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Riley Craven 01-20-2010 01:46 PM


Originally Posted by Grungepup (Post 3395586)
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...73,2.90863&z=9


Here is a run that we had planned in the past but never went on. It brings in some new roads as well as a new place to eat. If everyone is ok with BBQ, there is Cooper's BBQ in Junction and has plenty of seating and even an outdoor eating area. This route also changes up the way we attack the sisters, we would be doing the 2 majors legs in reverse and at the same time breaking it up giving the drivers to recoup before hitting up the second leg. I also added in a stop at Garner State Park for a photo op, ofcourse that can be changed.

Hmmm, that actually doesnt look too bad. SA doesnt seem that much further than Kervile from the Three Sisters when present in this fashion. This is indeed promising.

I'm actually a big fan of BBQ, as long as its good BBQ.

People have been asking me for something a bit new in regards to the meet and this may be just the change it needed.

On dates, its looking like based on the feedback so far April 30 May 1st

9krpmrx8 01-20-2010 02:25 PM

Yeah, the run from HWY 16-Loop 1604 was a good one, too bad I did one lap :)

This is the best run, I agree.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...3,1.738586&z=9

deadphoenix52 01-20-2010 04:00 PM

i have an exam may 1st :(

Riley Craven 01-20-2010 04:26 PM


Originally Posted by deadphoenix52 (Post 3395981)
i have an exam may 1st :(

What the hell kinda school do you go to that you have exams so early? Tech has such a weird schedule considering that may 1st is a Saturday!

deadphoenix52 01-20-2010 04:35 PM

730am on saturday. at that. the last day of exams is the 11th. which is why i suggested the 14th. but i wont be all butt hurt about it if you cant. you have a lot more people to accomodate than me.

VS8 01-20-2010 04:39 PM

i have exams early may too but as long as its the weekend it wont matter

deadphoenix52 01-20-2010 04:47 PM

<--- liar.


i just double checked. exams start the 6th. i have one the 8th. my b. i still say the 14th would be best tho considering ill be back in dallas and able to drive down with youz guyz.

Lord ET 01-20-2010 05:46 PM

I'm pretty sure I'm down for any of the April dates. I also know several people in the Boerne/San Antonio area that would be down for tagging along. Unless we are trying to stay a Mazda crowd this year, then they might just ride along. As far as starting from SA the drive out is almost as fun as the 'drive' itself. It's not as tight and twisty, but it's still fun. And remember that last year we stopped in Medina, which is on the way back anyway. And more cinnamon apple ice cream.

9krpmrx8 01-20-2010 05:54 PM

That ice cream is the shit. My kids and I have rolled out there on a whim a couple of times.

Riley Craven 01-20-2010 05:58 PM


Originally Posted by Lord ET (Post 3396133)
I also know several people in the Boerne/San Antonio area that would be down for tagging along. Unless we are trying to stay a Mazda crowd this year, then they might just ride along.

Man, I am heavily considering stay an all 8 event this year. I'm still having flash backs from the BMW wreck last year. Trying to have a perfect safety record, and we have failed miserably. Its harder to boot people for not staying in the yellow lines on a public road compared to a track.

Riley Craven 01-20-2010 05:59 PM


Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8 (Post 3396143)
That ice cream is the shit. My kids and I have rolled out there on a whim a couple of times.

Its def a fav of the event and will not be modified from previous years :)

JoeHawk 01-20-2010 07:33 PM

I'm definately down with it.. Any of those weekends, with the exception of April 23, work for me. I also think staying in SA is a great idea.

renebree1018 01-21-2010 04:25 AM

me and my friend bobby are going for sure but wanted to know what exacly goes on like im knew to this so its going to be my frist time

Riley Craven 01-21-2010 07:34 AM


Originally Posted by renebree1018 (Post 3396719)
me and my friend bobby are going for sure but wanted to know what exacly goes on like im knew to this so its going to be my frist time

Well Friday is usually drive to the event day. Depending on where you live in Texas this could take most of the day (as it does for the DFW folks). So we usually caravan and make a very long cruise out of it. Everyone then meets up at the hotel we are staying at and then we all head out to dinner.

Sat Morning we all meet at the hotel for instructions and maps. We then head out in a big group to basically drive the roads all day. We take breaks along the way for pictures food and gas. The reason this is such a big deal is that the roads (when there is no traffic in front of us) are great because they are very twisty.

I encourage you to check out the website: www.thetexas8.com

rotarynerdette 01-21-2010 08:05 AM

Isnt April 16-17 DGRR?

Riley Craven 01-21-2010 08:36 AM


Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8 (Post 3395810)
Yeah, the run from HWY 16-Loop 1604 was a good one, too bad I did one lap :)

This is the best run, I agree.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...3,1.738586&z=9

Would one of you SA peps like to call around your area for hotel deals?

seatownracer 01-21-2010 09:23 AM

Staying in San Antonio does sound like a good idea, now we just need to figure out the date and then what kind of deals we can get at the hotels?

blakem2008 01-21-2010 10:05 AM

i live in bryan college station i got a 8 but thats way too far to go.

9krpmrx8 01-21-2010 10:09 AM


Originally Posted by blakem2008 (Post 3396904)
i live in bryan college station I got a 8 but that's way too far to go.


People come from much farther.

Riley Craven 01-21-2010 10:35 AM


Originally Posted by blakem2008 (Post 3396904)
i live in bryan college station i got a 8 but thats way too far to go.

I will echo what 9krpm said. Kerrvile was 4-5 hours for us in the DFW area, and that is just from the point we meet at. The Dallas people have to drive an hour just to reach that point.

I notice that was your first post, so you probably do not share the friendships that alot of us do having known each other for years. That 5 hour trip flies by so quickly when you and a bunch of your friends get together and drive down in one group.

I'd encourage you to think about it some more, and possibly meet the DFW group on the way down.

Herblenny 01-21-2010 12:36 PM


Originally Posted by rotarynerdette (Post 3396797)
Isnt April 16-17 DGRR?

Yep :)

Some of you guys should consider coming to DGRR this year. So far we have over 100 rotary cars signed up and some top rotary racers and cars have signed up.. Including 6x 3 rotor cars.

www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com

Riley Craven 01-21-2010 12:48 PM


Originally Posted by Herblenny (Post 3397130)
Yep :)

Some of you guys should consider coming to DGRR this year. So far we have over 100 rotary cars signed up and some top rotary racers and cars have signed up.. Including 6x 3 rotor cars.

www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com

Meh, I didnt get the 8 to show it, I got the 8 to drive it! :rock:

9krpmrx8 01-21-2010 01:04 PM


Originally Posted by Herblenny (Post 3397130)
Yep :)

Some of you guys should consider coming to DGRR this year. So far we have over 100 rotary cars signed up and some top rotary racers and cars have signed up.. Including 6x 3 rotor cars.

www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com


Damn that's far:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...89&ie=UTF8&z=5

Road trip anyone?

Herblenny 01-21-2010 01:35 PM


Originally Posted by Riley Craven (Post 3397155)
Meh, I didnt get the 8 to show it, I got the 8 to drive it! :rock:

Before you knock it, at least give it a shot... as its different than what you think..

9krpmrx8 01-21-2010 01:38 PM

Yeah I recently watched a show on Speed about Deal Gap. It looks pretty sweet.


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