Revised dates POLL: Mercury Marine visit

[Paul Workman]

Dominic has been spear-heading this event, and has picked September 19th as the day for the Mercury Marine BBQ and tours. So, here's hoping we can pick a rally point and cruise into Fond du Lac together on September 19th.

Can we have a show of hands so we can get an idea how many are going to be coming?? This should be a chance to showcase our cars in grand style. Hope to see as many as can make it show up!

And, stay tuned as the date gets closer for more info on details.

Paul.

[-=Jeff=-]

I will be in Cincinnati that week until the 18th and coaching on the 19th

Sorry

[4CamJon]

It is possible that I can make it from the Twin Cities. What time would everything start as it is about a 5-5 1/2 hour ride from here?

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by 4CamJon

It is possible that I can make it from the Twin Cities. What time would everything start as it is about a 5-5 1/2 hour ride from here?

4Cam,

We are looking at a 10am start time. Not sure how far Twin Cities are from Fond du Lac.

Right now, we have confirmation from

Paul Workman
myself
Warp Ten
Bob DeMarco
Fred Haraf
ghlkal
Lgaff

Waiting to hear from Pete, BobG, kcl, 4CamJon. Anyone else?

[ghlkal]

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

We are looking at a 10am start time.

Right now, we have confirmation from
ghlkal

My wife and I will be going


Are you planning on being at Mercury at 10am?

Gary

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by ghlkal

My wife and I will be going


Are you planning on being at Mercury at 10am?

Gary

Gary,

Yes, 10am. And please spread the word to any other Badger ZRs up there.

[Paul Workman]

Not all have posted or participated in the POLL, but as of this morning it looks like:

1. Paul Workman
2. Dominic
3. Warp Ten
4. Bob DeMarco
5. Fred Haraf
6. ghlkal
7. Lgaff
8. Pete
9. Marc
10. Jon (pending)
11. Vern (pending)

This is shaping up to be a nice size gathering. And, an opportunity to mingle with some of our northern Brothers too!

[XfireZ51]

Paul,

We're waiting to hear from BobG and KCL. And Brett has previously expressed an interest in coming up for it also. I think we may get to see the Corvette boat also.

Jon,

If u and Vern can make it, that would be great to meet up.

[XfireZ51]

Everyone,

Well I got a confirmation on this event , so WE ARE A GO! Sept 19. Here's the email I received and my response. Looks like we will be part of an employee car show.




From: Rick Mackie [mailto:Rick.Mackie@mercmarine.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 1:34 PM
To: dominic sorresso
Subject: Sept 19 Racing

Hello Dominic. As part of your visit we are planning the employee car show. We have a grass area off our parking lot that we've used in the past. it is moved as rather smooth - and level. But wanted to check with you to see if the guys have a concern regarding parking their cars on grass. Please advised. We're are very excited for your visit.

Rick

Rick Mackie
Mercury Racing
Senior Marketing Manager
920.924.2032
rmackie@mercmarine.com


Rick,

Absolutely that would work! We attend several events where the venues have grassy display areas. 10-13 members are coming from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan have committed to bringing their cars to visit with your group. Would you provide some directions and an agenda so that I can share that with the participants? We’ll need to set a time for a go/no go depending on what the weather looks like for that day. Look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

Dominic
Dominic J. Sorresso
630.240.5214 (C)
630.837.7956 (HO)
djsorresso@comcast.net
http://tinyurl.com/djsorresso

[XfireZ51]

Directions and Agenda


Directions:

Address is N7480 County Road UU - Fond du Lac, WI 54937.

From Milwaukee - travel North on HWY 45/41. Continue on 41 North. When approaching Fond du Lac - take Exit 195, the HWY 151 North exit. Turn right off the exit and travel North. WARNING! its a 55 mph zone and there is a sheriff who loves to write tickets on this stretch. Travel North on 151 until you come to a traffic light intersection which is Cty Road WH. Turn right at the light onto WH. WARNING! this road is a 35 mph zone and there is a day care on the left as you drive. That same Sheriff likes to sit in day care parking lot . He loves to write tickets here too. Stay to the right and veer to the right and up the hill. You will see a Mercury Racing sign at the top of the hill. Continue to veer right which is now County Road UU. The main entrance to the plant is up approximately 1/8 mile on the right.

I know the sheriff very well as he's nailed me in both spots referenced above - and I only drive a Honda mini van. He would probably have the big one if he saw 10 ZR1 Vettes passing by! (:

Sept 19 Tour Agenda

Arrive between 9 & 10 am to park cars.

Tour Racing Plant 10 -11 am. Take break - assemble out by cars for 11:30 BBQ/car show. Manufacturing workers are on break from 11:30 to 12:00. Administrative is 11:45 to 1:00 pm.

Leave Racing by 12:45 for Mercury Museum.

1 pm tour Mercury Museum.

2 pm Depart.

Rick