ZR-1 Northeast Get Together

[Mystic ZR-1]

ZR-1 Net Registry Northeast get together: Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix at Lime Rock Park. Lime Rock,Connecticut

Lime Rock is sort of centrally located in the Northeast and will make a great place for a ZR-1 get together, of course all ZR-1s from everywhere are more than welcome and encouraged to attend. All the "hard work" is already done by the good folks who run the "Corvette Corral" (not to mention the great goody bag they hand out) all we have to do is show up and watch the C6Rs kick some butt and show off to the rest of the Corvette (and Porsche etc.) world why the ZR-1 is so special and is the most unique Corvette ever built. If the rest of the world doesn't understand or agree, it's their loss...
Note: this ZR-1 get together is not put on or run by the "Corvette Corral", (but it has been sanctioned by the ZR-1 Net Registry) we'll just be attending and having our own get together @ their event .
Tickets for the Corral (car & driver) must purchased prior to the event, by phone or the Lime Rock website, see below. Tickets for your lucky passenger may be purchased ahead of time or @ the the gate on the day of the event. Bring a folding chair and a cooler!

We're trying to set up a ZR-1 only parade lap of the track (seperate from parade lap mentioned below) stay tuned for updates

info: Doug, aka: Mystic ZR-1 @ dmarshall2003@comcast.net (dmarshall2003@comcast.net)



Lime Rock again offers the fun and camaraderie of Porsche and Corvette Car Corrals as part of the ALMS Northeast Grand Prix event. Corrals include guaranteed infield parking as well as a parade lap! Parade laps are offered on Saturday to the first 50 cars that arrive at the track from each make. Note: CAR CORRAL TICKETS ARE NOT SOLD ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT, ONLY BY ADVANCE PURCHASE. Includes admission to Lime Rock Park.

http://tickets.limerock.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9 (http://tickets.limerock.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=9)

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=60+white+hollow+road+lakeville+ct+06039&sll=37.926868,-95.712891&sspn=51.997554,113.994141&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=60+White+Hollow+Rd,+Lakeville,+Litchfield,+C onnecticut+06039&ll=41.929501,-73.387578&spn=0.012164,0.027831&t=h&z=16 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=60+white+hollow+road+lakeville+ct+06039&sll=37.926868,-95.712891&sspn=51.997554,113.994141&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=60+White+Hollow+Rd,+Lakeville,+Litchfield,+C onnecticut+06039&ll=41.929501,-73.387578&spn=0.012164,0.027831&t=h&z=16)



American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix Car Corrals

http://tickets.limerock.com/uplimage/Car_Corrals_ALMS.jpgPARADE LAP FOR THE FIRST 50 CORVETTES THAT ARRIVE AT THE TRACK!

Note: last year the parade lap was " full" before 7:30am...

Advance Price: $75
Gate Price (7/1-7/9): $90

ADVANCE SALES END AT 5:00PM ON 1 JULY. AFTER 5:00PM GATE PRICING APPLIES.

Children 12 & under are admitted free.
Event occurs rain or shine.
No refunds or exchanges are permitted.

Children 12 & under are admitted free.
Event occurs rain or shine.
No refunds or exchanges are permitted.

[jrd1990zr1]

Doug,

I plan to be there!!!

Let's hope we can get a large ZR-1 contingent!

Thanks for setting this up.

John :cheers:

[QB93Z]

I am planning to attend. This looks like as great opportunity for a Get Together.

Thanks Doug for leading the way on this.

Jim

[tomtom72]

Okay, got my ticket on the way:mrgreen:.....so I guess I'm "IN" on this run!

See you guys at the track!:thumbsup:

[ZZZZZR1]

Doug,

Thanks for posting this!

I should know in a week or so if I can go or not.

I'm planning on going. :thumbsup:

David

[andersra]

I am a (relatively, since last year) new ZR-1 owner here in CT. I would really like to attend some of these events. Unfortunately, the timing for these events always seems to conflict with other things in my life.

This one sounds great, but I'll be pn vacation and I can't change that. I'll be looking for more events to attend in 2011.

[ZZZZZR1]

I am a (relatively, since last year) new ZR-1 owner here in CT. I would really like to attend some of these events. Unfortunately, the timing for these events always seems to conflict with other things in my life.

This one sounds great, but I'll be pn vacation and I can't change that. I'll be looking for more events to attend in 2011.

Thanks for posting!!!

Congrats on your purchase and there are many events this summer planned.

This one is in May (11th thru 14th) Caravan going there from the NE area.

