Mountain Run 5

[Gunny]

ITINERARY
Sunday, May 14 @ 8PM - driver's meeting in Blowing Rock, NC
Monday, May 15 - Blowing Rock to Gatlinburg with a stop in Asheville
Tuesday, May 16 - Two runs/routes, a Scenic Route and a Driver's Delight. Both will be great but you have to choose one (at driver's meeting).
Wednesday, May 17 - Gatlinburg to Bowling Green. Three direct routes plus a scenic route - choose one.

HOTEL INFO
Sunday, May 14, 2017 $79.00 a night.
Holiday Inn Express - Blowing Rock, NC
8412 Valley Blvd
Blowing Rock, NC
(828)295-4422

Monday, May 15th & Tuesday, May 16, 2017 $108 a night.
Park Vista Hotel
705 Cherokee Orchard Rd,
Gatlinburg, TN
(865)436-9211

Call hotel directly and use our group code GSRZR1 for either hotel. It would be advisable to make your hotel reservations early.

MAPS/ROUTES
The basic maps are displayed below and at this LINK (http://www.zrwon.com/cruise/170514/index.html). The maps/routes will receive a bit more tweaking and the final maps/routes will be sent to all participants.

MONDAY
http://www.zrwon.com/cruise/170514/slides/MR5-1.jpg
Blowing Rock-Gatlinburg: Blue Ridge Parkway, tour of New Belgium Brewery in Asheville, I-40, Foothills Parkway

TUESDAY - SCENIC ROUTE
http://www.zrwon.com/cruise/170514/slides/MR5-2a.jpg
Smoky Mtn Loop, Newfound Gap photo op, Fontana Dam, Tail of the Dragon, Foothills Parkway, Cades Cove

TUESDAY - DRIVER'S DELIGHT
http://www.zrwon.com/cruise/170514/slides/MR5-2b.jpg
Smoky Mtn Loop + Wayah Rd, Newfound Gap photo op, Tail of the Dragon, Foothills Parkway

WEDNESDAY
http://www.zrwon.com/cruise/170514/slides/MR5-3.jpg
Gatlinburg to Bowling Green - final route(s) TBD

IMPORTANT INFO
You MUST tech your car before participating in the Mountain Run. Tires, brakes, brake fluid, oil, coolant, etc. etc. Failure to properly prepare usually results in a major headache (or worse). That said, we always have knowledgeable mechanics on the run with the tools to handle most mishaps that might occur.

QUESTIONS
If you have any questions, post here or contact Robert DeMarco, Paul Workman, or Gunny via PM or email. Have any special requests for a certain road or particular stop? let us know and if it's possible to accommodate within the existing maps' framework we will do so.

OK, YOU'RE DEFINITELY GOING ON MR5 ... WHAT NEXT?
* Post here and/or contact Gunny via PM or email.
* Make your hotel reservations (2 locations)
* Let Gunny know how many will be on the New Belgium tour
I will email all participants with additional info as well as request updated info from participants. Don't post your info publicly - we'll do this via email. If you don't know Gunny's email send him a message HERE (http://www.zrwon.com/contact/index.html).

NEW BELGIUM BREWERY TOUR
This is a free tour but spaces will be at a premium & may not be guaranteed. You will need to sign up with me no later than March 10. First come, first served.

LAST, BUT NOT LEAST
If you've been on at least one mountain run then you already know what it's all about. If you've never been on a mountain run, then you need to try it. We try hard to have something for everyone and to have a wonderful and safe trip through some spectacular mountains and roads. To view photos from prior mountain runs click: MR1, (http://www.zrwon.com/cruise/130513/index.html) MR2, (http://www.zrwon.com/cruise/140511/index.html) MR3, (http://www.zrwon.com/cruise/150510/index.html) MR4 (http://www.zrwon.com/cruise/160508/index.html)

[Gunny]

I'm in - bringing a terrific lady who has been my co-pilot for 50 years.

