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A26B · 01-11-2009

I'm fortunate to be great friends with Bob Hall, the Southwest Regional Director. He is Mr. ZR-1 and a great goodwill ambassador-at-large. (and I'm not talking about his figure).

Bob, along with Corey Henderson, Glen Breitung and others recently executed the annual Texas barbeque. Karen & I attended and had a GREAT time and made new friends and enjoyed seeing our old friends.

Bob & I have discussed the possibility of trying to pattern a SouthWest ZR-1 Gathering event like the Ford Gathering here in Oklahoma last summer. It would go something like this:

1. Track Day @ Hallett Motor Racing Circuit http://www.hallettracing.net/

2. Drag Racing @ Tulsa Raceway Park http://www.tulsaracewaypark.com/

3. Gathering in Stillwater, OK with something like a replay of Thunder at Stillwater and invite Graham Behan, Rick Kirk, Dave McLellan, Greg VanDeventer and others that were a part of the history. I have not checked with MercCruiser about how they might be able to participate, but I have "friends" who work there that were "in the building" when the ZR-1was being built. An autocross may also be possible in Stillwater.

Stillwater would be a good place to stay with plenty of lodging, good eating & the home of Oklahoma State University!

Oklahoma is a little thin for ZR-1's but our central location makes it potentially a very good location and all types of events.

Consider this a "call-out" for all the ZR-1 folks in Oklahoma to contact me and maybe we can actually pull this off. Surely, if the Ford folks can do it (and believe me they did a heck of a job) then so can we.

So...... what do you guys think about an event like this?

Jerry

Zr1 Destroyer · 01-11-2009

Sounds fun.....drag racing and good eating are my two favorite past times...lol!!!

Maybe we can get these big dawg turbo cars to come out and play!?!?

A26B · 01-11-2009

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Originally Posted by Zr1 Destroyer

Sounds fun.....drag racing and good eating are my two favorite past times...lol!!!

Along with some summertime, bare-footed college co-eds maybe?

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Maybe we can get these big dawg turbo cars to come out and play!?!?

Well..... you never know! maybe Norm, Will and Phil will make the trek up! Tulsa International is a really nice track!

I've been wanting to see your new ride. Does this mean you'll be there to "play" a little?

gbrtng · 01-12-2009

That sounds like a plan, Jerry. But let's avoid the middle of the summer - July thru September. April and May should be OK, but I'm planning to head to BG in May so those dates are NG for me and probably some others.

If you get Hallett, I'll be glad to do some in-car instruction for those who haven't been on a track before.

FWIW, Mary and I are tentatively planning another BBQ the second weekend of October.

A26B · 01-12-2009

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Originally Posted by gbrtng

That sounds like a plan, Jerry. But let's avoid the middle of the summer - July thru September. April and May should be OK, but I'm planning to head to BG in May so those dates are NG for me and probably some others.

If you get Hallett, I'll be glad to do some in-car instruction for those who haven't been on a track before.

FWIW, Mary and I are tentatively planning another BBQ the second weekend of October.

September is actually a good weather month in this part of the country! It also doesn't conflict with any of the other major events around. The Kansas guys would probably be a go on this deal. I'll leave it to you & Bob to hustle up the TX boys.

Thanks for the instruction offer. I will try to talk Gary Patterson into coming out and instructing also.

I love BBQ & want to go back to Green Acres or whatever that dance hall is.

GrayZ · 01-13-2009

Let me know when Jerry, I'm only a tank of gas away.

A26B · 01-14-2009

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Originally Posted by ITLGO2

Let me know when Jerry, I'm only a tank of gas away.

Copy that!

Zr1 Destroyer · 01-15-2009

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Originally Posted by A26B

Along with some summertime, bare-footed college co-eds maybe?

I'm packing my bags now!!!

ZR-1Mike · 01-17-2009

Sounds great Jerry, it'll give me a chance to stay close and have a good time!

Let me know how I can help...

jonszr1 · 01-18-2009

if its sept. then i might just do the long drive from calif. it would be fun to meet everyone

01-11-2009	#1
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia, OK Posts: 3,403	Good Intentions I'm fortunate to be great friends with Bob Hall, the Southwest Regional Director. He is Mr. ZR-1 and a great goodwill ambassador-at-large. (and I'm not talking about his figure). Bob, along with Corey Henderson, Glen Breitung and others recently executed the annual Texas barbeque. Karen & I attended and had a GREAT time and made new friends and enjoyed seeing our old friends. Bob & I have discussed the possibility of trying to pattern a SouthWest ZR-1 Gathering event like the Ford Gathering here in Oklahoma last summer. It would go something like this: 1. Track Day @ Hallett Motor Racing Circuit http://www.hallettracing.net/ 2. Drag Racing @ Tulsa Raceway Park http://www.tulsaracewaypark.com/ 3. Gathering in Stillwater, OK with something like a replay of Thunder at Stillwater and invite Graham Behan, Rick Kirk, Dave McLellan, Greg VanDeventer and others that were a part of the history. I have not checked with MercCruiser about how they might be able to participate, but I have "friends" who work there that were "in the building" when the ZR-1was being built. An autocross may also be possible in Stillwater. Stillwater would be a good place to stay with plenty of lodging, good eating & the home of Oklahoma State University! Oklahoma is a little thin for ZR-1's but our central location makes it potentially a very good location and all types of events. Consider this a "call-out" for all the ZR-1 folks in Oklahoma to contact me and maybe we can actually pull this off. Surely, if the Ford folks can do it (and believe me they did a heck of a job) then so can we. So...... what do you guys think about an event like this? Jerry __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

01-11-2009	#2
Zr1 Destroyer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Candy Apple...yUmMy Posts: 1,137	Re: Good Intentions Sounds fun.....drag racing and good eating are my two favorite past times...lol!!! Maybe we can get these big dawg turbo cars to come out and play!?!? Last edited by Zr1 Destroyer; 01-11-2009 at 01:10 PM.

01-12-2009	#4
gbrtng Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Antonio area Posts: 1,183	Re: Good Intentions That sounds like a plan, Jerry. But let's avoid the middle of the summer - July thru September. April and May should be OK, but I'm planning to head to BG in May so those dates are NG for me and probably some others. If you get Hallett, I'll be glad to do some in-car instruction for those who haven't been on a track before. FWIW, Mary and I are tentatively planning another BBQ the second weekend of October. __________________ “Buy the best example of what you want, and pay whatever it takes. That way, you cry only once.” ~ Bruce Meyer Last edited by gbrtng; 01-12-2009 at 04:15 PM.

01-13-2009	#6
GrayZ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Innsbrook, Missouri Posts: 1,720	Re: Good Intentions Let me know when Jerry, I'm only a tank of gas away.

01-17-2009	#9
ZR-1Mike Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SE Oklahoma Posts: 69	Re: Good Intentions Sounds great Jerry, it'll give me a chance to stay close and have a good time! Let me know how I can help... Last edited by ZR-1Mike; 01-18-2009 at 11:55 AM.

01-18-2009	#10
jonszr1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes Posts: 1,406	Re: Good Intentions if its sept. then i might just do the long drive from calif. it would be fun to meet everyone