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John Kemmerly (Gman)
New member
Username: Gman
Post Number: 26
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2003 - 1:37 pm: | |
I just wanted to say how nice it was to meet some of the great guys from F-chat Saturday night at Capri! The food was good, the beer was cold and the cars were great. Rob L and Dave S, thanks for organizing the event. Dr. Tom, it was nice being able to talk with you about your experiences of owning Ferrari over a great dinner and better understanding the passion. Rob K, your 360 with those pipes sounded awesome pulling out of the restaurant (are you sure that those things won't get you thrown in jail)! I hope to be able to see all again next year. With the new June F1 date we only have to wait 9 months! |
rob guess (Beast)
Member
Username: Beast
Post Number: 367
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 5:51 pm: | |
I do have many more stories to tell i tried to keep it on a "G" rating level in respect to all of the ladies at the dinner. I will try to post some of them in OT when i get a chance. Also i will try and post some pictures from back in the day.
All in all it was a great time. I am paying dearlyfor it right now since my first class of the day got cancelled at the last moment and now i am waiting the 2nd class to start. Hopefully i will make it out early so i can get some much needed sleep.
Rob Guess "The Other Rob" |
Rikky Alessi (Ralessi)
Member
Username: Ralessi
Post Number: 366
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 5:07 pm: | |
Great, ha, during qualifying I was very interested. My friend and I were both looking forward to more at dinner... alas, there is next year.
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Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator
Username: Rob328gts
Post Number: 6423
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 4:48 pm: | |
Yes Rob, you should get a thread going on OT. You had some very interesting stories. |
Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Member
Username: Boxer12
Post Number: 292
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 4:46 pm: | |
Rob, you kept the evening lively with your tales of motorracing adventure! Some good ones dude! |
rob guess (Beast)
Member
Username: Beast
Post Number: 364
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 4:09 pm: | |
Damm I think i need to get some sleep sorry for all of the typos
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rob guess (Beast)
Member
Username: Beast
Post Number: 363
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 4:06 pm: | |
I did not have to many problems comming from the south getting up there.
ROB, Rob, Jim, Dave, Cindy, nicole and everyone else i met at the dinner all i can say is i hade the time of my life there. Thank you all anot wait to get out there next year and see you all again..
Rob Guess "The Other Rob"
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Rikky Alessi (Ralessi)
Member
Username: Ralessi
Post Number: 365
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 3:24 pm: | |
I had them as well but it still didn't help much as I couldn't find the place. I was coming from the south as well.
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Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member
Username: Tifosi12
Post Number: 2318
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 12:30 pm: | |
I had my maps in back pocket and lost them at the track on Saturday. Duuh! Also I approached from the South, which made things trickier. But I'll make it next year. GPS has been ordered. |
Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator
Username: Rob328gts
Post Number: 6418
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 8:44 am: | |
For everyone that got lost, it must of been easy to do as at least 3 separate parties had problems finding it. I had printed out a maps.yahoo.com before I left Dallas and it got me there. We came from the North though and it was pretty straight forward. Take Keystone South of 465 and then look for Ruth after crossing the river. It was just a small street and twisted around about a block with the Capri on the left. Next year I'll post the map along with the directions. |
Rikky Alessi (Ralessi)
Member
Username: Ralessi
Post Number: 361
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, September 28, 2003 - 7:10 pm: | |
ahhhhhhh... I am in the same boat as Andreas -Sorry but we drove around for 40 minutes and could not find it either. Was the Ruth Drive also known as a street number? I was driving back and forth down North Keystone and could not find it for the life of me. We ended up eating at Carrabas.
Had fun talking to you all during the qualifying though - next year will definitely print out many more maps and get cell phone numbers!
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David A. Spear (Detailman)
Junior Member
Username: Detailman
Post Number: 148
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, September 28, 2003 - 6:58 pm: | |
I guess I always find out about the good stuff late,I would have been more than glad to come meet some of the people from the board and visited for a while.Maybe next year. |
Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member
Username: Tifosi12
Post Number: 2309
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, September 28, 2003 - 5:26 pm: | |
Sorry I missed you guys. Drove around for an hour, but couldn't find it. I think I was still too far south, but who knows.
