'08 Scottsdale Rally to the Rally
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PeakCompletions
Boost is an addiction...
I must say that I am getting quite excited :banana :banana :banana
Just have to figure out if I need the daily driver in the trailer or Heff's TT Gallardo :willy
Only concern is bringing my wife's parents to help with our new baby and having enough seats so they don't miss all the fun
Chip, planning on rolling in mid afternoon Monday. Can't wait to meet everyone :Cheers
Just have to figure out if I need the daily driver in the trailer or Heff's TT Gallardo :willy
Only concern is bringing my wife's parents to help with our new baby and having enough seats so they don't miss all the fun
Chip, planning on rolling in mid afternoon Monday. Can't wait to meet everyone :Cheers
sr71
GT Owner
I seem to have dropped off the list. I am currently on the road, now in Moab Utah. Thought I would do a little riding here, make my way through Monument valley, Canyon de Chelly, see some other sights on the way. But I am on the way!!! I can truly say the windshield wipers work. How much rain does this supposed desert get? Still, this car is one fantastic ride.
If I can make the time I may pass through Scottsdale a day early and take in the real SR71 Blackbird parked at Pima Air Museum in Tucson.
See you at the Marriott. Counting the list, I thought we were 45?
If I can make the time I may pass through Scottsdale a day early and take in the real SR71 Blackbird parked at Pima Air Museum in Tucson.
See you at the Marriott. Counting the list, I thought we were 45?
sr71
GT Owner
I seem to have dropped off the list. I am currently on the road, now in Moab Utah. Thought I would do a little riding here, make my way through Monument valley, Canyon de Chelly, see some other sights on the way. But I am on the way!!! I can truly say the windshield wipers work. How much rain does this supposed desert get? Still, this car is one fantastic ride.
If I can make the time I may pass through Scottsdale a day early and take in the real SR71 Blackbird parked at Pima Air Museum in Tucson.
See you at the Marriott. Counting the list, I thought we were 45?
If I can make the time I may pass through Scottsdale a day early and take in the real SR71 Blackbird parked at Pima Air Museum in Tucson.
See you at the Marriott. Counting the list, I thought we were 45?
AJB
GT
To ALL...Have a great time in Scottsdale. (we sure did last year!)
This year we will not leave Detroit till Sunday Sept 7th am and plan to trailer for 3 days to Kingman Arizona by Tuesday evening on Sept 9th (about 2100 miles).
We will trailer from Kingman to LasVegas on Weds Sept 10 with GTTech and arrive in LasVegas in the afternoon, unload and be ready.
SEE EVERYONE IN LAS VEGAS.!!
Andy and Margaret Benedict (AJB)
This year we will not leave Detroit till Sunday Sept 7th am and plan to trailer for 3 days to Kingman Arizona by Tuesday evening on Sept 9th (about 2100 miles).
We will trailer from Kingman to LasVegas on Weds Sept 10 with GTTech and arrive in LasVegas in the afternoon, unload and be ready.
SEE EVERYONE IN LAS VEGAS.!!
Andy and Margaret Benedict (AJB)
timcantwell
Le Mans 2010 Sponsor * Moderator
Not 4N
Tungsten GT Owner
Hi John
The last list posted was an earlier one, here is the last one Chip posted.
See you on Monday :thumbsup
Gentlemen,
Our Scottsdale Rally to the Rally continues to grow. Approximately one fourth of the total National GT Rally participants will start that momentous event in Scottsdale, Arizona. There is still time to secure a hotel reservation and join us. Missing this event will be the equivalent of passing on free hot oil massage given by Pamela Anderson in the nude.
Here's the latest list.
DBK
Bony
Chip Beck
The GT Guys
Jason’s Auto Spa
Prowler
Indy GT
Spirit
AZGT
Black GT
DBTGT
Piccola
FlorIdaho Chris
Shesgotlegs
Not 4N
TimCantwell
PhxGT
Peak Completions
Lightning
JBG
ByeEnzo
Hammer
Flagstaff GT
Texas GT
GTInMyBlood
Blue Moose
93extxdps
427Aggie
ItsOnlyMoney
Pace Car
BJ Motor
MPescelli
tmcphail
fjpikul
Tony Nowak
GT38
Team Jeff
sr71
Fast Eddie
HJP
SFM6S006
Roc Spo
Chip
Chip - put me on the list please for the drive. I'm not sure how many of the events I'm going to be able to attend Sun.-Tues.? But I will confirm in the next few days.
