Who's Done The US Nats?

Bilko · Post by **Bilko** » Thu Mar 19, 15 5:30 pm

I'm thinking of going to the Mopar Nats in Columbus this year as I've got a ton of air miles to use. What is the best route/flight/airport to get there as Columbus is not an international airport?

If anyone has done it, I would love to hear any advice on where to stay etc.

Bryan · Post by **Bryan** » Thu Mar 19, 15 6:24 pm

Jim Wilson is your man.

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Thu Mar 19, 15 6:25 pm

Jim Wison has done it many times and I think Adam Ford has too, When I looked into going I think we where going to fly in to Chicago and drive down but maybe I'm dreaming.

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Thu Mar 19, 15 6:26 pm

Not been myself, Adam or Jim Wilson have been a few times so should be able to fill you in. I do know the nearest hotels get booked up many months in advance.

MrNorm · Post by **MrNorm** » Thu Mar 19, 15 7:41 pm

I went in the 80's

but that was so long ago planes weren't invented back then

I'm sure one of the others will have some more recent experience!!
BTW, 'US Nats' usually means the US Nationals, the granddaddy of all the NHRA races in Indianapolis, 'Mopar Nats' is what you want, should be fun, hope you get there and take a big suitcase for parts!!

Mick · Post by **Mick** » Thu Mar 19, 15 9:48 pm

Apparently it's a show with racing, if that's what grabs you, i'm sure you will enjoy it. However, if the racing comes first " monster mopar" or the"norwalk classic" is better.

RobTwin · Post by **RobTwin** » Fri Mar 20, 15 1:26 am

Mick wrote:Apparently it's a show with racing, if that's what grabs you, i'm sure you will enjoy it. However, if the racing comes first " monster mopar" or the"norwalk classic" is better.

Or there's Mopars At The Strip in Vegas around Easter time - that's also a show with racing.

cadboy · Post by **cadboy** » Fri Mar 20, 15 6:26 am

RobTwin wrote:
Mick wrote:Apparently it's a show with racing, if that's what grabs you, i'm sure you will enjoy it. However, if the racing comes first " monster mopar" or the"norwalk classic" is better.
Or there's Mopars At The Strip in Vegas around Easter time - that's also a show with racing.

I thought about doing the Mopars at the strip this year but didn't have time to organize it in time, it is next weekend.

But will do it one year, sounds good.

Bilko · Post by **Bilko** » Fri Mar 20, 15 7:34 am

It looks like Detroit is nearer than Chicago and only a 3 hour drive.

I'm looking forward to acres of quality cars and miles of parts traders. Going out on the Wednesday and coming back on the Monday means I only lose a couple of days off work. Probably left it too late to find a decent hotel though..

autofetish · Post by **autofetish** » Fri Mar 20, 15 10:34 am

Www.skyscanner.net

Always the best to find the cheapest flight

Then when you found the airline book direct on there website incase you need to change a flight ect

MrNorm · Post by **MrNorm** » Fri Mar 20, 15 11:48 am

Having been to both MATS (Vegas) and the Mopar Nats they are in a different league size-wise. MATS is great but if you are free to choose I wouldn't hesitate to go to the Nats.

Also, MATS is on next weekend! (I will actually be in the US next weekend on hols, but couldn't make it to MATS

But gonna make it to the NHRA race (same venue) two weeks later

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Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » Fri Mar 20, 15 8:18 pm

Yeah I went... Was a great event! Lots to do day and night. Lots of stuff for sale too. Bloody hot too!

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Fri Mar 20, 15 9:30 pm

Awesome event, loads of racing,loads of jumble, loads of show quality cars, loads of cruising, we had the time of our lives at that show!

Mick · Post by **Mick** » Fri Mar 20, 15 10:03 pm

Hey Alex

I think the guy was refering to what it had turned into, not what it originally was.
I've got Jim's videos from 94-5 and it looked an awesome event then.

hemi472 · Post by **hemi472** » Fri Mar 20, 15 10:18 pm

Awesome event I went in 95 and 97 when it was at indy for a few years