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2010 brochure
Brochure that arrived in early 2010 with upcoming Tour info.
Date: 06/28/2010
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route and stops
Drove from central Wisconsin to Newton Iowa, down to Mobile Alabama, and then back to Wisconsin.
Date: 06/28/2010
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registration in Newton Iowa.
Arrived in Newton Iowa on Friday 6/4. Although I'd pre-registered, I still had to check in.
Date: 06/28/2010
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credentials
Received credentials at registration which need to be stamped at each destination in order to receive the "Long Hauler" designation (those who drive the entire distance).
Date: 06/28/2010
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registration lot
The Atom was in good company, and the parking area during registration provided an idea what the week will be like.
Date: 06/28/2010
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Long Hauler decal
My registration package also included a decal indicating Long Hauler status which felt right at home with those from prior years.
Date: 06/28/2010
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Iowa Speedway
Registration was at Iowa Speedway, which would also be the location for day 1's activities tomorrow.
Date: 06/28/2010
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now that's unique
Here's a bus made to look like a vintage train engine - complete with horns, bell, and rear platform.
Date: 06/28/2010
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pride
Anyone can drive across the country in a brand new Camaro or Corvette - but doing it in something interesting like this should be a source of pride.
Date: 06/28/2010
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hotel for day 0 & day 1
Stayed at a Best Western in Marshalltown Iowa on registration day, and the evening of day 1.
Date: 06/28/2010
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day 1 - Newton Iowa
The 2010 Tour began at Iowa Speedway in Newton IA on Saturday, June 5, 2010.
Date: 06/28/2010
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early arrival
Even though I arrived at the speedway early, it quickly got busy as the people started pouring in.
Date: 06/28/2010
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vendors & sponsors set up
Vendors and sponsors are already set up at each location prior to participants arrival.
Date: 06/28/2010
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the stands
A view of the backside of the stands at the speedway.
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the sky from the stands
It was a beautiful day for a car show.
Date: 06/28/2010
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Iowa Speedway - panorama
A view of the stands, banked oval, and eighth mile dragstrip from the stands.
Date: 06/28/2010
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participants - panorama
A view of the Long Hauler parking area from the stands. This was only about half the vehicles in attendance.
Date: 06/28/2010
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Atom from the stands
Of course, I had to locate the Atom in the lot to get a few pics.
Date: 06/28/2010
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main stage
The main stage hosted activities, games, and giveaways by event sponsors each day.
Date: 06/28/2010
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Clarence Barnes
Clarence Barnes was once again master of ceremonies for the event.
Date: 06/28/2010
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