Since Team Jeff and I are in the NW valley, and assuming we're going up through Carefree Hwy/Wickenburg - is there any way we can meet you at "mile marker xxx" to join the caravan?
Since Team Jeff and I are in the NW valley, and assuming we're going up through Carefree Hwy/Wickenburg - is there any way we can meet you at "mile marker xxx" to join the caravan?
Scottsdale Rally has begun!!!
Gentlemen,
Always the pioneer, FlorIdaho Chris was the first to arrive with his GT tucked inside a Trailex trailer at Beck's Landing. For the next five days we'll have a steady stream of trailers arriving with their 200 mph cargo. We are now up to 47 GTs and climbing with one third of the National Rally participants funneling through Scottsdale. :cheers This is going to be a great time and one hell of a party. One member is coming all the way from Europe to start the Rally properly here in Arizona!! :banana :banana :banana :banana
Here's an up-to-date list.
Here's the latest list.
DBK
Bony
Chip Beck
The GT Guys
Jason’s Auto Spa
Prowler
Indy GT
Spirit
AZGT
Black GT
DBTGT
Piccola
FlorIdaho Chris
Shesgotlegs
Not 4N
TimCantwell
PhxGT
Peak Completions
Lightning
JBG
ByeEnzo
Hammer
Flagstaff GT
Texas GT
GTInMyBlood
Blue Moose
93extxdps
427Aggie
ItsOnlyMoney
Pace Car
BJ Motor
MPescelli
tmcphail
fjpikul
Tony Nowak
GT38
Team Jeff
sr71
Fast Eddie
HJP
SFM6S006
Roc Spo
Avant
GT Pilot
Gadget Man
Fubar
Azstad
4rd GT
Fast Freddy
Chip
Gentlemen,
Always the pioneer, FlorIdaho Chris was the first to arrive with his GT tucked inside a Trailex trailer at Beck's Landing. For the next five days we'll have a steady stream of trailers arriving with their 200 mph cargo. We are now up to 47 GTs and climbing with one third of the National Rally participants funneling through Scottsdale. :cheers This is going to be a great time and one hell of a party. One member is coming all the way from Europe to start the Rally properly here in Arizona!! :banana :banana :banana :banana
Here's an up-to-date list.
Here's the latest list.
DBK
Bony
Chip Beck
The GT Guys
Jason’s Auto Spa
Prowler
Indy GT
Spirit
AZGT
Black GT
DBTGT
Piccola
FlorIdaho Chris
Shesgotlegs
Not 4N
TimCantwell
PhxGT
Peak Completions
Lightning
JBG
ByeEnzo
Hammer
Flagstaff GT
Texas GT
GTInMyBlood
Blue Moose
93extxdps
427Aggie
ItsOnlyMoney
Pace Car
BJ Motor
MPescelli
tmcphail
fjpikul
Tony Nowak
GT38
Team Jeff
sr71
Fast Eddie
HJP
SFM6S006
Roc Spo
Avant
GT Pilot
Gadget Man
Fubar
Azstad
4rd GT
Fast Freddy
Chip
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Fine Food, Fast Cars, Vintage Motorcycles, and Good Fellowship.
Gentlemen,
As our event draws near I would like to provide participants with an updated schedule of events.
Sunday, September 7.
Although the bulk of our members will be arriving sometime on Monday, September 8, there will be a barbecue at Tim Cantwell's house Sunday evening, September 7, for those members arriving early. The GT Guys are arriving Saturday, September 6 and are almost completely booked up but if you would like some work done on your GT, send them a PM and perhaps they can squeeze you in. Jason's Auto Spa will be operating out of my home beginning Friday, September 5 and may still have a couple openings for detailing work. Send Jason a PM if you would like detailing work done.
