Finger Lakes Run 2010

[SSR290]

** The date for the 4th annual Finger Lakes Run is Saturday September 18, 2010.
I made a reservation at Watkins Glen International for that date for the SSR Fanatics at High Noon
For a fee of $20 (US) a vehicle, we will have our group take 3 paced laps around the track with time for pictures.

** Other stops on this years run include:

. The Glenn Curtiss museum........Glenn H. Curtiss Aviation Museum - Aviation History / Naval Aviation / Early Aviation

. The Windmill.....The Windmill Farm & Craft Market

. Dinner at Tanino..same place as last year.

A block of rooms is on hold at the Big Flats Country Inn & Suites
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There are 10 Deluxe Standard rooms with two queen beds at a special rate of $109.99
There are 3 Suites with a king bed at a special rate of $129.99
Rates are good for September 16, 17, 18, and 19.

Call 800-596-2375 or the hotel directly at 607-739-9205; ask for the special group rate,
booked under the "SSR Fanatics".

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson... Big Flats
105 E. Mall Road
Horseheads, NY 14845
Exit 51, I-86
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FINGER LAKES RUN details

Start point is at the McDonalds just North of Exit 51 off of I-86 (SR 17) in Horseheads, NY.
We will meet in the vacant lot just to the right of the McDonalds between 8:30-9:30am.
...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 9:30 am.

Attached is a Map of the Start point and some local hotel locations. (SEE Post #40)
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* For those coming thru PA, I suggest that you fill up with Gas before you enter
NY as prices can be 10 to 25 cents more North of the border.
* Bring along your camera as you will find a few things to capture on a disc.
* Bring along a two way radio if you have one. Helps with keeping everyone together.
Probably run channel 10-0.

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

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Highlights include the following:

** First stops will be in Elmira where you will get to see some historic sites.
...............Could be a great picture spot depending on activities.
** Next we are off to Harris Hill; home of the National Soaring Museum
...............A quick stop for some pictures.
** Off to WGI- Watkins Glen International Road Course (TheGlen.com)
..................Where $20 (US) a vehicle gets you 3 paced laps around the track with time for pictures after.
** We run along the Lake to The Windmill (TheWindmill.com)
...........We will have lunch with time to check out the shops.
** Back on the road to Hammondsport and the Glenn Curtiss Museum (Glenn H. Curtiss Aviation Museum - Aviation History / Naval Aviation / Early Aviation).
..........For the group rate of $5 each we get to see some of aviations great inventions and much more.
** Run back to Horseheads.

** Dinner Reservations at Tanino at 6:00
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Post here if your ready to go Racing...even if it is just a little twisted.

On The Grid

* SSR290
* Cape Cod Blur
* quick silver

* BluDragon
* SloeRyder
* M T Pockets

* RaticalSSR
* silverssr05
* bkobbe

* myjlopy
* MidnightRider
* kflick54

* drivin topless
* CQQL_SSR
* Broomer

* waytrucks
* tinysnowplows
* Rebel

* jumpout572
* Patton Road SSR
* Redride


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AREA ATTRACTIONS

** When I made the Hotel reservations I added a day before and after for those who may want to extend their visit.
** Past Fanatics have stayed over and have arrived early to check out the area.
** Here is a list of websites for attractions in the Finger Lakes area.

Wineries.....................................www.fingerlakeswineries.org
Corning Museum of Glass...............www.CMOG.org
National Warplane Museum.............www.wingsofeagles.com
National Soaring Museum...............www.soaringmuseum.org
Watkins Glen International............www.TheGLEN.com
Casino........................................www.Tiogadowns.com
Rockwell Museum of Western Art.....www.Rockwellmuseum.org

[Cape Cod Blur]

Yes ! ! ! !

Count us ( Jeff & Brenda ) in.

[quick silver]

Count john and cheryl in we had a great time last year.ssr290(dave)does a fantastic job can't wait !!!!

[BluDragon]

I'm planning on making it..... with co-pilot.
can't wait,
Sandy

[Sloe Ryder]

This year we have to make it.
Count Sloe and Co-pilot as in unless something crazy happens.
Claudia

[SSR290]

Welcome aboard everyone.
Still working on some details but things are looking good.
I hope the weather is just like last year......70 degrees and not a cloud in the sky.


Dave

[M T Pockets]

Dave: 1st Canadians on the list. Janet & Gary will be there. (P.S. I'll pay extra for a faster pace car driver)

[RaticalSSR]

Count us in again this year. And I too will chip in for a faster pace car.

[SSR051]

Add us to the list. We are going to try to make this one. We want to see Niagara Falls on our way home. We will probably bring my wife's Aqua Blur instead of my Ricohet.

SilverSSR05
Kenny & Dee Thomas
Parkville, MO

[CQQL_SSR]

Originally Posted by M T Pockets

Dave: 1st Canadians on the list. Janet & Gary will be there. (P.S. I'll pay extra for a faster pace car driver)

Originally Posted by RaticalSSR

Count us in again this year. And I too will chip in for a faster pace car.

You are talking about the Camry Hybrid that was in front of me aren't you?

[SSR290]

Originally Posted by M T Pockets

Dave: 1st Canadians on the list. Janet & Gary will be there. (P.S. I'll pay extra for a faster pace car driver)

Originally Posted by RaticalSSR

Count us in again this year. And I too will chip in for a faster pace car.

Welcome back to both of you...