Glad I had a chance to meet some of you guys the day before. Better luck next year. Now I will get serious about putting a GPS into my car. Getting lost all the time is too annoying and missing out on a party with friends really hurts. |
David Stoeppelwerth (Racerdj)
Member
Username: Racerdj
Post Number: 367
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, September 28, 2003 - 2:33 pm: | |
Great show even in the rain/cold. It was great to meet everyone at the Capri last night. To bad Michael did not wrap up #6, but for all practical purposes he's got it. Everyone have a safe trip home and we'll see you next June with better weather! |
Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator
Username: Rob328gts
Post Number: 6417
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Sunday, September 28, 2003 - 8:18 am: | |
Didn't see the GT there in the same spot yesterday. It was displayed (or another red one) in front of a hotel by the Friday night circle concours though.
Had a great time last night! Thank you David for talking with the owner and getting the reservation and the upfront Ferrari parking. What a nice restaurant and that food may be the best Italian ever. I didn�t know what half of it was, but I know it was good.
Thanks to everyone who came out, I hope everyone enjoyed the company and dinner. It means a lot for me to met up with users face to face. Thank you!
We had 22 people total. Had one group call to cancel and two separate individuals never made it after getting lost. Luckily I had personally downloaded every map I could find and maybe it was easier to find coming from the North.
Here's a group shot...
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Nathan Edward Kreegar (Nathan_kreegar)
New member
Username: Nathan_kreegar
Post Number: 37
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, September 28, 2003 - 1:47 am: | |
Will that Ford GT be there tommorow? I cant beleive I missed out on that... if so where will it be parked? (if anyone knows)
I missed out on the car show friday afternoon due to the rain, (and the possibility of hail  ) I did make it to qualifying today though. |
David Stoeppelwerth (Racerdj)
Member
Username: Racerdj
Post Number: 363
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, September 27, 2003 - 2:10 pm: | |
Everything is set for tonight. Artero called me today and told me he would set up additional tables to accomodate over 20. With this development we might all be able to sit together. Looking foreward to seeing all tonight! |
Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator
Username: Rob328gts
Post Number: 6416
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Saturday, September 27, 2003 - 8:23 am: | |
Awake finally and about ready to get out to the track. Late night, well, I guess early morning, we'll anyway.  We're all doing fine now.
Met up at the circle downtown last night and hung out with Andreas and his friend. We're still planning on meeting at Noon to watch the qualifying session.
A couple pics...
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Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator
Username: Rob328gts
Post Number: 6413
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Friday, September 26, 2003 - 9:38 am: | |
Just arrived and checked in at my hotel. I got two great pics from the plane...
Leaving Dallas with sun rising over the clouds.
Approach into Indy right past the track.
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Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member
Username: Tifosi12
Post Number: 2306
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, September 26, 2003 - 6:58 am: | |
Mister Jones, there was a sign up with FCA on line, but I bet if you just show up at the zoo entrance, they'll let you in (into the drive, not the zoo, well that maybe too...).
At the garage gate. Fire up the engine in 30 minutes.
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Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator
Username: Rob328gts
Post Number: 6412
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Friday, September 26, 2003 - 6:03 am: | |
At my gate right now. Flight leaves in about 30 minutes. |
Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator
Username: Rob328gts
Post Number: 6411
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 8:25 pm: | |
OK, time to pack and then bed. I fly out at 7:30am. Hopefully I can be to the track by 11am. I'll probably just wander around until my other Dallas friends get there and then we'll head downtown. I can't wait. Good night. |
Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator
Username: Rob328gts
Post Number: 6408
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 8:02 pm: | |
Union Jack was last year, this year check the Archive of this thread for what we're doing. |
Mister Jones (Davey_jones)
Junior Member
Username: Davey_jones
Post Number: 136
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 6:48 pm: | |
What & when is the Union Jack thing???
Also, the drive from the zoo to the gathering on the circle friday - do I just show up or what?
dave
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rob guess (Beast)
Member
Username: Beast
Post Number: 362
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 4:11 pm: | |
Andreas, Rob;
If you need to get a hold of myself call 623-261-6041 .
Cannot wait to get out there should be touching down around 6:00 AM Tommorow morning.
Lets see:
Race Tickets Check
Motel reservation Check
Plane tickets Check
Digital Camera Check
Mag Scuderia shields Check
Personal Grid girl DAMMM I knew i for got something!!!
