WI and IL Members - 2007 Cruises

[JG853]

Hello everyone,

I am new to this forum and first want to say Happy new Year to everyone.

A number of us have shared information and created a little email list for meeting and then cruising down together to a car show or other related event. Currently, I have two Ford GT's that participate in our cruises. We are always looking to add to the list so send me a PM if you are interested. Last year, we all met and cruised down to the Gurnee, IL car show and then after the show. I hope that we can get a few more Ford GT's to attend and look forward to seeing everyone at the next get together cruise in 2007 (Dates to be sent shortly). I have listed the guys who joined last year. It would be great to get 100 cars or more following down the freeway to an event in IL or WI. I hope some of you can join us as well.

Again, if you know anyone who would like to join the cruises, please send me a PM with your email address and I will add you to the list.

Regards,
JG853


First Last Automobile Year
Joel G Corvette 1996
Dan M Cadillac CTS-V 2004
Lee R 911 Twin Turbo 2002
Tony D Ford GT 2006 Heritage
Pat M - Ford GT White/Blue
Bob P Corvette Z06 2003
Dave C Corvette Z06 2002
Steve P Dodge Viper GTS 1996
Cash M Corvette Z06 2004
Gina M Cadillac CTS-V 2005
Jared M BMW Z4 - M Series 2007
Steve G Corvette - LT4 1996
Larry S Mercedez Benz CLK 55 AMG 2001
Todd Z Corvette Z06 2004
Mrs. Z Corvette 2000
Grant B Nissan 350 Z 2003
Jason P Corvette 1994
Terry S. Corvette 1996
Jeff VB Camaro 1967
Chad M Camaro 1999
Greg K Trans AM WS6 2002
Jack S Corvette Z06 2002
Craig H Corvette 2000
Kelly V Corvette 2002
Fred E Corvette 1996
Peter S Corvette 1996
Mark W Acura NSX 1993
Andrew L Camaro
Greg P Corvette Mallett Hammer 2005
Dale H Corvette Z06 2001
Tom H Corvette 2000
Blown2kss Corvette Z06 2001
Tom W Corvette (PurpleHaze) 2000
Jesse Trans AM WS6
Dave Mustang Mach 1 2003
George V Corvette Z06 - MTI 2003
Phil M Corvette Z06 2003
Erv R Corvette Stingray 1970
Frank Tank Corvette Z06 2001
Matt T
Corvette 383 1990
Chris S Corvette 2001
Brian V Cadillac CTS-V 2004
Julie C Camaro IROC Z 1988
Mark B BMW M3 2002
Bill K Corvette Z06 2004
Pat M Corvette 1990, 1975
Matt J Trans AM WS6 2000
Pete R Corvette Z06 2003
Marc Z Corvette - C6 and C3 2005, 1972
Bob S Corvette - C4 1988
Andy Trans AM WS6 2000
Brian Camaro Z28 2002
Shawn Corvette 2006
Troy Mustang GT 2002
Frank G Corvette Z06 2007
Pete G Corvette Z06
Marc Z Corvette - C6, C3 2005, 1972
Deb L Corvette 2004
Jose A Corvette
Ken B Corvette - C5
Rich N Corvette - C5, C3 1999, 1975
Bizaro Corvette
Scott C Corvette
Mike Mustang GT 2005
Mickey P Mustang GT Convertible 1994
Kelley W 2003 Mustang Mach I 2003
Dave Mustang SVO 1984
Wayne M Mustang GT 2005
Steve Mustang GT 2003
Sonic Blue Roush Mustang - Roush 2005
Caleb G Cadillac CTS-V 2005
Chris F Cadillac CTS-V 2004
Brian C Cadillac CTS-V - Supercharged 2004
Bryan W Cadillac CTS-V 2005
Gene Z Cadillac CTS-V 2005
Danny J Cadillac CTS-V 2004
Tom A Cadillac CTS-V 2006
Larry B Cadillac STS-V, XLR-V 2007
Joe NSX
ALB01 GTO 2005
Matt W GTO 2005
Matt Trans AM WS6 2000
Rick Trans AM WS6 2000
Joel H Camaro SS 1998
Firehawk009 Trans AM - Firehawk 2000
Rich O Camaro Z28
Jacob K Camaro SS 1999
Jim M Charger / Corvette 1968 / 1993

 

[JG853]

Update

I have split the Cruise / Show Dates into two sections below. I hope to see everyone at the first car show (May 12, 2007) and then the first cruise (June 15, 2007).

If you want to be added to the list, please send me an email to jmg853@gmail.com with your email, make/model/year of car. The list is well over 300 at this time.

