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[Duke's Brunch & Poker Run]

Duke's Brunch & Poker Run

This year, Duke's will be followed by a Texas Hold'em Poker Run!

Arrive at Duke's at 9-9:30AM

Doors open for brunch at 9:45AM
We'll park our own cars - but there will be a $2 valet charge
Breakfast will be in the Huntington Beach Room overlooking the ocean and pier. 
Enter through the Barefoot Bar Entrance (north side). 
Please note, that we'll have tables of 6-8 persons and Duke's will bill us by table.

Poker Run - Depart Duke's at 11AM

1st Stop Fashion Island – Pick up your first poker card
2nd Stop Crystal Cove – Pick up your second poker card
3rd Stop Dana Point – The final cards will be played

  "Will you be the WINNER?"  ^2

Click here and PRINT the Route Map

If you'd like to caravan from SOUTH OC, meet at the Shady Canyon Starbucks about 8:15AM - we'll depart at 8:30AM   click here for map


If you'd like to caravan from NORTH OC - THIS INCLUDES THE LA GUYS, meet the Chevron Station at the Corner of Seal Beach Blvd. and Westminster Ave about 8:30AM - depart at 8:45AM

This is 10-miles from Duke's and will take you along PCH - nice way to enter Duke's!  click here for map

Please - let us know if you plan to go    <2

Al Fattal
Al Montana +4
Alan & Amara Camblin
Andy Weiss +2
Anthony & Wanda Matranga
Art & Cynthia Pena
Ben & Mikey Kawata
Bruce & Grace Conklin
Carlton Smith
Curtis Roettger
Dan & Cathy Everts
Dave & Arlene Cawthorne
Dave & Lisa Chrisman
Doc & Cecilia Roberts
Don Smith
Drew & Casey Booram
Eddie & Gladys Arguelles
Eric Johnson
Ernie & Pat Taylor
Fred Edwards and Lydia Mimiaga
Gary & Melissa Belvedere
Hugh & Sherry Hoard
Irfan Malik
Jim & Judy Kenehan
Jim & Karen Kordan
Jim Sheppard
Jim & Michelle McIntyre
Kala & Dai
Lance & Lori Kouchi +5
Mike & Diann Buckingham
Mike & Justin Fujita
Mike & Lena Arnold
Michael Pickett +1
Nino & Ruth Valmassoi
Peter & Pheap Keo
Randy & Diane Tribolet
Ron & Mary Burke
Scott & Diane Pennington
Scott & Pat Wilson
Chris & Ashley Wilson   ^2
Stephanie Izard +3
Steve & Carol Borecki
Steve Cifelli
Tim Pavloff
Tom & Shawn Gorny
Yosi Aronoan

[Supercar Sunday, Calabasas; World Class Motoring, Agoura then Lunch]

Supercar Sunday, Calabasas; World Class Motoring, Agoura then Lunch

Put on by member Scott Hirko! <u

SUNDAY, July 27th - Supercar Sunday Car Show from 7AM to 10AM


Around 10AM, we'll take a short cruise to World Class Motoring – a car enthusiasts dream.  WCM has a beautiful, new showroom now open to the public.  Cool enough that Jay Leno has found his way there 3-times since it was opened in December.

About 11:30AM will take another short cruise us to Wood Ranch BBQ for lunch  >q

Location for SuperCarSunday:
23351 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills, CA 91364.
It is in Calabasas/Woodland Hills off of the Valley Circle exit off the 101

Click here for Car Show location.

Location for WCM:
5076 Chesebro Rd, Agoura, CA 91301

Click here for Map to WCM from the Show


Location for Wood Ranch BBQ:
5050 Cornell Road
Agoura Hills
818.597.8900 Phone

Click here for Map to Wood Ranch BBQ

CLICK HERE FOR ROUTE MAP

R.S.V.P - We need to know if you plan to have lunch with us...  >8

Allen & Shelly with a new '08 Viper ORANGE will be there!!!
Art Pena
Ben Kawata
Brent Kern
Bruce Conklin
Carol & Stephen Borecki
Dan & Cathy Everts
Eddie Arguelles
Glenn & Steph Izard
Jim Shaffer
Jim & Judy Kenehan
Jim & Michelle McIntyre
John Coury
Lance Kouchi
Mark "Rocman"
Mike & Cheryl Sinkinson
Nino & Ruth V.
Ron & Marian Glass
Timothy Lee
Tony & Sherrie Cappellano
Weston Wellington +1

Jim & Glenda Morgan?
Peter Keo?
Noel Vega?
Tom Gorny?

