Carolina Trophy: Any participants here?

**Jack-the-lad** · #1 06-03-2007, 03:25 PM

Have any Fchatters participated, or know someone who has? I'm getting ready to sign up for this year's event and would appreciate any comments.

Thanks.

Jack

**Juan-Manuel Fantango** · #2 06-03-2007, 05:38 PM

Yes, you will love it, I 'll post a few pictures when I get to my office.

**Juan-Manuel Fantango** · #3 06-04-2007, 06:44 PM

Here are a few fun shots...

**Jack-the-lad** · #4 06-04-2007, 08:37 PM

Thanks for the pictures. There are some good ones on CT's web site as well.

Jack

**Juan-Manuel Fantango** · #5 06-04-2007, 09:31 PM

No, those are professional, just like Paul, mine are for fun.

http://www.carolinatrophy.com/

**Jack-the-lad** · #6 06-07-2007, 07:26 PM

Anybody else been there, done that, or know someone who has?

Thanks again.

Jack

**malcolmb** · #7 06-07-2007, 09:50 PM

I will be there in the red car, driving from San Diego and return.
I hope.
Malcolm

**Jack-the-lad** · #8 06-07-2007, 10:13 PM

Hi, Malcolmb. Yes, I saw your car on the cover of the CT newsletter. Double cross-country is pretty daunting in any kind of a car. I admire your commitment! I once (1971) did San Diego-Ft Lauderdale in a Porsche Speedster, but I was too young to know better. I look forward to meeting you in Asheville.

Jack

**Juan-Manuel Fantango** · #9 06-07-2007, 11:11 PM

Now that is totally awesome. I hope someone from a Magazine is covering that trip. Also, Henry W. has a very beautiful 275 in Asheville. See the Official Ferrari Cup Challenge Picture Thread for pictures.

**Jack-the-lad** · #10 06-07-2007, 11:20 PM

There are also two very nice 330GTSs in Asheville....can't recall the owners' names right now, though.

Jack

**malcolmb** · #11 06-09-2007, 11:45 AM

I really enjoy crossing the country in these old cars-cars I dreamed about while crossing the country in a TR4, then a Lotus Elan-you havent lived until you cross Kansas in an Elan, 5000 RPM is about 80 MPH as I recall, and then in a series of Alfa Romeo GTV's. During the next twenty years I was too busy for this kind of "luxury"[work, you know] but I bought a Daytona in Westchester, handed over the check, put my suitcase in the trunk and headed to San Diego. Since then I have driven it to NO twice, to Colorado, and to Monterey several times, adding about 30,000 miles to it. As a coincidence, it was previosly owned by Henry W, he left a card under the windshield at CI several years ago. He rebuilt it when it was his and did a good sound job-it only took about $25000 to finish it. I drive it quit a bit, in fact, that sounds like a plan for today.

**Jack-the-lad** · #12 06-09-2007, 08:20 PM

Is there a reason you're taking the 275 rather than the 365 to the CT? My choice isn't quite as difficult......914/6 vs. 330GTC. The Ferrari usually wears me out in the mountains, but I'm taking it anyway.

Jack

**malcolmb** · #13 06-09-2007, 09:34 PM

Well, not much of a reason....The 275 is easier in the mountains, it drives "lighter" than the daytona. The Daytona has lots more power, but at some point that doesnt matter. The Daytona is also a better highway car because of the A/C.Also my family is from the area so I remember the mountains from my youth and have already driven the BRP and the Smokies in the Daytona. I guess the best reason is that I havent crossed the country in the 275, unless you count Sicilia, where I wish I were today as the Giro should be finishing about now. Next year. See you at the Biltmore.

**Jack-the-lad** · #14 06-10-2007, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malcolmb

See you at the Biltmore.

I look forward to it.

Jack