Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Great news, Jeff!! See you there!

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Now to get the interior back in the car

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

pair of milk crates is all you need

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

You mean that seats can be put in these beasts ... up here in the north Georgia mountains, all we have are milk crates .... makes the high speed twisties a lot more fun.
I might have to look into getting a pair of those new-fangled seats :wink:

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

George, you can also change out the hemp rope for a modern set of nylon seat belts.

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Steve,

Remember Clayton last year? we might have topped off fuel in Clayton before the run to Helen ... I know that we went through Clayton after leaving the hotel in Dillard on Monday morning. Had we not made the turn at the light in Clayton and gone straight another mile we could have stopped at WalMart ... not a big deal except the folks in the Clayton WalMart are exceptionally nice & I enjoy shopping there ... and even more interesting if you remember the movie, Deliverance. Remember the kid playing banjo? He works at WalMart and I think he used to own a cafe in downtown Clayton. Much of Deliverance was filmed in and around Rabun County and they did hire several locals as "extras" in the film. Don't think that Deliverance had much of an economic impact on the local area but it was the film that helped launch the movie industry in the state of Georgia.

/G

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Does he still play banjo? I would like to have a signed photo of him then & now with the banjo for my eclectic study decor.

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

He doesn't and never has played banjo ... he answered a casting call at his school in Rabun Co. and was chosen for the part largely because the director knew the "look" he wanted (using heavy make-up, costume, etc.). And for the Dueling Banjos take, another local (a banjo player) put his arms around the kid and through "movie magic" you didn't even know that it was a total set up ... at least that's the way it was done according to what I've heard/read. Sure looked real to me, though. Originally, I thought the recording was by Flatt & Scruggs but apparently it was done with the local playing banjo and the other actor playing the guitar (who apparently was a skilled guitarist). I really need to watch that movie again to see if I can recognize some of the locations, etc.

Here's a LINK in case you want to read about it.

Apologies for slightly off-topic ... otoh, Mountain Run 3 will be driving on Rabun County roads very close to where Deliverance was actually filmed so I suppose it has some relevance.

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Just found out schedule conflict with Mountain Run 3 and BG trip so have to bail out. My son will graduate from UCONN and will be commissioned as a 2LT in the US Army. Giving up a once in a lifetime for another once in a lifetime. Next year......
If anybody needs rooms for the mountain run or BG, let me know by this Sunday night before I cancel my hotel reservations.

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Just read about your conflict on the other thread ... you'll be missed for sure, but there will be another time.

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Congrats about your son graduating from UCONN (Awesome!!) and his commissioning as an Army Officer (Double Awesome!!). Army Strong!

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Sorry all I should have stated how many people besides me are going to participate in the AutoX?

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

If I was going with my car I'd do the track cross.

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Myself and my son will do Trac X.

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Nobody has said it (yet), so I will: If you have never "pushed" your car/skills as yet, I think you will find the MR3 to be a great "bullpen" experience!

I've mentioned this before, but after the MR3 and the BG gathering, I got a chance to do some autox in new M6 Beemers. There were a couple people that claimed to have some kind of formal driving (HPDE?) experience, and one guy that admitted he raced regularly. But, just doing my best on my last run, not competing with anyone but me, I taken aback when suddenly surrounded by an instructor and a few other congratulatory persons. Apparently, I had just completed the quickest run of the day for the entire group of 28 drivers (that day), including a couple C7 drivers as well. Who, ME?

I guess my point is, if you really want to appreciate what your ZR-1 can do, and since there isn't to be any HPDE this year (yet), the MR3 just might scratch that itch for ya! Robert and Gunny put on an A+++ class act event that you really don't want to miss!!!

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Sweet.

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Depending on what I bring, I may do the track-X. It's nice to trailer what you bring and not have to worry about something breaking before the ride home.

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

I have signed up and will do touring session only but not Trac X. I must say their touring is quite a bit more expensive than Road America, which is $75 for 40 minutes (although admittedly they have a lower speed limit). Still, will be fun to try out the new track.