[VIPER CLUB WESTERN ZONE EVENT]

^2  VIPER CLUB WESTERN ZONE EVENT  ^2

The Viper Clubs in the Western Region thought it would be cool to team up with Mopars At The Strip in Las Vegas (MATS) - so we have.  This is a great event just to watch, but MATS is going one further by offering a Vipers Only drag time-slot at 5PM Friday & Saturday.  The VCA has arranged a private lunch for the Viper group in the NHRA Tower for Saturday.  Marko, the NV club President has arranged a pay-as-you-go dinner for the Viper group at Tony Romas for after the drags on Saturday evening.  The SRT Drive Experience going to be at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday as well.  They have offered Viper members a $100 discount - for the day its $400 instead of $500. Bottom line, a Viper event in and around Mopars At The Strip!

Joins Up With
MOPARS AT THE STRIP 
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
March 28-30

27TH THURSDAY: 
MoPower Cruises begin Thursday, March 27th to Las Vegas form Grand Junction, CO; Salt Lake City, UT; Glendora, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Albuquerque, NM, with a Welcome Party at the Cannery.

28TH  FRIDAY: 
10AM:  Tour a neat private automobile collection in Las Vegas – Details to follow, entry is free.

5PM: Viper Only Drag Racing "Happy Hour" Friday and Saturday at LVMS

5PM: Tentative start time for the Mopar Burnout Contest, limited to 10 competitors.

6PM:  Friday Night is Cruise at the Cannery Hotel.  The night includes a Quarter Mile of Mopar Car Show and Numerous Food Booths.  Also, included is a free concert featuring Chuck Negron formally of Three Dog Night.  Mopar vehicles will be on display, live music, Quarter-Mile of Mopars display, plenty of food and drink. All food, spirits, and gaming at the Cannery are additional pay items.

SRT Experience available at a Discount (www.drivesrt.com) – Contact Viper Headquarters for Discount Info (800-998-1110 opt.1). Cars are SRT Chrysler 300; Dodge Magnum; Dodge Charger; Dodge Caliber; Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge VIPER!


29TH  SATURDAY:

VCA Hosted Lunch in the NHRA Tower

5PM Viper Only Drag Racing "Happy Hour" Friday and Saturday at LVMS

Saturday Night: Pay-As-You-Go Viper Gathering at Tony Roma's

New HEMI Challenge Class will have 5.7 and 6.1 HEMIs.  It is, also, anticipated that a new 2008 SRT 6.1 HEMI Challenger will be in the competition.

Special Guest of the Event is Mr. Tom Hoover, the Godfather of the HEMI Engine. Mr. Hoover was Chief Engineer and Manager of Chrysler Drag Racing Programs from 1957-1979.  In short: He is THE MAN!!!

OTHER EVENT FEATURES INCLUDE:
-   All Mopar Auction
-   Some of the Fastest Drag Racing Anywhere
-   All Mopar Swap Meet
-   Manufacturers Midway Featuring Premier Venders
-   Dodge Truck Diesel Dyno Competition
-   Jeep Off-Road Poker Run
-   Mammoth Car Show
-   Charity Drawing for a REAL 1970 H Code Lemon Twist 340 Duster


INTERESTED? DO THE FOLLOWING

1)   Let us know you plan to attend:
         Early Registration is highly recommended as space is limited.
         Caravans will be set up and we get closer to the event.

2)   Make your own hotel reservations:
        •   We have 50 Deluxe rooms blocked at Planet Hollywood – www.PlanetHollywoodResort.com
        •   The cutoff date to obtain our group rate is MARCH 13th! 
        •   You can make reservations for up to 4-nights, Thursday – Sunday; March 27th – 30th
        •   The room rate is $179 per night + applicable taxes
        •   Guests may place reservations by calling the Reservations Department directly at 877-333-9474. 
        •   You'll need to identify yourself as being with the Viper Club of America.  Group code # AVIPER.
        •   Planet Hollywood - 3667 Las Vegas Boulevard. South - Las Vegas, NV 89109

3)   Register for the Mopars At The Strip event:
        •   Click here to register for Mopars At The Strip
        •   Or; Go to www.MoparsAtTheStrip.com and click "Sign Up Now"
        •   Or fill out the Mail In Registration form APPLICATION
        •   Register by March 10th and MATS will send all of your credentials and confirmation information to you prior to the event.


        •   $75.00 to be involved in the Viper Drag Race (This includes one weekend admission)
   Gate fee is included with the Race Entry. This will get you and your car in the event for all three days, plus the nighttime entertainment at the Cannery is included.
   When registering online for this event choose "Drag Race" then "Chapman Dodge Viper Class"

        •   $50.00 to bring your car into the event   (This includes one weekend admission)
   If you just want to come and watch and bring your car into the event, sign up for the Fun Field, the cost is $50.00 for the entire weekend. If there are additional passengers attending the event, the fee is $60.00 for a weekend pass.
   When registering online for you and your car choose "Car Show" then "Fun Field"

   •   $60.00 per person to be a spectator of the event.
   This is the weekend event fee for a passenger/guest for the event.
   When registering online for a passenger/guest choose "Admission" then "Weekend Admission"

   •   Please note: All food, spirits, and gaming at the Cannery are additional pay items.

