Darknights 2005

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Anyone else going to this year's Darknights event? It's happening this weekend (July 23rd-24th). I've heard that GM will be displaying some cool vehicles (including a Red Line Ion). I plan to be there all day Saturday.

Background:
http://www.darknightsnationals.com

This is Canada's largest sport compact car show & urban lifestyle event.

See Canada’s largest aftermarket showcase of exhibitors, featuring more than 150 manufacturers, distributors and retailers ranging from automotive accessories, audio, electronics, to lifestyle gear
spread out in 300,000 sq/ft outdoor arena.

The Lifestyle Event features:

The Clarion Showfield in 300,000 sq. ft. outdoor arena showcasing over 1,500 competing vehicles from across North America contending for prestigious Canadian titles with their modified, slick conversion vehicles.

DKN MAG’s Darkworld , a 15,000 sq. ft. enclosed complex with high end show cars, break dancing arena, and the unveiling of XBox's top projects.

Model Seach

Video Game Challenge

The Meguiar’s R/C Show & Competition

3-ON-3 DKN Basketball Championship

Neo-Jam booth, an extremely energized daytime rave party featuring live DJs with neon lighting effects in a 1,200 sq. ft. captivating indoor complex.
So come on out and party!

Enjoy the DKN FOOD FAIR providing a variety of world cuisines from North America, the Caribbean to Asia. Cool, frozen treats are also available such as homemade chocolate dipped ice cream cones and popsicles.

[dipolley]

This is in Toronto? I live in Detroit and Have never been to Toronto. This may be an excuse to go.

How bout it Detroit Guys? Road trip?

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While not in Toronto City proper, it is located in the Greater Toronto Area. I think that the Markham Fairground is about 30 min. north of the city. It should be a pretty good event with lots of tuner vehicles and people.

[gm3saturn]

Team Hayasa and I will be heading up. We are showing 2 cars (a ion and a Zx2). Most of the team will at least be at the show. Look for a black Ion with a bodykit, lowered, 17' chrome wheels, a pink Hayasa banner on it. We should be there all weekend... As long as we are not at the bar.

[dipolley]

Originally Posted by gm3saturn

Team Hayasa and I will be heading up. We are showing 2 cars (a ion and a Zx2). Most of the team will at least be at the show. Look for a black Ion with a bodykit, lowered, 17' chrome wheels, a pink Hayasa banner on it. We should be there all weekend... As long as we are not at the bar.

When are you guys heading out? I may or may not have to go to Florida this weekend. If not I might be interested in attending for the day on Saturday. It's what? A 2 hour 2 1/3 hour drive? Wouldn't mind tagging along if that is cool. When are you leaveing and are you guys staying the night? What is the plan my man?

[gm3saturn]

We are leaving Friday and staying untill sunday... and its more like a 4 hour drive

[haunter]

thats a bit far for me to go thats for sure

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Originally Posted by dipolley

When are you guys heading out? I may or may not have to go to Florida this weekend. If not I might be interested in attending for the day on Saturday. It's what? A 2 hour 2 1/3 hour drive? Wouldn't mind tagging along if that is cool. When are you leaveing and are you guys staying the night? What is the plan my man?

I used to take this trip every weekend, and still do ocassionally for work. Depending on traffic, approximate time between Warren and Downtown T.O. is about 4-5 hours. If you're "not overly concerned with fuel economy" , it could probably be done in about 3.5 hours, but I don't recommend it. In my experience, the best route is (696E ->) I94E -> HWY402E -> HWY401E -> HWY404N.

Best Regards!

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Originally Posted by haunter

thats a bit far for me to go thats for sure

Yeah; it's about 10 hours from Indiannapolis, but perhaps one of your neighbours in Michigan can car pool with you.

[dipolley]

Yeah I think I will skip this then. I thought the drive was shorter that 4 hours. I have much to do on friday and a BBQ to prep for on Sunday. I don't want to spend 8 hours on the road by my self. I just don't want to get a hotel. I'm sick of hotels.

Thanks for all teh input though. I appreciate it.