The wife doesn't want me driving by myself to Grattan and frankly neither do I... I plan to leave Thurs evening. From Charlotte, Gastonia,Statesville, Hickory, Asheville or anywhere in the surrounding area. I would be willing to ride with someone else to share the drive, cost and get there in time to get some Friday practice in. As for gear I'll just have a bag the rest of the race stuff will be there. I can drive my civic or ride...