4)   Have fun! ^2

p.s. - In a nutshell, here's what your up-front costs are:
   •   Your Hotel Room
   •   Your weekend attendance/participation at the Mopar Event
   •   The weekend attendance for your guest at the Mopar Event
The weekend passes you'll buy for MATS will include the MATS activities, car shows and entertainment for the entire weekend.  Attached is MATS complete event schedule. 

***CARAVAN MEET 10:30 AM DEPARTURE***
For both Thursday and Friday

Meet at the CHEVRON Gas Station off the 15 Fwy in Rancho Cucamonga Click here for location

This will put us in Barstow for lunch around 11:30 (actually the Barstow Outlet Mall, off Lenwood Road) and Planet Hollywood at check-in time   

As some are leaving on Thursday, and some on Friday, try and communicate with each other and do what best suits your wishes!

REGISTERED MEMBERS:  >8

Dan & Cathy Everts  --  Thursday Caravan
Hugh & Sherry Hoard
Art Pena  --  Thursday Caravan
Curtis Roettger  --  Thursday Caravan
Dave & Lisa Chrisman  --  Thursday Caravan
Rick & Joyce Hollis
Lance & Lori Kouchi  --  Friday Caravan
Ben Kawata  --  Friday Caravan
Kala & Dai
Darryl McClendon
Don Smith -- Friday Caravan
Dan Cragin
Curtis Mosley
Paula Coombes
Mike & Cheryl Sinkinson  --  Thursday Caravan

[Desert Classic Concours]

Desert Classic Concours – This is being billed as a mini Pebble Beach.


Only the most rare and beautiful automobiles will be invited to Palm Springs as a part of a miniature version of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the world's premier collection of exotic vehicles.

The Desert Classic Concours is set for March 1 at the 0'Donnell Golf Club in Palm Springs. More than 100 vehicles, including Packards, Aston Martins, Cords and Duesenbergs will vie for the top title.

Cost is $20 that goes to charity.  Location:
301 N Belardo Rd,  Palm Springs, CA 92262

THIS WILL BE AN "ON YOUR OWN" EVENT.  However, if you are planning to attend, please let us know and we'll post it so the attendees can get together.

[4th Annual POLAR BEAR RUN]

4th Annual POLAR BEAR RUN    The Weather Man shows WARM & SUNNY !! >2

If you haven't participated in this run - you should - little traffic and some nice twisties.

Cruise Departure Point – The cruise will begin at 8:30 from the 76 @ 15 Park & Ride in Pala Mesa - there is a Mobil gas station at this location.  We'll cruise to Lake Henshaw where we'll take a break.  Then continue the cruise over to Richie's Diner in Temecula for lunch.

Click here for map to Park & Ride

Meet point for OC – Meet at Starbucks at 7:10 AM, depart at 7:30 AM

Click here for map to Starbucks then to Park & Ride

Please let us know if you'd like to go  >8

Dave Cawthorne
Steve Borecki
Lance Kouchi
Niz
Curt
Richard Palkovic
<t Kevin Kennedy 
Ron Burke
Tom Gorny
Peter Hausherr
Jim & Karen
Ron
Tom
Curtis
Arlene +1
Joel (Original Root)
Eddie (Maybe)

[Nino & Ruth's 2nd Annual Run & BBQ -- SUNDAY - October 21st]

Nino & Ruth's 2nd Annual Run & BBQ  --  SUNDAY - October 21st

There will be a run through the hills followed by a BBQ at Nino and Ruth's home.  Following are some of the good eats to expect...

Appetizers - Chips and Dips - Hamburgers - Hot Dogs - Chicken Breast - Veggies - Soda - Water - Beer - Wine - Champagne - and of course, DESSERTS 

Nino's BBQ will be hot and raring to go by noon - You're welcome to drive straight to his home or join in on the run first. 

Nino's & Ruth's Place:
35234 Quartz Street, Yucaipa, 92399
H: 909-790-0016  C: 951-218-3209
Email: [email protected]

Click here for map to Nino's


FOR THE RUN:  Meet at 9AM at the Shell off 15 North & Temescal Canyon (Tom's Farm) just South of the 91 FWY
Click here for map


PLEASE, PLEASE - let us know if you'd like to go so Nino & Ruth can plan the food.

Desert Runners and Hungry Munchers so far:

Dave Cawthorne
Richard & Charlene
Lance Kouchi
Dan & Cathy
Dave & Lisa
Anthony Matranga & Family
Preston
Carleton & Alis
Trinh & Magy
Randy  Begin ??
Paul /  Pam
Niz  +  1

[Barrett Jackson Collector Car Auction - Jan 18-20, 2008]

Barrett Jackson Collector Car Auction - Jan 18-20, 2008

THERE IS A 50-CAR LIMIT FOR THIS AZ REGION EVENT AND IT'S EXPECTED TO SELL OUT SO REGISTER A.S.A.P.

