Due to the worsening weather forecast we made the hard decision to change the date on the event from Sunday to Saturday. I know that this may cause hardship to some and I apologize for the change, but we figured that if the weather is as bad as they say it's going to be, then noone would show up, so we thought this was for the best.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday and that most of you can still make it!

Spring Fling: Sunday April 14th 2007
Lambertville, NJ

A spirited drive along the Delaware River and through the quiet back-roads of Eastern PA. Come equipped with a camera, your Porsche and ready for a ride to blow the winter cobwebs off your car.

Meeting point:
Lambertville Municipal Court
25 S Union St, Lambertville, NJ 08530

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...m=1&iwloc=addr

Arrive: 7:15 to 7:45am
Driver's Meeting 7:45am
Depart: 8am Sharp!

Post and let us know that you're definitely going to be there!

 

Ill be there!!!!!


(If im not too thrashed from the spring fling at penn...)

 

That sounds like a lot of fun. I might be able to make it. Not sure yet.

 

It would be great to have you guys there.

 

Well, I just got back from driving the route again - couple of comments - OMG, we're in for a good drive! The changes made after SpiderV6 and I drove it have improved things significantly. Additionally, the gravel has now washed away and we have some nice clean roads ready and waiting for us next weekend. I'm glad that I drove it again, as one of the roads we were due to use was closed, so that needed a minor adjustment, but otherwise I think that we'll have a blast.



Here's a summarry of my earlier posts...

i) Arrive with a full tank of gas. There is a gas station in Lambertville, but I don't know if it's open early on a Sunday, so you should fill up somewhere on the home stretch close to Lambertville.
ii) If you have 2 way radios, bring them, as we'll have them and can all tune into the same channel.
iii) Arriving early is good. Looks like we'll have a good turnout, so getting there early gives you time to grab a coffee and donut from the coffee shop around the corner on Bridge street and stand around talking with others and admiring the cars. I aim to be there nice and early.
iv) bring a camera and take lots of photos. I think I'll also be rigging my camcorder into the car to enjoy the ride.
v) If you have a map that covers upper bucks county, PA, then it will not hurt to bring it. The directions we've pulled together (I think) are pretty good, but on the off-chance that you get separated it will be good to have members of the group with maps.
vii) With this being a large group we may (as mentioned in an earlier post), depending upon final numbers,split the group into two and have them run in opposite directions in order to allow for less bunching and a more enjoyable ride.
viii) The route is designed with fast stretches, as well as slower (curvy) fun stretches. These speed differences will naturally spread out the group and allow you space to have fun. The run can be done without a navigator if you stay close to a car with a navigator, but it's best to have someone in the car directing, as I'd hate to see anyone get lost.
ix) The PCA is kindly sponsoring this run, so please come and find me (I'll be wearing a PCA hat) when you arrive and sign in. This will get you a copy of the route and have you sign a PCA waiver that covers the organizers in case something bad happens.
x) Have fun, but be careful with your speed until we get out of Lamberville. It is a 25 mph zone until we get out of town and the police do sit there with radar - don't worry, we'll be out of town in a few minutes and I'd hate for us to get a police escort up to the NJ border.

My hope is that we get in and out of Lambertville before we attract too much attention.

We will be in and out of Lambertville in less than 1 hour.

As for passing opportunities - pass where it's legal and safe. The route has plenty of passing opportunities.

I have not posted the route. I'm keeping that buttoned down in order to maintain some element of surprise and also not tempt fate for us having some black and white escorts.

Those that are coming in from a distance and would like the route in advance can PM me the day before and I'll send it to them to allow them to familiarize themselves with the maps.


Should be a fun day, a good turnout and plenty of photo ops.

 

Bump - UPDATE

This is not a drill - Yes, the above note is real.

The weather is looking crappy for Sunday and shows no sign of change (much as I'd hoped that it would), so rather than risk having a miserable time on Sunday and half of you not showing up, we decided to change the event to Saturday - same place, same time.

I'm sorry that some of you cannot make it - I was looking forward to meeting you guys and I know that everyone has been excited about this for a while - more the reason that it was a hard call for us to make in changing the day.

I hope that we still see most of you there!

 

For those that joined us for the sping fling today, I have posted pics to a web page that you'll find here:

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...6&page=7&pp=40

The turnout was great, despite the last minute change of day - we should certainly do another drive in the summer!

This might be a tough drive to beat. This route will be a keeper and we'll do it again at a later date.

Thanks again to all that attended - if you have photos that you wouldn't mind sharing, please drop me a note - I'd love to see them and if you give permission I'll even post them onto the webpage with photos that I collect from others.

 

look forward to doing it again

 

It was great to meet you - that's a beautiful car you have there. I look forward to seeing you again at the next one!

We'll aim for another in June or July.

 

So sorry I couldn't make it, but i work on Sat. Looked like a great time. Hope the next one is on Sunday. Could somebody email me the route? TIA

 

That did look like a fun time!!!

I wish I could have made it!!!

 

Looks like all had a great time. Sorry I could not make it, but look forward to the next one. How many cars ended up coming>

 

We had just under 30 show - not bad for a short notice change. In fact, I'd say that it was about the right size, as it allowed us to go at a decent speed without loosing people and spread out a little. I was dreading having a large group that would bunch up and become unmanageable.

We're planning on another event on July 28th and may even fit a re-run of the route in before then.