Rick, the track is much nicer to drive now with the distinct track outline. Who did you have the bad experience with, US or Canadian Customs? I got the royal US Immigration scrutiny at Port Huron for last year's Detroit MWS. I thought I was headed back home for sure before he allowed me to proceed. What a pain that was, I'll never cross there again. I've had no issues at the Detroit/Windsor crossing. 3 trips last year with the vehicle loaded to the roof with spares and no issues in 2004 either. You Cleveland/Mentor guys will have no issues crossing into Canada at Buffalo, New York.
If any of you guys require a letter of invitation to assist in a smooth border crossing, just ask, we'd be happy to help out. I did that for Brian Berry last year when he came up to Hamilton. I don't recall if he encountered any hassles with all of the RC gear on board. I suspect that you will encounter more red tape going home than you will entering Canada.