Several of our Viper Club members have attended previous Barrett Jackson Collector Car Auctions.  If you aren't familiar with Barrett Jackson, here's a link to   their website: http://www.barrett-jackson.com .

Next year, Barrett Jackson will run from January 12-20, 2008.  Traditionally, some Viper Club members have attended the second Saturday as this is the day that the most unique and expensive cars are auctioned.  The Viper Club members meet at Ed Moses Dodge – 1-mile from the show – and caravan to a "premier" location, the Monterra restaurant only 10 steps from the main auction tent!  We then meet back at the restaurant for a "cowboy" style lunch.

This event is coordinated by the AZ Viper Club.  Usually, there are 50+ Vipers from around the country that make this event.  At this time, we do not know the cost of admittance to Barrett Jackson, as soon as we do, we'll let you know.

FRIDAY 9AM - Caravan to Scottsdale:
              9:00 AM – Meet at the Mobil "On the Run"
              75000 Gerald Ford Drive
              Palm Desert, CA
              Cook Street Exit off of I-10



FRIDAY 3PM – Russo & Steele Auction: http://www.russoandsteele.com/

Friday afternoon at 3PM the I have set it up for the SoCal Viper Club to attend the Russo & Steele Auction – This auction is not open to the public and the only way to attend is to have a vehicle on consignment or to be a bidder...except for us !  The Viper Club will receive UP-FRONT parking and FREE entrance to the event – I will be getting tickets for each person.  The AZ Viper Club will also have 11 cars and you'll need to caravan in with them.



SATURDAY – Barrett-Jackson

     7:30 AM Meet at Ed Moses Dodge – Continental breakfast provided by Ed Moses Dodge
     7801 E. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale
     NOTE: You'll pick up your passes to the Auction and Lunch tickets here!


     8:15 AM Cruise to Barrett-Jackson
     Secured - VIPER ONLY - parking in Monterra's parking lot
     WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale
     Security from 8:30AM to about 5:30PM

     11:30 AM Western Lunch Buffet at Monterra in our own private room adjacent to main auction tent. 
     All Day Enjoy the Barrett-Jackson show

     SATURDAY 7PM – Charleston's Restaurant

     Dinner Saturday Night? 
     For those interested, we'll meet for dinner at Charleston's Restaurant a few miles from the hotel – "An upscale casual grill" 
     I need to know if you plan to join us so I can make reservations for the right number of people.

     7PM Reservations Friday
     CHARLESTON's RESTAURANT
     (480) 563-7666
     Fax: (480) 563-7667
     http://www.charlestons.com/


Following is a list of members planning to attend and head out on Friday – Anthony Matranga will be your "Point Man" for the caravan:

Gary   Belvedere
Ron   Burke
Donald   Coe
Bruce   Conklin
Dan   Everts
John   Fuchs
Hugh   Hoard
Richard   Hollis IV
Stephanie   Izard
Jim   Kenehan
Anthony   Matranga
Richard   Owers
Richard   Palkovic
Timothy   Pavloff
Kala   Rexroad
Nino   Valmassoi
Paul   Winters

[SUNDAY - Sept 16th - Visit to CAMP PENDLETON]

SUNDAY - Sept 16th - Visit to CAMP PENDLETON ^3

ALL VIPER OWNERS ARE INVITED! OVER 30-CARS SO FAR!


Many Americans would like to show our men and women in the military that we appreciate their service to our country. Therefore, we have organized an opportunity for the SoCal Viper Club to put on a car show for these folks at Camp Pendleton.

We've been approved to visit our Marines SUNDAY, September 16th. We will be visiting the School of Infantry (SOI) where all Marines go after boot camp prior to deployment or assignment.  Marines injured during training are also housed here.  We will park the cars – in a "car show" type setting around the School of Infantry's emblem on their Parade Deck. Our visit will be from 1500 to 1800 hours (3PM to 6PM) and will be in conjunction with a church group that will be putting on a BBQ for the SOI.  We've been told that we should expect 500 to as many as 2,000 Marines!!!

The base newspaper will be covering this event and they have arranged for a couple of helicopters to fly over and take photos!  ^2

Dan and I visited the base today for a "walk-through" with Captain Hayter from the Wounded Warrior Battalion – the look on the faces of the guys as we drove our Viper on base was a very cool site.  Their fun comments began the minute we pulled up to the base entrance.  We found out that the majority of those in SOI don't get an off-base leave until the 8-weeks of training is complete.  This event will be quite special for them. We will need a dozen or so cars – with an empty passenger seat – to caravan to the Wounded Warrior Battalion, pickup a Marine, and caravan back to SOI for the car show.  Please let us know if you can help with this.