Members who will be leaving trailers at my home should call me at 602-430-4877 to receive directions or send me a PM and I'll give you my address. Members who are driving their GTs to Scottsdale are most welcome to stop by my home for complimentary cocktails or you may proceed directly to the hotel. Our separate and secluded GT parking will be on the bottom floor of the hotel's underground parking garage. Proceed to the bottom level of the garage and drive under the barricade tape to park your GT.
Monday, September 8.
Our first official event will occur on Monday night. At 6:45 p.m. sharp we will leave the hotel parking lot to caravan a short distance to Don and Charlie’s for dinner where the world's finest baby back ribs and many other specialties await you. The proprietor, Mr. Don Carson, opened his first restaurant in Chicago over 30 years ago and has operated Don and Charlie's in Scottsdale for the last quarter-century. An armed guard will watch over your Ford GT while you are having dinner. After dinner we will caravan back to the hotel or members may return on their own. Back at the Marriott, members can continue achieving their desired level of incapacitation at the hotel bar.
Please note the following. Dinner tabs both nights will have the tip added and will be divided by the number of participants. Individual cocktails will be included in the dinner tab. Members wishing to purchase bottles of wine or champagne for their table must go into the bar and pay for those separately. Everybody will pay the same amount in cash at the end of the dinner. All members should bring a large quantity of $20 bills to both dinners as it will NOT be possible to pay your tab with a credit card. There is a bank directly across the street from Don and Charlie's if anybody needs to use an ATM.
Tuesday, September 9.
Have breakfast at your leisure, go for a swim if you like, or just wander around Old Town Scottsdale. But everybody needs to be at your GT by 10:50 a.m. for an 11 a.m. sharp departure. We will be caravaning to Chip Beck's house for lunch catered by Honey Bears Barbecue. The Teddy Roosevelt Bar will be open. Food will be served from noon until 1:30. Chip and Veronica are hosting lunch. At 2 p.m. members will depart Beck's Landing for a 30 minute drive to our Tuesday special event.
Way back in the late 1950s a young man named Buddy Stubbs was one of the most successful riders for Harley-Davidson's factory racing team. Buddy's father had been a Harley-Davidson dealer in Illinois since the 1920's. He was a road racer, dirt tracker, and an off-road racer. He also worked as a stunt rider in many Hollywood films. During his years as a motorcycle racer of note he became close friends (and remains so to this day) with a young auto racer named Dan Gurney. In the mid-1960s Buddy Stubbs moved to Phoenix, Arizona to open his own Harley-Davidson dealership on McDowell Road about 2 miles down the street from my father's (then) brand-new Pontiac-GMC truck dealership. I have known Buddy Stubbs since 1968. Today, in addition to operating one of the largest Harley-Davidson dealerships in the United States, Buddy Stubbs owns the most incredible private Vintage Motorcycle Museum in the western United States. Over 130 vintage motorcycles dating back to 1901, produced by over 40 different motorcycle manufacturers are on display. Many makes you have never heard of, many you are familiar with, and a few that are guaranteed to transport you back in time to your teenage years when you see a pristine example of the motorcycle you rode in high school. The museum is located in a separate wing of Arizona Harley-Davidson and is open to the public for three hours every Saturday. After lunch at my home on Tuesday we will caravan to the museum were Buddy Stubbs will open it up just for us and conduct a personal tour for GT Forum members. Buddy will also be joining us that evening for dinner at the El Charro Lodge.
When we are finished with the tour we will caravan back to the Marriott where members can relax until it is time to leave for dinner. We will launch from the hotel underground parking garage at 6:30 sharp. The El Charro Lodge is the oldest restaurant in Paradise Valley, Arizona where it has been a landmark for almost half a century. A favorite watering hole of John Wayne and Barry Goldwater, you'll also find our next president, John McCain, at the tables here at least once each month. The proprietor, Mr. Joe Miller, loves having our Ford GTs lined up in his parking lot and tells me his entire staff is enthusiastically looking forward to “Ford GT Night”.
After dinner we will caravan back to the Marriott or members may drive back on their own.
