This post updates the preliminary schedule posted previously .....
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MARAUDERVILLE V (MV V)
HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND
2-5 AUGUST 2007
Revised Events Schedule as of 19 July 2007.
Wednesday Afternoon, 1 August 2007
o Registration begins at host hotel (3:00 pm-8:00 pm)
Sheraton Four Points, Hagerstown, MD
1910 Dual Highway (US 40), Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone (301) 790-3010
Evening Free Time (socialize in Replays Lounge or ??)
Thursday Morning, 2 August 2007
o Registration continues at host hotel (8:00 am~11:00 am)
o Group Breakfast at (8:00 am-9:30 am)
Richardson's Restaurant (~ 2 miles from hotel on US 40W)
Hagerstown Convention & Visitor's Bureau (CVB) on site at hotel for questions & information (9:30 am ~ 11:00 am)
Free Time/Car Prep (9:30am-12:00 noon)
Thursday Afternoon, 2 August 2007
o Depart for picnic area at 12:00 noon-6:00 pm
Washington County Regional Park (~ 1.5 miles from hotel)
Food and Beverages/Vendor Raffle
Alcohol-free
On site water, electric and restroom facilities
Playground for the kids
o Car Show at Washington County Regional Park
Judging from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Awards in multiple categories (~ eight awards)
Thursday Evening, 2 August 2007
o Free Time (6:00 pm until)
(Downtown Walking Tour, Prime Outlets shopping, Charlestown Races & Slots, etc - More info provided in welcome package)
Friday Morning, 3 August 2007
o Morning departure for Mason-Dixon Dragway (7:30 am ~ 7:45 am)
o Check-In, Inspections and Car prep.
o 4 hours of Drag Racing on 1/4 mile track (8:00 am ~ 12:00 noon)
o Exact timing may shift slightly for weather (if necessary)
o Spectators welcome in bleacher area for photo ops.
o Multiple Awards in 2 Classes (N/A and Power Adder)(~ eight awards)
o Non-Racers/Spectators - Free time all day for Organized road tour to nearby point of interest (e.g. Skyline Drive & Luray Caverns, Gettysburg National Military Park, or Antietam National Battlefield based on poll interest to date). Departures at about 1 PM to allow for racers/spectators participation. Check details and Proposed Itineraries in MV V Update #6
Friday Afternoon/Evening, 3 August 2007
o Racers/Spectators - Free time after races (~12:00 Noon +) for Organized road tour to nearby point of interest (e.g. Skyline Caverns, Skyline Drive, Antietam National Battlefield, Gettysburg, etc. depending on interest) Departures at about 1 PM for racers/spectators. Check details and Proposed Itineraries in MV V Update #6
o Or on your own to visit the area attractions at your own pace
Saturday Morning, 4 August 2007
o All ~ 8:30-8:45 am Marauder Cruise to Cruise Boat - depart hotel for Lunch Cruise up the Potomac River aboard the Cruise Boat Nina's Dandy
10:00 am arrival at Downtown Alexandria, VA waterfront (allows buffer time to browse the "Strand" before boarding)
11:00 11:45 am Boarding time (Nina's Dandy) >>>> http://www.dandydinnerboat.com/
12:00 noon- 2:30 pm Lunch and Sightseeing Cruise (Dressy Casual Attire)
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Cruise departs Alexandria and travels north past Reagan National Airport (DCA), Haines Point, Arlington National Cemetery, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Kennedy Center, and Georgetown. Passes under the 14th Street and Memorial Bridges. Turn around at 3-Sisters Rock.
Awards Presentation (Car Show & Racing)
Saturday Afternoon, 4 August 2007
o Cruise Boat docks at 2:30 PM
o 2:45 pm departure - Cruise to Washington, DC for National Mall Tour for those interested in continuing their visit in Washington, DC.
o Walking tour of Alexandria, VA waterfront, Torpedo Factory shops and Union Street shops and businesses
o All others return to hotel ~ 4:30 pm for R&R and Free Time.
Saturday Evening, 4 August 2007
o Free Time (6:00 pm until)
(Downtown Walking Tour, Prime Outlets or Valley Mall shopping, Charlestown Races & Slots, etc - More info provided in welcome package) Unlimited options.
o Or just hang out at the hotel and relax, unwind, and trade "tall tales" of racing and cruising.
Sunday Morning*, 5 August 2007
o Farewell Breakfast 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Richardson's Restaurant (~ 2 miles from hotel on US 40W)
Note * - Listing of Houses of Worship with contact information for the local Hagerstown area will be included in the welcome packets.
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