On another note, wasn't there going to be a country drive to a distillery on Thursday or Friday? I remember a few years ago when we did that and it was fun. I might just have to strike out on my own if nothing formal has been setup. --Bob

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Guys, My buddy is not going to make it. I have double occupancy room at the Holiday Inn check in Thur. the 14th Check out Sun. am. Looking for someone to split the cost..

Thanks.

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

With my change of heart a few weeks ago, I'm in on BG and see you all in May. I have flight/hotel/rental car all set. I hate to be Z less again (2006/2010), but its the "people" as they say that kept me in this community. I'll be doing a "Hooked On Driving" here in Norcal at Laguna Seca on May 22nd with my new 95Z so I'm looking forward to that. Not the same as driving on the track with Z brothers, but the best I can do from here. Aloha and see you all soon!

:saluting:

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Craig, so glad that I'll finally get to meet you in BG.

Brett!

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Thanks Brett and same here, really looking forward to meeting you. On another note, Jeff reminded me about the BFR rockers that I have to get installed on the Black 95 and a perfect candidate for your work of art. :cheers:

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Registered, now trying to figure out what activity to do for track Thursday. Looking forward to seeing cars, learning about them and meeting fellow ZR oners.

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Great news, Craig. After countless # of e-exchanges, it will be great to finally meet in person. I will have my recently-modified '91, so I'll help you through any serious withdrawal that's manifesting itself after a few days away from your 95.

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Thanks Bob! Yes, same here and looking forward to it. I'm trying to leave this 95 alone, but it feels so weak compared to my 90. Just have to keep it okay for CA SMOG, will will do what I can. Can't wait to see your 91!! Take care and see you soon.

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Is the feature turned off so we aren't able to see who is registered for the track day? The web site* says:

C4 Gathering Motorsports Park Event!
NCM Motorsports Park
Thursday, May 14, 2015
NCM Motorsport Park, Bowling Green, KY
No entries are listed - this may be because the organizer has disabled this feature or there are no registrations yet. List updated every 15 minutes.

I'm curious to see who has signed up.

Thanks.

Russ

* http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.c...1#.VR6Uql3F8cN

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

There are 42 participants.

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Anybody know if that is 42 for Track X or is it total for the whole event?

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Hi Zroners-

Who is the Event Director for the Gathering at BG in May?

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

i don't know if there is one currently hib

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

The Events Director is Ted Feder.

Regards,
Mark

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Hello Gang

I want to register in total 4 people for the various events but can register one additional guest only. Maybe somebody can assist me to register all 4?

Thanks

PS: The registration is done. Thank you Mark and Bryce for the Support.

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Can't wait to meet you Sam and the rowdy Swiss zr1 fans

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Reminder - Early Bird Registration Closes TODAY! (Wednesday, April 15)

Regards,
Mark

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Robert, what's the current count (for the afternoon autocross)?

I haven't signed up yet, but I'm pretty sure I will.

Thanks.

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Believe it or not, a business trip is taking me to Bowling Green May 12-14. So it looks like I'll be attending this event. Only problem is I'll still be working on the 14th so I'll miss the track day events, but I can make just about everything else. Looking forward to it!

FWIW I have joined the registry, just don't see the Member tag yet. I'll get the event registration done asap.

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Fantastic! I love it when a plan comes together. :-)

How about the Mountain Runs leading up to the event? Ann and I are joining the MR group at lunchtime on day one, then staying with them to Fontana Village, Alcoa, TN and then to BG.

Of course, that assumes I get my car back in time. I'm having bad dreams about throwing tools and the facias, headlights, mirrors, door panels, etc. into the car and assembling it at the stops along the way as as we head north.

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

I wish I could, but I have to be in Bowling Green on Monday night, so I'll be headed up on Monday in a caravan of 1. :( But I'll definitely connect Wednesday evening for pizza. And if you need help in a last minute thrash to get your car ready, let me know and I can come over. Should ping Steve (We Gone), he's on the southside but might be up for a thrash too.

Mark

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Definitely, let me know if possible I would be happy to lend a hand.

Re: ZR-1 / GS Gathering May 13 thru 16, 2015
 

Thanks, guys. Much appreciated.

Steve, are you planning to go to Bowling Green for the event?