Sunday, June 26th - Drive and Show for a Hero

Last year a very close family friend, Marine Corps Sgt Christopher Hrbek, was killed during active duty in Afghanistan; While on patrol he stepped on an IED and was killed instantly.

I can't tell all of you how much this has devastated his family and friends - Chris was a really good person, and a community icon. Multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, A volunteer firefighter in Westwood when he wasn't deployed. Believe me when I tell you he would have fit in here perfectly with his sense of humor and love for cars.

This year, I am helping his family organize a car show that will benefit his scholarship fund. We have reserved the park in the town that he grew up in, Westwood, NJ, for June 26th. For those of us that are not 'car show' type of people, I want to organize a little run up through Harriman or something before hand and end up at the park for the show. Adjacent to the park is a restaurant called The Iron Horse where we will have brunch/lunch.

You can check out his site for more info on him -

http://www.sgthrbek.com/

So don't forget - Sunday - June 26th - This is the day after LaBella Machina in Poconos, so it should be a problem even if you wanted to attend that as well, as I will probably be there on Saturday, too.

Attached is the flyer and poster with some additional info.

$65 For car and driver, $50 per passenger - Includes lunch at the Iron Horse, gift bag, door prizes, entrance into 50/50 for the day, T-shirt and some other goodies. No need to pre-pay, check or cash at the park is fine. ALL proceeds will go to Chris' scholarship fund.
There is no charge for spectators, so feel free to come along even if you don't have a car!

As indicated in the flyer, e-mail [email protected] to register.

Feel free to PM me or post any questions you may have.

I hope you will join us!

Regards,
MJB


So far the list of attendees is as follows, space is limited to about 50 cars, so sign up soon, please:
1- Mike LP560
2 – Brendan Z06
3 – Pete G R8 V10
4 – Jay Z06
5 – Joe M Mustang GT500
6 – Greg Corvette
7 – Jim Corvette
8 – Jeff CTS-V
9 – Danny D 997 Turbo
10 – Bryan S LP560
11 – Jim G Gallardo
12 – Petey P 355
13 – Dino Twin Turbo Something
14 – John LP640
15 – Josh B Z8
16 – Dsu GTR
17 – Larry 997 Turbo
18 – Opie R8
19 – Mike 355
20 – Ludmilla 575M
21 – Howard Esperante
22 – Rotate Lotus
23 – Bradley Superleggera
24 – Marc Porsche Spyder
25 – Chris LP640
26 – Joey Murci
27 – Chris Camaro SS
28 - AJ 997 Turbo
29 - Jim 6.0 Diablo
30 - Ohan Porsche
31 - Scotty 350Z
32 - Chris Porsche or Gallardo
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Since I've had a few questions on this - No, you do not have to do the drive to participate in the car show.

If you'd like to head straight to the show at ~10:30, that's fine, you can check in and get your gift bag there as well.

Hope to see some of you there!

E-mail [email protected] to register.

Thanks,
MJB

 

Just about filled up!! This is great! Here is the list...

1- Mike LP560
2 – Brendan Z06
3 – Pete G R8 V10
4 – Jay Z06
5 – Joe M Mustang GT500
6 – Greg Corvette
7 – Jim Corvette
8 – Jeff CTS-V
9 – Danny D Turbo
10 – Bryan S LP560
11 – Jim G Gallardo
12 – Petey P 355
13 – Dino Twin Turbo Something
14 – John LP640
15 – Josh B Z8 (?)
16 – Dsu GTR (?)
17 – Larry Turbo
18 – Opie R8
19 – Mike 355
20 – Ludmilla Marcello
21 – Howard Esperante
22 – Rotate Lotus
23 – Bradley Superleggera
24 – Littlebulldog Spyder
25 – Chris LP640
26 – Joey Murci
27 – Chris Camaro SS
28 - AyoitzAJ Turbo
29 - Jim 6.0 Diablo
30 - Ohan Porsche (??)
31 - Scotty 350Z
32 - Chris (7164) Porsche, Gallardo
33 - David Stealth TT
34 - Lenny Ferrari 348
35 - Isaac LP640
36 - Mark FIAT (Or flavor of the week)
37 - Brandon Bentley Supersport
38 - Greg 997 Turbo S Cab PDK
39 - TP Large LP640 Roadster
40 - Keun 360 Spyder
41 - Josh C6
42 - Steve M5
43 - Josh GTR
44 - Ray GTR
45 - DonJuan 360
46 - Jeff 355 Spyder

 

Thanks, Doc!

BTW - I believe we are FULL, and registration is closed! If one or two people can't make it, then I'll have some space - So let me know if anyone wants to be on the 'waiting list'.

Thanks!
MJB


47 - Eddie Ferrari 360
48 - Bart Ferrari 599
49 - Gabriel Porsche or Lamborghini Murcielago
50 - Robert Porsche GT2
51 - Ari Porsche GT3
52 - Ray Ferrari F430 Spider
53 - Ruben Porsche 911 Turbo
54 - Ankur Maserati GT

 

Cool. Will do. I should know by Friday night if anyone is dropping out.

Would you be interested in doing the morning drive, (meeting in Fort Lee at 8am - 95 mile loop ending in Westwood) or just heading straight to the show (~10:45 am in Westwood)

Thanks!

 

See you in the morning, Doc!

Weather is going to be *perfect*!!!

 

Thanks, Doc!

Today was a great success. Almost 60 cars came out to support the cause, and everything was a great, great time...From the morning drive, to the car show, to the lunch and dessert! Fantastic weather!!

Thanks to all that came out to support our cause!

 

A few pics AJ took. Thanks to all for coming out!
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Another story about it...

http://westwood-washington.patch.com/articles/cars-drive-in-for-a-great-cause#photo-6766125