| Author | Message | ||
| Matt Karson (Squidracing)
Junior Member Username: Squidracing Post Number: 155 Registered: 3-2001 |
A certain number of non FCA members with non Ferraris have been allowed to join us at this event. It makes it easier for Ferraris to run at other marques events. At this time, we are full, and only Fcars will be given late entrance. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 1442 Registered: 6-2001 |
Im guessing no non-FCA members can track their cars, and its also full? | ||
| Matt Karson (Squidracing)
Junior Member Username: Squidracing Post Number: 154 Registered: 3-2001 |
Solly, sorry if I wasnt clear in my prior response. Passengers are required to wear the same clothing as the driver in his/her respective run group. In the white run group, long sleeves, pants, helmet. In the blue run group, full nomex, gloves, helmet. In the red run group, full nomex, gloves, helmet. Tim, shouldnt be any more than a 4 1/2 hour trip. THIS EVENT IS GONNA ROCK!! | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
Member Username: Solly Post Number: 374 Registered: 6-2001 |
Matt Karson- can we get a final ruling on passenger attire? If Nomex needed for passenger I must order it now. Thanks. | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
Member Username: Solly Post Number: 373 Registered: 6-2001 |
Kenny- do you need a ride up as well? I thought you only needed a ride back on Sun. nite. Please advise. Don't know if I'm stopping anywhere on the way up. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 1437 Registered: 6-2001 |
Im probably gonna drive up on saturday because i am not available on friday as i have work and night plans. Its no more than a 4.5hr drive from westchester (is it matt?). | ||
| Adam Goldman '86 TR (Icnsltmfg)
Member Username: Icnsltmfg Post Number: 389 Registered: 8-2001 |
Kenny...no prob...but you may have to come down to me....because I am going out RT 80... | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 362 Registered: 8-2001 |
Adam, if my ride with Steve falls through, if you dont mind heading through Westchester, I am willing to keep you company  | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 1288 Registered: 2-2001 |
Seems there will be an informal post track Ferrari show at the Radison hotel in Corning Fri eve | ||
| Adam Goldman '86 TR (Icnsltmfg)
Member Username: Icnsltmfg Post Number: 388 Registered: 8-2001 |
Anyone driving up on Thursday from NJ and want to drive up together? Anyone need a ride as I have a second seat avail, returning on Sunday Afternoon. Let me know. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 1431 Registered: 6-2001 |
"Tim, don't party too much before the event. Ferraris are not equiped with the drop-down barf bags (adds weight). " dont worry, im a pro. Seriously though, im not going out, i want to be alert so i remeber everything about the rides iim gonna have, right...rides?? | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
Member Username: Solly Post Number: 372 Registered: 6-2001 |
Kenny- have your dad call my cell # 914 450-5164, I am on vacation this week. Matt- like William, I will have a problem finding a 2 layer Nomex suit with a double "D" cup. The Hooters girls ride around in bikinis. This is discrimination. Looking forward to seeing you there. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 1428 Registered: 6-2001 |
Can i just drive up and get in or do i have to be with someone whos a member. I think i can go for some of the days, but my friend is leaving for college on saturday so all my friends that havent left yet are going to the city that night. | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 1281 Registered: 2-2001 |
Matt, passengers have to wear the same clothes as the driver ? Where am I going to find a matching thong with pink glitter? | ||
| Matt Karson (Squidracing)
Junior Member Username: Squidracing Post Number: 153 Registered: 3-2001 |
Hey Solly, Pocono was not our event, but if I remember correctly there were 3 run groups. We are going to have 3 run groups as well. Green/White, Blue, and Red. I am going to mix the instructors in with the Blue and Red groups so as to minimize the number of groups. This will allow us to have (if all goes well) 5 28 minute run sessions/group/day. One will not find that type of track time at other club events. As far as passengers, we will allow them. They are required to wear the same clothing as the driver. I want to make sure that everyone is properly warmed up before taking out passengers, so I think passenger rides may start after lunch. No hard and fast rule, I will play it by ear. I do hear you though, if you are not in the car, it can be boring (unless you are sick like us). | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 361 Registered: 8-2001 |
