The 2010 Steeplechase season kicks off this year with the Casanova Hunt point to point races at Buckland Farm just South of Gainesville, VA the last weekend of February. The different Hunts of Northern Virginia will sponsor races every weekend through the Spring at various venues in the Virginia countryside.

We started doing drives from the PCA club breakfasts when they coincided last year BUT This year, I'd like to coordinate some 6Speed drives out to some races.

Berk ? Perhaps we could latch this up with morning coffee meets then cruise out for a day of races through some Virginia twisties ? The sooner we setup individual drives the better as we may be provided special parking or even rail-side parking for tailgating.

Anyone interested in doing this ?

-Nate

 

Nate - LOVE the idea. I'm in buddy!!! I'm a big fan of the steeplechase races. Used to go to them in NJ all the time. Big equestrian fan here.

Let me know the dates (call me off line if necessary) and we plan accordingly. As of right now, you have a Twin Turbo'd C4S confirmed.

 

Alright well this one is real easy if you coordinate it with coffee meets... We'll plan on taking a group off from there on the morning of Saturday, February 20. The Casanova Hunt Steeplechase is from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. They have a Facebook Event Page for it here: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/e...964060&index=1

There aren't too many twisties on the way to Buckland farm as it is practically in Gainesville... but that is probably a good thing as it will be the first run out to a race. Other Steeplechases will take us out through great driving e.g. Flint Hill, Sperryville, Upperville, Middleburg etc

 

this sounds sweet. you can count me in.

Will

 

What are the chances of getting VIP parking for these events? Would we have to put up some major coinage? These races were always a blast in college (JMU). Would love to do it again.

Gen Pop parking is questionable for us who's bellies rub the ground. Especially on a tweeked hillside.

 

If we get a list of interest before each Steeplechase then yes I have had some luck getting special reserved/ exotic-safe parking for the group. VIP parking is usually on the rail and costs a bit... but that's up to the individual

 

Oh and usually when we do things things one rail VIP parking spot can handle a group of friends, so we normally will have a rail spot for a group and all pitch in for food... so that's an option. We shall see how the season goes and if we decide to start doing something like that the we can take turns on who gets to do the rail... (e.g. a Porsche Cayenne makes for a good tailgate vehicle ;-))

 

i would love to come and photograph the event so im in

 

Sweet ;-) I shoot a Nikon D2H... you check out some of my Polo gallery at ndaileyphotos.com

 

thats awesome. i really like the sky in ur polo pics. i shoot with a d300. a small sample of my stuff is on www.boostphoto.net

 

tomorrow's scheduled steeplechase race has been canceled due to uh.... snow... so... won't be driving out on a fun run...

Looks like the first race of 2010 will be in Berryville with the Blue Ridge Hunt... on 6 March... if its not too wet still...

 

hey guys i was looking at this thread and looks like...very interesting..i would love to do those 6speed drives along with you guys...just that i have a BMW 330i...is that ok?...this is my first season for steeplechase races..would love to do it

 

That would be fine... some of these event will leave from Potomac Porsche Club, some from 6speed coffee GTGs depending on how the schedules mesh... look for more updates to come. It appears Warrenton will be the first Steeplechase for this year (if the footing is ok next week) again... they may cancel that one if it's unsafe for the horses to race.

Here is the season schedule as it stands today:

2010 VIRGINIA RACING CALENDAR SPRING The Casanova Hunt Point to Point will not be held in 2010.
Saturday, February 20
12:30 pmCasanova Hunt Point to Point
Buckland Farm, Warrenton, Virginia
(540) 788-4806
The Casanova Hunt Hunter Pace Events will not be held in 2010.
Sunday, February 21
12:00 noonCasanova Hunt Hunter Pace Events
Acorn Hill Farm, Warrenton, Virginia
(540) 788-4806
The Hunter Pace Events have been postponed and will be rescheduled.
Sunday, March 7
12:00 noonBlue Ridge Hunt Hunter Pace Events
Lakeville Farm, Boyce VA
(540) 687-5449

Saturday, March 13
12:30 pmWarrenton Hunt Point to Point
Airlie Race Course, Warrenton, Virginia
(540) 219-1400
The Warrenton Hunt Hunter Pace Events will not be held in 2010.
Sunday, March 14
1:00 pmWarrenton Hunt Hunter Pace Events
Summerplace Showgrounds at Dondoric Farm,
The Plains, Virginia
(540) 229-6679

Saturday, March 20
9:30 amPiedmont Fox Hounds Hunter Pace Events
Salem Course, Upperville, Virginia
(540) 592-3223

Saturday, March 20
1:00 pmPiedmont Fox Hounds Point to Point
Salem Course, Upperville, Virginia
(540) 592-7100
(540) 687-3455

Sunday, March 21
12:30 pmBull Run Hunt Point to Point
Brandywine Park, Culpeper, Virginia
(540) 832-2726
(540) 937-2510

Saturday, March 27
9:00 amOrange County Hunt Hunter Pace Events
Locust Hill Farm, Middleburg, Virginia
(540) 253-5566

Saturday, March 27
12:00 noonBlue Ridge Hunt Point to Point
Woodley Farm, Berryville, Virginia
(540) 837-2077
(540) 247-6123

Sunday, March 28
1:00 pmOrange County Hunt Point to Point
Locust Hill Farm, Middleburg, Virginia
(540) 687-5552
ochpointtopoint@verizon.net

Saturday, April 3
12:00 noonOld Dominion Hounds Point to Point
Ben Venue Farm, Ben Venue, Virginia
(540) 364-4573
(540) 636-1507

Sunday, April 4
1:00 pmOld Dominion Hounds Hunter Pace Events
Ben Venue Farm, Ben Venue, Virginia
(540) 364-4573
(540) 636-1507

Sunday, April 11
12:00 noonBull Run Hunt Hunter Pace Events
Pea**** Farm, Culpeper, Virginia
(540) 672-5128

Sunday, April 11
12:30 pmLoudoun Hunt Point to Point
Oatlands Plantation, Leesburg, Virginia
(703) 777-8480
(540) 338-4031

Saturday, April 17
9:00 amRappahannock Hunt Hunter Pace Events
Greenwood Farm, Washington VA
(540) 937-5813
(540) 229-7752

Saturday, April 17
1:30 pmMiddleburg Spring Races
Glenwood Park, Middleburg, Virginia
(540) 687-6545
(504) 687-6595

Sunday, April 18
12:00 noonFairfax Hunt Point to Point
Morven Park, Leesburg, Virginia
(540) 687-0611
jhamlin@fairfaxhunt.com

Saturday, April 24
10:00 amFairfax Hunt Hunter Pace Events
Rolling Meadow Farm, Philomont, Virginia
(703) 448-3789
(571) 970-7300 cell

Saturday, April 24
1:00 pmFoxfield Spring Races
Charlottesville, Virginia
(434) 293-9501

Sunday, April 25
1:00 pmMiddleburg Hunt Point to Point
Glenwood Park, Middleburg, Virginia
(540) 687-6069
(540) 454-2991

Saturday, May 1
12:00 noonVirginia Gold Cup Junior Field Masters Chase
Great Meadow, The Plains, Virginia
(540) 347-2612

Saturday, May 1
1:00 pmVirginia Gold Cup Races
Great Meadow, The Plains, Virginia
(540) 347-2612

Saturday, May 8
1:00 pmBedford County Hunt Point to Point & Hunter Pace
Wolf Branch Farm, Forest, Virginia
(540) 297-3419

Saturday, May 15
1:30 pmStrawberry Hill Races
Colonial Downs, New Kent County, Virginia
(804) 994-2800