Mtn Island (Charlotte) - Nascar Speed Week ?!?!?!

[Jr Jetter]

Seems there are already a couple dates for Mtn Island lake in the near future, so wanted to throw another one out there for any of the Nascar fans and live music fans.
** Orange Peel and others are looking at April 30th weekend...
** Huffer is looking at Memorial Day weekend (end of May)....
How about during the Nascar speed week here in Charlotte ???? Dates are Saturday May 21st, race starts at 7pm the first weekend, and Sunday May 29th, race starts at 5pm (according the the race site calendar).
I have not been able to find out the schedule as of yet, but the week between the races here in Charlotte parts of downtown are closed to traffic. They have multiple bands and stages of various variety playing music usually starting Thurs night (26th) thru Sat night (28th). As well as many cars, displays, games for kids, food, etc...
So if you are a Nascar fan, or like lots of live music and a big downtown party.....come on to Charlotte and bring your boats with you. Us locals will be at Mtn Island lake during the day, and probably be downtown at night checking out the scene (and bands). I will post up a listing of who is playing what night as soon as I can find the info... Of course, this is all weather permitting and depends on what mood Mother Nature is in.... :D :D

[MrsMarKist]

Phil, I think that weekend is a great idea... Which it really don't matter to me we will be at Mt. Island all of those weekends anyway.. :cool: :cool:

[Jr Jetter]

Phil, I think that weekend is a great idea... Which it really don't matter to me we will be at Mt. Island all of those weekends anyway.. :cool: :cool:
Same here, weather permitting will be there both weekends as well anyway.....just putting another date out there for others from out of town who might want to boat and check out some Nascar stuff at night, and/or check out some live music and the festivities downtown.

[sleekcraft76]

count us in !!

[MOPARMARLIN]

Just Curious -- Is Everyone Going On Sat. Or Sun -- What Time?
We Will Probably Go Both Days -- Just Wondering What Everyone Was Doing -- Thx Steve

[MANIC MECHANIC]

Parts delivery permitting (meaning we need a new distibutor for the boat, ordered weeks ago), we would like to come down Memorial day weekend.
Where exactly is Mtn Island Lake? :D
Tim

[DaveA]

Parts delivery permitting (meaning we need a new distibutor for the boat, ordered weeks ago), we would like to come down Memorial day weekend.
Where exactly is Mtn Island Lake? :D
Tim
It's the little creek that's the tailrace of the Lake Norman/Cowan's Ford dam :D
Naw, not really. It's the next lake south of Lake Norman. If you look at a map of the area, it's between Norman and Lake Wylie which reaches down into South Carolina. It's not big, but it's also not heavily populated and so it's not too crowded on the weekends like Norman can be.
Even tho I live on Lake Norman, I'm gonna pop up on Mt Island without warning some this spring...I got this trailer for my boat, you see, and....well, somebody's gotta bring a v-drive down there to hang with those jets! Like, maybe they just need somebody to pick on...
More info on Mt Island Lake (http://www.dukepower.com/community/lakes/lakefacts/mtnisland.asp)
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[Jr Jetter]

Dave A,
You are welcome to hang with us anytime !! Need to keep your trailer in good shape anyway (by using it from time to time)....lol.
Tim,
Its on Hwy 16 just west of I-77 or north of I-85. You can call us, we could meet you anywhere near by and/or just guide you right to it.
Steve (Mopar),
We will probably be there both days that weekend (weather permitting of course). Shelby huh ? Thats not far away at all. Did you come to Lk James last fall with us ? Just curious if we've met before or not.

[MarKist]

well, you said, that you was gonna update us on the band list? where is it.....Jr. LOL :2purples:
Markist

[Mrs.sleekcraft76]

well, you said, that you was gonna update us on the band list? where is it.....Jr. LOL :2purples:
Markist
Yeah what he said :D

[MOPARMARLIN]

Jr,
No I Wish I Would Have Made It To James Last Yr. -- I Saw The Pics, Looked Like A Good Time. I Actally Went To James Last Sunday - The Water Was Way Up. I Dont Plan On Missing Any This Yr.
Weather Permitting I Will See All Of Yall There.