Thanks Steve. Anyway he can talk to you on the phone first? I will have him call you on your office line tomarrow if possible (just a few brief fatherly questions- what kind of plane and such). Remember when we went out to lunch to talk about that rally? It's all coming together: http://www.extremeapex.com It's amazing! I will talk to you more about it on the track. | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
Member Username: Solly Post Number: 371 Registered: 6-2001 |
Kenny- yes, I will drop you off Sunday eve at White Plains airport. I need your dad's WRITTEN permission. You can fax it to my office at 914 997-7019. If possible, also have him include a line allowing me (or anyone else) to have you as a passenger at the track. Matt- Are driving groups same as at Pocono? Are passengers allowed this time, as at Pocono? If so, do they need suits/shoes/helmets or just helmets? My girlfriend would love to come, but she doesn't want to sit around watching for 3 days. Adam- did you decide how you are getting to the Glen? I still have 1 open seat on the plane. | ||
| Matt Karson (Squidracing)
Junior Member Username: Squidracing Post Number: 152 Registered: 3-2001 |
Briefly, the FCA is the largest, as well as the only Ferrari Club in the U.S. which has Ferraris' recognition and support. We have several different geographical regions, each with their own schedule of events. You will get a lot of information when you join. You can find the national website at: ferrariclubofamerica.org | ||
| Todd Gieger (Todd328gts)
Junior Member Username: Todd328gts Post Number: 91 Registered: 6-2002 |
...I know I have to post a pic (86 red/tan 328GTS). I'm getting there...I get Forza, FML and obviously joined FChat...I don't know much about FCA though | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 1273 Registered: 2-2001 |
Todd, join the Ferrari Club of America. Which Fcar do you have ? | ||
| Todd Gieger (Todd328gts)
Junior Member Username: Todd328gts Post Number: 89 Registered: 6-2002 |
Where do you get the info/application? I am 2 mos new to Ferrari and live in North Jersey...this sounds cool. Feel free to call me at 973.884.9161 or email at [email protected] Thanks! TTG | ||
| Matt Karson (Squidracing)
Junior Member Username: Squidracing Post Number: 151 Registered: 3-2001 |
Ok guys, its getting closer.....it is very interesting that we are having our biggest turnouts in our history this season. I wonder why that is. In order to maximize run time, I am breaking the participants into three run groups (which is usual), but I am going to split up the instructors and have them run in the top two groups. This allows me to schedule 5 28 minute run sessions per group. 2 1/3 hours per day....awesome for a club event. So, make sure your pads are good, brakes are bled, car gone over (nuts and bolts), and you are well rested! And bring the good weather with you! | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 1258 Registered: 2-2001 |
I'll bring pics of my race car since my friggin computer wont let me post them | ||
| Jon P. Kofod (95f355c)
Junior Member Username: 95f355c Post Number: 221 Registered: 8-2001 |
Awesome, I ran with a 962 at Summit a few years ago. Actually let me rephrase that.....I had the paint peeled off my car by him. It was a long tail version from Japan. The Camel Lights car with the 308 engine was the fastest car at the May/June FOC event. It was also raced in the Daytona 2 hour historic enduro this past February. You keep signing up this kind of machinery and I am going to ask you to kindly move me down a group. What's next Schumacher's F2002 with Luca Bador driving? Look forward to seeing all the usuall gang and a few new faces. Tim, don't party too much before the event. Ferraris are not equiped with the drop-down barf bags (adds weight). Regards, Jon | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 356 Registered: 8-2001 |
Steve, I have a seat in your plane? Great . I can't wait! | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
Member Username: Solly Post Number: 369 Registered: 6-2001 |
Looking forward to seeing all of you there. Kenny- when you are done we will fly back to White Plains in my Ferrari plane which does 220, but feels slow. | ||
| Matt Karson (Squidracing)
Junior Member Username: Squidracing Post Number: 148 Registered: 3-2001 |
Jon, flattery will get you everywhere.. I learned today that there will be 2 mint condition 962's there as well as a Ferrari powered Tiga Camel Light Car. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 1423 Registered: 6-2001 |
All i know is im making it a habit of going out to parties the night b4 track events. On the friday night before the sat. day at lime rock i went to a party with kenny in white plains. Anyway, im probably going.; | ||
| Jon P. Kofod (95f355c)
Junior Member Username: 95f355c Post Number: 220 Registered: 8-2001 |
Kenny, Make sure you ride with me first! After a ride in Karson's car you'll be quite bored riding with me as Matt is much faster. Also by riding with me first you can survey the scenery and see different parts of the track. With Matt, it will all be a blur and at the end of the ride you'll be putting your eye balls back into their sockets. Regards, Jon | ||
