Larry, I only live about 15 miles from there and have run at the last 3 meltdowns, Also run the 57 Ranchero with the Lincoln Y Block at Columbus. Did you sell all of your 56 Fiberglass parts? Tom

  JUST A MIDNIGHT CRUISE DOWN THUNDER ROAD!!! TOM DRUMMOND MIDWEST DIRECTOR 57 FORD INTERNATIONAL

Thank you, I guess if your going and need a room, better not wait to long. They said most of their rooms were booked.

Larry Short

Larry, I don't think you are going to find any thing closer, and there is a lot of shopping close to there. The Cherryvale mall. Also a lot of good places to eat. If you need any help, with any thing just call. Tom Drummond 815-871-8017

  JUST A MIDNIGHT CRUISE DOWN THUNDER ROAD!!! TOM DRUMMOND MIDWEST DIRECTOR 57 FORD INTERNATIONAL

I just made hotel reservations at the Fairfield Inn in Rockford Il. for the Melt Down Drags. It's about 25 miles from track. Girl said they were filling up fast. Is this a good place to stay or is there something closer that would be better ?

Thanks,
Larry Short

We stayed at a Rockford Walmart, not far from Tom's house. The price was right.

Frank, if you can't get in, come to Beaver Springs the week before. It's their York US 30 nostalgia weekend. Bob Martin says we can race 3 days. Linda Vaughn is supposed to be there.

  Dennis in Lititz PA

I've tried three times to pre register. Have not been able to. Guess it's sold out.

Frank/Rebop

Bristol, In ( by Elkhart) 

Larry I stay in Rockford around the intersection of I-39 and hwy 20.. Lots of shopping and hotels right there.. It is quite a haul to the track but is probably the best option for the women folk  lol  I know because my wife will be with me as well.

Thanks Vic,
I have a 39' RV I could bring but it's to much of a hassle, plus the cost of fuel.
My wife a daughter will probably come with me and they like to leave the track and go shopping . 
Sounds pretty cool about driving cars in to town, Can't wait !!!

Larry Short

Larry, I was waiting on RB to comment on this since he stays somewhere when he comes. I don't know if you are a camper, but I usually stay at the track in a camper. Last year I slept in my truck, they do have a shower. I will be in my camper this year. The Byron Dragway site lists some Motels, which most are about 30 minutes from the track. The local police let us drive into the town of Byron with open headers and slicks for dinner each night which is nice. 

  Vic Correnti