I have a 13 hrs ride and been going back and forth. First it was just because of the time factor, then it was the weather...
I'm going forward, weather be dammed. I'm leaving at noon today in my van and driving a leisurely pace, stopping and sleeping overnight along the way. I'm hoping to be there bright and early Friday morning.
I'm driving about 6 hrs each way. For me, sitting in the rain at a car event with a buddy (and having the chance to race) is better than staying home and working on stuff and worrying about life.