Ace♠️Spade Rally
Fall 2024 Handbook
Brossard, QC | Portland, ME | Boston, MA
Points of Interest:
Portland, Maine - Known for its Old Port waterfront features including working fishing wharves and restaurants and shops
New Port, Rhode Island - Drive the Ocean Ave
Boston, Massachusetts - Check out Faneuil Hall and eat some Steamed Lobsters
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Speed Limit:
50kph (32mph) over the speed limit in Ontario is stunt driving.
Any tickets in New York State will carry over into Ontario.
CEL(Check Engine Light):
We have a car computer scanner that is able to read CEL (check Engine light) errors and reset the CEL errors. WhatsApp or call Saturn during the rally if you need CEL cleared..It does not read or clear car ECUs (electronic control unit) faults.
Roadside:
Please make sure you have roadside assistance for your car or purchase CAA.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS DURING RALLY
Saturn 1 416-953-9612
May 1 416-710-2382
WALKIE TALKIE:
CH#1 - Analog ASR general chat <<< Everyone is on Channel 1
CH#2 - Analog PGH - Do not use
CH#3 - 4 - Analog - smaller break out group
Google Maps: (Main rally maps)
Google maps will load with multiple stops. At start location click on START and turn by turn instructions will be provided. Once you reach each stop/waypoint, just click on CONTINUE (on Android). For iPhone the navigation will continue to next waypoint. You can zoom in and out of map to see the overview map. Always go to all stops/waypoints. If navigation leads you back to a waypoint that you already passed, you can ‘Remove next waypoint’ in the menus to continue to the next waypoint. Make sure you have downloaded Offline Maps before start of the rally.
Restaurant Reservations:
May and I have booked some reservations with deposits. Please let us know if you are not able to make the group dinners. Thank you.
Stops/Breaks/Washroom/Lunch:
We usually stop every 2-2.5hrs for gas/washroom break or lunch. Top up gas on ALL designated gas stops always, even if you still have a tonne of gas.
Schedule/Itinerary:
Each day will have an Itinerary and suggested timings of activities.
Hotels:
When checking in please provide your credit card for room incidentals. Ace Spade Rally covers hotel rate, taxes, resort or admin fee, parking fee, security.
ASR Fall 2024 - The New England Run
Toronto - Esso Kingston area - 3hr 20min (340k)
Day0 MAP1: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eoAtT66oBr4gkJBT9
Esso Kingston area - Brossard, QC - 2hr 19min (228k)
Day0 MAP2: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cvib5cX53zQyMPMp9
Thu Sept 12
12:40pm - 1:00pm - Starbucks Markham
7357 Woodbine Ave #4, Markham, ON
https://maps.app.goo.gl/51Ws9iGkCSMtgaCs9
Note: We leave 1pm taking 407 to by-pass traffic in Whitby - Oshawa
4:45pm - 5:10pm - Petro-Canada gas
325 Stewart Blvd, Brockville, ON
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mMDhtFQfGHiK74Hy6
Note: Meet Kingston area teams
Petro-Canada Brossard
6705 Bd Chevrier, Brossard, Quebec
https://maps.app.goo.gl/X8Ka4EAcZQzHwAbU6
7:30pm - Hôtel Escad Quartier DIX30
1020 Rue du Lux, Brossard, Quebec
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qyfxNaTn4GJQ3CB76
8:00pm - La Belle & La Boeuf - Brossard DIX30
9330 Boul. Leduc suite 5, Brossard, Quebec J4Y 0B3
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uSVHterxVo44xxbdA
Note: 9 minute walk from hotel - Menu - https://belleetboeuf.com/en
Parking for Hôtel Escad is across the street from the hotel. Go down the ramp. Turn left and then another left then right. Park in the Red (or yellow) area where there is room for all the cars to be together. The red (or yellow) areas should be adjacent to the light blue Pottery Barn doors. To return to the hotel enter the light blue Pottery Barn doors and walk to the end of the hallway to the Hotel Escad Elevators.
Friday Sept 13
Breakfast Options:
At Hotel Escad - Cousins Bar - $27 per person buffet - 6am+
Breakfast at Start Location
Parking Lot - 7230 Bd du Quartier, Brossard, QC J4Y 0B5
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rbKNsGftNzYCVcwx5
Starbucks - 6am+
Première Moisson - 8am+
7:45am - 8:30am - Rally check in (during breakfast). Saturn will go around and find you at Starbucks or Première Moisson.
8:20 am-8:30am Meet at the cars in the parking lot. Leave at 8:30am.