On Wednesday morning we will launch for Las Vegas at 9AM. Leaving earlier would have us stuck in rush hour traffic so I think 9:00 is a good time to get the heck out of Dodge. This should have our spectacular LeMans convoy arriving at the Mandalay Bay right at check-in time.
I will provide all members with directions as well as my cell phone number to keep anybody from getting lost. Dress code for all events is casual. Collared shirts (polo shirts) and shorts (no cut offs, T-shirts, or flip-flops) are fine at both restaurants.
I have tried to leave our itinerary somewhat open so that members are not stressed or rushed trying to get from event to event. Feel free to comment on this schedule and if the majority of participants would like to add something I will try and make it happen.
I look forward to seeing all of you here in Scottsdale. Cheers. :cheers
Chip
Gentlemen,
As our event draws near I would like to provide participants with an updated schedule of events.
Sunday, September 7.
Although the bulk of our members will be arriving sometime on Monday, September 8, there will be a barbecue at Tim Cantwell's house Sunday evening, September 7, for those members arriving early. The GT Guys are arriving Saturday, September 6 and are almost completely booked up but if you would like some work done on your GT, send them a PM and perhaps they can squeeze you in. Jason's Auto Spa will be operating out of my home beginning Friday, September 5 and may still have a couple openings for detailing work. Send Jason a PM if you would like detailing work done.
Members who will be leaving trailers at my home should call me at 602-430-4877 to receive directions or send me a PM and I'll give you my address. Members who are driving their GTs to Scottsdale are most welcome to stop by my home for complimentary cocktails or you may proceed directly to the hotel. Our separate and secluded GT parking will be on the bottom floor of the hotel's underground parking garage. Proceed to the bottom level of the garage and drive under the barricade tape to park your GT.
Monday, September 8.
Our first official event will occur on Monday night. At 6:45 p.m. sharp we will leave the hotel parking lot to caravan a short distance to Don and Charlie’s for dinner where the world's finest baby back ribs and many other specialties await you. The proprietor, Mr. Don Carson, opened his first restaurant in Chicago over 30 years ago and has operated Don and Charlie's in Scottsdale for the last quarter-century. An armed guard will watch over your Ford GT while you are having dinner. After dinner we will caravan back to the hotel or members may return on their own. Back at the Marriott, members can continue achieving their desired level of incapacitation at the hotel bar.
Please note the following. Dinner tabs both nights will have the tip added and will be divided by the number of participants. Individual cocktails will be included in the dinner tab. Members wishing to purchase bottles of wine or champagne for their table must go into the bar and pay for those separately. Everybody will pay the same amount in cash at the end of the dinner. All members should bring a large quantity of $20 bills to both dinners as it will NOT be possible to pay your tab with a credit card. There is a bank directly across the street from Don and Charlie's if anybody needs to use an ATM.
Tuesday, September 9.
Have breakfast at your leisure, go for a swim if you like, or just wander around Old Town Scottsdale. But everybody needs to be at your GT by 10:50 a.m. for an 11 a.m. sharp departure. We will be caravaning to Chip Beck's house for lunch catered by Honey Bears Barbecue. The Teddy Roosevelt Bar will be open. Food will be served from noon until 1:30. Chip and Veronica are hosting lunch. At 2 p.m. members will depart Beck's Landing for a 30 minute drive to our Tuesday special event.
Way back in the late 1950s a young man named Buddy Stubbs was one of the most successful riders for Harley-Davidson's factory racing team. Buddy's father had been a Harley-Davidson dealer in Illinois since the 1920's. He was a road racer, dirt tracker, and an off-road racer. He also worked as a stunt rider in many Hollywood films. During his years as a motorcycle racer of note he became close friends (and remains so to this day) with a young auto racer named Dan Gurney. In the mid-1960s Buddy Stubbs moved to Phoenix, Arizona to open his own Harley-Davidson dealership on McDowell Road about 2 miles down the street from my father's (then) brand-new Pontiac-GMC truck dealership. I have known Buddy Stubbs since 1968. Today, in addition to operating one of the largest Harley-Davidson dealerships in the United States, Buddy Stubbs owns the most incredible private Vintage Motorcycle Museum in the western United States. Over 130 vintage motorcycles dating back to 1901, produced by over 40 different motorcycle manufacturers are on display. Many makes you have never heard of, many you are familiar with, and a few that are guaranteed to transport you back in time to your teenage years when you see a pristine example of the motorcycle you rode in high school. The museum is located in a separate wing of Arizona Harley-Davidson and is open to the public for three hours every Saturday. After lunch at my home on Tuesday we will caravan to the museum were Buddy Stubbs will open it up just for us and conduct a personal tour for GT Forum members. Buddy will also be joining us that evening for dinner at the El Charro Lodge.
