Fuel issues en route to Challenge

OK with all the fuel problems in KY, TN and GA are we going to have issues, should we carry fuel anybody along US75 give us the heads up.

That is all...

If you are planning on going down 75, there 'is' fuel down to I-285, but those are the stations EVERYONE in ATL is filling at so lines are 45 min + (as of yesterday), there were only 2 stations in all of GA-400 area, and there is some coming down I-85 (but most likely you'll be coming down I-95 in that case).

Here are some websites to check to see if they have gas, even if they look like they do CALL AHEAD:

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/17583441/detail.html <---This has a map and links to the following site which is more reliable since the map isn't always 'up': http://www.atlantagasprices.com/

All I can say is, get gas in Northern GA, and get it again in Northern FL if you can make it...

what about diesel on the I 95 corridor?

I just talked to my brother, who lives in Atlanta. He said that he has heard that the QT stations tend to have the best odds for gas. Your mileage may vary, etc.

Gas supply in Jacksonville FL is good.

Plenty of high priced gas in Gainesville, Fl. and NE Florida.

No problems here in Macon. Seems to be plenty.

I haven't noticed any shortages in Richmond for you carpet baggers heading south.

Supercoupe wrote: what about diesel on the I 95 corridor?

We are leaving tonight and will run 95 the whole way to J-ville. We will get a message to someone if there are any issues.

My wife talked to her aunt and uncle last night, they live in Ellijay about 75 miles north of Atlanta. Perhaps because they are so far off the beaten path, but here's what they report.

Gas is $3.89 and last Saturday you were limited to $20 purchase. As of yesterday you were limited to $5 each purchase. Again, check with folks along the way.

Dan

wheels777 wrote:

We are leaving tonight and will run 95 the whole way to J-ville. We will get a message to someone if there are any issues.

What time you starting out?

I'm planning on leaving late this afternoon, have to pick up a package for MrJoshua on the way.

I'll keep my eye out for any problems if I'm in front of you.

My Brother in Buford Ga reported ( last Sunday ) Gas at 4.79 a unit. and limited to $15 a purchase! He and his wife are riding their cycles, and still can't fill 'em up.

Here in Columbus OH IO it's dropping 3.35 a gal yeasterday. And plentyfor all Go figgure!

If I were going South, I'd pack a few cans.

Is that a question? If you're not sure if you'll be able to get gas, by all means carry some!

Supercoupe wrote:

wheels777 wrote:

We are leaving tonight and will run 95 the whole way to J-ville. We will get a message to someone if there are any issues.

What time you starting out?

I'm planning on leaving late this afternoon, have to pick up a package for MrJoshua on the way.

I'll keep my eye out for any problems if I'm in front of you.

We are leaving at 3:00. I will PM my phone number.

SoloSonett wrote: My Brother in Buford Ga reported ( last Sunday ) Gas at 4.79 a unit. and limited to $15 a purchase! He and his wife are riding their cycles, and still can't fill 'em up. Here in Columbus OH IO it's dropping 3.35 a gal yeasterday. And plentyfor all Go figgure! If I were going South, I'd pack a few cans.

And be packing. Don't want to see another Mad Max remake.

Speaking of the fuel problems, I wondered how one pipeline could transport different brands and grades of fuel. So I looked it up: http://www.colpipe.com/ab_faq.asp

I stopped last night 20 miles north of Charlotte on 77. 1 of the three gas stations had fuel. $4.13/gal, $25 limit (i filled twice), no premium or diesel.

Now i'm in Lawrenceville, 1 of the 4 gas stations i passed today had fuel (RaceTrac). Long line.

Good luck!

Wow, I am out of the loop. I had not heard about this! Gas up here in the 'Burgh is getting cheaper and is easy to come by thank goodness.