Captree, NY meet

Did Sundays at Captree start up yet? I heard they did. Love the drive down there!

 

This sunday, there's a run down there from the exotics ralley forum. Here's the email I got:

>DATE: Sunday, 3/13/11

>TIME: 8am

>MEET: BJ's, 100 Mill Road, Freeport, NY 11520

>We will take a cruise - down to the infamous Captree State Park - weather is supposed >to be VERY mild, hangout a bit and then off to:

>AYHANS, 379 S. Oyster Bay Road, Plainview, NY 11803 - They have a great Buffet that >starts at 11am, all you can eat for about $25, please bring cash, makes life much easier.



>PLEASE login to xxx and place your name on the list to RSVP so we >know to look for you!

>Best to All!

I'm not going, BTW

 

Thanks...Maybe I will take a cruise down there Sunday so I can meet some of the people in this rally.

 

Captree was a blast today. More cars than I have ever seen. Mucho exotics in addition to the usual American muscle. Beautiful day. .

 

My car is still at Bradan. Was supposed to be ready today but the SD1 and SD2 programmer didn't' work. Tomorrow SD3. Hope that works! Miss my baby. Would love to have been there today. I heard there was a ton of troopers giving tix out for no front license plate. Glad I bought one of those removable ones. Is the meet in the Captree lot or the big one in Oak Beach (OBI)? Def will be there next Sunday.

 

Here is a copy on an email I got today from exoticsrally.com. Looks like some people were not obeying the rules out there and causing probs.


THE GOOD:

First and foremost, thank you to all the participants in today's run to Captree. We had about 100 cars and it was quite the turnout! Many Exotics and Great Performance cars were all around. Still a little windy but mild enough to enjoy everyone's company.

THE BAD:

NY State Troopers were in full force today. Like I always say, one bad apple spoils a bunch. I am not going to call anyone out publicly by name, but special thanks to a Chrysler 300 + Porsche that were screwing around which prompted the roadblocks. It was heard on the police scanner and then all hell broke loose. I was again the sacrificial Lamb by being the lead car. No front license plate ticket - could be worse, I receive plenty of those....

THE UGLY:

While I was on the side of the road for an hour, the NYSP Supervisor came to have a chat with me. Due to the enormous amount of video traffic on the internet, youtube, vimeo, and others, they will be trolling the websites including ExoticsRally.com for video evidence of reckless driving. It is actually classified as 'Reckless Endangerment' which is an E-Felony. The following are a few tips to remember when posting videos.

1. Do NOT post a video that includes license plates. Please keep this information private. Blur it - if possible.
2. Please refrain from posting videos that will visually identify any vehicle occupants.
3. It is not recommended to post video or still pictures of any speedometer displaying any speeds.

Let's face the facts, none of us are Angels and we have bought these cars to enjoy them. I say it over and over every time. I am not responsible for your actions - and I cannot control your right foot. Everyone needs to take a step back and enjoy the cars, the company, the events to the fullest with no tickets and or accidents. These incidents ruin a day and could ultimately hurt Exotics Rally. We have built a strong family and I would like to keep it that way for many years to come.

I urge everyone to install front license plates, even if it's a temporary bracket, I have about 6 of the remote motorized flip-up one's if anyone is interested just contact me, I did a bulk purchase about 2 years ago. If your windows are tinted keep them down. Let's all put our best effort forward to avoid Police Activity and from drawing negative attention from the public. The #1 problem that exists are frightened motorists that dial 911 when they see reckless driving. Save the crazy driving for the track!!!

Lastly, If you received a ticket today, the BEST Attorney for Long Island is:

Law Office of Frank DeSousa
24 Main Street
Hempstead, NY 11550
Tel: 516-505-7715

Tell him that Seth from Exotics Rally sent you for a discount!

Stay tuned for many more meets/events in the weeks to come!

Thank you again, without all of you, Exotics Rally wouldn't exist! ........Seth

 

I got that e mail also. Sounds crazy. I was going to go meet them in Freeport but the time got away from me so I went straight to captree. I missed all that excitement. With no front plate I'm glad I did. I have never seen so many cars there. Both sides were full and then some. A lot of beautiful cars. Then we went to Tobay where they were doing times racing around cones. First rate car day today.

 

Ugh...you're killing me. Wish I was there. I hope it's good weather next Sunday!

 

+1 We DO share the road with others; and actually its much more fun at the track.