back to interstate for scenic drive
-6th Annual Vette/Mopar Benefit Race Day
-No Problem Raceway in Belle Rose, LA.
No Problem Raceway Park
This year's Beneficiary is Avery Landry (16 month old daughter of Avery & Angelle Landry of Pierre Part, LA) who was born with Spina Bifida. Andre is an NPR Quick 16 Racer. Each year the Beneficiary is selected in consultation with NPR Management.
This Benefit Event is OPEN to ALL Corvette & Mopar Enthusiasts. Entry fees $10 for Spectators, $20 for Racers (Road Course Touring Laps or Drag Strip) and Children 10 & Under Free.
The race day format will be the same as last year (Touring Laps led by Pace Cars on the Road Course in the morning and converting over to the Drag Strip around noon for Time Trials & 1st Round of Eliminations around 2:30.
For those that may be interested in a hotel close to the track, here is hotel information from The No Problem event sponsor Laddie Roussel.
I have a block of 10 rooms at two hotels. They are on hold until Mar. 7th. Here's the info. laddie...
Hotel Information ...
Supreme Inn & Suites, Donaldsonville, St. James, LA. (225-474-3400), 10441 Hwy 70 Access St., St. James, LA 70086.
Supreme Inn & Suites
At the Supreme Inn, I’ve arranged for a Block of 10 Rooms with a rate of $59.95 for single (King Bed) and $69.95 for double (two Queen Beds) for Sat. Mar. 14th & Sun Mar. 15th.. The hotel is about 12 miles from the track. Call the Hotel direct 225-474-3400 and ask for the “PROWLER GROUP” rate & reservation. These rooms will be on hold until Mar. 7th.
Or,
Best Western – Plantation Inn, Donalsonville, LA (225-746-9050), 2179 Hwy 70, Donaldsonville, LA 70346.
Bestwestern.com, the World's Largest Hotel Chain
In addition, I’ve arranged for a Block of 10 rooms with a rate of $80 for Sat. Mar. 14th & Sun. 15th. Same hotel as last year and hotel is about 12 miles from the track. Call the Best Western in Donaldsonville (225-746-9050) and ask for the “PROWLER WEEKEND” Group rate. These rooms will be on hold until Mar. 7th.
These are all Non-Smoking rooms at both Hotels and you can change when you make your reservation. My recommendation would be to use the Supreme Inn it’s newer & better price with same free continental breakfast setup and free wireless connections. So, dial the Hotel and make your RESERVATIONS.