[dredgeguy]

I am booked and looking forward to another great time with the gang.

[Paul Workman]

Oh, jeeze! I can't wait!!! :dancing

[Ahomans]

I'm in. Reservations made. Would like to do the New Belgium Brewery tour also. Looking forward to actually driving it this year, not sitting in the hotel talking with the insurance guy and waiting for a tow truck.

Al Homans

[Riviera]

Tripler and I are booked. Would also like to go on Brewery Tour, please. Thanks so much for organizing this. This is our first MR. So excited.

[dredgeguy]

Gunny, forgot to say.......put me in on the New Belgium Brewery tour as well. Can't wait!

[cvette98pacecar]

If we have enough interest in doing Devils Triangle on Sunday I will plan the route. I have to drop my trailer off in BG so I am going to go right past the triangle on my way to Blowing rock.

[nelson007]

Count me in.
Put me in on the New Belgium Brewery tour as well.

Nelson

[garyhugo]

Yes,I'm going on MR5.Just made my reservations.Sign me up for the brewery tour on Monday as well.

[XfireZ51]

I'm planning on bringing bikes for myself and my partner Cristina. Probably going to stop in Bowling Green to drop them off at Holiday Inn before heading out to Gatlinburg. Need to make reservations this week.

[RodB]

Sign me up Gunny. Reservations made, although the girl at Blowing Rock wasn't really confidant that she was pushing the right buttons!! I'll check my email to be sure. Sign me up for the brewery tour as well. Been waiting on this since last year!!


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[MRCFOUR]

I was planning this trip this year but have some logistics issues. Who shall I speak to about them so I can make this trip happen? Oh BTW, just registered and new to the forums!

[Gunny]

Sign me up Gunny. Reservations made, although the girl at Blowing Rock wasn't really confidant that she was pushing the right buttons!! I'll check my email to be sure. Sign me up for the brewery tour as well. Been waiting on this since last year!!


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Rod, do a follow up call to the Blowing Rock front desk -- sometimes they don't provide all the particulars to every employee. If they don't have it right, I'm sure they will make the correction ASAP. Better now than on May 14th.

[Gunny]

I was planning this trip this year but have some logistics issues. Who shall I speak to about them so I can make this trip happen? Oh BTW, just registered and new to the forums!

Send me a PM or go to www.zrwon.com, click on the "I" button, upper left hand corner, then find the contact me button where you can send me an email. I'll try to answer any questions re: logistics.

[Gunny]

Yes,I'm going on MR5.Just made my reservations.Sign me up for the brewery tour on Monday as well.

1 or 2 for the brewery tour?

[garyhugo]

2 please.

[cvette98pacecar]

George, How long does the brewery tour take?

How many drivers in the aggressive group plan on taking in the brewery tour?

[MRCFOUR]

Send me a PM or go to www.zrwon.com, click on the "I" button, upper left hand corner, then find the contact me button where you can send me an email. I'll try to answer any questions re: logistics.



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[slowridr]

Thanks Gunny for getting back to me via PM. Talking with wife now about logistics on this end which leads to another question. So the plan is, on the final day, to drive up to BG see museum then head back without an overnite?

I may contemplate staying overnite in BG too. I may also pass on the Brewery tour since not a beer drinker. What's the alternate for those not doing the Brewery tour?

Robert

Haha! Just noticed I've been a member since December 2012 n this is my first post!

[Gunny]

George, How long does the brewery tour take?

How many drivers in the aggressive group plan on taking in the brewery tour?

The brewery tour (free) takes approx. 1 hour, followed by a visit to the tasting room (optional and not free). The first tour is at 11:30 AM, second tour at 12:00, and so on with a maximum of 20 in each tour. I don't yet have a total count of how many are planning on the brewery tour much less broken down to aggressive group. The brewery tour is on Monday, a day where we all have the same route and less conducive to breaking down into different groups. We can chat about that in a couple of weeks after I return home (currently on a road trip out west).

