sportscars Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 Many people have asked for the Texas get together to be bigger and to have a track day. We are looking into that possibility, but renting a track (Harris Hill) is a rather large expense. The track is a grand cheaper on Friday than Saturday plus the only Saturday they can fit us in is April 16th. If we do track on Saturday then the scenic drive would have to be Friday or Sunday. If we track on Friday and do the Pretty Texas Scenic Drive (PTSD:hysterical: ) on Saturday then we can end at Cabela's. We would try to get a good deal from a hotel in Buda or San Marcos. Fridays lunch would be hamburgers or hotdogs at the track (they have a nice kitchen!). The dinner Friday would be something similar to Salt Lick or possibly a steak house, something nice but not over the top. Luch on the PTSD would be casual somewhere along the way. Thoughts and ideas? Please let us know what you think and what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09 Red GT500 Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 I like the idea of a track day on Friday and keeping the PTSD on Saturday! I'm looking forward to it already... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 In addition, you could come just for the scenic drive or just for the track. It wont be required to do both. So dont think we may not do one or the other, or that you would get charged for the track if you just want to do the drive, we are just feeling out interest in making this a larger gathering with more fun things to do. If we can get enough support for a track day on a Friday, we will do it, and then drive over and stay in Kerrville Friday night, then do the Saturday run and end up back in Buda, close to the track. This way, if you wanted to bring your truck and trailer your car and track stuff, you would end up right where you need to be when its all over with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 Double post...my first in 3124:hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 Cruise in April is cool. Don't care about track day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rush_junky Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Cruise in April is cool. Don't care about track day ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMstng Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 I would definitely be in for both events. Just let me know when and I will be there. Thanks for setting this up. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbytexan Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 Mid April sounds great. I wouldn't care for the track day as our fast pace through the hill country seams fast enough for me. Thanks for your time in setting this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texaggie Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 I would definitely be in for both events. Just let me know when and I will be there. Thanks for setting this up. Steve Hey Steve, I like your ride! As for the track and/ or the cruise, I hope to be able to do both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVTSnake Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 Just cruise for me...Sat or Sun. can't do a Fri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stang_Girl Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Jeff has been having too much fun throwing my car around the track. It's my turn now. Count us in for both. Any weekend will work for us just let us know when you get it set so I can take off of work for the Friday. The more time the better in knowing in advance. I'll have to save for more tires. If you haven't been to Harris Hill...this is an awesome track with awesome owners. Been out there several times and they are very accomodating along with answering any questions you may have. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasShelby Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Who ever is in charge for the get together please PM with final details, I will post it on my website and tell some of the local owners out here in west texas. Will definitely try to make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Who ever is in charge for the get together please PM with final details, I will post it on my website and tell some of the local owners out here in west texas. Will definitely try to make it. I'll do that my friend. Last year I didnt even really try to advertise it, and we ended up with 25 cars with just a thread on it here and a couple other forums. This time around, we will DEFINITELY be able to accomodate more cars. I was worried that when a caravan gets too big, you end up with a big headache and a bunch of lost drivers, but I think we have that squared away with grouping cars no bigger than 20 and having a clear route defined beforehand. I intentionally changed the route on the map last year so if we had seperation in the morning, the map would take the stragglers through Junction, so the line at the restaurant didnt get too crazy, and it worked out great! This year we will simply stagger the groups and seperate them by 15 minutes. We will have a cruiser group, and a "spirited group", and send the cruisers out first, and play catch up with the other. I think that will be a fun way to keep it from being a giant traffic jam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Keep me posted Warren/Sean. We would like to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dh777 Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 March 4-6 is the Las Vegas NASCAR weekend - not that I'm going April 8-10 is the MCA National Show in Mesquite Late March or early April works best for us Sounds like fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Beyond Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 I'll do that my friend. Last year I didnt even really try to advertise it, and we ended up with 25 cars with just a thread on it here and a couple other forums. This time around, we will DEFINITELY be able to accomodate more cars. I was worried that when a caravan gets too big, you end up with a big headache and a bunch of lost drivers, but I think we have that squared away with grouping cars no bigger than 20 and having a clear route defined beforehand. I intentionally changed the route on the map last year so if we had seperation in the morning, the map would take the stragglers through Junction, so the line at the restaurant didnt get too crazy, and it worked out great! This year we will simply stagger the groups and seperate them by 15 minutes. We will have a cruiser group, and a "spirited group", and send the cruisers out first, and play catch up with the other. I think that will be a fun way to keep it from being a giant traffic jam. Put me in the "spirited group" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportscars Posted November 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 Put me in the "spirited group" Okay, take Abner out of the "grandma" group and put into the "spirited" group. Done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09 Red GT500 Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Put me in the "spirited group" Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chairman Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 The last weekend of March is the Track Guys event at Texas World Speedway. If you haven't run the 2.9 mile road course there, this is your chance. I have run this event with them since it started years ago. What a blast for SVT owners. They will allow non-SVT cars to run as well. Registration should open soon for Saturday and/or Sunday participation. Cheers, Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanita1 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Many people have asked for the Texas get together to be bigger and to have a track day. We are looking into that possibility, but renting a track (Harris Hill) is a rather large expense. The track is a grand cheaper on Friday than Saturday plus the only Saturday they can fit us in is April 16th. If we do track on Saturday then the scenic drive would have to be Friday or Sunday. If we track on Friday and do the Pretty Texas Scenic Drive (PTSD:hysterical: ) on Saturday then we can end at Cabela's. We would try to get a good deal from a hotel in Buda or San Marcos. Fridays lunch would be hamburgers or hotdogs at the track (they have a nice kitchen!). The dinner Friday would be something similar to Salt Lick or possibly a steak house, something nice but not over the top. Luch on the PTSD would be casual somewhere along the way. Thoughts and ideas? Please let us know what you think and what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanita1 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 We will definetly be there for the cruise, dont need track time but love cruises and esp being with all the great san antonio group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDW Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Can't help myself, spirited for me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportscars Posted December 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Come on guys! This is your chance to give us input. Good or bad. Speak up now or live with someone else's decisions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09 Red GT500 Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 I like the idea of the last weekend of spring break - track day on Friday, cruise on Saturday, then the long drive home on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackonblack Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Come on guys! This is your chance to give us input. Good or bad. Speak up now or live with someone else's decisions! Probably be good for just the cruise. Last spring break weekend date looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattooed1 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 im in with the spirited group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andresh53 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Me too I'll take the spirited group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09 Red GT500 Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Well, it looks like most of the votes lean towards the latter half of March and early April. Sean and Warren, any announcements forthcoming? Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Well, we have the Texas Mile AND TMS in late March, and I dont want to put our event on the heels of those events. Honestly, at this point, what about March 5th or March 12th? That would give a two or three week buffer, and I think the weather would be perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09 Red GT500 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Well, we have the Texas Mile AND TMS in late March, and I dont want to put our event on the heels of those events. Honestly, at this point, what about March 5th or March 12th? That would give a two or three week buffer, and I think the weather would be perfect! Of those two dates, I vote for the 12th... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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