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  1. Saint Bastage

    Saint Bastage F1 Rookie

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    #301 Saint Bastage, May 27, 2011
    Mustang...Pack mule...same thing, right?
     
  2. UConn Husky

    UConn Husky F1 Rookie

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    #302 UConn Husky, May 29, 2011
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    I drove to the track yesterday...GREAT day and better drive up! I took the route over the covered bridge, then a quick left up the hill to take the back roads in. That road is very Ferrari-friendly now, they must have repaved it. Not perfect, but nothing like I remember from last year. I vote we take that route in...

    I'll meet up with you guys at the Burlington Dunkin Donuts, that's a good pit stop location for the drive up. And I think last year we got caught by the parade in Torrington, we may be taking a detour when we get to that area. I'll be at DD by 9...the earlier we can leave the better.
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  3. UConn Husky

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    #303 UConn Husky, May 30, 2011
    Anybody still going?
     
  4. FJS961

    FJS961 Formula Junior

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    #304 FJS961, May 30, 2011
    Pics from Lime Rock today? Jay??
     
  5. Saint Bastage

    Saint Bastage F1 Rookie

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    #305 Saint Bastage, May 30, 2011
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    3 brave little Ferrari's weathered the rain this morning and headed out to the Rock for a day at the races. Joe's TR, Jays 355, and my 348 were featured on the Midway again. They love to make us feel speciale. Funny some of the things you hear from passerbys. Apparent Joe's TR was an 80's model year Testarossa and my 348 was a 90's testarossa. Mine is apparently worth over a million. Another passerby informed his partners that Joe's was a brand new Ferrari of the latest design.

    Angelelli/Taylor put on a clinic for the other Daytona prototypes in his SunTrust Dallara. Twenty minutes in to a 2:45 hour race he was threatening to lap the field. The GT field was dominated by the Camaro GTR's.

    Those interested in the Ferrari P4/5 missed an opportunity to see it up close as Jim Glickenhaus brought his street version to the track. I understand he is still trying the get the race version entered for later this year.

    A great day with great company thanks to Mike and Erin with their Toyota FJ which they use to Ferry Junk. ( I wonder if thats what FJ stands for). They brought along the stuff that simply does fit in a Ferrari but is MANDATORY for a full day in the elements. (the Canopies). They have taken my canopy hostage but plan on returning it right after the ALMS races are completed.

    Thanks Guys...Your the best.
     
  6. UConn Husky

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    #306 UConn Husky, May 30, 2011
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  7. Joe_CT

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    #307 Joe_CT, May 30, 2011
    A great day indeed. A filthy Ferrari now sits in my garage but it was so worth it.

    Thanks to Lane for the pass, to Jay for the photo's, and most of all to Erin & Mike for hauling the canopy... a must for any future outing at the Rock (in fact I was so impressed it is on my list of "to do's" to go buy one this weekend).
     
  8. UConn Husky

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    #308 UConn Husky, May 30, 2011
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  9. Falcon

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    #309 Falcon, May 31, 2011
    Did anyone take a picture of the 599GTO that was at Sunday morning's Gathering?
     
  10. FJS961

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    #310 FJS961, May 31, 2011
    C'mon, I missed a 599GTO last Sunday??
     
  11. Saint Bastage

    Saint Bastage F1 Rookie

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    #311 Saint Bastage, May 31, 2011
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    Yup...Like the Lottery, you can't win if you don't play. (LOL) I missed it also. I departed earlier than normal for family plans.
     
  12. RandiDuc

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    #312 RandiDuc, Jun 1, 2011
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    Thanks guys:). We had soooooo much fun!!! We of course don't mind bringing stuff up for anyone, and with that said.... if anyone needs anything for ALMS, drop us a line.

    Although, I'm still wondering where Dempsey was going in that police escort... *head scratch*

    Thanks for the pics too Jay! They came out really nice. Good to see you Joe & Dino! We'll see you all soon @ one of the meets for sure.

    One last thing - Lane, if you're getting quotes like that for your baby, you better start taking some offers! lol
     
  13. Mikety

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    #313 Mikety, Jun 1, 2011
    Dang, a 599 GTO. Well I was at VIR so I can't complain too much :)
     
  14. UConn Husky

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    #314 UConn Husky, Jun 2, 2011
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    #315 Saltie, Jun 2, 2011
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  16. UConn Husky

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    #316 UConn Husky, Jun 2, 2011
    Great shots of the GTO! Never seen one in person...those brakes just look insane. Forget old school 'carbon'...these look to be slotted carbon! sheesh! I'd guess that 4 new rotors and pads may cost as much as my 355....
     
  17. philvecc

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    #317 philvecc, Jun 3, 2011
    Jay,
    Is that a "you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours" pose?
     
  18. UConn Husky

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    #318 UConn Husky, Jun 3, 2011
    Hey, I had an itch :D

    And to my post above, now I see the slotted pieces are rotor covers...wonder how those work? Extra air flow for cooling somehow?
     
  19. mj_duell

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    #319 mj_duell, Jun 3, 2011
    I cannot believe I missed this. I hope it makes an appearance another time.

    --Mike
     
  20. Falcon

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    #320 Falcon, Jun 3, 2011
    Jay is that zoom lens fully extended?
     
  21. cove26

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    #321 cove26, Jun 4, 2011
    Anyone going to GBury tomorrow? I think I can actually make it so I was thinking of going down!
     
  22. Ashman

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    #322 Ashman, Jun 4, 2011
    You guys should all meet there early and then caravan down to Greenwich! Should be a "grrrrrrrreat day for motoring"!
     
  23. cove26

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    #323 cove26, Jun 4, 2011
    I was thinking of going to Greenwich but I got a pregnant wife at home who can pop any day so that's a little bit of a long drive to take a chance for me. Gbury is a safe distance given the circumstances.
     
  24. Ashman

    Ashman Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #324 Ashman, Jun 4, 2011
    Well best wishes to your wife and you on the new arrival!!!!! Will this be your first?
     
  25. cove26

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    #325 cove26, Jun 4, 2011
    Thanks, it is!
     
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