To recap the brewery scenario: assuming 40 taking the tour, the first 20 starts at 11:30 followed by the second 20 at 12:00. Following the tour and possibly a quick stop at the tasting room, we can either walk a short distance to a nearby restaurant (or drive) for lunch, then depart for Gatlinburg.

[Gunny]

Thanks Gunny for getting back to me via PM. Talking with wife now about logistics on this end which leads to another question. So the plan is, on the final day, to drive up to BG see museum then head back without an overnite?

I may contemplate staying overnite in BG too. I may also pass on the Brewery tour since not a beer drinker. What's the alternate for those not doing the Brewery tour?

Robert

Haha! Just noticed I've been a member since December 2012 n this is my first post!

Not certain I'm understanding your first question but will try. The final day, Wednesday, is the run from Gatlinburg to BG with the purpose of attending the annual C4 Gathering at the NCM (there's another thread on the forums about this event). Most, but not all, mountain run participants go to BG, stay at the Holiday Inn University Plaza, and participate in the various activities/events of the C4 Gathering (there will be some really good track time on the new NCM track). The C4 Gathering ends on Saturday night. So if you do both, you have a full week of Corvette activities. Anyone not wishing to make the Wed. trek to BG would be free to drive back home, spend another day in the mountains, or do whatever their schedule permits.

The brewery tour is quite interesting in that you see the entire behind the scenes operation of a significant craft brewery that is state of the art, having just been built within the last year. The tasting room is only one aspect and, especially since we are driving to Gatlinburg, we would expect everyone who does visit the tasting room, to do so in a responsible manner. Should you not want to do the brewery tour you are about 5 minutes from downtown Asheville which is very interesting to visit ... you could take an hour to sightsee and then meet the group for lunch before we make the afternoon run to Gatlinburg.

[Gunny]

... Just noticed I've been a member since December 2012 n this is my first post!

Where in GA are you located?

[Gunny]

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[slowridr]

Where in GA are you located?

Fayetteville

Gunny my apologies I didn't even make the connection concerning the C4 gathering. I have read about it here on the forum before.... makes complete sense now.

[ZR-1 Guy]

Count us in! Reservations are made and we are counting the days (83). We'd both like to join the New Belgium Tour as well.
Thanks again for putting this all together for us!
Glenn & Theresa

[Gunny]

Count us in! Reservations are made and we are counting the days (83). We'd both like to join the New Belgium Tour as well.
Thanks again for putting this all together for us!
Glenn & Theresa

Great! You're going to enjoy the NB Tour, maybe almost as much as the roads we're going to drive.

[XfireZ51]

Not certain I'm understanding your first question but will try. The final day, Wednesday, is the run from Gatlinburg to BG with the purpose of attending the annual C4 Gathering at the NCM (there's another thread on the forums about this event). Most, but not all, mountain run participants go to BG, stay at the Holiday Inn University Plaza, and participate in the various activities/events of the C4 Gathering (there will be some really good track time on the new NCM track). The C4 Gathering ends on Saturday night. So if you do both, you have a full week of Corvette activities. Anyone not wishing to make the Wed. trek to BG would be free to drive back home, spend another day in the mountains, or do whatever their schedule permits.

The brewery tour is quite interesting in that you see the entire behind the scenes operation of a significant craft brewery that is state of the art, having just been built within the last year. The tasting room is only one aspect and, especially since we are driving to Gatlinburg, we would expect everyone who does visit the tasting room, to do so in a responsible manner. Should you not want to do the brewery tour you are about 5 minutes from downtown Asheville which is very interesting to visit ... you could take an hour to sightsee and then meet the group for lunch before we make the afternoon run to Gatlinburg.

OK great. Because I was getting confused on where it said anything about just a stopover in BG.

[Gunny]

OK great. Because I was getting confused on where it said anything about just a stopover in BG.