The reason for this visit is to say "thank you" to the Marines for their service to our country.  There is no other agenda than to show our gratitude.  This date is approaching fast, so if you'd like to attend please let us know.
[email protected]

OoooRah!



LUNCH FIRST? – PLEASE R.S.V.P. [This is very close to the Camp Pendleton Entrance]

Great location, great food, plenty of parking, have a meal with friends...For those interested, we'll be meeting at OC Tavern in San Clemente for lunch prior to our visit to Camp Pendleton.  The whole group will then meet at Carl's Jr. so that we can drive into the base together.

   For lunch at OC Tavern:   Arrive 12:30PM   Depart 2:00 PM
   2369 South El Camino Real, San Clemente – 949 542 8877

   Caravan meet point at Carl's Jr.:   Arrive 2:00 PM   Depart 2:30 PM
   3929 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672

   Camp Pendleton   Arrive 3 PM   Depart 6 PM
   SOI – School of Infantry Parade Deck


DIRECTIONS:

To OC Tavern from the South: Map for OC Tavern
Head North on I5 Fwy – exit Avenida Magdalena –turn Left then Right into OC Tavern parking lot.

To OC Tavern from the North:
Head South on I5 Fwy – exit El Camino Real – turn Left, go under the Fwy – OC Tavern on your left.

To Carl's Jr. from the South:Map for Carl's Jr.
Head North on I5 Fwy – exit Cristianitos – turn Right, turn Left onto El Camino Real.

To Carl's Jr. from the North:
Head South on I5 Fwy – exit Cristianitos – turn Left, go over Fwy, turn Left onto El Camino Real.

To Camp Pendleton from Carl's Jr.:Map for Camp Pendleton Entrance
Turn Left out of parking lot – Right at Cristianitos – go over Fwy, turn Left onto 5 Fwy South.  Exit San Onofre/Basilone Rd. – Left back over Fwy to entrance.


*** HAVE YOUR ID, REGISTRATION & INSURANCE CARD READY ***

*** PLEASE, DON'T BRING ANYTHING THAT YOU SHOULDN'T ***  >5


Attendees

Base / Lunch / Driver for a Wounded Warrior  ^3

Eddie   Arguelles
Jesse   Barajas
Gary   Belvedere
Paul   Bitzer
Steve   Borecki
David   Cawthorne
David   Chrisman
Steven   Cifelli
Donald   Coe
David   Dolan
Jorge   Dominguez
Curt   Dose'
Dan   Everts
Albert   Fattal
Bill    Feeney
Larry   Flickinger
Guy   Glauser
John   Javage
Lance   Kouchi
Vincent   Luchenta Jr
Darryl   McClendon
Roger   O'Brien
Arturo   Pena
Wayne   Poe
Jeffrey   Roessler
James   Shaffer
Stuart   Sobek
Nino   Valmassoi
Noel   Vega
Andy   Weiss
Paul   Winters


>3

[CANCELED DO TO THE FIRES]

CANCELED DO TO THE FIRES

ANNUAL GREAT PUMPKIN RUN - Is now even "greater" Put on by Eric "Hemotox" Johnson & Dave "RaceCars" Cawthorne


This is a run through the San Bernardino Mountains, Oak Glen Apple Festival and the Palms to Pines Highway foliage and the Cleveland Forest.  Oak Glen is famous for their apples and Apple Festival.  It is high up in the San Bernardino Mtns with a nice drive.  Click here for info on Oak Glen

This will be a good day's event.  Some excellent roads and spectacular scenery, etc.  I imagine the weather would also be perfect and the days not to short to allow everyone time to return home.  I think the Apple Festival in Oak Glen  and the foliage along the "Pines to Palms Hwy" are well worth a Mini event.



Flo's Diner Chino to Oak Glen

49.4 mi – about 59 mins

1. Head west on Merrill Ave toward Euclid Ave 0.2 mi
2. Turn right at Euclid Ave 3.2 mi - 6 mins
3. Turn right to merge onto CA-60 E toward Riverside 5.2 mi - 6 mins
4. Take the exit onto I-15 N toward Barstow 3.2 mi - 3 mins
5. Take the exit onto I-10 E toward San Bernardino 27.3 mi - 26 mins
6. Take exit 85 for Live Oak Canyon Rd/Oak Glen Rd 0.3 mi
7. Turn left at Live Oak Canyon Rd 0.2 mi - 1 min
8. Continue on Oak Glen Rd 9.7 mi - 16 mins
9. Turn right at Oak Glen Mobile Home Park 413 ft - 1 min
10. Turn right at Star View 387 ft - 1 min to Oak Glen