See you in INDY
The other Rob
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Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member
Username: Tifosi12
Post Number: 2302
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 2:25 pm: | |
Rob, there is a chance, that Mike Dunkel might not make it either. He might be hanging with some folks from the F1 team. Bastard...
I'll let you know, when we know for sure (I would turn green with envy). |
Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator
Username: Rob328gts
Post Number: 6404
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 2:14 pm: | |
Good news, one in our group had to back out (not FerrariChat.com user) and we replaced him with a FerrariChat.com user RonR from Dallas. Cool! |
Dave L (Davel)
Member
Username: Davel
Post Number: 313
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 1:40 pm: | |
DaveL is here in Indy. 504-615-6061. Weather is great and so is the track. The pit walkabout was superb today. Got a couple views of Ross Brawn early in the morning. Didnt see any drivers though. Downtown at the circle right now at Kinkos. The quickest way to the circle for the Ferrari gathering is 16th Ave past the track to Meridian. Make a right on Meridian and head to the circle. Cant wait for the race!!! |
Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member
Username: Tifosi12
Post Number: 2301
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 1:13 pm: | |
Rob, I'll be at the SW entrance gate at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm (meeting point for my buddy). So if you want to team up, give me a call and/or be there. I will definitely leave after 2pm for the zoo.
Would be fun to have you along (my buddy has to drive his rental, that's why the seat is empty).
PS: As we all know, it is NOT qualifying anyway. Just a misnomer. Given the uncertain weather on Saturday the guy ending up last on Friday might even have the best chance on Saturday. Who knows. |
John Kemmerly (Gman)
New member
Username: Gman
Post Number: 25
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 1:00 pm: | |
Well the boys from Pennsylvania are ready to roll and head to the Mecca of Racing! Got to pickup the car at the dealer in about 30 minutes and then off we go. Tom Williams, his cousin Mike and I are looking forward to some fine dinning and talking F cars with all of the F-chat guys Saturday night. I will be the guy driving the lowly Laguna Seca Blue M3. Hope all have a safe trip out and will see you guys then.
John
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Rikky Alessi (Ralessi)
Member
Username: Ralessi
Post Number: 360
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 12:25 pm: | |
Also will meet up on Saturday, sounds good.
Anyone know some good restaurants in the city? I need to find a place for Friday (or a list maybe)?
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Rikky Alessi (Ralessi)
Member
Username: Ralessi
Post Number: 359
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 12:24 pm: | |
Yep, although I am coming with my friend Robbie instead of my dad this year, you guys will like him he is pretty easy going
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Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator
Username: Rob328gts
Post Number: 6402
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 12:05 pm: | |
I would love to do that drive with you!
Hmm, qualifying or drive... |
Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member
Username: Tifosi12
Post Number: 2298
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 11:54 am: | |
3pm - 3:30pm getting the cars in line at the Zoo
3:30 - 4pm drive through Indianapolis
4pm - 8:pm gathering at the circle (concours/dinner)
So you could make it downtown after the track. |
Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator
Username: Rob328gts
Post Number: 6401
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 11:50 am: | |
Greg will get to the track in our rental about 3 or so. What time does the FCA event go from? I think we'll go downtown after the sessions Friday. |
Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member
Username: Tifosi12
Post Number: 2296
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 11:46 am: | |
Rob,
I'm planning on arriving at the track around 12:00pm. Will take in the place myself till 2pm, then head downtown for the FCA meeting. I plan on being at the SW gate entrance. If you like I could give you a ring.
Also have an empty co seat in my car. If you want to ride shotgun for the drive through Indy. |
Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator
Username: Rob328gts
Post Number: 6400
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 11:43 am: | |
Just found out my friend who's making the trip with me made things harder than he needed to. For the same cost as my direct flight AA that arrives 9:30am he is going through several other cities with SW and arrives in the afternoon. Friday I want to just walk most of the areas and take the entire place in. If anyone is around Friday and wants to meet up that's cool. |
Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator
Username: Rob328gts
Post Number: 6399
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 10:48 am: | |
OK, I want to make sure I remember who attended last year at Union Jacks and is planning on coming this year...
Greg Scott
Rikky Alessi & dad
I originally had on my list for last year, but I don't know if attended...
Frederick Thomas
Robert Klein
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Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator
Username: Rob328gts
Post Number: 6398
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 10:18 am: | |
Current List...
