[Troop351] Talladega Trip

[Josh Cooley]

Our campsite at Talladega has limited space.  The camp layout plan accounts
for 2 man tents.  Please plan for smaller tents or reach out to a buddy to
share a tent.  Remember that scouts must be less than 2 years apart if you
plan to share tents.  Plan ahead if you want to share a tent.

Josh

On Mon, Oct 19, 2026 at 9:51 PM Josh Cooley <jbcooley at cooleyhome.com> wrote:

> You can find the permission slip at the top of the calendar event with
> pre-filled information:
> https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6977883
> Or a blank permission slip here:
>
> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y7rNp2MTWyXpZq0MHK7yPQe2NIjedlIE/view?usp=sharing
>
> Tonight we talked about the need for sunscreen and that being prepared is
> not just having it, but applying it.  Parents, please remind scouts that
> they can be burned even on a cool day and that they need to apply sunscreen
> to enjoy the full weekend.  We also talked about the importance of ear
> protection.  Scouts will need plugs or other ear protection that they can
> wear for an extended period of time.  They will be asked to use ear
> protection during the race.
>
> Josh Cooley
>
> On Sun, Oct 18, 2026 at 8:51 PM Josh Cooley <jbcooley at cooleyhome.com>
> wrote:
>
>> We are looking forward to an exciting weekend at Talladega. Below are
>> some important notes for the upcoming trip on Oct 23-25. Please read
>> carefully.
>>
>>    - Talladega Motor Speedway is a CASHLESS venue.  All scouts will need
>>    some form of payment (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are
>>    accepted).
>>       - For Saturday and Sunday lunch, the scouts will be purchasing
>>       their own lunch from the concession stands.
>>       - For Sunday dinner, the scouts will either be purchasing a
>>       fast-food dinner or some snacks to hold them over until they get home.
>>       - Scouts often want to buy additional concessions during the race.
>>       - There are several gift shops with NASCAR merchandise.
>>       - We may also stop at Buc-ee's on Friday/Sunday night to fill up
>>       on gas/bathroom break.  Scouts often like to buy a snack here as well,
>>    - Food is about 1/2 price in the Garage Experience, so Scouts should
>>    be encouraged to buy lunch there before the Saturday and Sunday race.
>>    - Outside food and drinks are allowed in the grandstands but not in
>>    the garage experience. Still bring a water bottle but be prepared to buy
>>    water from concessions to fill up your water bottle when not at the
>>    campsite.
>>    - Scouts and adult leaders will wear Class-A uniform at all times
>>    when not at the campground.
>>    - Scouts need a day pack with:
>>       - Water bottle
>>       - Sunscreen
>>       - Ear protection (plugs and/or muffs). It will be loud during
>>       sleep hours, bring a couple pairs of plugs. Highly recommend over-the-ear
>>       protection during the race.
>>       - Credit/debit card or prepaid gift card (CASHLESS VENUE)
>>       - Poncho
>>       - Hat
>>    - We will cook Saturday breakfast and dinner at our campsite. Normal
>>    quick breakfast Sunday morning. Scouts need to eat dinner before drop off
>>    or bring a sack dinner.
>>    - The tickets are digital this year and will be managed by the adult
>>    leaders. Adults will be with the scouts as we transition between different
>>    ticketing areas (garage experience vs. grandstands). The buddy system will
>>    be strictly enforced. If a scout has a phone, please bring it (and a way to
>>    charge it). Each buddy group will require at least one scout with a phone
>>    and the adults will coordinate communication and timing of buddy groups
>>    that want to venture out in the vicinity of where the group is located.
>>    - Scouts will need to keep up with time during the event.  If you
>>    have a watch, please bring it so that time isn't lost when a phone dies.
>>    - Hammock spots are very limited and may not be available.
>>    - We will meet at the scout shed at 5:15pm on Friday with the goal of
>>    leaving by 6pm. It is a 2.5-hour drive without stops.
>>    - The Sunday race will end between 3-4pm (or we will leave the track
>>    no later than 4pm). This will get us on the road by 5pm. With traffic and a
>>    stop, I anticipate a return time of around 830pm at the scout shed.
>>    - Please fill out the attached permission slip to bring with you at
>>    drop off.
>>
>> Justin Vaden is the trekmaster for this event. If there are any questions
>> or concerns prior or during the trip, do not hesitate to contact him on his
>> cell at 256-714-3863 <(256)%20714-3863>.
>>
>>  2026 YellaWood 500 Scout Itinerary.pdf
>> <https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KxuS8An-fAJLvqnIn-OVbobBSzJuiTu9>
>>
>>
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