Las Vegas ZR-1 Gathering October 7-12 2015

[Demps]

7-12 October 2015

Attendees (as of 10 Aug):
Demps (Ted & Karoline)
PhillipsLT5
Tf95ZR1
Chriskinzel
CINCITYZR1
Corvettes White
ZR-1Mikko
John Boothby
Cadillac531
C4Fanatic

10 rooms are reserved at Aliante Hotel & Casino (hyperlink no workie--http://www.aliantegaming.com). Call 1-702-692-7777 and request to book under code "CZR1REG". We have a great rate for all days. We lose them 7 Sep.

Oh yea, there's a Spa for the ladies at Aliante.

8 Oct (Thursday)--Welcome at my house
1830 Address to follow. Drinks & appetizers.

9 Oct (Friday)--Road tour to Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks
0800 Leave Aliante.
1100 Cracker Barrel lunch in St George
Tour Zion
Road trip to Bryce & Tour
Return to Las Vegas
Audibled cancel [Midnight Mania at LVMS The Strip]
2030 Dinner at Sierra Gold on Aliante


10 Oct (Saturday)--0730 Cars & Coffee
1400 Maintenance day
1900 dinner & night party at my house (across street from Aliante)

11 Oct (Sunday)--LV SCCA Autocross; alternate maintenance day


THIS WILL BE THE MASTER INFO SITE.

Please post if you're coming as I will be buying food and beverages. Costs and registrations to attend events (Vegas Shows, drags, autox) will be up to the individual--I will facilitate as folks firm up their participation and travel plans. There may be more if there is Registry interest.

Ted
I will have my personal & work cells with me.

Work: seven oh 2 two fore niner 18 sixty six

[cadillac531]

Thanks for putting dates together. This project stalled last time, because the interest seemed to die if Spring Mountain wasn't attached in there somewhere. I like the list of stuff you've proposed. I'll help out where ever possible. Let me know.

[C4Fanatic]

Guess I better get tires...

[PhillipsLT5]

Let me know if you want/need help, maybe post this on corvette forum in ZR-1 section also for more exposure

[chriskinzel]

I would love to come. The ZR1 is quite sick though. It needs to see Dr. Marc before it goes that far, and I am saving for that expense. Any problem coming without the ZR1?

[Demps]

I would love to come. The ZR1 is quite sick though. It needs to see Dr. Marc before it goes that far, and I am saving for that expense. Any problem coming without the ZR1?

Absolutely! There will be a few without cars if we draw enough interest.

I would like this to include spouses. There's a spa at Aliante, lots of spouse things in Vegas, and Karoline will probably drive a chase truck to some of our adventures.

What's wrong with your car? We may could help.
Ted

[chriskinzel]

The car a has a bad miss at about 5k. Almost like the key was shut off. This all started after I took the secondaries out. I guess it's time to spend some more time in the garage and redo it all again and see what I screwed up. Count me in. If the ZR1 is feeling good I will bring it, if not I have a few other rides that I can bring.

Chris

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Wow, this is very tempting. I can't commit right now, but very interested to make this event. Thanks for considering to put something together on this side of the country within driving distance.

Aloha,
Craig

[gbrtng]

I'll try to fold this in with a "out west" trip yet to be planned with another couple from IL.
TBD ...

Glenn

[chriskinzel]

Is this still going to happen? I need to schedule time off work.
Chris

[Demps]

Yes!

There are enough of us West-Coasters to make it happen. There's also a handful of others interested. I may not have a car left but there's going to be some serious fun, food & drink that weekend.

This will be more about enjoying the cars and hanging with people than lectures. We can also do some maintenance.

Ted

[Corvettes White]

I am in, subject to life happens. No Z. Just me and what ever I have running at the time. George.

[Demps]

West Coast ZR-Oners,
Come one, come all.
ZR-1 or not--we'll have some chase vehicles.

We are going to see some beautiful sites; enjoy our cars, people, Vegas; & relax.

Master info will be post #1.

Ted

[PhillipsLT5]

Lets do this

[C4Fanatic]

Can't wait!
Have some major projects to take care of between now and then but I'm thinking I'll be ready.
Demps any help you need just shout.

[PhillipsLT5]

Who's in?

[C4Fanatic]

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Me, Me, Me!

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Sorry, I can't confirm just yet. I would like to, but trying to figure out how to make it work with my schedule and conflicts. I could not get a reservation at the Aliante when I tried to so I have booked a room at Nellis Air Force Inn for now. If I make it, it won't be for the entire time and only a few days (unfortunately). Thanks for putting something together on the West Coast. Next year I have more opportunity to travel, but still in school until next Spring.

