First off let me say thank you to Rick for the job he is doing for us all. All these phone calls and recalls takes a lot of time and energy.
I just wanted to let all that are following this thread know that the room situation is going to be good. Rick is securing a good number of rooms for those that want them at the hotel. I just wanted to throw out some more information for the members. I am not a hotel sort of person. I look at these gatherings as a vacation. I enjoy the track events, but I like to enjoy the environment as well. To that end I have been in talks with several owners of vacation homes in the area. I am finding out there is an ample supply of homes in the area, but they will not remain that way as we go forward, as one owner has told me that their paces get rented out every time/year there is a track event at Watkins Glenn.
My search has come up with homes(all on the lake or lake views) with 2 Br. and 2Ba. up to a Farm house and other large units that will accomodate up to 16-18 people. Most of the homes on the water have docks and a beach, hot tubs and fire pits. I have talked to several of the members. Some are interested, and some will not be able to make the trip at all, while others will arrive on Friday, with others arriving on Tues.
If any of you either singularly or with wives/girl friends would like to experience the environment of Watkins Glenn's surroundings, drop me a line(email). These homes are modern with large decks, outdoor grills and views that are breathtaking. They are not just cabins etc. So far there are 12 that are "currenly" available. Travel distance in miles from the track are: 1@6 miles. 1@15 miles, 5@20, and 5@30miles. Some on the east side some on the west side of Seneca/Finger lake. All with straight shots to Watkins Glenn, all are in the wine districts. One is across the street from a winery(there are about 30). 2 of the houses are side by side, one has 2 kitchens, and both can accommodate 20 between them, 2 others are less than a mile from them(3br. 3ba. 8 people max, 2br.2ba. 6 people max). These are places that rent out all year long. They are quality places.
I need for anyone thinking this is what they would like to do, to contact me as soon as they can. I can fill in the details along with contact numbers and names, and will help match people up if need be. I think you will find the rates to be about what you would pay for a hotel room in a resort or maybe even less.
P.S. I am not being reimbursed for any of this. Just trying to help out.
Bill