MR5 - Sun-Wed (the Wed. portion of MR5 is the drive from Gatlinburg to BG)
C4 Gathering - Wed-Sat

Attend both for an outstanding week of Vette activities (or is that activities while in a Vette?)

[Paul Workman]

OK great. Because I was getting confused on where it said anything about just a stopover in BG.

Bring your camera...and Dramamine (just in case!!!) Woo Hoo!!

[XfireZ51]

MR5 - Sun-Wed (the Wed. portion of MR5 is the drive from Gatlinburg to BG)
C4 Gathering - Wed-Sat

Attend both for an outstanding week of Vette activities (or is that activities while in a Vette?)

That's the plan. Doing Nashville to wrap it up.

[efnfast]

I am booked and half a cell for rent if anybody needs a bed! - Steve

[XfireZ51]

My lady friend and I are booked at the Park Vista. Supposedly got the last room.
Waiting for a call back on Blowing Rock.

[MRCFOUR]

Hey all! Sadly I won't make it until Monday afternoon. What will I need to do to participate on the Tuesday event?


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[Gunny]

Hey all! Sadly I won't make it until Monday afternoon. What will I need to do to participate on the Tuesday event?


Sorry to hear that you can't make the Monday events. No problem participating in the remainder of MR5 ... be sure you have a reservation at the Park Vista for Monday & Tuesday nights. Try to arrive in Gatlinburg early enough Monday afternoon to join us for dinner. At that point we'll go over the details of Tuesday's run that you would have received at Sunday's driver's meeting. I'll try to take care of most of that via email prior to MR5 so that you will be on the same page as everyone else. Glad you can make Tuesday's run ... you will have a blast.

[Gunny]

MR5 is rapidly approaching. If you signed up, great! If not, consider joining us for the next mountain run. It promises to be yet another fun event - great roads, great food, great friends !!!

[Ahomans]

Anyone planning to overnight on Saturday, 05/13, in Winchester, VA? Or drive down I-81 early Sunday morning? I plan to be there Saturday night and leave Sunday morning. Last year we met at the Marriott Courtyard in Winchester on Sunday.
Al Homans

[Paul Workman]

Ami and I are TENATIVELY planning to be in the Summerset KY area Friday and Saturday nights - proceeding to Blowing Rock Sunday AM. So, anyone driving along a route from the Chicago or IN, MI, OH, (whatever) regions that wants to caravan at least part of the way, PM me and we'll get a plan together!:thumbsup:

[Gunny]

As you coordinate caravans to Blowing Rock don't forget to email the GSR folks - most of them probably won't read this thread nor be able to post here either.

[XfireZ51]

Ami and I are TENATIVELY planning to be in the Summerset KY area Friday and Saturday nights - proceeding to Blowing Rock Sunday AM. So, anyone driving along a route from the Chicago or IN, MI, OH, (whatever) regions that wants to caravan at least part of the way, PM me and we'll get a plan together!:thumbsup:

Paul,

Depending on a couple of items, I'll be traveling either thru BG or Clarksville, TN that Saturday. Leaving for Blowing Rock on Sunday likely taking 40 to 81 and 26

[efnfast]

Paul, if all goes according to plan I'm picking up my car at Pete's Sunday. I was going to drive halfway, sleep and finish on Monday. - Steve

[Paul Workman]

Dominic suggested replacing wiper blades - if we haven't already done so by then. Considering our track record for that week with the weather, it is an excellent suggestion. (In fact, I added it to my checklist:

8-2202 = AC Delco low profile 90-94 C4s*

20-2 = 90-94 Trico Flex Beam (20")*

8-2204 = AC Delco 95-96 C4s*

*The part numbers have not been verified by me personally. So, if anyone has purchased any low profile blades, feel free to make part number corrections!

Thanks!

Paul.

PS: Anco 31-20 blades too are low profile. I have them on my Z (forgot I had them!).