Regards,

JG853

2007 Cruise Dates:
(1) Friday - June 15, 2007 - Meet & Greet Cruise the Gurnee Car Show
This first cruise will be a meet and greet for group introductions and to get to know everyone. For the members that will join the cruise from WI to IL, we will meet at the Milwaukee County Park & Ride Lot - http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel...e/d2/pr4030.htm (Lot 40 - 30) in-between 6:15 PM and 6: 45 PM. We will then leave the park and ride lot and go to the Gurnee Car Show at promptly 6:45 PM, following each other in a line down the freeway. For those individuals that will be meeting us from the Chicago and do not want to join the parade down from Wisconsin, we will meet off of Rte. 132. Basically, take rte. 132 off I-94 to the 2nd stop light which is Gurnee Mills Circle West. Turn right and go North thru the stoplight and the next stop sign about 1/4 mile total to the parking area on the right ( You will see the Gurnee Mills movie theatre to the right). Z06 Bob will be in this parking lot so you will see him/his beautiful black LG Z there as well. The plan is to be at this location by 7:20 PM - 7:30 PM. After the show, if the group wants we can cruise somewhere together and get something eat.
As I mentioned above, I will send out a subsequent email message to everyone as we approach this date with more logistical information. Within this email, I will also create a spreadsheet with everyone who is joining the cruise. Given that timing is important for this event, it will be critical that you inform us if you attending and where you will be meeting (Either at the park & ride in Milwaukee, or at Gurnee off of Rte. 132 (As described above). Obviously, the weather on the Friday, June 15, 2007 has to be nice, but everyone please save this date. Please feel free to invite your friends that have neat cars to join as well.

On other point is that thanks to Larry, for those southern WI and Northern IL individuals that would like to join the cruise from WI, but do not want to drive up to Milwaukee at the starting point (College Avenue Park & Ride), we could add one other meeting spot in Kenosha. If you are interested in this, I need to know so we know how many people want to meet in this Kenosha, WI location. I will send the address after we gauge interest. This way, more people can participate in the cruise to the Gurnee, IL car show.


(2) August 2007 - Generac Power Weekend - Road America Champ Car Race
Depending on what the group wants to do, we will either attend the Generac 500 / American Le Mans series race Saturday or the Generac Champ Car Grand Prix Sunday. We can decided during the June 15, 2007 Meet & Greet what date we all would like to go. The meeting spot will be the Milwaukee County Park & Ride Lot - http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel...e/d2/pr4030.htm (Lot 40 - 30) again, and will follow each other to Road America and all park together. For those individuals that live closer to the track , we will determine a spot a location that we will meet you at near the track so we can all pull in and park together.


(3) September 2007
- Fall Cruise 2007 - Date and location TBD


2007 Car Show Dates
(1) Saturday, May 12, 2007 - Project Two Customs Car Show - 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
Many of you sent me a email wanting to have a get together in May 2007. Thus, the date of the Project Two Customs (http://www.projecttwocustoms.com/) Car Show is scheduled on May 12, 2007. The show will begin at 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Please mark this date in your calendar. I will need to get a headcount of how many people are coming. Obviously the weather has to be good, and I will send an email out to everyone as we approach this date. All makes/models/years welcome to join. We will all meet at Project Two Customs (Address in the link).

 

[metalman]

Cruise this Satuday 5/12

Anyone interested in participating in this cruise on Saturday 5/12, let me know. I met Z06 Joel last year and this is a good group of people. We have 3 GT's going now and hope for more. At this point, it looks like we'll have 100-150 cars.

Tony

 

[metalman]

Joel G organized a great cruise, I'm sure he'll be posting pics shortly. I could'nt believe how many cars there were at the meeting spot. There must have been at least 100 cars, all types. There were 3 GT's, and the local police had to shut down Mooreland Rd. and the highway entrance ramp to allow the group to enter the highway, lot's of fun and a little like the cannonball run at times, can't wait to do it again. If anyone from the forum is in N. IL or SE WI, I highly recommend you give it a try next time.

 

[JG853]

Pictures

TD -

Thanks for the post. Great to see you again and catch up this past weekend. That is one awesome Heritage Edition GT you have and I really liked the number within the white like the reace car! It was a lot of fun and look forward to doing it again in June 2007 at our next event - June 15, 2007 Cruise to Gurnee, IL.

Best Regards,

Joel G

Pictures -

1 - Thank you to Bizaro for taking all of the shots and creating a slideshow.

http://community.webshots.com/slide.../cars&track_action=/Owner/Shortcuts/Slideshow



2. Thank you to Touring Mike for your photos as well

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1703277



3. Thank you to Project Two for creating a video and these pictures

http://www.projecttwocustoms.com/capfund07/index.htm

Joel G organized a great cruise, I'm sure he'll be posting pics shortly. I could'nt believe how many cars there were at the meeting spot. There must have been at least 100 cars, all types. There were 3 GT's, and the local police had to shut down Mooreland Rd. and the highway entrance ramp to allow the group to enter the highway, lot's of fun and a little like the cannonball run at times, can't wait to do it again. If anyone from the forum is in N. IL or SE WI, I highly recommend you give it a try next time.