RX8Club.com - The OFFICIAL Socal Beach Cruise Part II Thread

2nd Annual Socal Beach Cruise 2010!!

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Due to its popularity the socal beach cruise has returned for yet another summer season! w00t w00t! Please note: this thread IS the sign up sheet - so PUT YOUR NAME DOWN!!

NEVER BEEN?? READ UP! (For teh N00bz):

The Socal Beach Cruise is a seasonal/annual event that takes place during the summer months (May-August). This is a CRUISE and not to be mistaken with a spirited driving session or a simple meet n' greet. This cruise is not only gather and meet but to unite enthusiasts....that and show-boat a lil' bit .

BEEN HERE BEFORE?? (For teh VETS):

Welcome back bitches...same rules as last year, just a new crowd. Get your game faces on, wash n' wax your shit to be seen by the masses. No more of this rag-tag "i don't know what i'm doin'" bullshit. We're more organized this year n' so this year should be a breeze. heh...

IMPORTANT! NEW STUFF!

- We will now be extending the cruise an extra ~5miles.
- New ending location = Bolsa Chica State Beach
- New starting point = Taco Bell HEADQUARTERS rear parking lot
- New option for food. See Below.

EXPECTED EXPENDITURES:

Parking: $15
Prepay (w/byob): $5
Prepay (w/food): $10

The REASON why we're asking for a prepayment is because they charge to reserve a picnic area. More info regarding this is located below in the "Reason for Expenditures" section

Reason for the change in location:

Unfortunately as successful as the Socal Beach Cruise was for us - many people who owned the parking structure didn't feel the same way. The facility we once occupied is now litered with new raised dimples on the entrance and exit that prohibit any lowered vehicles from entering or exiting without body contact. This is no exhaggeration as this lot has already damaged many of our cars.

Reason for food expenditures:

As much as we all enjoyed the HBBC we will not be returning there for another year due to our new location. To remedy this many people had suggested that perhaps our own BBQ would allow us to not only save money but to also satisfy the quantity of food we can consume.(Lets face it, some of us can EAT). From tallying the total amount spent per person last year(including parking fee + food n' drink) - we each spent approximately $26.50 on average. This year we plan on keeping a similar bill with less hassle. $15 will get you parking and an extra $10 will help with our reservation and food (to be paid at starting point). We will be BBQing burgers, hotdogs and byob's along with chips, potato salad and macaronni salad. If you choose not to eat the food that'll be provided then we
only ask for $5 to help with the reservation fee. Depending on the size we get to participate - we may have a shot at reserving the better lot.

DEFAULT PLAN: Because i understand that there are some people who like to stray from the pack and there are some that feel they don't need to pay anything for any reason - I realize that not everybody is gonna be on board for the prepayment for the picnic reservation. That's fine. After some consideration i am open to not reserving a picnic area and just playing it by "First Come First Serve" or BYOB. Understand that this option will leave us at the mercy of of early birds who get there first and those who might have already reserved the picnic area. If you feel that this option is more valid in your opinion - please voice them in this thread: https://www.rx8club.com/west-rx-8-forum-34/socal-beach-cruise-discussion-feeler-thread-198071/

Link to picnic area's:

LINKY: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24143

**I am looking to reserve Picnic Area 18C or 17D** - 18c does not have bbq pits however it's right next to the basketball courts. 17d doesn't have shade but does have 5 bbq pits. Either someone can bring some pop out tents or someone can bring some bbq's.

Bottom Line: If you don't wanna eat the BBQ, Bring $20 and you're good. $15 will cover for parking and $5 will be for the picnic reservation.

Event Details:

TENTATIVE DATE: Saturday, June 26th
Starting Point: Mazda HQ parking lot
Secondary Starting Point: Taco Bell HEADQUARTERS Parking lot (across the street)
Starting Time: 9am
Departure Time: 10am
Ending Location: Bolsa Chica State Beach

Route: 405North => 133South => right on PCH => PCH to End Point.

Rules:

- No Speeding
- No hard revving
- Do not block daily traffic
- No burnouts

*Please be sure to abide by these rules as it is necessary for us NOT to get attetion from the local PD.

Sign up for the Socal Beach Cruise!

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