[Demps]

Can't wait!

Craig, Nellis AFB is about 25 minutes away. Try:
Aliante reservations 24 hours a day by calling 702-692-7777 and mention group code CZR1REG.

We lose the group rate without resort fee on 7 September.

Everyone, make what you can. Frontier has some great rates if you sign up for their club.

Ted

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Can't wait!

Craig, Nellis AFB is about 25 minutes away. Try:
Aliante reservations 24 hours a day by calling 702-692-7777 and mention group code CZR1REG.

We lose the group rate without resort fee on 7 September.

Everyone, make what you can. Frontier has some great rates if you sign up for their club.

Ted

Okay, thanks Ted. I'll call since I tried online.

[Corvettes White]

IN :cheers:

Hotel booked for four nights.

May I bring anything to help out? Alcohol? Tools? Car parts? Money?

George

[Demps]

IN :cheers:

Hotel booked for four nights.

May I bring anything to help out? Alcohol? Tools? Car parts? Money?

George

Sweet!

Just yourself! There's a great liquor store across the street. If we get enough liquor we won't need any tools. Extra motor(s).!?! It's Vegas baby...bring lots of money.

Ted

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Hello Ted,

I was able to book the 8-10th of Oct in Aliante, but still not able to commit 100% yet....sorry. My plan is to travel and arrive early evening of 8th and depart early on the 11th. It misses quite a bit of your events, but at least if I can make it and meet some of you it will be well worthwhile; just too much going on right now. More to follow.....Thanks for your patience and understanding. :cheers:

[PhillipsLT5]

To bad this event has about as much traction as my car in 1st gear
Comes around every 10yrs
Room rate very good
I do not think hiperf406 will make it

[Corvettes White]

To bad this event has about as much traction as my car in 1st gear

May be. What I know is that life rolls on much faster than the 180 it started at.

[Demps]

This is still going to be a great event with great people enjoying an awesome car. Frontier has some cheap tickets to Vegas. Room rates are reasonable too. We can get you at the airport if you're on the fence--you'll just be a passenger.

Ted

[hiperf406]

I won't be able to make this one as I am scheduled to have heart surgery that week. Dam really hate to miss maybe I can postpone my surgery ..on second thought Nah. Have fun.

[PhillipsLT5]

Thoughts and prayers with you Lorne

[HAWAIIZR-1]

I won't be able to make this one as I am scheduled to have heart surgery that week. Dam really hate to miss maybe I can postpone my surgery ..on second thought Nah. Have fun.

Just echoing PhillipsLT5 and my prayers are with you for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Ted,

Sorry, I have to bow out. My training at Fort Bragg, NC next week was cancelled and rescheduled for Fort Lewis, WA during the week of your Gathering. It sounds like an awesome event you put together and I'll have to catch it next time. Thanks for putting together an event like this on the West Coast. Best wishes!

[tf95ZR1]

Whew! I'll be there Fri/Sat/Sun!

I hope my Z is running.

Big winner in Las Vegas ==> 415

[PhillipsLT5]

In, TH/FRI/SAT

[Demps]

This is going to be great. Buddy is bringing a '90 from CA (Edwards AFB) to fix starting problem. We'll learn something as well as have fun.

Ted

[ZR-1Mikko]

In for 7/10/11 for sure. I will most likely have a empty passenger seat also available for those who don't have their Z with them, but at your own risk :dancing

[C4Fanatic]

I suddenly have a no start issue.....:cry:

Hope to get it worked out or the Skunk will be a no show

[Demps]

I have a buddy coming from CA (Edwards AFB) that we are going to fix a no start issue during a maintenance session. We can add one to it.
Ted

[C4Fanatic]

If I don't figure it out this weekend you can count on it sir:cheers:

[C4Fanatic]

Fixed!


:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Demps]

Fixed!


:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Sweet! We'll sign you up to fix the one next weekend.

Ted

[Corvettes White]

Gentelmen, my brother will be riding shotgun with me. So one more. George

[FU]

Have a great time folks. Post up some pictures ifin you can.

Lorne welcome to the split chest for lunch bunch. There is quite a few of us on here. Drop me a PM if you'd like to talk. Talking is good medicine for the heart.

[hiperf406]

Thank you for the offer I appreciate it very much :)

[C4Fanatic]

Sweet! We'll sign you up to fix the one next weekend.

Ted

Crap!!! Now I have to figure out which wire I jiggled! :sign10::sign10::sign10:

[tf95ZR1]

Lorne, best of luck this week! Just think of it as
a 350 being replaced by a 415!

