I haven't taken the racecar across the border for a couple of years.  Can someone who does it all the time let me know if there has been any extra 'heat' going either way lately?  Best crossing for doing so?

I went down in early June with my car on a trailer.  No problems with the border guys.  They just wanted to make sure I had the ownership papers for the truck, trailer and car and each time I go down there they ask me if I'm competing for prize money (I'm not).  Not sure what the deal is if you win cash at some races.

Biggest problem I had at Peace Arch going down to the US is all the barricades to stop people from running through the border.  I had to very slowly drive my rig around concrete pillars to get through.  I'm heading down to Pacific Raceways for two days tomorrow so I'm wondering what navigating fun I'll have then.  :o

Coming back I got several questions about getting work done on my car, did I buy any parts, tires, etc.  Usual gig.  No big deal.  

If you bring spares, keep your receipts with your spare parts.  One day you'll get searched and it's best if you have the proof right there of your prior ownership.

Hmmm... I have a 24' enclosed trailer and that slalom course is something I've never encountered yet.  It will be tough to list and show papers for all the bits and pieces in there too!  Thanks!

Most of the barricades are those giant orange ones (plastic maybe?) and I suppose they could move those for larger rigs like yours.  I only have an 18' open trailer but my truck is fairly long.  Since I'm a newbie at towing (only a few thousand km), I'm sure I can create some amusement for onlookers.   ;D

Because of dorks like the guy who ran the border into WA state the other week I expect the slalom course of barricades to stay for good.  

I'll let you know what it's currently like when I get back in a few days.

Do Aldergrove as they have motorhomes and trailers thru the truck gate and it is an easy run. Only problem it is only open 8-midnight.  I have a 43 foot MH and towed the car down to seattle on July 1 with no problem. Had to backup the MH thru the twisty gates so now I do aldergrove to avoid them.  Hwy down to I5 is mostly 4 lane now.

Perry

almost forgot. Don't stop half way thru the sensor gate. they want you to drive thru it in one motion without stopping.  I didn't and they gave me a friendy hard time about it as it buggers up the sensor.

This is all good to know, that's for sure!  Thanks to you both!

I use either the Truck Crossing off 176th or Aldergrove when I drive my car or Van down. No problem. The Peace Arch crossing with the barriers is difficult, even with a car.

Just got back from my Pacific Raceways trip.

My wife recently used the truck crossing and once again, the barriers changed configuration.  Now they really suck for towing a trailer through.

I went Peace Arch Monday morning based on that info.

Border lady was great (at Nexus).  Asked me where I was going and what kind of car I was towing.  On my way.

Fairly easy to get through now with current barrier config if you avoid the regular booth on the far left.  That one looks bad for trailers.  Middle booths look fine.  Nexus forces you to swing far left and then right.  I went slow to not embarrass myself.  :)

Coming back was fine (Peace Arch).  Border lady (regular lane) asked typical questions including some that included her fishing for info about work/car ownership, etc.  I had a copy of my track car's insurance papers and gave those to her along with my truck and trailer insurance.  On my way.

I'm heading to ORP in August and probably twice more in Sept.  If I run into anything really nasty then I'll report back here.

Just got back from 3 days at ORP.  Heading south, the Peace Arch border is now sending all traffic to the left side of the building, not the right due to construction.

No more barricades!!!!  Only one narrow slight turn (Nexus lane) to get through.  I found it easy with my 18' open trailer.

Cheers,
Allan