Dave Stoeppelwerth (Indianapolis, IN)
Rob Lay (Southlake, TX)
Greg Scott (Dallas, TX)
Andreas Forrer (Chicago, IL)
Mike Dunkel (Merritt Island, FL)
John Kemmerly (York, PA)
Tom Williams (Lititz, PA)
Mike Williams (Tallahassee, FL)
(2) Frederick Thomas (Indianapolis, IN)
Rob Guess (Phoenix, AZ)
(2) Jim Avery (Indianapolis, IN)
(2) Dave Jones (Indianapolis, IN)
(2) Rikky Alessi (Findlay, Ohio)
(2) Tom Gripe, MD (Lafayette, IN)
(2) Rob & Nicole Klein (Carmel, IN)
(5) Trevor Ely (Hickory, NC)
(2) Khughes (Winston Salem, NC)
Philip D. Dean, MD (St. Louis, MO)
29 Total
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Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member
Username: Tifosi12
Post Number: 2295
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 10:11 am: | |
Copy that. PCS 312-953 1788 (just in case).
I'm easy to spot: I have the biggest...lens.
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Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator
Username: Rob328gts
Post Number: 6396
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 10:08 am: | |
OK, how about this. We can sit in H or J after we gather up. Let's meet at Noon where the Red X is behind H and right where everyone goes through the tunnel. There are several food and drink vendors here. I'll have on my black FerrariChat.com Race Team t-shirt and dark green shorts if it's warm or blue jeans if colder. Call me on the PCS phone if you need to. We'll plan on finding a seat by 12:10.
Does that sound good?
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Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator
Username: Rob328gts
Post Number: 6395
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 9:40 am: | |
I would say right after Porsche qualifying at Noon. I'll be in the area anyway, so close. I'll need to grab some food and enough beer to last through qualifying.
I have a meeting at 11 today, so when that's done I'll look at a track map and try to find a place to meet. |
Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member
Username: Tifosi12
Post Number: 2291
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 9:17 am: | |
I can't answer the location question, but we need to adjust the timing a bit:
9:15-10:00 a.m. F1 practice
11:15-12:00 p.m. Porsche qualifying session
12:30-12:45 p.m. F1 warm-up
1:00- 2:00 p.m. F1 qualifying
So if we make it 30 min prior to F1 qualifying, it would be in the middle of F1 warm-up. We would loose our good seat for qualifying.
So I would suggest to meet during the Porsche qualifying (who cares anyway?). Say 11:45? |
Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator
Username: Rob328gts
Post Number: 6394
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 8:55 am: | |
Yes, I want to watch qualifying down there in Turn 1 where you can see the TV screens for times. If we want to meet, maybe close to a beer vendor down there? Is the tunnel that goes under the track closest to that Turn 1 or is that down South a little farther? |
Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member
Username: Tifosi12
Post Number: 2289
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 7:52 am: | |
Rob Guess, good idea.
Whatever we decide, we better decide it fast here: Today will be my last day online. No laptop at Indy. |
rob guess (Beast)
Member
Username: Beast
Post Number: 360
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 - 8:45 pm: | |
Ricky;
I am in the N vista where it butts up against NW Vista 5 rows from the top and i love my seats. I have yet to try and move from there.
I was thinkinig of getting together like at a snack stand near H on qualifing days kinda of a Psudo Fchat get together on friday and saturday like say 30 mins prior to qualifing.
Rob
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Rikky Alessi (Ralessi)
Member
Username: Ralessi
Post Number: 356
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 - 8:27 pm: | |
Do you like H better than J? I found J to be better last year. Has anyone been in the NW Vista? I couldn't get any seats in J and only row 2 in H, so I took halfway up the NW Vista. Is it really far? Has to be better than the front straight seats I had last year, right?
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Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
Junior Member
Username: Bmwm3n528
Post Number: 126
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 - 8:13 pm: | |
correct Rob, 5 people in our crew, thanks.
Trevor
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Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member
Username: Tifosi12
Post Number: 2257
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 - 8:54 am: | |
Yes. Only on Sunday seating is defined. Friday and Saturday you're free to sit anywhere. |
Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator
Username: Rob328gts
Post Number: 6374
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 - 8:11 am: | |
That might be a good idea. I can't remember, can you sit anywhere you want for qualifying? |
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