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=13828

We do have an event in Bowling Green, Kentucky @ the National Corvette Museum

http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/gathering/info.shtml

Another big event closer @ Corvettes of Carlisle

August 25 thru 27th Lots of other threads giving you hotel info, etc

http://www.carlisleevents.com/ce/events/corvettes/


Any questions, please post up or PM me

Cheers

David

[jrd1990zr1]

I am a (relatively, since last year) new ZR-1 owner here in CT. I would really like to attend some of these events. Unfortunately, the timing for these events always seems to conflict with other things in my life.

This one sounds great, but I'll be pn vacation and I can't change that. I'll be looking for more events to attend in 2011.

Welcome to the registry. There is a posting in the Northeast section with events for 2011. We will be meeting in eastern New York the end of June at Lebanon Valley dragway and also there is a super event planned for Mystic, CT in early October. Hope you can attend.

John :cheers:

[tomtom72]

I am a (relatively, since last year) new ZR-1 owner here in CT. I would really like to attend some of these events. Unfortunately, the timing for these events always seems to conflict with other things in my life.

This one sounds great, but I'll be pn vacation and I can't change that. I'll be looking for more events to attend in 2011.

:hello: Welcome to our asylum! Hopefully there will be plenty to do this summer. Stick around & pull up a tire & have a seat.:handshak:

:cheers:
Tom

[94Admiral]

I am a (relatively, since last year) new ZR-1 owner here in CT. I would really like to attend some of these events. Unfortunately, the timing for these events always seems to conflict with other things in my life.

This one sounds great, but I'll be pn vacation and I can't change that. I'll be looking for more events to attend in 2011.

When the weather gets better, please bring your beast over to the Tues. night corvette cruise at Burgerittoville in Newtown, CT. Sponsored by Candlewood Valley CC and just off Exit 10 on I-84. Should start up in a couple weeks and usually runs around 5:30 - dusk.

Please drop me a line if you need/want more info.

[andersra]

When the weather gets better, please bring your beast over to the Tues. night corvette cruise at Burgerittoville in Newtown, CT. Sponsored by Candlewood Valley CC and just off Exit 10 on I-84. Should start up in a couple weeks and usually runs around 5:30 - dusk.

Please drop me a line if you need/want more info.


I am looking forward to this very much. Thanks for the invitation. I live about 20 minutes away.

[94Admiral]

Sounds like a plan....just try to give me a heads up when you are planning to make it and I'll confirm the event and make sure I attend as well.

Looking forward to seeing you there!!

[tomtom72]

When the weather gets better, please bring your beast over to the Tues. night corvette cruise at Burgerittoville in Newtown, CT. Sponsored by Candlewood Valley CC and just off Exit 10 on I-84. Should start up in a couple weeks and usually runs around 5:30 - dusk.

Please drop me a line if you need/want more info.

This isn't that far from Danbury, right? When do you guys figure to start up your Tuesday cruise ins?

:happy1:


:cheers:
Tom

[94Admiral]

Tom -

Usually later this month when things warm up. Exit 10 on I-84 is 15 miles east of the NY/CT border. Burgeritoville is 1/4 mile West from the exit, about 100 yards after going under the train bridge.

I'll try to remember to post up here when it starts.

Scott

[tomtom72]

Thank you Scott. It'll give me something to do on a Tuesday evening instead of watching TV.

Who knows I maybe able to drag another ZR-1 along with me as I'll mention this to Lou from Norwalk.

:cheers:
Tom

[louispf]

Tom -

Usually later this month when things warm up. Exit 10 on I-84 is 15 miles east of the NY/CT border. Burgeritoville is 1/4 mile West from the exit, about 100 yards after going under the train bridge.

I'll try to remember to post up here when it starts.

Scott
Scott, is this the old Sycamore?

[94Admiral]

Scott, is this the old Sycamore?

Lou -

No. The old Sycamore is still there - the Syc. is on the Bethel/Danbury border on Route 53. Burgerittoville is just a Tues. night informal Vette gathering right off I-84 (actually on Route 6). Easy on-easy off.

I hope the group will start gathering next week....weather permitting. Tonight was sure a bust.........Will post up when I hear it's on.

Scott

[94Admiral]

Looks like rain tomorrow night....maybe next Tues. will work.

[Mystic ZR-1]

Tom & Scott,
I'll try to make it for a Tuesday nite get together, but I can't make it for a couple weeks due to prior commitments (even us retirees have prior commitments...). It's about an hour & 20 or so from Mystic. I spoke w/Lou the other day, hopefully he can make it too.
Tom: give me a call when you decide to go.
Doug

[94Admiral]

Doug -

Would be great to have you drive up! Next good weather evening should mark the start of the events. There is food available right where we park so please don't feel like you need to stop for a bite before showing up (unless of course you want to).