Oak Glen to Idyllwild

Drive: 42.0 mi – about 1 hour 13 mins

1. Head southeast on Oak Glen Rd toward Potato Canyon Rd 8.0 mi - 12 mins
2. Continue on Beaumont Ave 3.7 mi - 9 mins
3. Turn left to merge onto I-10 E toward Indio 5.0 mi - 6 mins
4. Take the 8th St/CA-243 exit toward Idyllwild 0.2 mi
5. Turn right at S 8th St/CA-243 0.1 mi
6. Turn left at W Lincoln St 0.5 mi - 2 mins
7. Turn right at CA-243/S San Gorgonio Ave
8. Continue to follow CA-243 24.4 mi - 45 mins  to Idyllwild, CA

Idyllwild to Temecula and Pechanga Casino

Drive: 55.3 mi – about 1 hour 17 mins

1. Head south on CA-243 toward N Circle Dr 4.5 mi - 8 mins
2. Slight left at CA-74 12.4 mi - 16 mins
3. Turn right at CA-371 20.7 mi - 30 mins
4. Slight right at CA-79 15.2 mi - 18 mins
5. Turn left at Redhawk Pkwy 0.7 mi - 2 mins
6. Turn right to stay on Redhawk Pkwy 0.4 mi
7. Turn right at Wolf Valley Rd 0.9 mi - 2 mins
8. Turn left at Pechanga Pkwy 0.5 mi - 1 min to 45000 Pechanga Pkwy

Pechanga has several excellent rated restaurants including:

Seafood Grotto
http://www.pechanga.com/dining/thegrotto.asp

Paisano's
http://www.pechanga.com/dining/paisanos.asp

The Great Oak
http://www.pechanga.com/dining/paisanos.asp


Attendees >8

Eric Johnson
Dave Cawthorne
Lance Kouchi
Art Pena
Dan Everts

Hello  ^6

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[A MEMBERS ONLY Tour of the Petersen Museum]

A MEMBERS ONLY Tour of the Petersen Museum     <2  This Event Is Now Full   <2
     Followed by Dinner at Maggiano's Little Italy in Farmer's Market

About the Museum:

Three floors of automotive history take the Museum visitor through time and trace the development of the automobile and its influence on the culture of Los Angeles. Exhibits on the first floor follow the history of the automobile and serve as a fun, interactive environment for cocktail receptions or informal gatherings. Lifelike dioramas and settings allow visitors to experience the automobile as it relates to everyday life.

The second floor is devoted to five large, rotating exhibition galleries with state-of-the art presentations of race cars, classic cars, hot rods, motorcycles, movie and celebrity cars.

Time:  Arrive Petersen @ 2:30PM / Tour Begins @ 3:00 / Dinner at 6:00 PM

Petersen Museum Location:  6060 Wilshire Blvd.  Los Angeles. CA

Petersen Museum Featured Event:  Going Topless

R.S.V.P. immediately if you would like to attend! (Limited to the 1st 50 paid members.)

DOWNLOAD THE ATTACHED .pdf FOR DETAILS, PAYMENT INFORMATION AND TO R.S.V.P. (Click on paper clip below.)

Members Attending:  >8

John   Adamo
Mike   Arnold
Bill   Bagshaw
Greg   Baxter
Gary   Belvedere
John   Bennett
Michael   Burgoyne
David   Cawthorne
Kim   Cheney
David   Chrisman
Donald   Coe
Bruce   Conklin
David   Dolan
Fred   Edwards
Dan   Everts
Albert   Fattal
John   Fuchs
Ron   Glass
Gary   Graham
Stephanie  Izard
Brent   Kern
Greg   Killingsworth
Lance   Kouchi
Raymond   Mcintyre
Darryl   McClendon
Timothy   Pavloff
Clark   Silver
Nino   Valmassoi
Lee   Walters
Andy   Weiss

[HEARST CASTLE CRUISE MEMBER'S ONLY EVENT - REPLY VIA ATTACHED FLYER WITH $]

HEARST CASTLE CRUISE MEMBER'S ONLY EVENT - REPLY VIA ATTACHED FLYER WITH $

Members requested an overnight cruise where the California Regions come together.  Well, we had an overwhelming response... So this cruise is ON! - Members from NV and AZ have also been invited!  <1

THE SCHEDULE

Saturday: Is the day for travel with your region to The Cliff's Resort, Shell Beach (3-mi north of Pismo Beach).  Saturday evening is open.  For those interested, dinner at Marie Callender's has been setup in their "Ship Room" from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Please R.S.V.P. if you plan to join us.

Sunday:
7:00 AM    Depart for Hearst Castle for the 8:15AM movie / 1st tour at 9AM. 
12:00 PM  Box lunch after the tour, visit gift shop, etc.
1:00 PM    Caravan to Meridian Winery in Paso Robles for a private tasting in their barrel room.
3:30 PM    Caravan back to the hotel.
6:30 PM   Dinner / Entertainment

Monday:  Return home.