[Jr Jetter]

The following is the entertainment schedule for Food Lion Speed Street – 2005: They dont have times posted as of yet. Also, these are the nightly "headliner" bands, other bands are playing throughout each day and night up till the "headliner" band takes the stages. I believe festivities start each day at 11am, bands listed below typically start between 9pm and 10pm.
Thurs., May 26
Miller Lite Stage: Crossfade
Coca-Cola Stage: Little River Band
Budweiser Stage: Boyz II Men
Fri., May 27
Miller Lite Stage: .38 Special
Coca-Cola Stage: Jo Dee Messina
Budweiser Stage: 3 Doors Down
Sat., May 28
Miller Lite Stage: Three Days Grace
Coca-Cola Stage: Styx
Budweiser Stage: Charlie Daniels Band
Here is a link to the website.... it is constantly updated with information regarding music, vendors, driver appearances, etc..
http://www.600festival.com/

[sleekcraft76]

sounds good!!

[Huffer]

Can't Wait Till It Gets Here!count Me In!

[MarKist]

Can't Wait Till It Gets Here!count Me In!
Hey, you might wanna ask Miss Kitty about that she might not let you go !!LOL :D :D
Markist

[Huffer]

Miss Kitty Said I Was My Own Man!we Don't Play That Youngan Shi Were Grown.i'm Like You Mark I'll Be At Mt. Island All Dates Myself!

[orange peel]

Any day is good for me as long as the sun is out we'll be there.

[MOPARMARLIN]

All Yall Get Ready -- Mt. Island Tomorrow -- Hope The Weather Holds Up. Hope Everyone Has A Safe Trip -- See U There
Steve

[orange peel]

Lets try to get as many people to come that weekend as we can.
the last weekend sucked but i guess the rain had alot to do with that.

[Jr Jetter]

They have updated the schedule of events web page for Speed Week, entertainment schedule, driver appearances and autograph schedules, events map, etc...
http://www.600festival.com/
(click on entertainment schedule towards middle of page)

[MrsMarKist]

This is coming up very soon.... We need a roll call..

[orange peel]

Well I had a blast out there yesterday with everyone. Its so good to see everybody out and about. Huffer,markist,jr jetter, and everyone else that was there. All boats looking good. Well I will Be there race weekend along with my dad,timmy,danny. Im sure huffer,markist,jr jetter will be there.
But who else will be there?????????????? looking forward to seeing everyone :D :D

[Jr Jetter]

Getting closer and closer.... Lake during the day, live music/downtown at night !!
Who all is planning to attend and hang out with us ???
Jr Jetter
Markist
Huffer
Sleekcrafts
MoparMarlin
Orange Peel (and Tim ?)
Manic Mechanic ?
Dave A ?
Travis ?

[travis hathaway]

:mix: Kathy and hope to attend Sat. and Sun. She's a real NASCAR fan! and I'm a jet boating fanatic! :cool:

[ss19crew]

It's the little creek that's the tailrace of the Lake Norman/Cowan's Ford dam :D
Naw, not really. It's the next lake south of Lake Norman. If you look at a map of the area, it's between Norman and Lake Wylie which reaches down into South Carolina. It's not big, but it's also not heavily populated and so it's not too crowded on the weekends like Norman can be.
Even tho I live on Lake Norman, I'm gonna pop up on Mt Island without warning some this spring...I got this trailer for my boat, you see, and....well, somebody's gotta bring a v-drive down there to hang with those jets! Like, maybe they just need somebody to pick on...
Dave I think that we are going to a lake I am not sure which one on sunday may 22 with Southern thunder and the Hallett

[DaveA]

Dave I think that we are going to a lake I am not sure which one on sunday may 22 with Southern thunder and the Hallett
chk your pm's

[orange peel]

Getting closer and closer.... Lake during the day, live music/downtown at night !!
Who all is planning to attend and hang out with us ???
Jr Jetter
Markist
Huffer
Sleekcrafts
MoparMarlin
Orange Peel (and Tim ?)
Manic Mechanic ?
Dave A ?
Travis ?
timmy,daddyand maybe danny will be there. i am so ready!!!! :2purples: :2purples:

[Jr Jetter]

Just bumping this back to the top.....its getting close......weather permitting, should be on the water Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

[orange peel]

well there is only a few days till the weekend hope to see everyone there. :p :p :p