Scott

[tomtom72]

Tom & Scott,
I'll try to make it for a Tuesday nite get together, but I can't make it for a couple weeks due to prior commitments (even us retirees have prior commitments...). It's about an hour & 20 or so from Mystic. I spoke w/Lou the other day, hopefully he can make it too.
Tom: give me a call when you decide to go.
Doug

You got it Doug. I also will not be able to clear Tuesday nights until after the Gathering at BG. Tuesday nights after 5/17 look to be okay for me. I've got a class at night that meets every Tuesday till then.

:cheers:
Tom

[Mystic ZR-1]

That's for sure, you've got class...

[tomtom72]

That's for sure, you've got class...

:sign10: about as much class as a broken piece of glass! :sign10:

[94Admiral]

Looks like great weather here tomorrow for a Burgerittoville get-together.

Will definitely be there. If you plan on stopping by, should run 5:45 - dusk.

[Mystic ZR-1]

Scott,
Unfortunately, I can't make it for the next few Tuesdays. But it's definitely on my "to do" list. I'll try to talk some of our local club members into attending too. Are you "in" for the Lime Rock get together on July 9?
Doug

[94Admiral]

Ughh. Forecast changed this morning, the rain looks to be here earlier.....by this afternoon.

Maybe next week?

[andersra]

Hi Scott,

I made a last second decison and went to Burgerittoville last night. I'm glad i went. I met sveral of your local members. I plan to do this more as time allows.

Bob

[94Admiral]

Bob-

Sorry to miss you there...the guys are great. Hope you had a nice evening...then again, I'm sure you did!

Wound up having shoulder surgery Friday...will be fine, but won't be driving for 4 weeks.

Please let me know when you go next time...will try to get a ride over there.

Scott

[andersra]

I hope you heal quickly. Sometimes these are last minute decsions, but I will let you knw. I look forward to meeting you.

Bob

[94Admiral]

Burgerittoville is definitely a go this evening...there will also be a local reporter doing a story tonight. 6:00 PM start.

FYI, Doug and I both took home trophies from the weekend show in New Hampshire. Great show....would like to have seen a few more ZR-1s there.....

My 94 Admiral had some photos taken of it and posted on the "other forum" under the Northeast events section by one of the attendees. Doug and are can also be seen conversing in the background of one of the earlier shots...no doubt a serious discussion about our beasts!!!!

[ZZZZZR1]

Great pictures!!

Look forward to seeing it in person in July!


:cheers:

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[94Admiral]

Nice cut and paste! Too bad the ugly guy got into the photo (at least he was wearing the 2011 Registry shirt and a ZR-1 Racing hat!!!)

I will miss the July 9th event (ughhhhhhh) due to previous commitments....

Also need to miss the judged show put on by Club Corvette here in CT on the July 10th...always a great show....

[andersra]

I am really sorry I could not make it last night. it was a beautiful evening and I would love to have seen you all.

[94Admiral]

Bob -

Not a problem...there will be other nights....like next week!

Hope you can make one or more....

Scott

[Mystic ZR-1]

Tom-Tom / Lou
How about next Tuesday 6/7 ?
Doug

[tomtom72]

Doug, I'll ask Lou and let you know, or he may call you directly. Lou has been very busy at work. They're remodeling the HQ and he is overseeing a lot of the work. I'll ask when I see him this weekend.

I would be up for it for sure. They allow ZR-1's with body damage? You sure you guys want to be seen with me & my car? It isn't likely to be repaired by then.:p The guy is claiming to Geico that he didn't damage my car. :neutral:

[94Admiral]

We allow everything....especially great guys!!! Come on over!!

[tomtom72]

Okay it looks like I'll be coming in solo. Lou is way busy at work and it's tough on him to cut out on time or even early to catch this evening get together.

Sooooo, I'll be on my way close to 5 PM or before if I get lucky. Figure I should get there by 6 PM hopefully. I'm going to do a mapquest to see what my flight path options are.

:cheers:
Tom

[94Admiral]

Outstanding...see you tomorrow! Will be there until around 8:15 PM.....

[andersra]

I am going to try to come tonight too. Probably around 6:30.

[tomtom72]

:dancing okay work went smooth today......going to the barn to wake her from her beauty sleep! :mrgreen:

See you guys in a while!