| Matt Karson (Squidracing)
Junior Member Username: Squidracing Post Number: 147 Registered: 3-2001 |
Paul, I always stay at the Falls Lodge 607-535-7262. If they are full, try Seneca Lodge 607-535-2014. If you go to Seneca Lodge, try to stay in rooms numbered 40 and higher. Kenny, you got it pal. | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 1251 Registered: 2-2001 |
Tim, invite your sister & have her bring some hotties On second thought, as a veteran of lots of sorority & frat parties I think its my responsibility to join you & give you some pointers | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Junior Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 189 Registered: 10-2001 |
Kenny , thanks ! enjoy and take loads of pictures for me . I wish i was in the US ... | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 1421 Registered: 6-2001 |
I'm hoping i can go. If i do, i'll stay with my sister who goes to ithaca college. I plan on hitting up some cornell frat parties by night. I gotta get some practice, i ship off to college in 2 weeks. | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 354 Registered: 8-2001 |
Jon, Matt, you owe me rides | ||
| Jon P. Kofod (95f355c)
Junior Member Username: 95f355c Post Number: 219 Registered: 8-2001 |
Kenny, Make sure you email Matt K. or Bob Coates so they let you in at the front gate. Bob left me a voicemail message stating something about a list at the front gate for folks to get in. He said anyone (don't have to be an FCA member) is welcome but Watkins Glen wants a full list of all who plan to attend. Stop by and say hello! There are at least four #23 cars so look for the Barachetta red car with double yellow stripe. See you there! Regards, Jon P. Kofod 1995 F355 Challenge #23 | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 351 Registered: 8-2001 |
Andrew, I am 99% sure I can make it to the event, and I will definetly have my camera. I will keep you guys updated. | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 1246 Registered: 2-2001 |
I always stay at the Hilton in Horseheads NY, right next to the swanky Horseheads mall & the fine cuisine of Red Lobster, its about 30 min from the track by Ferrari, maybe 40 by transporter | ||
| wm hart (Whart)
Member Username: Whart Post Number: 473 Registered: 12-2001 |
The nicest place to stay in that general area, but a good 45 minutes away from Watkins Glen is a hotel/spa Le Mirabeau in Skaneateles. It has a fancy restaurant which is OK, but the rooms are first rate, great spa facilities after a hard day at the track, and the Italian restaurant next door is suprisingly good. This town, with an unpronounceable name, is also the nicest spot up there, so if you want some creature comforts, that's my recommendation. | ||
| Paul Prideaux (Paul355c)
Junior Member Username: Paul355c Post Number: 68 Registered: 10-2001 |
I'm so excited. Thanks Matt for the getting me set up for my first trip to The Glen. Greg Owens and I will be doing the roadtrip together. We have reservations at a non-chain lodge about 12-miles from the track. Do yu have any recommendation about the best place to stay? | ||
| Greg Owens (Owens84qv)
Member Username: Owens84qv Post Number: 506 Registered: 10-2001 |
I will be taking my digital camera and laptop. I'll have plenty of pics and MPEGs. | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Junior Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 188 Registered: 10-2001 |
can anyone here host the pictures of this event ? I would love to see them but Fchat has to resize them @ 640*480 .. ?? | ||
| Greg Owens (Owens84qv)
Member Username: Owens84qv Post Number: 504 Registered: 10-2001 |
I and a friend will be driving up from Virginia with a 355 Challenge car. We will need to make an anouncement at the drivers meeting for all FC members (group photo). Can't wait...this is going to be an awesome weekend! | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 1243 Registered: 2-2001 |
Matt, you forgot to mention the Fastest 512TR on the East coast My new brakes will be arriving on Thurs so I'll see if I can see 2:10:00 or so at WG. | ||
| Matt Karson (Squidracing)
Junior Member Username: Squidracing Post Number: 146 Registered: 3-2001 |
Get ready everybody......it is going to be a rocking event!!!! We will have our largest turnout ever. Labor Day Weekend, August 30th, 31st and September 1st (friday, saturday, and sunday) We should have 80+ Ferraris! As many as 6 - 333SP, same amount of F40s', maybe a F40LM, as well as a F40GTE. Around 6 360 challenge cars, 8 or so 355 challenge cars, dozens of 355 and 360s'. Not to mention a couple of 550 Barchettas' and a bunch of 360 Spyders. IT IS GOING TO BE AN ABSOLUTE BLAST!!!! If you have not signed up yet, get your application in now..... |