Ford GT National Rally II! Details/Registration

[B O N Y]

gas stops that promote no waiting and clean bathrooms

 

[S592R]

gas stops that promote no waiting and clean bathrooms

hell.... I'm a marine...I can take a wizz at the pump! remember what Gunny Hiway said.. "improvise, over come, adapt" :lol

No doze is for wimps... we used tobasco sauce as eye drops before .... that works. :thumbsup

 

[fjpikul]

AJB, I don't know if you saw my earlier posts on getting around St. Louis. Take I-270 (in Troy, IL) across the Mississippi towards Kansas City/Memphis.
Continue south until you hit I-44 West (near Fenton, MO). Personally, I think the road through Indy and coming in on I-70 is the better bet. Remember, towing vehicles are limited to 55mph, and the IL State Police like to remind you of that.

I'm sure Steve would like to give you the Precious Moments tour in Joplin like he did for DBTGT, Spirit and Silverbullitt.

Frank

 

[S592R]

I'm sure Steve would like to give you the Precious Moments tour in Joplin like he did for DBTGT, Spirit and Silverbullitt.

Frank

Your such a funny guy ..... I use to have a kinder gentler side. operative words there "use to".:biggrin

see you in california frank .... bring your boobs with you. :rofl

S

 

[GT Tech]

Ive done the route twice in the past 2 weeks.

I'm leaving Michigan early on the 25th for the return trip. Watch for lots of construction on the Oklahoma turn pike between Tulsa and the Missouri line. TIGHT LANES (about 6" between the trailer and barriers on each side.) 6000 miles in 16 days. Home for 4 days, then leave for Scottsdale, and the rally in LA. I'll NEVER get unpacked. :thumbsup

 

[AJB]

Thanks for the advice.

Frank and Rich..thanks for the information..

Frank..do they POST the 55 mph for trailers or just let you find out the hard way?
Rich..how many miles of construction? Will you be pulling the big white trailer? Mine is pewter and I am pulling with the Expedition.

GT is in the trailer, suitcases ready to go and we will leave tomorrow at 9am I hope..
AJB

 

[fjpikul]

Yes, the speed limit is posted on separate signs for trucks and towing vehicles all acros the state. Be very careful of new motorcycle cop teams using laser. Have your money ready for the OK turnpike from Tulsa to OKC. DO NOT DRIVE INTO SMOKE!

 

[fjpikul]

Steve, I'm afraid to go through baggage check with those babies on.

 

[B O N Y]

Just went to google earth.... who is that guy in the hot tub with the three ladies??:lol :banana :lol

 

[nota4re]

Just went to google earth.... who is that guy in the hot tub with the three ladies??

That's me Bony.... and it was 4 ladies.....

 

[isaakgt]

It looks like you are hooked up with Larry ans Richard for the trip down. My GT along with one other will be trucked down. We will not be driving this trip. I think there is at least one other that may be trucked down also. If I hear of any others driving down through Fresno, I will let you know.

Yes Jerry, Larry K. called me this morning and got me squared away on the departure from Fresno. Sounds like we may have 4 cars in our group. :thumbsup

 

[Demolition Man]

Rally II

Three GT's will be leaving S.F. on Wed. am if anyone want's to tag along. Looking forward to seeing the group again, it's been to long. Bringing along a couple newbees with their rides.

Rick Jeffery

 

[S592R]

Hey, I am trying to pack here so I can ship stuff out to California tomorrow. Does anyone have a frickin itinerary for this thing? If so its buried in this post somewhere ...HELP!

thanks
Steve

 

[fjpikul]

Steve, go to the very first listing in this thread, where registration is at. There is a rough idea what's going on on a daily basis. Just remember your tux for Saturday night.

 

[S592R]

Steve, go to the very first listing in this thread, where registration is at. There is a rough idea what's going on on a daily basis. Just remember your tux for Saturday night.

great .... if that is it ...don't we have a better one than that? I'll remember to stop off at venice beach and buy a tux t-shirt.

S

 

[Piana]

Demolition Man,
What time are you leaving and where are you meeting? Have you been following the messages and advice of the Socal guys? We're still trying to work out a good itinerary and departure time so we don't wind up int traffic jams down south. (BlackICE, Piana and Ed Simms) I believe Canibl is going down 5 to pick-up his girl friend in L.A.

 

[dbk]

Itinerary

Wednesday Evening:
Cocktails, hors doeuvres, and registration at the Fairmont: 6pm-10pm
Can't miss it, it's in the outdoor garden.

6pm-10pm cocktails and registration.

Thursday:
Saleen School of Speed at El Toro
Begins 10AM ends mid to late afternoon (Saleen put no end time. They want to make sure everyone gets a shot in their products and at the AutoX). Evening is free. Call it 10AM-4PM. Lunch will be served on site by Saleen.

10AM-4PM Saleen School of Speed at El Toro.

Friday:
Depart on Road Rally. You are on your own for this one. I plan on leaving at 10 AM. If you leave later, you will hit mid day traffic on the 15 heading up to the craziest roads. If you leave at this time you should have time to take it easy, enjoy the roads, and get to the Petersen with plenty of time to spare. Maps and step by step instructions will be included. The route from Newport to the Petersen is ~250 miles.

Whether or not you choose to take the route, the Petersen Automotive Museum event runs from 6pm-10pm. Dinner will be provided at the museum.

10AM road rally departure
6PM-10PM Petersen Automotive Museum event

Saturday:
Cars and Coffee runs from 7AM-9AM. Immediately thereafter, Saleen has invited us to their retail facility down the street for coffee and donuts and the chance to take home one of their $2000 Ford GT tables. You have to be there if you want a chance at it.

We will depart via motorcoach (for those who don't want to drive, and I highly recommend it because there is NOWHERE for 100 GT's to park down on the beach in Newport. And you can blow off some steam with a ride there and back) from the Fairmont to the bay for the yacht cruise at ~5:30 pm. We have the yacht from 6PM-10PM. Dinner will be served on the yacht.

7AM-9AM Cars and Coffee
Immediately thereafter - Saleen Retail Facility
6PM-10PM Yacht Cruise

Wednesday: 6pm-10pm cocktails and registration
Thursday: 10AM-4PM Saleen School of Speed at El Toro.
Friday: 10AM road rally departure, 6PM-10PM Petersen Automotive Museum event
Saturday: 7AM-9AM Cars and Coffee ,Immediately thereafter - Saleen Retail Facility, 6PM-10PM Yacht Cruise

 

[S592R]

thanks .... it helps to see it on paper ... makes trying to fit everything into a box or the GT. also knowing what to place where. If the gt had a trunk at least as big as my lotus elise it would not be an issue.

S

 

[vyprgt2]

DBK- thanks for the updated itinerary. One question- are we still going to have tours of the main Saleen factory as well as the activiities at El Toro on Thursday?:confused

 

[Demolition Man]

Demolition Man,
What time are you leaving and where are you meeting? Have you been following the messages and advice of the Socal guys? We're still trying to work out a good itinerary and departure time so we don't wind up int traffic jams down south. (BlackICE, Piana and Ed Simms) I believe Canibl is going down 5 to pick-up his girl friend in L.A.

Piana,

I live in the East Bay near walnut creek. Where are you? What time do you guys plan on leaving? The earlier the better for us.

Demolition Man