See you guys on Friday (Thurs night?)

The other Ted

[PhillipsLT5]

Should get there about noon on Thurs

[Demps]

CHANGES!!!!

Check first post but it appears out of towners are arriving Thursday.

Reception at my house now Thursday. We will discuss Zion trip but plan on a Zion push Friday AM.

Ted

[PhillipsLT5]

CHANGES!!!!

Check first post but it appears out of towners are arriving Thursday.

Reception at my house now Thursday. We will discuss Zion trip but plan on a Zion push Friday AM.

Ted

Valley of Fire would work also on FRI

[Demps]

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/demps_photos/8E3B0D31-64E7-4B19-A3D4-DB2E13390031_zpsmxuhswsx.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/demps_photos/media/8E3B0D31-64E7-4B19-A3D4-DB2E13390031_zpsmxuhswsx.jpg.html)

[A1990]

That turned out awesome.

[Demps]

Coolest thing ever!
Ted

[Corvettes White]

We have landed. My brother and have have checked in to the hotel. Nice. George

[PhillipsLT5]

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/demps_photos/8E3B0D31-64E7-4B19-A3D4-DB2E13390031_zpsmxuhswsx.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/demps_photos/media/8E3B0D31-64E7-4B19-A3D4-DB2E13390031_zpsmxuhswsx.jpg.html)

Sweet!

[Demps]

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/demps_photos/057987B5-C9EC-4E9D-A82D-A23EE1CDABA6_zpsw6r8d5uv.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/demps_photos/media/057987B5-C9EC-4E9D-A82D-A23EE1CDABA6_zpsw6r8d5uv.jpg.html)

The garage was ready. Excellent first night.

Meeting at 0800 Friday at Aliante: Farm restaurant to push to Zion & Bryce Canyon.

Updated first post.
Ted

[Demps]

Leaving for Zion

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/demps_photos/428DFB30-1659-432E-A16B-1C1C3C13E08F_zpsx9pu0mrk.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/demps_photos/media/428DFB30-1659-432E-A16B-1C1C3C13E08F_zpsx9pu0mrk.jpg.html)

Phillip's chariot
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/demps_photos/925978DF-6F94-475A-A8D1-4E88035EAC07_zpstmkuex5e.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/demps_photos/media/925978DF-6F94-475A-A8D1-4E88035EAC07_zpstmkuex5e.jpg.html)

[A26B]

Wish we were there. Zion is amazing & unique.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/demps_photos/8E3B0D31-64E7-4B19-A3D4-DB2E13390031_zpsmxuhswsx.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/demps_photos/media/8E3B0D31-64E7-4B19-A3D4-DB2E13390031_zpsmxuhswsx.jpg.html)

Absolutely LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cheers:

[JimZRyd]

Absolutely LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cheers:

I agree!!! Maybe the Registry ought to look at reproducing a banner like this and put them up for sale on the marketplace! I love the flag background!! If we could, I'd sure purchase one:fahne:

[A1990]

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/demps_photos/8E3B0D31-64E7-4B19-A3D4-DB2E13390031_zpsmxuhswsx.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/demps_photos/media/8E3B0D31-64E7-4B19-A3D4-DB2E13390031_zpsmxuhswsx.jpg.html)

Some lucky attendee is going to be hanging this beauty in their garage!

[PhillipsLT5]

Leaving for Zion

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/demps_photos/428DFB30-1659-432E-A16B-1C1C3C13E08F_zpsx9pu0mrk.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/demps_photos/media/428DFB30-1659-432E-A16B-1C1C3C13E08F_zpsx9pu0mrk.jpg.html)

Phillip's chariot
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/demps_photos/925978DF-6F94-475A-A8D1-4E88035EAC07_zpstmkuex5e.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/demps_photos/media/925978DF-6F94-475A-A8D1-4E88035EAC07_zpstmkuex5e.jpg.html)

Chariot or 25 yr old, 80 K Jalopy? Still Runzzzz w/ 500 ponies

[PhillipsLT5]

Wish we were there. Zion is amazing & unique.

Zion was AWESOME as is Teds southern hospitality
http://www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/most-visited-parks/the-mighty-5

Thats 2 for 5, Arches & Zion, 3 to go

[PhillipsLT5]

Some lucky attendee is going to be hanging this beauty in their garage!

