FCA Fall Run

We are now up to 15 Ferraris and 1 Maserati for the run. If you are not a member of the FCA you can join on line at www.ferariclubofamerica.org, then contact me that your application is in the works. The following is a list of who is on the run:

Jarrett M. 348
Brannon M. Mondial
Jon E. 308
Scott w. 355
Derrick B. Maserati
Jano M. 348
Charles C. 328
Greg B. 330
Mike B. 355
Marci H. 355
Brian R. 550
Larry F. 458
Tony G. 348
Don/Pam P. 355
Don/Carolyn 512
George G. 348

We will be finishing up the route in the next 2 weeks, so everyone pray for good weather!

 

Thanks for joining Marty. By they way they don't look at your driving record just your bank account! Here is the new list. We have had a couple of drop outs but more additions, so the new count is 17 Ferraris and 1 Maserati.
Jarrett M. 355
Brannon M. Mondial
Don/Carolyn 512
Jon E. 308
Scott W. 355
Derrick B. Maserati
Jano M. 348
Charles C. 328
Greg B. 330
Mike B. 355
Marci H. 355
Larry F. 458
Tony G. 348
Don/Pam P. 355
George G. 348
Tillman/Ash 328 Maybe
Paul S. 360
Marty S. 355

This is very close to the number of cars that I wanted. Thanks to all of you who have signed up. Carolyn and I will work the run this Sunday and I will entice your appetite with additional pictures, including 'deadman's turn'.

 

Sorry Jarrett sometimes my optimism gets in the way of my note reading. I have down on my sheet 348--but you know 328 or 348 or 355 or 512 they are all starter cars!

 

OK. Carolyn and I jumped in the ol trusty Ferrari badged Explorer and pieced the two parts of the run together and it flows quite nicely. The total length is 105 miles and it takes about 2 hours (projected) to travel it. I think that the maximum number of highway miles that we travel, once on the run, is approximately 5 miles and we are on two lane blacktop for about 95% of the time

I have included a few more pictures for you to contemplate. As I said in my last longer post I would show you 'deadman's turn' but someone had apparently "boinked" the sign and we almost went off of the road. I will make a notation on the map because if you miss it you will be in some farmer's field or down a nondescript road after being air born for a period of time. I can never remember seeing a turn speed limit in this state marked 10MPH.

Here is the updated list; we are now at 18 Ferraris and 1 Maserati.
Jarrett M. 348
Brannon M. Mondial
Don/Carolyn 512
Jon E. 308
Scott W. 355
Derrick B. Maserati
Jano M. 348
Charles C. 328
Greg B. 330
Mike B. 355
Marci H. 355
Larry F. 458
Tony G. 348
Don/Pam P. 355
George G. 348
Tillman/Ashley 328 (maybe)
Paul S. 360
Marty S. 355
Ron R. 355


If you wish to participate in this event you must be a member of the FCA. Since time is becoming short please contact me for information concerning membership because I need to know that you have put in an application. My e-mail is [email protected]. Here are a few more road shots of what is instore.
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OK. I just got permission from the owner of my desired start place to use it. So we now have the start place the restaurant and the run planned. Things are in pretty good shape this early, now we just need to have good weather.

I have have had one cancellation so we are at 18 total cars but there are a couple of maybe's. If you are planning on doing the run and you have signed up I need to know if you are going to bring a passenger. This info I need for the restaurant. If you are thinking about doing the run please contact me with your intentions- [email protected]. I will print maps on the 13th or 14th of October.

Thanks to all of you who have shown an interest.

 

I did not have time to do the run this weekend but I will do a finale this Sunday. There should not be any problems and I don't anticipate any construction. I have contacted Jerry with Speciality Carriers and anticipate his help in the case of a breakdown. As usual with an event like this the list is becoming a bit mercurial but we are remaining close to my hoped for level. The following is the current list;

Jarrett M Ferrari
Brannon M. Ferrari
Don/Carolyn Ferrari
Scott W. Ferrari
Derrick B. Maserati
Jano M. Ferrari (maybe)
Charles C. Ferrari
Greg B. Ferrari
Mike B. Ferrari
Marci H. Ferrari
Tony G. Ferrari
Don/Pam P. Ferrari
George G. Ferrari
Tillman/Ash Ferrari
Paul S. Ferrari
Marty S. Ferrari
Ron R. Ferrari
Gene A. Ferrari (maybe) James P. get that car fixed
Dave W. Ferrari
James I. Ferrari
Shannon P. Maserati
Raffi M. AMG

So that is 19 Ferraris, 2 Maseratis and 1 AMG if the 2 maybes can make it. This week I am out in search of some 'swag' that we can give away at the restaurant, so I am going to see what I can dig up. Also there will be a trophy given away for the best car as judged by the restaurant staff, so that will be our grand prize.
If you are thinking about going on the run and therefore joining the FCA- PLEASE- contact me directly as there is no way at this late date I could get your information from the national group. Contact me at [email protected]
Also it looks like almost every car has a full contingent so the folks at the restaurant should be very happy to see us. I don't and won't know anything about the TV deal until that day--it is totally a hit and miss deal.

 

Sunday Carolyn and I jumped in the Ferrari Badged Ferrari and along with a Lamborghini we truly 'Italicized' the route. The roads are very good there has been some construction and it is now no longer a problem.
I wanted to get a picture of Deadman's Turn but I need to run the route at speed to see what the elapsed time was going to be. We did however get a picture of the speed sign which has now been reestablished by the road department.
I have had a talk with the restaurant and we will get to block off the parking in the front for our cars, the start place is the same and I have managed to get a little swag for some give aways via a drawing. There will also be a restaurant 'choice' award given out-so make sure those cars are shined up.
Make sure that you check the oil in your engines and the air pressure in your tires. Fuel will be available at the start location as well as coffee and other items.
The start location will be e-mailed to you tomorrow evening. If you do not receive it e-mail me and I will resend. [email protected].
Currently we have 19 Ferraris, 2 Maseratis, and an AMG with two maybes. The weather looks fabulous and if it is a slow news day we may get some screen time.
Make sure everything is in tip top shape on your car as this is 112 miles and it takes 2 hrs and 10 minutes running at 70 MPH where possible.
Here is the sign. Doors shut at 9:30 AM sharp Saturday the 16th and we are off. See the lucky ones there.
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Another sign that applies!

The suspect places are across the lot from us.
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The start location announcement went out this evening. If you did not get it, please e-mail me ASAP.