| Author | Message | ||
| Ron Shirley (Easy_rider)
Member Username: Easy_rider Post Number: 325 Registered: 12-2002 |
Hans, great to hear from you and it was nice meeting you and having you with us at the Dromo. Please register on the forum and stay in touch. Best regards, Ron Shirley | ||
| Hans Dahlbom
Unregistered guest |
Gentleman, I made it back to Sweden but neither in a Ferrari nor a go-cart. I would like to express my sincere thanks to you guys for letting me partake in Saturday�s race. I didn�t make the final and I will not blame it on being on your home turf. However I look forward to a race in Europe! Thanks and hope to see you again. Hans | ||
| Ron Shirley (Easy_rider)
Member Username: Easy_rider Post Number: 299 Registered: 12-2002 |
Byron, once again, thanks for all your hard work and making the day a real blast. Scott and I had a great time. I can't wait to do it again. | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 492 Registered: 12-2002 |
Great pictures! I had so much fun! I wish I could have made it to lunch, I got home and had to immediately leave for the two shows and without lunch and only a donut for breakfast, my stomach was so empty it hurt by the time hte last show was over at 10:30. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 2822 Registered: 8-2002 |
Nice Pic's Byron, Nice to see JL driving a car..but then again it wasn't the Ferrari so it was ok to put miles.  | ||
| Ernie Bonilla (Ernie)
Member Username: Ernie Post Number: 580 Registered: 11-2001 |
Great pictures!!!!!! The rest of you that didn't make it, can see that you really missed out. The next time we go you have to make it. BillyBob, your guests Roy and Robert were very nice. My only complain about them was they were faster than me. Hahahaha. Those two were really battling it out big time in the final. I was :15 seconds behind them at the end of the race. Bryon, wish I could have gone with you fellas to T.G.I Fridays, I was so hungry after the race but I had to leave to go to work. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 403 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hey guys... just got back from the convention center... what a day! Anyways, here are those pictures I promised - they turned out marvelous! Drivers briefing...     4 qualifying heats per person, spread across 10 separate rounds...  Here's Jordan...   I believe that's Gene...    First round of scores revealed...  I thought I was going to be #1... (but I was just dreaming!)  Racing in full force...    Ernie's brother providing moral support...  Just a few more heats...  We drive and drive often... (me and JL... Adam is laying back on the job here)  The semi's...   Spectators watch as we race in the final 25 laps...    Robert takes the checkered flag  Ernie places third, Roy is 2nd, and Robert is our grand champion.   Jean-Louis & Damon, then with Aladdin...   Here's the gang... what an awesome group of racers!   Lunch is serverd at Friday's...  Ernie, Carl, Jordan... thanks for the compliments. Couldn't have made this event happen without everyone's participation. Let's plan on doing this at least 1/yr, with the possibility of more than 1/yr. Thanks again guys... stay tuned for future driving events! | ||
| billy bob (Fatbillybob)
Junior Member Username: Fatbillybob Post Number: 217 Registered: 8-2002 |
Oh, I hope you guys liked Roy and Robert. Roy runs a sports car sales business among other things and Robert runs an exotic car service business. | ||
| billy bob (Fatbillybob)
Junior Member Username: Fatbillybob Post Number: 216 Registered: 8-2002 |
Three cheers for Byron who put on a great event at Dromo! It was really fun. I hope Byron does it Annually or even semi-anually. Some pluses were really fast action. Dromo kept the pace going so fast no time to even pee. Negatives it is way loud in there with cars, music, and the announcer so you can't talk to anyone very well. Great event! Byron did a great job. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 2812 Registered: 8-2002 |
I wish I was there guys..... I am glad you had a blast! | ||
| Ernie Bonilla (Ernie)
Member Username: Ernie Post Number: 576 Registered: 11-2001 |
Yeah I will relish it. That trophy is gonna look good on display at my house. Heheheeee. Your a good sport and put on a great event Byron! It was nice to put some faces to the names finally. Everyone was really nice and I know we all had fun. Hopefully next time we get together I will have my car finished so I can take it. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 401 Registered: 10-2002 |
Roy is a guest of Carl's, who is a Ferrarichat member. Robert is a Ferrari mechanic, who is a guest of Roy's. So... we're "all in the same gang"...haha... Btw, Ernie, the best man won... I could be right behind you and, well, still be "behind" you. A win is a win... relish it, because it won't last ...hehehe.... | ||
| Ernie Bonilla (Ernie)
Member Username: Ernie Post Number: 574 Registered: 11-2001 |
Man that was a blast. Byron I was just letting you catch up so you wouldn't feel so bad. Hahahaaa! Actually alot of your lap times in the final were quicker than mine, but you were having too much trouble with traffic. We are going to have to do that again for sure. What group did Roy and Robert represent? I hope I wasn't the only Ferrari driver to place. It sure was fun slinging the karts around the track. Now if I could only get my 348 to perform the same way. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 400 Registered: 10-2002 |
Woo-hoo!! Thanks for everyone who attended the event! I'll be posting pictures here shortly, but just so you have an idea of the final standings, here they are... We had 4 heats (10 rounds), 2 semi-finals, and a 25-lap final round of 9 drivers. Here are the final times: Robert Jenni 11:00.05 Roy Steele +0.87 Ernie Bonilla +15.79 Byron Cheng +17.83 Shahin Tabassi +1L Gene Agatep +1L Aladdin +2L Elden Tuell +2L Ron Shirley +2L Congrats to Roy, Robert, and Ernie for clinching the trophies... Ernie, next time!! | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 489 Registered: 12-2002 |