Thats Ted D

[Demps]

Lunch on the way to Zion
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/demps_photos/E84B115C-73BB-4760-A320-70353D055A93_zps966heaq0.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/demps_photos/media/E84B115C-73BB-4760-A320-70353D055A93_zps966heaq0.jpg.html)

Zion
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/demps_photos/F0C13861-1318-46FF-B0F3-EB63A1F3E6E9_zpswenzcdal.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/demps_photos/media/F0C13861-1318-46FF-B0F3-EB63A1F3E6E9_zpswenzcdal.jpg.html)
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/demps_photos/34FDAA10-60EB-403A-B98C-7D6C0C1AE9DE_zpshenzzukr.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/demps_photos/media/34FDAA10-60EB-403A-B98C-7D6C0C1AE9DE_zpshenzzukr.jpg.html)
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/demps_photos/10B19936-D345-4B12-81C9-AD0688A32DF9_zpsd9bx78xe.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/demps_photos/media/10B19936-D345-4B12-81C9-AD0688A32DF9_zpsd9bx78xe.jpg.html)

Homeward bound
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/demps_photos/E09EDB3F-3561-4DC3-9189-0BCBD9B3C86D_zpsfus194a4.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/demps_photos/media/E09EDB3F-3561-4DC3-9189-0BCBD9B3C86D_zpsfus194a4.jpg.html)

[Demps]

Vegas folks had to work so I took out of towners on a righteous trip
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/demps_photos/B23E3925-01E3-4213-90FE-F97B8C1E1E8C_zpswciserfi.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/demps_photos/media/B23E3925-01E3-4213-90FE-F97B8C1E1E8C_zpswciserfi.jpg.html)

Yes, if you are wondering if you should have come...the answer is YES.

Ted

[Demps]

Cars & Coffee
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/demps_photos/5031FF4C-CEF9-4F33-B552-C677B008977C_zps6xxlacsx.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/demps_photos/media/5031FF4C-CEF9-4F33-B552-C677B008977C_zps6xxlacsx.jpg.html)
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/demps_photos/3BC78403-7D7A-47E5-915F-ADB3C03B7EB4_zpsa3bppaid.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/demps_photos/media/3BC78403-7D7A-47E5-915F-ADB3C03B7EB4_zpsa3bppaid.jpg.html)
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/demps_photos/3A573FBC-A545-42A3-ABB3-C41B16538312_zpsaqhyi60s.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/demps_photos/media/3A573FBC-A545-42A3-ABB3-C41B16538312_zpsaqhyi60s.jpg.html)

[PhillipsLT5]

Thanks for posting!

[-=Jeff=-]

Vegas folks had to work so I took out of towners on a righteous trip
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/demps_photos/B23E3925-01E3-4213-90FE-F97B8C1E1E8C_zpswciserfi.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/demps_photos/media/B23E3925-01E3-4213-90FE-F97B8C1E1E8C_zpswciserfi.jpg.html)

Yes, if you are wondering if you should have come...the answer is YES.

Ted

Who is who?

Also who owns which car in the above pictures..

Looks like a fun time

[We Gone]

Nice turn out Ted.

[C4Fanatic]

Great fun and GREAT FOOD at the Demp's casa last night!

Thanks much for hosting Ted :cheers:

We had 11 Z's setting out front at one time last night, and we were good enough not to start all of them at once...just to keep the peace with the neighbors ;)

[hiperf406]

Seems you had a great time sorry I missed it !

[PhillipsLT5]

Thanks again to Ted D for setting this up, GREAT TIME! The entire experience, WOW, putting new names with faces, making new friends and seeing old friends again, Did MOM have this vision for this forum? We need to do this annually out west,

[PhillipsLT5]

Seems you had a great time sorry I missed it !

You are a little busy now Lorne

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Sorry I missed this and hope you guys do it again next year. Have a great time!

[WydGlydJim]

Please don't judge all of us Kansas boys by that one transplant!


j/k Dave..you know I love ya.....(no homo)

:-D

https://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1ce30b3127ccefe027c2c3dcc00000030O02AaMm7ZuzcNA e3nwI/cC/f%3D0/ls%3D00400837672420111012014112752.JPG/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

[C4Fanatic]

Thats a couple years ago! :-D:-D:-D

I was on my best behavior all weekend

[Corvettes White]

My brother Jim and I had a great time. Thank you Ted for pulling it all together. And for the runway tour. Count us I next time.
It was a pleasure to put faces to names and make new friends. If you are ever in The OC, let us know.
George :flag:

[tf95ZR1]

I had a GREAT time!

#1: Hat's off to Ted & Karoline Dempsey. They planned, prepared,
hosted and executed an excellent event. A total success!

Something for everybody. From socializing and eating, to driving,
sightseeing, and fixing. The weather was hot, but the drinks were
cold. A mix of old and new attendees. Everybody drove their rides
home.

I will DEFINITELY attend again!

Ted