Talk me into/out of this idea:

"Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)" (NKlein)
04/21/2016 at 15:08 • Filed to: None

Edit: Some context would probably help. I have to be in NYC that Monday morning for work. As a result, I can get my company to reimburse me for the cost of the flight from MSP to JFK which using our company booking system and deadlines would be a $500-$700 reimbursement. So realistically, I can fly there and back for around $1000.

DISCUSSION (23)

shpuker > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
04/21/2016 at 15:09

Stapleface > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
04/21/2016 at 15:14

I imagine it’s better viewing it from the comfort of your own home versus going there. You can go to the bathroom whenever you want to, you can eat whatever you want, and you don’t have to deal with a bunch of other people. Plus, it’s a whole hell of a lot cheaper.

That’s just my opinion though, and I may be a bit biased since auto racing holds no allure to me whatsoever.

For Sweden > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
04/21/2016 at 15:14

$1500

6Cylinder > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
04/21/2016 at 15:15

Yes yes yes! Le Mans and Goodwood Festival of Speed are two on my bucket list.

Do it.

66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
04/21/2016 at 15:17

Other than the price....

Do it.

Tripper > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
04/21/2016 at 15:18

Solo, or with homies/SO?

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
04/21/2016 at 15:19

Air Canada is cheaper...

Turd Ferguson > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
04/21/2016 at 15:19

How do I post an article to Opposite Lock?

OPPOsaurus WRX > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
04/21/2016 at 15:20

yea thats a lotta cash, unless u have it to spare. also if you going that far, your going to want to stay longer. go do a Lemons or 3.

I went to Paris and the travel is draining. the first thing my wife wanted to do was go to bed, and not the good go to bed the leave me alone so I can sleep bed.

WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
04/21/2016 at 15:27

I live in Minneapolis so I say go for it. As long as I can fit in your luggage.

JustAnotherG6 > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
04/21/2016 at 15:28

Look into flying Iceland Air they saved us $300 - $400 when we went to Germany over Christmas/New Years.

Edit: per person

LongbowMkII > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
04/21/2016 at 15:38

Check your local used cars. If there’s nothing there you want for $1500, the Car Gods have smiled and you may go. If there is a car you want, the Car Gods have also smiled for you have a new car.

Santiago of Escuderia Boricua > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
04/21/2016 at 15:40

Yes

derf > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
04/21/2016 at 15:42

My understanding is that finding somewhere to stay anywhere near the course is tricky, but that would be a pretty epic experience. I’d be inclined to hit up some other European racing destinations while I was there if it were me (‘ring rental, anyone?) or just spend a few days in Paris.

Clearly, we need advice from someone who has actually been to the race itself. Stef went last year, didn’t she? Start posting Porsches and puffalumps, see if we can get her attention.

Kinja'd!!!

Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
04/21/2016 at 15:46

I’m loyal to Delta, miles, and etc.

Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > Tripper
04/21/2016 at 15:46

Solo. Edited the post for some better context.

The Dummy Gummy > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
04/21/2016 at 15:47

JFK, woof.

Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > JustAnotherG6
04/21/2016 at 15:50

I’m a pretty loyal Delta flyer due to all the miles/status I built up with them and the old North West.

Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI
04/21/2016 at 15:55

Haha. I pack light so that might be pretty tough.

JustAnotherG6 > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
04/21/2016 at 16:15

Same here (recently bought 2 tickets MSP to SFO in June with Delta miles), but when we are paying for 4 tickets to Europe I will take that $300 per person discount any day of the week and twice on Sundays.

derf > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
04/21/2016 at 17:57

haha.. here’s Stef’s advice:

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Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > derf
04/21/2016 at 20:28

Paging Stef!! I need her advice.

derf > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
04/21/2016 at 20:47

You could try tweeting at her - I don’t know if she actually looked at the thread so much as tweeted back with a frenzy of capslock. :)

For my own part, round trip for $1k, travelling solo and packing light? Sounds full of win. Go forth, see mad crazy prototypes and GT cars, and come back and tell us about it.