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Enjoy live music, family entertainment and cold beverages at our brand new overnight facility -- Darlington International Raceway and the TeamMS Village. Mingle with other cyclists in our TeamMS Village, enjoy an awesome BBQ meal, sit back and relax to the sounds of regional bands there to entertain you and your family. There's plenty for your friends and family to do before you get there, so tell them to come early and enjoy the day!

Non-Cyclists (family, friends and support crew) This year's overnight is going to be fun for the whole family! The Darlington Raceway is open to riders' family and friends who are non-cyclists. Not only will you be able to get into the infield early to set up your party tent, but starting at noon, there will be music and lots of games for the kids and adults! And, fireworks! Entry times into Darlington Raceway will be limited. Visit the official web site at http://www.nationalmssociety.org/ncp for more information on the Darlington International Raceway Schedule of Events and tent set-up options.

Accommodations: There are several options for overnighting this year: NMSS's Huge Sleeping Tent      A Raceway Suite Your Team's Tent Your RV Your Own Personal Tent Area Hotels & Motels

Tents The National MS Society will have a very large tent for sleeping sent up in the Infield of Dreams for anyone's use. You may set up your own personal tent in the same area of the infield. (If you are a team member, check with your team captain about team tent information.) Remember to bring a sleeping bag and mattress pad. Tent Information and Set-Up _ Friday from noon to 7 p.m. -- no vehicle pass required. Please note that tents must be set up by noon Saturday. Team Tents Team Tents range from $100 to $1,000+, depending on size with no delivery charges. Please note, information such as reservations and Tent Supply List can be found in this guide, sent to the team captain as requested, or downloaded from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society website. All tents in TeamMS Village must be rented through Ace Party Rental. Tables, Chairs and Cots Six-Foot Banquet Tables are $7 per day; chairs are $0.95 per day. Teams are welcome to bring their own supplies. Cots will be available to rent. Team Tent Rental Information Team tents range from $100-$6000+ depending on size with no delivery charges. All TeamMS Village (Darlington International Raceway) tents must be ordered from Ace Party Rental at 704-344-8368. All tents will be delivered to Darlington by Ace Party Rental. Team captains can receive information on chairs, tables, sidewalls, lights, and flooring from Ace Party Rental. Visit the National MS Society's web site to download a 2005 TeamMS Village Tent Supply & Accessories List. 5% discount to team captains that mention the MS 150 Bike Tour! Sidewalls (per linear foot) Solid —————— $1.00 White Window——-$1.50 Clear —————— $1.50 Chairs Black folding———$0.95 White folding———$1.30 Others styles available. Tables 6 x 30 ——————$7.00 8 x 30 ——————$7.00 Others styles available Size Cost 10X10 $100.00 12X12 $125.00 15X15 $150.00 20X20 $230.00 20X30 $335.00 20X40 $400.00 30X30 $400.00 30X40 $550.00 30X50 $645.00 30X60 $825.00 Recommended Tent Sizes: 50 People—20X20, 20X30 100 People—20X40, 30X30 200 People—30X50, 30X60

Recreational Vehicles You are welcome to bring your own Recreational Vehicle into the Infield of Dreams on Friday or Saturday. A reservation for parking space will not required in 2005. The raceway will be charging a fee for electrical hook-up (The NMSS does not set or benefit from the raceway fees.). Access to the infield at Darlington Raceway will be through a 7'6" tunnel. Vehicles too tall for the tunnel will not be able to enter the infield between 10:00am and 6:00pm on Saturday. Check the Schedule of Events or http://www.nationalmssociety.org/ncp for more information.

Suite Rental Information Teams have the option of renting suites from Darlington Raceway. Suites may be used for overnight camping. Please note that the capacities indicated are for people watching a race -- sleeping space is very limited in the suites. The suites are not handicap accessible. (The NMSS does not set or benefit from the suite rental fees.) Nextel Tower Suites = $500 each Sold as 100 person suites. Very large and multi leveled suites with two bathrooms and a great view of the track. Turn #3 Tower Suites = $400 each Sold as 70 person suites and are the exact format as the Nextel Tower Suites but smaller in size. Great view of the track as well. Free Standing Infield Suites (Turns 1 & 2) = $350 each Sold as 50 person suites and located in the infield. They have a very large grassy area associated with each and one bathroom per suite. Adjoining Infield Suites = $300 each Sold as 30 person suites and each has its own bathroom. There is a grassy area with these as well. You could look at these as one 60 person suite -- a glass wall separates the two suites. Three Legends Suites = $200 each These are on top of the backstretch seats and have an excellent view of the track. All three share one bathroom. Two suites hold 12 people and one holds 10 people. All three have roof top access with an excellent view of the track. Contact Brenda Lide at 704-525-2955 brenda.lide@ncp.nmss.org for information on booking a suite.