Missed ya at the event Matt! You should have seen me kick butt *slight exaggeration * Well, in reality I placed last, but I passed a few people! Thanks again for hosting it Byron, we gotta do it again!I know im going to go again with the rest of my family. Nice to see Ron, Gene, and Elden's cars again too. | ||
| Sunny Garofalo (Jaguarxj6)
Junior Member Username: Jaguarxj6 Post Number: 120 Registered: 2-2003 |
Matt, sorry to hear that your arm is acting up. I have to do some unpacking (not fun) and car detailing (mega fun), otherwise I'd be there too. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 398 Registered: 10-2002 |
Matt, It's okay... health is always more important. We'll miss ya but hope everything is ok. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 2803 Registered: 8-2002 |
Byron, JL, You have mail. I can't make it today. My arm is not healing and I need to go to urgent care again. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 2782 Registered: 8-2002 |
I might be able to go afterwards. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 393 Registered: 10-2002 |
JL, No problems... it will be a blast!! The count for F-Cars is approximately 7-8. There will be a spread of cars there from Bimmers to Japanese imports... and of course, mustangs, Jordan! Unfortunately, I won't have my FCar there. It will be sitting behind some velvet ropes in the LA Convention Center for the Import Show the same day. Are we all going afterwards? | ||
| Jean-Louis (Jlm348)
Member Username: Jlm348 Post Number: 452 Registered: 11-2002 |
Byron, Thank you in advance for putting this all together. I am so excited, I can't wait. How many f-cars are going- if I can get a count. I am almost certain on bringing the f-car- The only reason for not would be if I got another person to go. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 2739 Registered: 8-2002 |
Byron, Whats the count? | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 474 Registered: 12-2002 |
Thanks Byron, Im at school but Ill check it when I get home in a few hours. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 387 Registered: 10-2002 |
jordan, you've got mail. | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 472 Registered: 12-2002 |
Hey Byron, its still ok that I pay at the event right? If not, ill try to run it by your house sometime but Im not sure if Ill be able to. I got a show every night from 6-10:30. BTW, Ill be there way early! Want me to bring any donuts or anything too? The more the better | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 382 Registered: 10-2002 |
EVENT UPDATE: Thanks for those of you who have confirmed your reservation and have sent payment. I've extended our roster deadline with the facility. What does this mean? You have until 12noon PST tomorrow (3/7) to let me know if you want to join us for the event. We have a list of about 20 eager racers at the moment, with a mixture of Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, Japanese Imports, and others. All drivers are welcome for the event. Email me at [email protected] JOIN US FOR A FUN MORNING OF GO-KART RACING. (Facilities officially open at 10am, but we ask everyone to show up between 9:00-9:15am for some coffee and donuts) | ||
| Ernie Bonilla (Ernie)
Member Username: Ernie Post Number: 569 Registered: 11-2001 |
Oh yeah I will be seeing you guys there. Hey Byron are there any other car groups coming, i.e. the NSX or Porsche dudes? We are going to have to represent for the Ferrari owners, so kick butt and take names! | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 448 Registered: 12-2002 |
Is 20 all? I thought you got more than that...hm... BTW, the show I gotta do at school starts at 2, so I gotta leave early or borrow a ferrari and drive fast hehe. I shouldnt have to leave more than 20 minutes early or so...We'll see how it goes. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 365 Registered: 10-2002 |
just shy of 20. Still need the name of your guest, Matt. | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 2669 Registered: 8-2002 |
Not yet. What's the count? | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 360 Registered: 10-2002 |
nah...no need... I'll be sending out the roster tonight... any word on your friends? | ||
| Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 2635 Registered: 8-2002 |
Byron, Do you want me to send out another e-mail? | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 357 Registered: 10-2002 |
http://www.dromo1.com Ron - got it! | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 441 Registered: 12-2002 |
Whats the website for the place again? I need to print off some driving directions. | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 440 Registered: 12-2002 |
I cant wait! Prepare to be raced off the track, mustang style Actually, I may not be able to race too hard and advance up, I might have to leave a tad early. I have an afternoon show to play in back at school. Oh well, Ill be there as long as I can and its going to be a blast no matter what! | ||
| Ron Shirley (Easy_rider)
Junior Member Username: Easy_rider Post Number: 249 Registered: 12-2002 |
Byron, go ahead and submit my son's name, Sui Shen. He is 16 and has a drivers license. He is about 5 feet 8 inches and weighs 170. I will pay you on Saturday if that is ok. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 356 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hey everyone, we're gearing up for the So Cal FerrariChat Dromo1 Grand Prix!! Date: March 8, 2003 Time: 10am-1pm Check-in time: 9:00-9:15am There are still spaces left... If you are still interested in going, please let me know asap, as I will be submitting the roster end of day today. Thanks, Byron |