TR ONLY Meet in Summer of '09!?!?!?

Kansas.......? Any other alternatives?

 

Kansas?

 

It is also dead center of nowhere

 

Some of my layman's responses below...

Perhaps, depending on cost and requirements (inspection/helmets/certification). I have never done a track event so not sure what's involved.​

Needs to be very near the event, reasonably priced, national chain (ie, Marriott) if possible.​

Surely Ricambi, etc would have some interest. Maybe Norwood has an upgraded TR to display/demo. Also consider partnering with a local or national charity. They will probably have a lot of experience in logistics of this type.​

In addition to 'concours-type judging, try some fun awards. Longest distance traveled to get to the event. Most miles on a TR. ​

If you hook up with charitable entity they should handle that.​

A good website is always productive. Talking it up on related forums, referring back to the link. Coordinating with FCA or FOC chapters as well (for emails to members).​

If possible, find a local upscale shopping area that would host the event (see Cars for the Cure - Orlando for example). They should have several restaurants to choose from.​

There should be an 'open to the public' viewing time for sure. No other cars though.​

Partnering with a charity might be the best way to go if this gets big.​

Depends on the size of the event obviously. ​

Sure thing​

Music is always nice. DJ is easier than live performers. Wider varitey.​

If we have to travel a long distance, I would suggest a Friday night dinner, Saturday events, and Sunday fun run at a minimum.​

If you can arrange a local police escort, a brief 'TR fun run' at the end of the event would be fun. You will need at least 4 police cars to do it right.​

I can check with the folks that run the Cars for the Cure here in Orlando if we need more specifics on logistics.

We might want to consider breaking this into an east coast / west coast event. Some people may not want to drive two thousand miles for a two day event (go figure). Maybe Vegas for the west coast and somewhere in NC for the east coast.

 

Perhaps consider gathering TRs from the Eastern Half of the country as a trial run first?

I guess the first thing to do is find out who all is TRULY interested in doing an event, and where they are located (...like stick pins on a map sort a thing). Then based on that information...maybe a central meeting location can be determined. Maybe Kentucky or Tennessee or.....????

So hey out there all you Testarossa owners, if your interested in this....let's hear it!

 

Going on the road for a couple of weeks. I may not have time to coordinate before then. Will see what I can do.

 

Maybe it's just me, but I can't imagine participating in a track day in the middle of a 3,100 mile round trip on a long weekend in my only transportation home - a 21 year old "exotic"

 

Chicken ...

 

I prefer realist

Don't forget the Papier-mâché differential....

 

Only pulling your chain. (But my diff is NOT Papier-mâché - put 512M diff in).

I agree that a track event would not make much sense given the scenario. A good vigorous 'fun run' might fill the void left by skipping the track event.

 

The SCCA holds the National Championship races in Topeka every October. They can handle hundreds of racers and have a great track, even if it is used only for a spirited parade. If you want east and west coast together, it makes sense. If it is too hard to do for the north-easters, have an east coast event and don't expect a lot of left coast participation.

Tom in Tucson

 

I don't think people are opposed to meeting in the middle I think they are looking for somewhere other than Kansas.

 

How about an associated golf outing?

Oh ... wait ... where would we put the clubs?

 

tow hitch and u-haul trailer. If I make it I will have the support vehicle following. What part of the summer are you planning on doing this?

 

Honestly I think if you had an annual Ferrari meet and each year a different model was the marque you'd get a lot more play.

I ask for a lot from the Mrs's but if I told her I was going to Kansas next summer for a TR only meet - she'd tell me to leave my dick at the door and mount my balls above the mantle.

 

Ouch!

John

 

I think this is a great idea but the location in trying to be equal distance for everyone makes it too far for most owners. The US is to big to be convenient for everyone.
Ferrari are typically in CA, Fl, TX, and the northeast.

Pick a location in the area of one of these. Perhaps rotate the location around the geography.

 

I like this idea. I wouldn't mind shipping my car from Hawaii to California for the run but wouldn't want to drive to Kansas from there....just too far in a older car (90TR) Just my Humble opinion. Some spot the wifee can still have fun too. Like Vegas on the west coast...(Not that far from Texas and Arizona) Orlando? on the East coast & don't know enough about the NE to pick a spot... Pocono maybe??

 

I'm thinking Bowling Green Kentucky. Take it right to The Corvette's home field. Seriously. They should have some car related stuff to do there.

 

Since I am in Denver, the trip for me would be pretty easy. Count me in, if all gets planned out.

 

Due to some unresolvable differences between Kerry and the Moderator....I don't think Kerry will be posting on fchat anymore - sad to say. Many times he said what needed to be said, sometimes overly-blunt and to the point, but always entertaining. Kerry was a real assett to our community. He could think "outside the box" and come up with some creative solutions to some of the problems we face with our TRs. Remember his replacement intake sleeve? Mine is still looking and working great. Remember his Titanium front spoiler skid plate - worked like a charm. He has lots of good ideas, and is very resourceful.

I'm hoping that an appeal to the fchat-powers-that-be will restore his membership. So I would like to be the first to request a "stay of execution" and re-instate Kerry with a firm slap on the wrist.....