Day 1 Part 1 - 4hr (319km)
Fun Roads: Dixville Notch State Park - NH Route 26 - Grafton Notch State Park
Day1 MAP1: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZWpbVcvP7oNQogLx6
11:20am April’s Maple Store
- rendezvous with US team
1pm - 2pm - Lunch:
Gemini Cafe & Bakery - Sandwiches & breads, bagels & spreads
96 Main St, Bethel, ME
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7utnTVKeXCRMyUx97
Le Mu Eats - Asian influence foods
119 Main St, Bethel, ME
https://maps.app.goo.gl/yrZU3oeSsQnqU4SB6
Day 1 Part 2 - 4hr 21min (195 miles)
Fun Roads: White Mountain Rd - Kancamagus Highway - Route 16 - Route 153
DAY1 MAP2: https://maps.app.goo.gl/f46QiKKkAUgGH9XY7
6:30pm - Aloft Portland Downtown Waterfront ME
379 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, United States
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KHnDjZ4ynPy6oYDZ6
8:45pm - Scales - Seafood Restaurant
Maine Wharf, 68 Commercial St. Portland, ME
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rozvVFuFCJEL6LMc7
Important Note: Please arrive prior to 8:45pm. All individuals need to be present to sit the group. The restaurant will release reservations even after a few minutes late. The restaurant is very busy.
Fantastic steamed lobster - https://www.scalesrestaurant.com/menus
Saturday Sept 14
Breakfast Options:
At Hotel - Scan the QR code at the lobby for breakfast options or click on this link. https://taptastego.com/PWMAL Your breakfast will be ready in the morning in 15mins at Re:Fuel counter at the lobby. Chairs and tables in the lobby - 6:30am+
One building over to the left is The Bistro at Courtyard Marriott. Full sitdown breakfast. 7am+
7:50am - 8:00am - Meet at the cars in the VIP parking. Leave at 8:00am sharp.
Day 2 Part 1 3hr 17min (196miles)
Fun Roads: Blue Hills Reservation
DAY2 MAP1: https://maps.app.goo.gl/N5TFJSZHCsMqRJGA8
11:30am - 1:00pm - Lunch
Newport Vineyards & Restaurant
909 E Main Rd, Middletown, RI
https://maps.app.goo.gl/eHaJ8ydRnPnxKJjj9
Note: They do not have big group reservations available at lunch on Sat. Sept 14.
We booked smaller tables:Fast group please take the 11:30am seats when you arrive. The restaurant is busy and they will release the reservations.
11:30am - Liz - 4
11:30am - Brad - 4
11:45am - Ghalib - 4
11:45am - May - 6
12:00pm - Saturn - 6
12:00pm - Eren - 4
12:00pm - Henry - 2
12:15pm - Phil - 3
Note: When you finish lunch early, quickly head over to Newport Car Museum. The group will eventually all collect at Newport Car Museum
12:45PM - 2:00pm - Newport Car Museum
1947 W Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871
https://maps.app.goo.gl/VYNyqz7nn3ysdpkX6
Note: Leave by around 2:15pm
Day 2 Part 2 30min (11mi)
Fun Roads: Ocean Avenue
DAY2 MAP2: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6CZf1dd9pgfUHArc7
2:45pm - 3:00pm - Drone shot by the ocean
Day 2 Part 3 1hr 29 mins (57.9mi)
Fun Road: Scituate Reservoir Causeway
DAY2 MAP3: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RZF7m5Y5zTHcmY5E6
Note: We stop here just before the area and collect on the shoulder for a drone shot here. Ghalib will send the drone up and one in position we will drive slowly down this area. 25mph or less. Load the next map before this drone shot
DAY2 MAP4: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2QiT84r2C2q8kK9M9
Note: We will collect at the Dunkin Donut Waypoint until Ghalib catches up. Dunkin Donut or CVS may have a washroom. Once we are together we head toward Boston.
6:30pm: Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
450 Summer St, Boston, MA
https://maps.app.goo.gl/URb3LgeKkwEkJ7R69
Note: Drop off passenger and luggage at hotel. Exit hotel make a left into World Trade Centre Ave. Make a right into Stacked garage. Take a ticket. Drive the full length of garage and find ramp down 2 levels. Park in the gated Valet area for Omni. Get parking validation sticker when you check into hotel.
8:00pm: Joe’s Waterfront (Seafood Dinner courtesy of Ace Spade Rally)
100 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mZALFcw8Cybb4PfMA
Note: Get Uber to drop off at Faneuil Hall Visitors Center (Congress St.) and as a group we walk to Joe’s Waterfront (8 mins)
Sunday Sept 15
Breakfast Options:
At Hotel (lobby area)l:
Cocorico - coffee & bites - 7am+
http://menus.omnihotels.com/MobileMenu/34504/1840/omnibostonhotelattheseaport/9465
Kestra - Full Breakfast - 7am+
http://menus.omnihotels.com/MobileMenu/33822/1575/omnibostonhotelattheseaport/9505
For the Early Riser head over to Cars and Coffee at Lalajava Coffeehouse
7:30am - 7:45am - Meet at cars at parking lot
Cars and Coffee at Lalajava Coffeehouse
290 W Main St, Northborough, MA
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Vshb87cZagPJz2Ht5
For the later risers meet at garage by 9am and leave by 9:15am from the Hotel and head to Lalajava Coffeehouse for 10am.
Day 3 Part 1 4hr (181 mi)
FUN ROADS: Mohawk Trail
DAY3 MAP1: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FE8CtQLjswS3ms7p9
2:15pm - 3:00: Lunch
Panera Bread
279 Troy Rd, Rensselaer, NY
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rPkCT4BSqD4jHuYf6
Teams split up to Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Ohio