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Discussion in 'South Central - USA (TN, MS, AL, GA)' started by aslowdodge, Feb 20, 2023.

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  1. aslowdodge

    aslowdodge Karting

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    #1 aslowdodge, Feb 20, 2023
    I set up a drive on Sunday Feb 19. We had spectacular weather and a great turnout, Two hours of twisty roads and some of us stayed for dinner. This is what makes memories with our cars. For some reason I can't get Ferraris to participate but in this case we had four, a F430, a California, a 355 spider, and a 360 spider.

     
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  2. steved033

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    #2 steved033, Feb 20, 2023
    You set it up against the FCA club lunch for Enzo's birthday which brought out 17 Ferraris.

    Plus I had house projects all weekend.

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  3. aslowdodge

    aslowdodge Karting

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    #3 aslowdodge, Feb 20, 2023
    I know that. I think Enzo would have like seeing his cars on the road being driven and enjoyed. In the past I have set up drives not on days of FCA events but they are still rare sights overall.
     
  4. steved033

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    #4 steved033, Feb 20, 2023
    I think Enzo only cared about racing and how to do whatever it took to go racing. Street cars were that answer, but also why he paid them little mind. It's why we have Lamborghinis afterall..

    sjd
     
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  5. rmlovett1

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    #5 rmlovett1, Feb 20, 2023
    wish I knew about this, just moved to Alpharetta.
     
  6. spirot

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    #6 spirot, Feb 21, 2023
    Send Cody Laird a note and he can send to FCA members ... I'm not sure all FCA guys look at F Chat much...
     
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  7. steved033

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    #7 steved033, Feb 22, 2023
    Drive groups also have a reputation...warranted or not.

    sjd
     
  8. Texas Forever

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    #8 Texas Forever, Feb 22, 2023
    I’m sure no gas molecules were harmed during the drive


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  9. spirot

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    #9 spirot, Mar 2, 2023
    My last mountain drive was fun - but lots of police... so you have to be careful. we ran into the s2000 guys and tons of bikers... cycles and motorcycles....
     
  10. WillskiGT

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    #10 WillskiGT, Mar 3, 2023
    I go up monthly, but in the early mornings. Less cars/cyclists/cops. A couple of times a year I'll take a 4 day weekend and rent a cabin on Lake Santeetlah to drive the Dragon/Cherohala/area roads on weekdays. Especially in shoulder season when most of the tourists are away, it's the best way to get lots of clean, fast runs without any issues.

    Small groups are best. 2-4 cars max.
     
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  11. Gatorrari

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    #11 Gatorrari, Mar 3, 2023
    I used to like to drive up in the mountains, but these days I'd settle on just going as far as Dahlonega and having a nice lunch at Wolf Mountain Vineyard when the weather gets warmer.
     
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  12. gcmerak

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    #12 gcmerak, Mar 6, 2023
    I'm with you!

    We like to take a drive up to Brasstown Valley for the seafood buffet and that drive alone to and from wears me out!

    Ciao,
    George
     
  13. DefunctNeurons

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    #13 DefunctNeurons, Mar 7, 2023
    Funny you should post this and I just saw it - my wife and a couple friends visiting from the west coast drove a couple of my cars up to Wolf Mountain on Sunday for Brunch via mountain roads. Never been there before. Great drive, great place/food/view and nice wine. That would be a nice FCA Corsa day!

    Pic while switching cars in Helen on the way back. Forgot to actually take a pic at the winery ‍♂️ Image Unavailable, Please Login


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  14. aslowdodge

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    #14 aslowdodge, Apr 7, 2023
    Our drive was more westside trying to avoid the heavy law enforcement at the usual Blood Mountain route. We saw no police on our 2 hour drive.
    How was the car switch?
     

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