[efnfast]

Thanks Paul.
Looking at my last post, there have been modification.
I now arrive in Chicago early Sunday and will drive for the day. Might miss the drivers meeting.
When are the FBI boys leaving?

[Paul Workman]

Thanks Paul.
Looking at my last post, there have been modification.
I now arrive in Chicago early Sunday and will drive for the day. Might miss the drivers meeting.
When are the FBI boys leaving?

Dominic is doing the MR5, but is coordinating wt Robert who is xporting bicycles in his trailer. I'm leaving on Friday and stopping in Somerset, Ky to spend Saturday there before going to BR on Sunday.

See you on Monday if not before?

[XfireZ51]

I'll be leaving Saturday the 13th w my gf Cristina. We'll head to Clarksville, TN and stay at my friend's place overnight, then head to Blowing Rock on Sunday.
About 6 hours.

[XfireZ51]

Paul, it looks like we could meet up near Knoxville if ur coming down I-75 from Somerset, KY. I have a handheld CB radio if that works. Otherwise any other suggestions on comms? Radio Shack is closing down so there may be some deals available.

[XfireZ51]

BTW, a couple of other prep items. Paul has another thread on lo profile wipers.
I just picked up a set of Trico 20-2 for $1.28 each at Rock Auto. Also getting a pair of the ACs for about $6 each.
In addition, I'll be treating the windshield w Rain-X.

[Gunny]

... I have a handheld CB radio if that works...

We will be using FRS radios on MR5. Google FRS radio or FRS walkie-talkie and you will find plenty of info and places to buy. Some brands are Cobra, Motorola, Midland, etc. I've had decent luck with Motorola. You need one that has 22 channels with additional sub-channels (privacy channels). All the newer radios w/22 channels have the sub-channels, so that shouldn't be an issue.

[Paul Workman]

We will be using FRS radios on MR5. Google FRS radio or FRS walkie-talkie and you will find plenty of info and places to buy. Some brands are Cobra, Motorola, Midland, etc. I've had decent luck with Motorola. You need one that has 22 channels with additional sub-channels (privacy channels). All the newer radios w/22 channels have the sub-channels, so that shouldn't be an issue.

DITOS on the Motorola FRS radios. Over the MRs, the Moto's always seemed to work - and some of the other brands were OK. But, the Moto's worked reliably and were the easiest to set up (Ch. 5, sub chan 3 is what we've used and had minimal issues with other users).

CORRECTION...:o Channel 3, sub chan 5. (My bad:nono:

[Tripler]

Picking up a set tomorrow from Bestbuy ...
;)

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[bhedberg]

There are two types of these radios that operate over some of the same channels with different rules.

FRS or Family radio service is limited to 0.5 watt power. This limits the range over which one can effectively communicate. The other type is General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) which is limited to 5.0 watts power, ten times greater than FRS.

The GMRS radios will have 2 power settings, 0.5 watt max, and 5.0 watt max. These radios must be on low power (operating FRS and not GMRS) for channels 8-14, as these channels are exclusive to FRS only. In order to legally operate GMRS at max 5.0 watts, must be on channels 1-7 or 15-22, must be licensed, and must use assigned call sign. Licensing cost $85 for 5 years.

Although it is illegal to exceed the 0.5 watt without being licensed, anecdotally, few that operate on the high power are licensed.

[Mystic ZR-1]

Thanks for clearing that up!
I'm sure there's no one in our organization
that would want to operate outside the law...
😋

[BigJohn]

Not me I only go 55!!!

[Mystic ZR-1]

Not me I only go 55!!!

You'll never exceed 55 on the "Tail"...
Just feels faster!
Damn, wish I was attending ☹️

[BigJohn]

You'll never exceed 55 on the "Tail"...
Just feels faster!
Damn, wish I was attending ☹️

Polish up the R-32 and go for it!
No one would known the difference!

Steve is having clutch problems.

[Mystic ZR-1]

I've done the "Tail" in both the R32 and the ZR-1...

[BigJohn]

I've done the "Tail" in both the R32 and the ZR-1...

I know where you can find a white Bimmer with cognac interior.

[efnfast]

My car will be ready!

[Paul Workman]

My car will be ready!

Congratulations, Steeve! Another FBI BEAST is born!

Looking forward to seeing you (and everyone) on the "Dragon"!

[XfireZ51]

Polish up the R-32 and go for it!
No one would known the difference!

Steve is having clutch problems.

I think Pete has sorted out the clutch issues.
I will say that at ~454whp, the Fidanza, stock pressure plate and a Camaro LT1 sprung hub disc has given me reliable operation for many years.

[efnfast]

I've bought more Ram parts. It looked like the fastest thing to do. Mothers day is coming fast. I was not happy about buying more and more parts from Ram to solve this problem.
Pete has a Fidanza flywheel with my stash of parts. That was an alternative if need be.

[Mystic ZR-1]

My car will be ready!

Looking forward to the ride home!

[XfireZ51]

As an FYI guys, I got the AC Delco 2202s. Just like OEM. $6each. Also, got a pair of Trico 20-2s. Identical and $1.27 each side plus shipping. RockAuto has a wholesaler sellout going.


Dominic suggested replacing wiper blades - if we haven't already done so by then. Considering our track record for that week with the weather, it is an excellent suggestion. (In fact, I added it to my checklist:

8-2202 = AC Delco low profile 90-94 C4s*

20-2 = 90-94 Trico Flex Beam (20")*

8-2204 = AC Delco 95-96 C4s*

*The part numbers have not been verified by me personally. So, if anyone has purchased any low profile blades, feel free to make part number corrections!

Thanks!

Paul.

PS: Anco 31-20 blades too are low profile. I have them on my Z (forgot I had them!).

[Tripler]

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[Mystic ZR-1]

Hey you guys:
How about a SITREP for
for us poor SOBs who couldn't make it?
😋

[RussMcB]

Nice to see all that green. Any evidence of the fires from last year? It look pretty dire on TV.

[dredgeguy]

Sure miss having a Rusty Nail or two with you guys. Keep the pics flowing. Hated to cancel at the last minute but this new contract requires me to be available in the office.

[-=Jeff=-]

Looks like more C5/C6s than C4s..

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[Scrrem]

How many cars this year?
Rich

[Roadster]

Nice shots Mike, looks like it is a fun time!!!

[MRCFOUR]

Ok so I just had to post up and say a HUGE thank you to all that attended! This was our first year, Nina and I, and might I say.... without a doubt, one of the best planned and best road trips I've ever had the pleasure to be a part of! Not only were the roads great, the scenery great but the people in attendance were top notch and made us feel so welcomed. Although we didn't meet everyone, those who we did meet were awesome to talk to, have lunch with and drive with. We are fully planning on attending next year for MR6 so put us on the list Gunny! And speaking of Gunny, you sir and your wife Kay, are about as perfect as new acquaintances could be! From your knowledge of the roads to your knowledge of the history there.... we fully appreciate it! I will spread the word, as I said I would, to everyone I come in contact with and instead of 40 or so cars this year, there may be twice that! And maybe next year, I'll be "official"....

Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts...

Chris and Nina!


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[MRCFOUR]

That's about all I have without me in it! Such a fantastic time!


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[Tripler]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu6BLzI0kq8

[cvette98pacecar]

Looks like more C5/C6s than C4s..


Jeff, All I saw was Corvettes, And 1 broken down Ford truck.

[Tripler]

A big thanks to Gunny , Robert and of course Paul for leading me around the mountains on an amazing roller coaster ride of twists , turns and amazing scenery .
A big thanks to Steve also for letting me brrraapp the throttle a few times in his beast of an LT5 so he could hear how his car sounded coming up the steep twisty road to the hotel lol .
So hoping to be able to do this again next year and meet up with such a huge group of great people who have a deep passion for the ZR-1 and Corvettes in general . Best road cars in the world ...
;)

[Tripler]

Ooops , I forgot to thank Ami also for doing the navigation and missing out on all the scenery lol . Next time you drive Ami and let Paul read maps . Of course if he reads map like me then we are not gonna get very far but we will get very lost ...

;)

[Paul Workman]

Nice to see all that green. Any evidence of the fires from last year? It look pretty dire on TV.

Yeah, I was surprised too; thoughts of driving among black tree trunks - was what I expected. And, you can see some spots and hilltops where (apparently) the fire was pretty intense - so much so the trees were killed.

There were places where there was evidence of black charring on tree trunks, and there were many trees laid down: didn't have to look hard for signs of the fire. But! Believe it or not, signs of it were subtle, actually. Mother nature is quick to recover, apparently.:dancing

Impression: Beautiful!!! Nothing like spring in the south!!:-D

[MRCFOUR]

Anyone know where Gunny posted all those pics?


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[Ami Workman]

Ooops , I forgot to thank Ami also for doing the navigation and missing out on all the scenery lol . Next time you drive Ami and let Paul read maps . Of course if he reads map like me then we are not gonna get very far but we will get very lost ...

;)
Hey Mike...this was a fun trip! Glad you guys enjoyed it! It was so good to see you guys and going shopping with Deslie 😊
I am a "looker", love to look at the sights... so unless Paul wants to do a,"Thelma and Louise" over a Blue Ridge Mountain cliff, he'll need to drive, LOL!!!
It was great seeing everyone and I hope everyone (and more) come next year. If you have never been to the mountain runs, you are definitely missing out!
Gunny...great job - as always! I appreciate the hard work/long hours you and Robert (and anyone else working to put this together) put into this. It was wonderful to see Kay...beautiful as always - inside and out ❤
Next year, we bring sunscreen! 😳 LOL


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[XfireZ51]

Ami,

Please take a bigger role in the NAV.

:-D:-D:-D

[Gunny]

Anyone know where Gunny posted all those pics?

Not posted yet ... I'm almost finished with the photos and will post a link as soon as I have uploaded them to my website. I'm also working on several video clips that I think everyone will enjoy ... the video clips are taking longer to edit than anticipated but I will let everyone know when they are uploaded.

My plate's been a bit loaded since the end of MR5 ... several of you know that I'm the primary caregiver for my 98 year old mother who is dealing with numerous aging issues including dementia. The last few weeks have been a bit rough for her and she's not bouncing back too well ... i.e. family needs have been a higher priority lately.

That said, I hope to have some photos up by week's end.

[ZR1North]

Not posted yet ... I'm almost finished with the photos and will post a link as soon as I have uploaded them to my website. I'm also working on several video clips that I think everyone will enjoy ... the video clips are taking longer to edit than anticipated but I will let everyone know when they are uploaded.

My plate's been a bit loaded since the end of MR5 ... several of you know that I'm the primary caregiver for my 98 year old mother who is dealing with numerous aging issues including dementia. The last few weeks have been a bit rough for her and she's not bouncing back too well ... i.e. family needs have been a higher priority lately.

That said, I hope to have some photos up by week's end.


Good luck, Gunny. We know your Mom is in good hands!

[tf95ZR1]

Good luck, Gunny. We know your Mom is in good hands!

2nd
:handshak:

[efnfast]

Family comes first.

[Riviera]

Absolutely

[KenVette67]

I'm in. I'll be bringing my beautiful co-pilot. I'd like to attend the New Holland Brewery Tour also. I've also registered at the hotels. :)

[efnfast]

Better check the dates on this event.

[garyhugo]

Did I miss an announcement?

[-=Jeff=-]

No you did not MR5 was 2017. My guess is MR6 will get announced in Feb


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[Gunny]

MR6 has not been formally announced as we are still working on the details. But you can go ahead and block your calendar for May 13-16, 2018. Complete info will be posted in this forum after the first of the year and will also be emailed to participants of any prior mountain run.