2005 MS 150 Overnight Host Hotels Shuttle Service is available to/from the following MS 150 Official Hotels: Free camping will be available in the Infield of Dreams on Saturday night. RV hook-up and suite rental will also be available. See the Overnight in the Infield of Dreams page for more details. Be sure to mention the MS 150 Bike Tour for the motel group rate. Please make reservations by the release dates listed. After the noted dates, hotels will no longer hold the rooms at the negotiated rate. In Florence: Best Western 1808 Lucas St. 843-678-9292 No Vacancies No roll in showers. Comfort Inn 1916 W. Lucas St. 843-665-4558 No Vacancies Country Inn and Suites 1739 Mandeville Rd. 843-317-6616 No Vacancies "Roll-in shower" not wheelchair accessible. Days Inn North 2111 W. Lucas St. 843-665-4444 or 800-489-4344 By 9/15/2005 = $48 + tax No Vacancies No roll in showers. Econo Lodge North 1811 West Lucas St. 843-665-8558 or 800-822-3855 By 9/13/2005 = $41 + tax No Vacancies No wheelchair accessible rooms. Guest House Inn 2001 W. Lucas St. 843-669-1921 $43 + tax 35 rooms available as of 9/15/05. No roll in showers. Hampton Inn 1826 W. Lucas St 843-662-7000 No Vacancies Holiday Inn 1819 W. Lucas St. 843-665-4555 No Vacancies Microtel Inn and Suites 1912 Enterprise Dr. 843-629-9522 By 9/10/2005 = $48 + tax No Vacancies Roll-in "orangutan" shower. Motel 6 1834 W. Lucas Street 843-667-6100 $43 + tax 48 rooms available as of 9/15/05. Ramada Inn 2038 W. Lucas St. 843-669-4241 or 866-431-2091 No Vacancies Will not reserve wheelchair accessible rooms. Sleep Inn 1833 Florence Park Dr. 800-299-7384 No Vacancies Super 8 Motel 1832 1/2 W. Lucas St. (behind Citgo) 843-661-7267 By 9/22/2005 = $43.95 + tax 17 smoking rooms available as of 9/15/05. Suburban Extended Stay I-95 & US 52 843-665-2575 or 800-847-7666 By 9/24/2005 = 32.95 + tax No Vacancies No wheelchair accessible rooms. Thunderbird Inn 2004 W. Lucas St. 843-669-1611 or 800-522-9552 No Vacancies Wingate Inn    2123 W. Lucas St. 843-629-1111 or 888-294-6428 No Vacancies Roll-in "orangutan" shower. Hartsville, SC Comfort Inn 903 South Fifth Street 843-383-0110 No Vacancies Landmark Inn US 15 Bypass & Hwy 151 Business 843-332-2611or 800-628-9108 No Vacancies For a list of more motels, visit the Darlington Raceway web site. Shuttle bus service for cyclists to and from the Darlington Raceway will be provided only to the official hotels listed on the NMMS web site. If you choose a hotel which is not listed, you are responsible for your own transportation to and from the raceway. Additional information about the Sunday morning drop off and pick up times and breakfast arrangements will be available at each hotel in Florence. Hotel rooms are the financial responsibility of the event participant. The National MS Society does NOT provide hotel rooms for cyclists or support crew.

Available Services For Riders: _ Dinner _ Bike Lock Up _ Beverages _ Showers _ Medical assistance _ Bike Shop assistance _ Breakfast on Sunday morning _ Shuttle buses to and from showers and motels _ Entertainment and Activities For Teams: _ Reserved team tent areas House Rules _ Avoid parking on highway. _ Open fires are not permitted. _ A working fire extinguisher is required in each tent. _ Vehicles without parking permits are not allowed in the infield. _ Please put trash in the trash bins around the site. _ "Quiet Time" begins at 10 p.m. Saturday.

The National MS Society provides a dinner at Darlington Raceway for all riders and volunteers (wrist bracelets are provided). Expect a small charge for dinner for non- riders and non-volunteers. The team only incurs these costs if you choose to cater or cook your own dinner. -- Grills are allowed on the in-field. -- Area take out restaurants. -- Catering.

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