Cumberland Maryland-Rocky Gap Fun Run Day

[ZR1Vette]

Just to shop general routing did a Reston to Rocky Gap MapQuest... obviously there are numberous routings available..mapquest shows the Rt 7 to Leesbury to Rt 15 route whereas most of the time I take the Rt 66 to RT 495 to RT 270 routing. We can out meet points and routing once we get things firmed up.
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Reston&1s=VA&2c=Cumberland&2s=MD&2pn=Rocky+Gap+Resort#a/maps/l:::Reston:VA::US:38.968601:-77.3414:city:Fairfax+County:1/l:Rocky+Gap+Lodge+&+Golf+Resort:16701+Lakeview+Rd+NE:Flintstone:MD:21 530:US:39.699621:-78.656219:address::1/m::6:39.344641:-77.995054:0:::::/io:1:::::f:EN:M:/e

This is our primary destination where we will have lunch etc>>

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/MRBLU/119318_6_b.jpg

http://www.rockygapresort.com/

Go to this link and click on Lakeside Lounge>>

http://www.rockygapresort.com/maryland-resort-dining.cfm

Since we will be driving in the mountains of Western Maryland this is a possible group photo shot site... Sidling Cut which is about 15 minutes from Rocky Gap on the way there (sorry...last time I drove up there it was in my C6)>>>

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/MRBLU/C6atSidlingCut.jpg

And here is a view near Rocky Gap looking back at the cut (about in the middle horizon>>

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/MRBLU/SidlingCutpanorama.jpg

And this is the group that is promoting road rallying/autocrossing etc in the Cumberland area>>

http://www.nationalroadrally.com/

I can arrange all the details (confirm routing and confirming pick up points, lunch details at Rocky Gap etc etc) BUT the hard part is locking in on a date... I think early July was mentioned but some were liking May (after C4/ZR-1 Bash) or mid June.

I will be doing a run up there within the next couple weeks so if anyone wants to join me just shout...

[ZZZZZR1]

I'm in.

:cheers:


david

[QB93Z]

Michael, Nice planning workup. I want to attend this event.

Tell me when you are doing your recon and I will join you.

I think the I-270 route works well for our group. See the map I just posted:

http://www.zr1netregistry.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8328

http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp152/QB93Z/ZR-1GroupMap.jpg

I have interest from PA, NJ and North to join this trip.

I will eMail you with some date ideas.

Jim

[Aurora40]

If the goal is a nice drive, 7 out to 9 out to I-81 and up to I-70 might be a little more fun? Some parts of 9 in WV are windy, though a little bit public. It's not one of America's best driving roads, but for the area it's not too shabby.

Let me know when you run the recon drive, I'll see if I can make it.

[secondchance]

I will joins you guys barring any unforeseen circumstance.

[ZR-1nce removed]

Count me in for 2!

[kirkstingray]

I'm in Michael.

Kirk.

[ZR1Vette]

Looks like we will be doing a 'dry run' to verify routings, book seats at Rocky Gap Lakeside restaurant, timing etc etc on 4/25 or 4/26. Actual full event would be mid June...more later.

[ZR1Vette]

Weather report for Saturday 4/25 looks great... sunny and 85 (Cumberland will be a bit cooler due to being in mountains).... need confirmation who wants to do the recon run to Rocky Gap on Saturday :dancing

[ZZZZZR1]

Weather report for Saturday 4/25 looks great... sunny and 85 (Cumberland will be a bit cooler due to being in mountains).... need confirmation who wants to do the recon run to Rocky Gap on Saturday :dancing

I'm in!

[Scrrem]

Weather report for Saturday 4/25 looks great... sunny and 85 (Cumberland will be a bit cooler due to being in mountains).... need confirmation who wants to do the recon run to Rocky Gap on Saturday :dancing

Me tooooo. Let's Rock!
Rich

[ZR1Vette]

All right!!!!! We have a driving event! Over the next couple days please state your interest, but we will be drivin' on Saturday for the dry run..more details coming :handshak:

[HIZNHRZ]

Times, meeting place?