:cheers:
Tom

[94Admiral]

Z Brothers are the Best!!!

Tom, Bob, and Doug - you guys rock!!!

Thanks for making it tonight.....you really made the night enjoyable!!

Highlight of the night: Mike (from Candlewood Valley CC) looking at Doug's license plate and realizing it was the identical plate from his long gone 1990 ZR-1 (plate ZR-0NE) from 20 years ago!!!

Hope to see you guys again soon (like next Tues!!!)

[tomtom72]

Okay boys and girls it's picture time.....:dancing We had a great time chewing the fat with a bunch a great car guys from Scott's neck 'o the woods. It was a nice night to take a cruise and we even had 4 ZR-1's.

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/tomZR1/6-7-11%20Newtown%20CT/TuesniteinNewtownCT012.jpg

Scott's 91

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/tomZR1/6-7-11%20Newtown%20CT/TuesniteinNewtownCT016.jpg

Doug's top flighted 90

[tomtom72]

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/tomZR1/6-7-11%20Newtown%20CT/TuesniteinNewtownCT015.jpg

the reason Doug got Top Flight!

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/tomZR1/6-7-11%20Newtown%20CT/TuesniteinNewtownCT008.jpg

Sweet car.

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/tomZR1/6-7-11%20Newtown%20CT/TuesniteinNewtownCT009.jpg

another nice C4

[tomtom72]

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/tomZR1/6-7-11%20Newtown%20CT/TuesniteinNewtownCT001.jpg

some of the early arrivals

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/tomZR1/6-7-11%20Newtown%20CT/TuesniteinNewtownCT003.jpg

the trick truck

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/tomZR1/6-7-11%20Newtown%20CT/TuesniteinNewtownCT019.jpg

Some vintage Americana for you

[tomtom72]

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/tomZR1/6-7-11%20Newtown%20CT/TuesniteinNewtownCT006.jpg

the by now obligatory Mistress picture :)

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/tomZR1/6-7-11%20Newtown%20CT/TuesniteinNewtownCT011.jpg

big brother in the house

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/tomZR1/6-7-11%20Newtown%20CT/TuesniteinNewtownCT022.jpg

oops, I missed some of that Lime Rock dirt!

[tomtom72]

okay just a few more.:)


http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/tomZR1/6-7-11%20Newtown%20CT/TuesniteinNewtownCT024.jpg

Yea, mine's the red vette over there

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/tomZR1/6-7-11%20Newtown%20CT/TuesniteinNewtownCT010.jpg

or maybe it's over there

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/tomZR1/6-7-11%20Newtown%20CT/TuesniteinNewtownCT002.jpg

Mistress doesn't look too bad after her encounter with the Tacoma's brush guard.

That's all for now folks. Maybe next Tuesday we will do it all over again.

[jrd1990zr1]

Sorry guys I couldn't make it last night. Maybe next time!

Great pictures!

[andersra]

Hi all. I had a great time last night. I was very impressed with the cars I saw, and look forward to more of these get togethers.

[94Admiral]

Here is the info for the Rhinebech Cruise we talked about last night. Should be a great time. All Corvettes are welcome!!!
__________________________________________________ ______________________
On Saturday, June 18 th CVCC will have a cruise to the Tavern at the Beekman Arms in Rhinebech, N. Y. followed by a cruise to the Rhinebeck Airpot for the Air show and Museum.



We will meet at 9:45 AM at Starbucks Parking lot on Mill Plain Rd. at exit 2 off I 84. We will be leaving at 10:00 AM.



Bring $31.00 cash for lunch, and $17.00 for the Air Show, per person.



Please contact Linda Ottavio at 203-748-2494 if you are interested in attending this event. This looks to be a great time, great food and a World War 1 air show. Linda will need the head count by June8, 20011

[tomtom72]

:o just one more as I forgot to post this. It's Bob's 90 ZR-1, ya gotta love a red corvette!:mrgreen:

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/tomZR1/6-7-11%20Newtown%20CT/TuesniteinNewtownCT020.jpg

[andersra]

Thanks for posting this Tom. I was beginning to feel left out.

[tomtom72]

Thanks for posting this Tom. I was beginning to feel left out.

:thumbsup: Bob. :o I better keep my day job as I'll never make it as the unofficial / official photographer :sign10:

I swear I'll try to do better at the ALMS meet!

:cheers:
Tom

[Mystic ZR-1]

Tom Tom,
Bonjour from good old Montreal!
It's like being in another country up here!!!!
See ya in a few weeks at Lime Rock!
Doug
:usa: :usa: :usa: