HOTELS AND LODGING IN GRETNAWhat is "East Bank" and "West Bank"?The term "West Bank" is often used to refer to any area that lies along the western side of the Mississippi river. While the term "East Bank" often refers to any area that lies along the eastern side of the River. The Greater New Orleans Mississippi River Bridge a.k.a. the Crescent City Connection connects the two Banks. Gretna BMX Raceway is on the Westbank. 800 Gretna Blvd., Gretna, LA 70053. WESTBANK HOTELS
Best Western-Westbank 1700 Lapalco Boulevard, Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 366-5369, Fax (504) 262-0949 www.bestwestern.com Distance/Travel Time to Gretna BMX Raceway: 2.2 miles/about 6 minutes
Holiday Inn100 Westbank Expressway, Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 366-2361, Fax (504) 362-5814 http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/msygn/transportation
Holiday Inn Express2433 Manhattan Blvd, Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 366-5055, (800) 315-2621 www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/home Distance/Travel Time to Gretna BMX Raceway: 1.7 miles/about 3 minutes
La Quinta50 Terry Parkway, Gretna, LA 70056 (504) 368-5600, Fax (504) 362-7430 Distance/Travel Time to Gretna BMX Raceway: 3.3 miles/about 9 minutes
Sun Suites of New Orleans1101 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 365-9676 www.sunsuites.com Distance/Travel Time to Gretna BMX Raceway: 1.6 miles/about 6 minutes
Travelodge Hotel, New Orleans Westbank2200 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 366-5311, Fax (504) 368-2774 www.travelodge.com Distance/Travel Time to Gretna BMX Raceway: 2.1 miles/about 5 minutes
EASTBANK HOTELS
For those of you who wish to lodge in the heart of New Orleans within The French Quarter, Uptown, The Central Business District or Metairie, there are numerous Eastbank Hotels to select. Distance/Travel Time: About 15 minutes to Gretna BMX Raceway. |
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SCHEDULE
THURSDAYS 6-8pm - Practice Only
SATURDAYS 4-6pm Sign ups & Practice Racing ASAP |
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Louisiana State Finals Weekend Gretna BMX Raceway 600 point Weekend
Friday 9-26-08 Single Point Race Entry Fee $10.00 Sign Ups 6-7pm racing ASAP
Saturday 9-27-08 Double Point Race Entry Fee $20.00 Sign Ups 4-6pm - Racing ASAP
Sunday 9-28-08 State Championship Triple Points Entry Fee $30.00 Sign Ups 10am - 12pm - Racing ASAP |