Finger Lakes Run....2008

[SSR290]

Back by popular demand, the Finger Lakes Run for 2008 is scheduled for September 13, 2008.

Highlights include the following:

** Top of the World. Harris Hill...Home of the National Soaring Museum. And some spectacular wiews.
** Drive thru tour of Corning, NY on our way to the track.
** WGI- Watkins Glen International Road Course
..................For a fee of $25 a vehicle we can take 3 paced laps around the track with time for pictures after.
** Lunch in Watkins Glen
** Winery...Lakewood Vineyards....(Lakewoodvineyards.com)
** Run thru the country
** Glenn Curtiss museum.......(glennhcurtissmuseum.org)
................With a group of 10 or more we can visit for $4.00 each.
** Dinner

Trying to see how many are interested so Post here if you would like to ride along.

2008 Starting Grid

Midnightrider(Brian).........................SSR290(Dave/Laurel)
BluDragon(Michael/Sandy)...............Jewlz965( Julie/Dave)
Pahotssr(Angelo/Bonnie)..................Pacecar(Charlie/Darline)


If you want see what you some of last years run, check out the video "A Fanatics Dream" of the group on the track.
A Midnightrider production.


" A Fanatics Dream"
YouTube - 2007 Finger Lakes Run

Pics:
Harris Hill
Watkins Glen

[CQQL_SSR]

You picked the same weekend as the Berkshire weekend.

[MidnightRider]

Count me in!!
I had a great time last year, and can't wait to get back on the track at Watkins Glen.

[Cape Cod Blur]

Jim,

Is this a confirmed date? I know Charlie mentioned its the same as the Berkshires run, but I so want to do the Glen.

Jeff
Cape Cod Blur

[SSR290]

September 13 is a firm date.

We did this run last year at about the same time.
There are so many other events during the summer that the fall was a good time to have something.
Also the track at the Glen is quite busy and it is hard to get an open weekend.


Welcome back Brian.
More race videos for this years DVD.

[RaticalSSR]

Jim
Pencil Margo & I in. Missed it last year and I was hoping you would do it again.
Doug

[Cape Cod Blur]

Pencil me in too please. How about a time/date schedule?

Thanks, Jeff
Cape Cod Blur

[SSR290]

Run is set for Saturday.....September 13,2008.

Start point is at the Wendys just south of Exit 51 off of I-86 (SR 17) in Horseheads, NY.
...This is for those who might need a little caffene or food to get the fire lit.
..........Or to unload an earlier blast of caffene.

Start time is 10:00 am.

Attached is a Map of the Start point and some local hotel locations.
Also attached is a list of local Hotels and a general schedule for the Run.


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[WILDBILLandRED]

This sounds like fun.
I would have gone if it were a different weekend. Im putting on the Berkshire run.

Its good to see there is so much to do in the Northeast!!

Have a Great Day
Wild Bill

[MidnightRider]

Reservations made at County Inn & Suites. This is the same place I stayed last year.

[Cape Cod Blur]

Midnightrider,

You said you stayed at the Counrty Inn & Suites last year, how was it? Specifically, how was the parking area? I'd hate to be up all night worrying about the truck. I'd like to do the Glen, but I need to pass right by the Berkshires Run and go an additional 4 hours. Prolly 2 nights at the Country Inn, what kinda rate did you get?

Thanks, Jeff
Cape Cod Blur

[MidnightRider]

Originally Posted by Cape Cod Blur

Midnightrider,

You said you stayed at the Counrty Inn & Suites last year, how was it? Specifically, how was the parking area? I'd hate to be up all night worrying about the truck. I'd like to do the Glen, but I need to pass right by the Berkshires Run and go an additional 4 hours. Prolly 2 nights at the Country Inn, what kinda rate did you get?

Thanks, Jeff
Cape Cod Blur

Jeff,
I liked the Country Inn & Suites. The parking wasn't a problem, with half of the rooms looking over the parking area. The rates are higher this year. I got a double queen, smoking room for $144 a night. Last year it was only $99.

[Pahotssr]

Pencil me in looks and sounds great

[SSR290]

Contacted the Big Flats Country Inn & Suites and got a block of 10 rooms at a group rate.
They are Deluxe Standard rooms with two queen beds at a special rate of $129.99

Call 800-456-4000 or the hotel directly at 607-739-9205; ask for the special group rate,
booked under the group name of SSR Fanatics.

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Big Flats - Overview

Amenities include:

· Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast
· In-room coffee maker, iron & ironing board, & hairdryer
· Indoor heated pool & spa
· Fitness center with free weights
· Free WiFi internet access
· Guest laundry facilities
· Free local telephone calls & long distance access
· Freshly baked cookies upon arrival & 24-hour coffee station

[BluDragon]

Count us in! It was fun last year!!!!

Michael and Sandy

[Pahotssr]

just booked room for me and wife? THANKS for booking block are people staying 1 night or 2 Angelo Bonnie

[jewlz965]

Hi. Please count Jewlz965 and NauticalDave in (one , one driver, one co-pilot). (Fingers crossed that his business travel schedule doesn't cause us to cancel.)

And, as Angelo asked, is the hotel blocking rooms off for Friday and Saturday, or just Saturday?

Thank you,

[MidnightRider]

I'll have to call the hotel and get the group rate. Thanks Dave!!!

I am planning on two nights, friday and saturday.

[SSR290]

The rates at the Country Inn & Suites are for Friday and Saturday... September 12 & 13.
The block of rooms will be held until 8/12/2008. They will add more rooms if needed.


Welcome aboard everyone. Looks like we are gettting a nice group together.

[NauticalDave]

Originally Posted by jewlz965

Hi. Please count Jewlz965 and NauticalDave in (one , one driver, one co-pilot). (Fingers crossed that his business travel schedule doesn't cause us to cancel.)

And, as Angelo asked, is the hotel blocking rooms off for Friday and Saturday, or just Saturday?

Thank you,

Which am I?

[SSR290]

Still room on the Starting Grid for SSR's.