When we are finished with the tour we will caravan back to the Marriott where members can relax until it is time to leave for dinner. We will launch from the hotel underground parking garage at 6:30 sharp. The El Charro Lodge is the oldest restaurant in Paradise Valley, Arizona where it has been a landmark for almost half a century. A favorite watering hole of John Wayne and Barry Goldwater, you'll also find our next president, John McCain, at the tables here at least once each month. The proprietor, Mr. Joe Miller, loves having our Ford GTs lined up in his parking lot and tells me his entire staff is enthusiastically looking forward to “Ford GT Night”.
After dinner we will caravan back to the Marriott or members may drive back on their own.
On Wednesday morning we will launch for Las Vegas at 9AM. Leaving earlier would have us stuck in rush hour traffic so I think 9:00 is a good time to get the heck out of Dodge. This should have our spectacular LeMans convoy arriving at the Mandalay Bay right at check-in time.
I will provide all members with directions as well as my cell phone number to keep anybody from getting lost. Dress code for all events is casual. Collared shirts (polo shirts) and shorts (no cut offs, T-shirts, or flip-flops) are fine at both restaurants.
I have tried to leave our itinerary somewhat open so that members are not stressed or rushed trying to get from event to event. Feel free to comment on this schedule and if the majority of participants would like to add something I will try and make it happen.
I look forward to seeing all of you here in Scottsdale. Cheers. :cheers
Chip
B O N Y
MODERATOR & FGT OWNER
sound great Chip, thanks for your hospitality.
I will be driving in from Fresno on Monday afternoon. Heading for Larry's and THE GT GUYS and will take a cab with my gear to the hotel. I will have to bum a ride or cab it to dinner. I would expect to have my ride back late Monday night or first thing Tuesday.
Looking forward as always to starting the rally to the rally from Beckland
I will be driving in from Fresno on Monday afternoon. Heading for Larry's and THE GT GUYS and will take a cab with my gear to the hotel. I will have to bum a ride or cab it to dinner. I would expect to have my ride back late Monday night or first thing Tuesday.
Looking forward as always to starting the rally to the rally from Beckland
TEXAS GT
2006 Twin Turbo
Sounds well thought out and organized. I've never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Stubbs and look forward to touring his dealership.
Thanks for doing this.
Keith
Thanks for doing this.
Keith
sr71
GT Owner
I have noticed during my approach a strange connection between bikers in general and HD in particular and the GT. I've had several pleasant chats with two wheel tourers, and look forward to meeting Mr. Stubbs and visiting the Museum.
Not 4N
Tungsten GT Owner
May I say - a tip of the hat sir!
Very gracious for all you have done Chip, see you Monday
:cheers
Trent
Very gracious for all you have done Chip, see you Monday
:cheers
Trent
Spirit
Heritage GT Owner
This Is Great
Thanks Chip & Veronica for all the hard work you are putting in to this "leg" of the Rally.
What a great bunch of folks.
Looking foward to seeing all soon.
Thanks Chip & Veronica for all the hard work you are putting in to this "leg" of the Rally.
What a great bunch of folks.
Looking foward to seeing all soon.
fjpikul
GT Owner
AtomicGT
GT Owner
Chip Beck for President of Scottsdale!
Sounds like an awesome 3 days. We can only imagine the good times while the rest of us are at WORK!!!!!
Sounds like an awesome 3 days. We can only imagine the good times while the rest of us are at WORK!!!!!