[RussMcB]

How about MR7? Any firm dates?

:-)

[efnfast]

Just went to put MR6 and BG on my calendar and found it was already there.

[Gunny]

How about MR7? Any firm dates?

:-)

Not a firm date, but an educated guess. The MR tradition has been to caravan on the final day to BG for the C4 Gathering that usually occurs the week following Mother's Day. If that tradition continues then MR7 will be May 12-15, 2019.

[A1990]

You have the correct dates George


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[RussMcB]

Thanks, Gunny, Dennis. Undeserving good, serious answers to a ridiculous question (i.e., MR7). :-)

Do you have a weather forecast? :-)

[doctorjay61]

Are there people that do both the mountain run as well as the corvette caravan? Having never been to the museum before I'm trying to plan my first trip. I'm thinking MR6 would be a great opportunity as opposed to waiting until 2019 for the corvette caravan. For people that do both, I'm assuming the mountain run is more enjoyable because the museum isn't as crowded?
Dave

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[Gunny]

Thanks, Gunny, Dennis. Undeserving good, serious answers to a ridiculous question (i.e., MR7). :-)

Do you have a weather forecast? :-)

working on it ... ;)

[Gunny]

Are there people that do both the mountain run as well as the corvette caravan? Having never been to the museum before I'm trying to plan my first trip. I'm thinking MR6 would be a great opportunity as opposed to waiting until 2019 for the corvette caravan. For people that do both, I'm assuming the mountain run is more enjoyable because the museum isn't as crowded?
Dave

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An NCM Caravan is definitely a lot of fun ... but it can be incredibly crowded. I recommend the caravan to anyone simply for the unique experience of being a part of so many Corvettes.

The Mountain Run that we do (the inaugural MR1 consisted of 7 C4 ZR-1's) is certainly smaller than some events and one of the benefits of smaller is not being lost in the crowd. Also, the C4 Gathering (separate event) following the Mountain Run is not as large as one of the national NCM events. Pros & Cons to each. Perhaps previous MR attendees reading this can chime in & provide further insight, opinions, etc.

To whet your appetite for MR6 click HERE (http://www.zrwon.com/cruise/170514/index.html) for photos from MR5.

To view photos from other Vette events (previous mountain runs, 50th Caravan, etc.) visit my website ZRWON (http://www.zrwon.com/index.html) and navigate through the different albums.

[doctorjay61]

Thank you very much for the insight. My plan is to attend MR6.

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[efnfast]

Mountain Run 6 is mainly ZR-1 corvettes, but that is certainly not a requirement. We head for the mountains of Tennessee, West Virginia and Georgia. We whip around the mountains for 3 days, then end at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green Kentucky for the annual gathering of the C4 corvettes. Lots of 90-95 ZR-1's and 96 Grand Sports. The event is mainly these two specialty cars because those are the people passionate about there 'vettes. However, it is the C4 gathering and all are welcome.
AND WE HAVE A GREAT TIME! -Steve

[cvette98pacecar]

Gentlemen, I will get with George the first week after the holiday's and create a new post for MR6. I can guarantee you will like the venue this year. I am guessing this is the first year we will have more than 50 Corvettes participating in the event.

[MRCFOUR]

Gentlemen, I will get with George the first week after the holiday's and create a new post for MR6. I can guarantee you will like the venue this year. I am guessing this is the first year we will have more than 50 Corvettes participating in the event.



As I promised Gunny last year... Nina and I will be in attendance. Maybe this time, she will actually drive hers during the events!


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[efnfast]

As I promised Gunny last year... Nina and I will be in attendance. Maybe this time, she will actually drive hers during the events!


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Chris, does that mean you bring two?:dancing

[MRCFOUR]

Chris, does that mean you bring two?:dancing



Yeppers... !


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