The Cliff's Resort: 800.826.7827 (CA) or 800.826.5838 (National)

The Southern California Region will caravan up on Saturday morning with a stop in Solvang for lunch - then arrive at The Cliff's Resort between around 4PM. 

^6 DOWNLOAD THE ATTACHED .pdf FOR DETAILS, PAYMENT INFORMATION AND TO R.S.V.P. (Click on paper clip below picture.)  Feel free to contact me with questions (contact info on attachment).

Western Zone Members Registered >2


SO CAL REGION
Eddie   Arguelles
Randy   Begin
Gary   Belvedere
John   Bennett
Wayne   Blasman
Steve   Borecki
Michael   Burgoyne
David   Cawthorne
Steven   Cifelli
Daniel   Cragin
David   Dolan
Dan   Everts
Gary   Graham
David   Green
Hugh   Hoard
Glenn   Hofstetter
Stephanie   Izard
Jim   Kenehan
Peter Lo  Keo
Kurt   Klimpel
Jim   Kordan
Lance   Kouchi
Joel   Larson
Anthony   Matranga
Darryl   McClendon
Richard   Palkovic
Timothy   Pavloff
Arturo   Pena
Craig   Petersen
Michael   Pickett
Kala   Rexroad
Jeffrey   Roessler
Bill   Ruhlman
James   Shaffer
Bill   Sippel
Don   Smith
Nino   Valmassoi
Paul   Winters
Thom   Pettigrew

      
NOR CAL REGION

Jon    Brobst
Jim    Bray
Robert   Broucaret
Randy   Davis
Dean   Hansen
Maurice   Liang
Gary   Podesto
Denis   VanDera
Jim    Wassermann

      
CENTRAL REGION

John   Baird
Bob   Bowers
Fred   Campbell
John   Chesney
Jerry   DeYoung
Bob   Kempen
Tony    Mastro
Sam   Monaco
Bob   Rand
Marv   Rose
Richard   Shehadey
Ned   Smull
Lee   Walters


NEVEDA REGION

Matthew   Chapman
Stevan   Dana
Rick   Haynes
Rick   Helgren
Marko   Radosavljevic


ARIZONA REGION

Steve   Gabrielsen
Doug   Newcomb

[CORRECT THE TIME]

HOW TO CORRECT THE TIME ON THE SOCAL WEBSITE
(This will be Pacific Standard Time)


1.   Go to the SoCal Viper Club website at: www.socalviper.org;
2.   Click on Forum;
3.   Click Login & Enter your User Name & Password (if you're not already logged in);
4.   Click on PROFILE;
5.   Click Look and Layout Preferences
6.   Change the TIME OFFSET to "0". 

SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ILLUSTRATION

[American Car Racing Association at Willow Springs International Raceway - Wednesday April 18th]

Reminder: The early enrollment deadline is April 8th.

If you sign up early the price is $145.  If you sign up with in 10 days of the event the price is $170 and if you sign up at the track the price is $195. 

American Car Racing Association at Willow Springs International Raceway - Wednesday April 18th

Hey Racers,

Our next  event will be on Wednesday April 18th, 2007 at Willow Springs on the Big Track.  The track day will be held in the same fashion as all of our  other events.  There will be 3 run groups (beginning, intermediate and advanced).  Each run group will be given 5 Thirty minute sessions (that's 2.5 hours of track time!!).  There will be on track and classroom  instruction.  An all you can eat BBQ Lunch and a custom shirt is  included.  The discounted price is $145 per driver if you sign up before early enrollment deadline.  If you sign up within 10 days of the event the price is $170 per driver and if you pay at the track the price is $195.  It is free to watch and  ride along and extra lunches for spectators are $10, so bring out your friends  and family.

[OVERHAULN' CHIP FOOSE IS LETTING US COME BACK!]

OVERHAULN' CHIP FOOSE IS LETTING US COME BACK!

Last year member Lance Kouchi strolled in to Chip Foose's place and said he thought the Viper Club would like to meet him and tour his facility.  We did, it was great, and we're invited back!

This is a FRIDAY event... We're scheduled to be at Foose Design in Huntington Beach at 12:00 Noon.  After the visit, we'll caravan to Lance's home, also in Huntington Beach, where a Late Lunch or Early Dinner will be provided.  This event won't cost you anything - just bring your smiling face AND your Viper of course   .

This event falls at lunch hour - so plan accordingly (FYI there is a little sandwich shop next door to Foose Design.)


Meet point for OC Meet at Starbucks, Irvine at 11:00AM, depart at 11:15 AM Click here for map to Starbucks

Meet point for San Diego area Meet at Ruby's Diner, Carlsbad at 10:00 AM depart at 10:30 AM to meet up with the OC group by 11:15 AM Click here for map to Ruby's

Meet point for Malibu & LA area - Meet at Jerry's Deli in Marina Del Rey at 10:45 AM depart at 11:15 AM to arrive at Foose Design at Noon Click here for map to Jerry's Deli.

