From All Points South
From All Points South:
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Head north into Maine.
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Stay on I-95 North (taking coastal Route 1 adds about 8 extra hours — not recommended).
Popular Pit Stop:
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Many racers stop at Dysart’s Truck Stop (Exit 180) for fuel and food — it’s a Maine racing tradition!
Continue North on I-95 to Exit 302 (Houlton):
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Take Exit 302 – Houlton.
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Turn onto US Route 1 North.
Two Route Options
Two Route Options:
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At Mars Hill, US-1 splits into US-1 and US-1A:
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US-1A is a little more direct but has very limited services.
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US-1 takes you through Presque Isle and Caribou — better for fuel, food, and supplies.
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If You Take US-1A:
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Continue north to Limestone.
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Turn left onto Route 89.
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At the 4-way intersection, turn right onto Commerce Center Road (approx. 2.5 miles from the Limestone turn-off).
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Then take the second right onto New Mexico Road — there should be event signs posted.
If You Take US-1:
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Continue to Caribou.
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Use the new Caribou Bypass.
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Follow signs and turn left off the bypass toward Limestone (Route 89).
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Drive 7.3 miles from the Burger King traffic light in Caribou to Commerce Center Road.
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Turn left onto Commerce Center Road, then right onto New Mexico Road.
From Canada
For Canadian Racers Crossing at Limestone/Gillespie Port:
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From the border, continue to the end of Grand Falls Road.
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Turn right onto Main Street.
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Then turn left onto Route 89.
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Follow the same directions via Commerce Center Road to New Mexico Road.
