New Hampshire/Vermont Fall Foliage Run

I feel a chill and I am planning the annual Foliage Run. My idea is to drive up and have breakfast at Polly's Pancake Parlor and go from there...http://www.pollyspancakeparlor.com/

Looking to get up there for a 9:00 am seating. Thinking about the 24th of September. I would rather do a weekday (Friday). Trying to avoid the congestion during the madness of foliage season.

My idea is to head West from Polly's on Rte 302 into Vermont. Never been on that stretch of road, I hear it's quite scenic and less traveled. We can take some secondary roads South from Montpelier, VT. Updates as the Route is finalized and the date gets closer.

Let me know if you are planning to attend (head count for breakfast). I have 2 Lotus confirmed and I will be driving my TVR.

 

I have 3 Lotus Elise / 1 TVR / 1 Ferrari (Tom B.) confirmed. Friday is the day... weather permitting.

So all systems go for Friday.

 

New Hampshire/Vermont Fall Foliage Run Friday, September 24th

I will be taking a drive on Friday September 24th and your welcome to join in. Meeting at the Hooksett NH, Rest Stop on Rte 93 North. Departing for Polly's Pancake Parlor at 7:30 am for a 9:00am sit down breakfast. From Polly's picking up Rte 302 to Montpelier, Vermont. Crossing Rte 89 on Rte 100B to Rte 100 and crossing the Green Mountain National Forest on Rte 17. Considered to be the Northeast "Tail of the Dragon". Rte 7 South to pick up Rte 125 back over the GMNForest out to Rte 89 South towards home.


I have 3 Lotus, 1 Ferrari confirmed so far...and I will be driving my TVR. I just announced it on F Chat, Lotus Talk, and NSX Prime. I am talking to the Pantera Club and expect a few cars to join in. This is a multi-marquee event. Polly's has a very relaxing, country feel to it. Peak foliage has been recorded there on this specific weekend for 20 years running. This section of Rte 302 is scenic and lightly traveled.

To protect everyone involved... aggressive driving will not be tolerated. Lightly spirited driving when possible.

You can contact me if you have questions [email protected]

My background for those of you that don't know me.

2006-2007 President of NE Viper Club
Board of Trustees NE Lotus Club
Director Northeast Exotic Car Show
Member TVR Car Club of North America

 

I expect to be in Concord, NH before 5pm. If from Cental MA to be at the MA/VT border on Rte 91 at the same time 5pm.

 

Here is the time line for the day. You could meet up with the group at any point if it is easier for you. example: For CT/NY/Western MA people...Skip the breakfast and drive up Rte 91 to exit 17 and meet at the P+H truck stop at 11:00 am.


Hooksett, NH Rest Stop Rte 93 North (NH Liquor Store) 7:15am - 7:30 Departure for Polly's Pancake Parlor

Polly's Pancake Parlor Breakfast 9:00 -10:30 am

P+H Truck Stop Exit 17 off Rte 91 / Route 302 Vermont 11:00 -11:20 (Gas Up / Bio Break)

Rte 17 and Rte 100 Vermont - Valero Gas Station (Bio Break/ Gas/ Snacks) 12:30 -12:45

Bristol, VT 1:15

Han****, VT 2:00pm

Tozier's Restaurant (Ice Cream/Burgers/etc) Rte 107 Bethel, VT (rest stop/bio break/snack or lunch) 2:30-3:00pm -Optional depending on each persons schedule at the end of the run.

Hooksett, NH Rest Stop Rte 93 South 4:30 pm


People Confirmed:

Keeper - Elise
Dave - Elise
Jeff T - TVR
Egan's - Elise
Tom Begg-n - Ferrari
Larry- DeTomaso Pantera
Fred- Elise
Drew- Elise
Chris- Benelli cafe racer
Ryan- Ducati 1198

 

Yes M3 works for me.

I need a head count for breakfast at sweet Polly's Pancake Emporium, so as soon as you know let me know. I want to make sure they have the staff on duty to get us fed and out the door.

 

John- Excellent. I assume there are no passengers for breakfast.

So adding 3

-Jeff

 

Keeper - Elise
Dave - Elise
Jeff T - TVR
Egan's - Elise
Tom Begg-n - Ferrari
Larry- DeTomaso Pantera
Fred- Elise
Drew- Elise
John- Ferrari
Steve- BMW M3
Scott Rx-8
Bob- Birkin S3 / Lotus Super Seven Replica
Chris- Benelli cafe racer
Ryan- Ducati 1198

***** Sign up for this event is officially closed *****

If anyone has a video recorder they could mount on a car to document this run. I would greatly appreciate it if you could bring it.

I am adding the Groton State Forest drive on Rte 232 in VT http://motorcycle-vermont.com/roads/vt-232-a-sporting-ride-through-the-woods/

I am also adding the Bethel Mountain Road on the way out to Rte 89 http://motorcycle-vermont.com/roads/bethel-mountain-rd/

These changes do not change the time on the end of the day. More smiles per mile.

 

All systems go for Friday's drive.

Weather looks good for driving. It will be cloudy but chance of rain is only 30% for the day.

I'll see everyone meeting in Hooksett, NH at 7:15 for a 7:30 departure to Polly's Pancake Parlor in Sugar Hill, NH. If your running late plan to go straight to POlly's and you can meet the group there.

Others meeting at Polly's for a 9:00 am sit down breakfast. Planning to depart POlly's at 10:30.

-Jeff

 

John- I've got two cameras from the Lotus Owners so if it you aren't able to get one we have it covered.

Walkie Talkies are good.

 

Ok.