**-- NY Tri-State Spring Drive '09 for Charity --**
02-25-2009, 05:14 PM
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**-- NY Tri-State Spring Drive '09 for Charity --**
Hey guys,
Doesn't it seem like the Winter Days are never ending? We get a little tease of Spring-like weather and then back down to freezing temps again. Add a little snow and ice to that and you get a lot of time on Rennlist (not that it's a bad thing). At least this gives us time to prepare our cars for the fun months!
This leads me to our Annual Spring Run, and what a doozy we have in store for everyone. We have been invited once again with the group that organized the Monticello event to a truly unique experience. This time we will be benefitting ALS (via the BMWCCA) and the Disabled American Veterans. This run will be quite different than what he have previously done before. We will be driving up to Mt. Equinox in Vermont where lunch and a closed mountain road awaits us. We will be driving up Mt. Equinox via Skyline Drive and then back down for some more spirited runs (read: safe & responsible) after lunch. Interested yet?
We have learned from prior events that everyone has different expectations as far as the “speeds” of the event. Some people are out for “sightseeing and cruising”. Others are out for a more “spirited” drive. In order to accommodate both groups, and everyone in between, we could have everyone go up the mountain once before lunch and then, for those that wish to, they could go up again after lunch. For these spirited runs we would send cars off at intervals so everyone gets a clear road all the way up. If people want to do a lead/ follow that could also be arranged. In any case this is not a race!! Just an opportunity for those that care to exercise their cars. This is also a great opportunity for folks that are usually too far for our drives and who are closer to Vermont.
From the Tri-State, it will be around a 3-hr drive (one-way) to Mt. Equinox. We realize that it is a bit further than we have done in the past, but how often do we get to drive on mountain roads that will be closed just for us?! It is a lot of driving for one day, so we would like your input on whether you'd be interested in doing:
Option #1: One Day Event - Early-early morning (6am?) to arrive at Mt. Equinox by 10am. Drive up the mountain, have lunch and then more driving until 3pm when the roads will be open back up to the public. At this point, you can choose to stay over or drive back home.
Option #2: Two Day Event - Saturday: Leisure drive up to Mt. Equinox. Enjoy the Greater Manchester area at your leisure, maybe meet for a informal car show, maybe dinner, pretty much the day is your's.
Sunday: Around 10am - Short drive to Mt. Equinox, head up the mountain to take in the views and lunch. More driving until 3pm when the roads will be open back up to the public. Return home.
So basically, it's either a 1 or 2 day event. Please let us know what you think.
The date(s) of the event will be the weekend of May 16th-17th. The minimum donation per car will be $25 per car. Mt Equinox charges $12 for car and driver plus $2 per passenger. The second run would be $8 for car and driver plus $2 per passenger. Lunch will be $10/pp.
We realize that committing the whole day or two to an event will be difficult for some, but we think it will be a fun event for a great cause. So if you can muster some time from the weekend, please join us!
If you are interested in attending, please refer to the 993 Thread and let us know if you prefer the 1 day or 2 day event as I will be actively updating that thread. Any suggestions would also be appreciated.
The meeting spot for our group will be determined as we get closer. Thanks!
Doesn't it seem like the Winter Days are never ending? We get a little tease of Spring-like weather and then back down to freezing temps again. Add a little snow and ice to that and you get a lot of time on Rennlist (not that it's a bad thing). At least this gives us time to prepare our cars for the fun months!
This leads me to our Annual Spring Run, and what a doozy we have in store for everyone. We have been invited once again with the group that organized the Monticello event to a truly unique experience. This time we will be benefitting ALS (via the BMWCCA) and the Disabled American Veterans. This run will be quite different than what he have previously done before. We will be driving up to Mt. Equinox in Vermont where lunch and a closed mountain road awaits us. We will be driving up Mt. Equinox via Skyline Drive and then back down for some more spirited runs (read: safe & responsible) after lunch. Interested yet?
We have learned from prior events that everyone has different expectations as far as the “speeds” of the event. Some people are out for “sightseeing and cruising”. Others are out for a more “spirited” drive. In order to accommodate both groups, and everyone in between, we could have everyone go up the mountain once before lunch and then, for those that wish to, they could go up again after lunch. For these spirited runs we would send cars off at intervals so everyone gets a clear road all the way up. If people want to do a lead/ follow that could also be arranged. In any case this is not a race!! Just an opportunity for those that care to exercise their cars. This is also a great opportunity for folks that are usually too far for our drives and who are closer to Vermont.
From the Tri-State, it will be around a 3-hr drive (one-way) to Mt. Equinox. We realize that it is a bit further than we have done in the past, but how often do we get to drive on mountain roads that will be closed just for us?! It is a lot of driving for one day, so we would like your input on whether you'd be interested in doing:
Option #1: One Day Event - Early-early morning (6am?) to arrive at Mt. Equinox by 10am. Drive up the mountain, have lunch and then more driving until 3pm when the roads will be open back up to the public. At this point, you can choose to stay over or drive back home.
Option #2: Two Day Event - Saturday: Leisure drive up to Mt. Equinox. Enjoy the Greater Manchester area at your leisure, maybe meet for a informal car show, maybe dinner, pretty much the day is your's.
Sunday: Around 10am - Short drive to Mt. Equinox, head up the mountain to take in the views and lunch. More driving until 3pm when the roads will be open back up to the public. Return home.
So basically, it's either a 1 or 2 day event. Please let us know what you think.
The date(s) of the event will be the weekend of May 16th-17th. The minimum donation per car will be $25 per car. Mt Equinox charges $12 for car and driver plus $2 per passenger. The second run would be $8 for car and driver plus $2 per passenger. Lunch will be $10/pp.
We realize that committing the whole day or two to an event will be difficult for some, but we think it will be a fun event for a great cause. So if you can muster some time from the weekend, please join us!
If you are interested in attending, please refer to the 993 Thread and let us know if you prefer the 1 day or 2 day event as I will be actively updating that thread. Any suggestions would also be appreciated.
The meeting spot for our group will be determined as we get closer. Thanks!
Last edited by Arrwin; 02-25-2009 at 05:36 PM.
