[Danny Burton]

Coming from the south, I have two questions about I-69, the road not the speedway.

1. Is that mind numbing traffic slowdown still in force? Or is it 4 lanes again? The INDOT site isn't a lot of help.

2. If it's still down to one lane going north, what is a viable alternative? I can scoot over to State Road 9 or 3, but am always in the market for a shortcut.

Thanks

P.S. Aiming for Gas City tomorrow night.

[Midget18]

It is 4 lanes again...not saying that they will close down a lane again but as of this today it was 4 lanes

[Andrew S. Quinn]

I've only had trouble with a traffic backup on Labor Day weekend. I leave straight from work at 3:30 and last week I rocked up there at 4:50.

Your retired though,you've got all day to get there

[cowboyhar69]

P.S. Aiming for Gas City tomorrow night

If you are leaving tomorrow then you will be there in plenty of time...race isn't until Friday...but this cowboy understands...us old retired people get the days mixed up!!

Tim Wolffrum aka Cowboy

[Stevensville Mike]

Originally Posted by cowboyhar69 If you are leaving tomorrow then you will be there in plenty of time...race isn't until Friday...

Now THAT'S funny!

Aiming for Gas City Friday myself. I'll be taking my usual Kokomo bypass route which leads me through the booming metropolis of Plevna.

[cowboyhar69]

Sorry Danny...I couldn't resist!! LOL

Tim Wolffrum aka Cowboy

[Danny Burton]

Originally Posted by cowboyhar69 Sorry Danny...I couldn't resist!! LOL Tim Wolffrum aka Cowboy

From you, I expect no less.

Thanks, all. Right now the plans are to bring Jackslash's little buddy with me up north. We plan to leave soon enough for him to hit the pits in search of a ride for the night. He's tired of pretending to be TMez or Coleman and wants to be himself.

Maybe a coincidence (though I don't believe in them), but the first names of the first two respondents are essentially the same as my two children, even though my daughter spells it a bit differently.

The Cowboy reminds me of a funny Marv Fish/Dave Rudisell/Gas City story. A few years ago Dave apparently called Marv to ask if he wanted to ride up to Gas City; Dave would drive. Marv said, sure thing. Dave asked, when do you want to leave? Marv said, hell, we can leave right now if you want; I'm retired, remember? Or something like that. Marv or Dave can confirm.

Thanks all for the valuable information.

[cowboyhar69]

Sounds like a plan for your driver...I'd suggest hiring Cale Coons to spin the wrenches and this could be a potent combo for a feature victory!!

Tim Wolffrum aka Cowboy