[ZR1Vette]

Times, meeting place?

Have to start the day with the hard question :mrgreen:

I think I will drive the 495 to 270 to 40/68 route...Rich, you (Phil?) and I could meet up and drive together while the Maryland boys could migrate to 270 to 70/40/68

Bob...if you are coming probably the Rt 15 to 70/40/68 works for you

So looks like all roads lead to Frederick MD>>
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/MRBLU/Google-Frederick-MD.jpg

Does anyone know Frederick and can suggest a meet point?

Dave... have you confirmed for Saturday with the Doc? Meet there in the morning then drive to Rocky Gap for lunch?

Depending what Dave answers we would meet in Frederick at 9:30 am or at 11:00 am...so stand by untill Mr. Dave gets back to us.

Looks like a really nice day!

[ZZZZZR1]

Michael,


The Doc going to be in NC all weekend.... When we schedule another weekend, he would love to meet up with us.

FYI Doc has:

1 1990 Z
1 1941 Willy with an LT5
1 1961 corvette with an LT5

22 other vettes!


:cheers:

David

[Scrrem]

I think I will drive the 495 to 270 to 40/68 route...Rich, you (Phil?) and I could meet up and drive together while the Maryland boys could migrate to 270 to 70/40/68

Does anyone know Frederick and can suggest a meet point?


Will do. Just let me know where/when to meet you and I'll be there.

The only place I know in Fredrick, is the Fair Grounds and it's kind of out of the way to get back on the highway.
Rich

[ZR1Vette]

Cumberland Run dry run details:

The primary meet site to convoy to Rocky Gap will be the VFW Golf Course Parking lot on RT 40-40A

Global view:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/MRBLU/FrederickMDmeetsitelarge.jpg

Tight view of golf course and parking lot>>
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/MRBLU/FrederickMDmeetmeetsitedetail.jpg

Never been to the VFW Golf Course (hell I don't even play golf) but looked like a good location for the meet point.

This meet site positions us to hop onto RT 40 then onto RT 70 which will take us to RT68/40 then to Rock Gap and Cumberland MD (8 miles past Rocky Gap)

Do a Google Earth or Map or MapQuest and you will see the routing.

Meet at VFW Golf Course at 10:00 am.

Still waiting to hear from Phil and Bob...

[ZR1Vette]

Rich...
you have a PM

[Aurora40]

I have to double-check with the boss, but sounds like it should be no problem.

[ZR1Vette]

Bob..
Great and bring the 'boss' too... this is more social than 'man and beast' talk :blahblah: :mrgreen:

[Jagdpanzer]

Sorry boys, KTH ZR1 will be missing in action this weekend. I'm saving up all my points in order to make it to BG in May. Have fun and be safe.

[ZR1Vette]

Phil...really sorry you can not make it... another day and another time :handshak:

[HIZNHRZ]

Depending what Dave answers we would meet in Frederick at 9:30 am or at 11:00 am...so stand by untill Mr. Dave gets back to us.

I know I can't make it at 9:30. I could make it to Frederick by 11AM; just need to check with the boss. Have you made the decision on time?

[ZR1Vette]

I know I can't make it at 9:30. I could make it to Frederick by 11AM; just need to check with the boss. Have you made the decision on time?


Meet at VFW Golf Course at 10:00 am.

Here is the address for the VFW Country Club... our meet point:

5901 Old National Pike, Frederick, MD 21702 (VFW Country Club)

And here is a link to the Sidling Hill Cut... just slightly before the cut is the visitor center and parking area that we will be stopping at for a look see and photo op (click on satillite image once you get to Google maps)

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=118040964273577408503.00000112c820d2d012063

[secondchance]

Hmmm... Tee off at 5:30 and 18holes makes it around 9:45...

I will try to make it, If I do, I will be there before 10. If no show, please get going and do not wait.

[Aurora40]

You'll have to count me out for this one. But there's still the real event. :)

[ZR1Vette]

WELL we now have 3 cancels... so I am going to cancel the drive since there will only be two of us...can schedule for another time. Sorry...event fun like this is based on numbers attending :(