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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 11:13 AM
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Seems as if there's about 5 Dallas people posting in this thread. I'm always up for putting some more miles on my car. If yall ever decide on a date to do the Red River Cruise or another I'm in, just shoot me a PM.
 
Old Feb 26, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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I did a modified version of the Red River Cruise

http://g.co/maps/7srcc

This is good Sunday drive, total distance 145 miles, time 2 hrs without stopping.

I have been spoiled since I did drives in the Hill Country outside, Austin, TX and the Ozark Mountains around Eureka Springs and the infamous Tail of Dragon at the NC/TN border, all this past year.

But as far as a quick drive from Dallas area, this route is pretty entertaining. Not too challenging, a few twisties, some good straights and a fair amount of triple digit driving. The highlight of the driving is from Muenster to St. Jo. Beautiful scenery, good elevation changes and a large wind farm.

I started at 10:30 on a Sunday morning and traffic was minimal, I had to pass only 3 cars all day. I would expect more traffic on weekdays and Saturdays, but since there are plenty of long straightaways, passing is not a problem.

All in all it was a very enjoyable drive, it is not going to test you to your limits but you will have fun time
 
Old Feb 26, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by wingnut2u
I did a modified version of the Red River Cruise

http://g.co/maps/7srcc

This is good Sunday drive, total distance 145 miles, time 2 hrs without stopping.

I have been spoiled since I did drives in the Hill Country outside, Austin, TX and the Ozark Mountains around Eureka Springs and the infamous Tail of Dragon at the NC/TN border, all this past year.

But as far as a quick drive from Dallas area, this route is pretty entertaining. Not too challenging, a few twisties, some good straights and a fair amount of triple digit driving. The highlight of the driving is from Muenster to St. Jo. Beautiful scenery, good elevation changes and a large wind farm.

I started at 10:30 on a Sunday morning and traffic was minimal, I had to pass only 3 cars all day. I would expect more traffic on weekdays and Saturdays, but since there are plenty of long straightaways, passing is not a problem.

All in all it was a very enjoyable drive, it is not going to test you to your limits but you will have fun time
Wingnut, do you have a map of the route you did in the hill country?
 
Old Feb 26, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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Wow lots of great ideas on this thread! We had a nice cruise and lunch in amish country PA today, great weather... Nice cars and good people... Oh and great food also!!!
 
Old Feb 27, 2012 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by DetomasoGTS74
Wingnut, do you have a map of the route you did in the hill country?
I do not have the exact route but here is some info, it is called
The Three Sisters (AKA The Twisted Sisters)- Ranch Roads 335, 336,337a

http://motorcycleroads.com/75/555/Te...5-336337a.html

You will not be disappointed
 
Old Feb 27, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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Thanks wingnut! That is a way out from Austin, and a route I have yet to take. I am in!!!!
 
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I am in Dallas. I would be in for a road trip. Anyone going to Cars & Coffee this week end in Plano?
 
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I am in Dallas. I would be in for a road trip. Anyone going to Cars & Coffee this week end in Plano?
I will be there
 
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Sounds good I'll keep an eye out for your 911
 
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I think I will be there as well.
 
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I tried to go to C&C today, but @ 7:55 am they closed the lot. Too bad.
 
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I arrived at 800a with same issue. It seems 730a is the required time. The british section is usually not crowded either. I walked over and no astons in sight. Next month..
 
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Last time I was late I just parked in the back lot behind the dealership - was that full as well?
 
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The lot n the side was open, but it's not for showing your car, it's just for parking.
 
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Originally Posted by tommyboy214
Sounds good I'll keep an eye out for your 911
Did you end up making it? Didn't see any 991's.

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I tried to go to C&C today, but @ 7:55 am they closed the lot. Too bad.
Yeah, I arrived at 7:30 and although I was able to get in, it was very packed on the PCar row.

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I arrived at 800a with same issue. It seems 730a is the required time. The british section is usually not crowded either. I walked over and no astons in sight. Next month..
Yeah, there were Aston's scattered about.











 
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