A friend and former boss of mine is in to drag racing and had a performance parts business.
His business cards had the following slogan:

SPEED costs Money $$$$...How FAST do you want to go????

When I made the reservation for WGI, I mentioned that we almost ran the Pace car off the track,
and would it be possible to have the pace truck like several years ago?
Joe said that he would try but could not guarantee anything,. I will be in contact with him as we get closer to the date.


How fast do you want to go????? $$$$$$$

[SSR290]

Originally Posted by CQQL_SSR

You are talking about the Camry Hybrid that was in front of me aren't you?

I was referring to the Camry but I can't speak for the others.

[SSR290]

Welcome Kenny & Dee.

It's nice to see some new Fanatics joining our tour.
First Fanatics from Missouri.


Dave & Laurel

Originally Posted by silverssr05

Add us to the list. We are going to try to make this one. We want to see Niagara Falls on our way home. We will probably bring my wife's Aqua Blur instead of my Ricohet.

SilverSSR05
Kenny & Dee Thomas
Parkville, MO

[quick silver]

Originally Posted by SSR290

I was referring to the Camry but I can't speak for the others.

[M T Pockets]

Originally Posted by CQQL_SSR

You are talking about the Camry Hybrid that was in front of me aren't you?

Charlie: I don't recall seeing any Camry on the track. Was it 2 tone?

[CQQL_SSR]

I don't think anyone would be happy right now if I had passed that slowpoke.
We probably would not be allowed on the track again.

Originally Posted by M T Pockets

Charlie: I don't recall seeing any Camry on the track. Was it 2 tone?

Remember that pace cars have to be able to set the pace at a constant 75 MPH (even through the corners) and accelerate to pit road on starts and restarts.
Mine has done this.
The question is can you keep up?

[bkobbe]

The yellow corvette would like to join you guys again this year. Count Rick and Betsy in. (Brian's sister)

[myjlopy]

Reservations made! Thanks for setting this up and the invite. See you all there.

[MidnightRider]

Count me in!!!

Reservations made

[SSR290]

Originally Posted by bkobbe

The yellow corvette would like to join you guys again this year. Count Rick and Betsy in. (Brian's sister)

Originally Posted by MidnightRider

Count me in!!!

Reservations made

Glad to have both of you back. Hope we have the same weather as last year.
We were out today doing some road and time checks for the run.
Will get the details posted soon.

[SSR290]

Originally Posted by myjlopy

Reservations made! Thanks for setting this up and the invite. See you all there.

Glad to have you along for the ride.
It's always nice to meet some new Fanatics.

And this may your first chance to meet the SSR Fanatics.
We promise to be nice and mostly normal........

[kflick54]

Finally this one falls on a weekend I'm off, count me in.

[SSR290]

Originally Posted by kflick54

Finally this one falls on a weekend I'm off, count me in.

Glad you could make it this year.

Only two months to go.

[RaticalSSR]

Reservations made for three. Seem like the hotel is almost full. If you are going you better get on the stick.
Doug

[Dicktator]

I will be there, in spirt.

Don't dare get to close to that Northeast Chapter, they held me hostage the last time I was there. Wanted my "Dicktator Tennis Balls".

They are on my SSR NOW!

Dicktator

[SSR051]

As Doug said in his post, the hotel is almost full. they only had 3 rooms available when I made my reservations today. I had to settle for a smoking room.

Kenny Thomas
SilverSSR05

[drivin topless]

Count us (Sue & Mark) in…. Can’t wait…. We will finally get to meet everyone.

Made reservation today, did not ask about smoking / non-smoking room and my wife has asthma, she will kill me.

It’s a busy month for us, NASCAR race in Richmond 9/11/10 and Dover 9/26/10. I was not sure we could do this trip, but you only go around once. :

[838stingray]

Count us in! Kids and all!

CQQL_SSR

I don't think anyone would be happy right now if I had passed that slowpoke.
We probably would not be allowed on the track again.

Quote:
Originally Posted by M T Pockets
Charlie: I don't recall seeing any Camry on the track. Was it 2 tone?
Remember that pace cars have to be able to set the pace at a constant 75 MPH (even through the corners) and accelerate to pit road on starts and restarts.
Mine has done this.
The question is can you keep up?

Charlie,

I can alway bring the Shelby down to set the PACE!!. I'll let Suzy and Shelby drive the "R" and I'll take Taylor in the Shelby. Only problem is I don't think I could get Suzy out of the "R" after that.

[SSR290]

Count us (Sue & Mark) in…. Can’t wait…. We will finally get to meet everyone.

Made reservation today, did not ask about smoking / non-smoking room and my wife has asthma, she will kill me.

Originally Posted by 838stingray

Count us in! Kids and all!



Charlie,

I can alway bring the Shelby down to set the PACE!!. I'll let Suzy and Shelby drive the "R" and I'll take Taylor in the Shelby. Only problem is I don't think I could get Suzy out of the "R" after that.

Welcome aboard....more new SSR Fanatics to get to know.

If you have not made a reservation, I suggest that you do so ASAP.
I have talked with the hotel and rooms are getting scarce.
There is a 2 Bedroom suite available for $159.00.
I am waiting to hear back from the manager on options.

Seems that there are 2 weddings and several bus tours that weekend.
This is harvest time at the Wineries and bus tours are a big thing.


Dave

[838stingray]

All set with that. Actually posted once I confirmed the reservations. We'll be there late on Friday night and taking off Sunday morning. The woman at the Hotel was great getting things rearranged to get us in.