Click here for map to Foose Design

Attendees - ^6 -  This is a VCA MEMBERS ONLY Event - Please let me know if you want to go by replying to this post. THANKS!

2- Lance Kouchi
4- Dan & Cathy
5- Bruce Conklin
6- Phil Waltert
8- Tom & Shawn
9- Art Pena
11- Trinh & Maggie
13- Stephanie & Glenn
15- Dave & Lisa Chrisman
17- Lawrenzo +1
19- Nelson Reeve & Donna
21- Renate & Wayne Poe
23- Doug & Myrna Dye
25- Nino & Ruth
26- Ben Kawata
27- Richard Palkovic
29- Dan Bloom +1
30- Anthony Matranga
31- Carl Sheffer
33- Greg & Romelle
35- Stu & Patty Hoffman
37- Jim Kenehan +1
39- Craig & Lisa Andrews
40- Chuck Snyder
42- Andy Weiss
44- Chuck & Susan
46- Paul & Pam Winters

[8th Annual Cruisin' For A Cure]

8th Annual Cruisin' For A Cure

Cruisin' For A Cure is the world's largest one-day car show dedicated to helping find a cure for Prostate Cancer.

All of your entry fee goes directly to the UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center for prostate cancer research... not a penny goes to a car club, administration, or individuals!

Show is limited to first 3,400 entries!  Last year was a sell-out and cars were turned away.

Orange County Fair & Expo Center, Costa Mesa CA
Car Show 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Gates open to participants at 4:30AM
www.curisinforacure.com

Open to all rods, customs, muscle & classic cars, Vipers, Corvettes, trucks, specialty vehicles, and PT Cruisers.

The plan is to meet at the Starbucks on the northeast corner of Fairview and Baker at 6:00 am.  We can get coffee and then head over to the OC Fairgrounds at 6:30am as a group.

My understanding is that they have blocked out 14 spots for the SoCal Viper club....but in years past the Prowler club has so many cars that they take our spots as well....  Whut?! >1

If you have any questions, please contact Lance Kouchi at: [email protected].

[ALL VIPER OWNERS ARE WELCOME - COME AND SUPPORT SRT!]

ALL VIPER OWNERS ARE WELCOME - COME AND SUPPORT SRT!

Coronado Speed Festival at the Naval Air Station on Coronado Island Sponsored by SRT
Vintage Car Races with a little Naval Air Show

25 Vipers will get to do "Parade Laps" during the lunch break on Saturday - WOOHOO! 

SRT IS ALSO PLANNING TO HAVE A 2008 VIPER THERE!

Staged on the runways and taxiways of NAS North Island with Navy aircraft and ships in the background, the Coronado Classic Speed Festival featured over 200 of the world's top racing machines from years gone by competing on a spectator-friendly 1.6 mile course. These vintage race cars are chosen to compete on the basis of their historical significance and certified authenticity. In addition to the racing action, you can tour Vendor Village, the Meguiar's Car Club Corral and the New Car Dealers Association Classic Car Collection.

We have corral passes for special parking inside the show area.  Corral passes will be given out at the meeting point at Ruby's Diner in Carlsbad. If you want to meet for breakfast, be there by 8:30AM.  Caravan to Coronado will be leaving at 9:30AM.

If you want to caravan from the Orange County area to Ruby's for Breakfast, we'll be leaving from Starbucks in Irvine at 7:30AM.

THERE IS A NEW ENTRANCE ONTO THE BASE FOR THIS EVENT - Click here for map.

<2  Some general info about the Speed Festival available at the following website: http://www.coronadospeedfestival.com/

PARADE LAPS

Dan Everts
Cathy Everts
Dave Cawthorne
Lance Kouchi
Carl Atwood
Bill O'Connell
Bruce Conklin
Andy Weiss
Bill Ruhlman
Eddie Arguelles
Darryl McClendon
Larry Flickinger
Randy Begin
Steve Cifelli
Peter Jackson
Marv Spatz
Steve Borecki
Mike Buckingham
George
Lawrenzo Kraus
Tom Gorny

[3rd Annual Big Bear Run & Lunch]

3rd Annual Big Bear Run & Lunch

This is a very fun run, well worth the trip! We'll be going up the back way to Big Bear from the East side, makes for a better run, also less traffic - vehicles pull over for us to pass and give us a  <1 as we go by  .  We have reservations for 50 for lunch at The Teddy Bear Restaurant 909 866 5415 after the run through the hills.

Pick the meeting place that best suits you and your schedule. Let us know where this will be and we won't leave without you.

CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE CARAVAN ROUTE TO BIG BEAR LAKE.



LA  Meet at Jerry's Deli in Marina Del Rey at 7:45 AM depart at 8:00 AM to meet up with OC group.  Click here for map to Jerry's Deli.

Orange County  Meet at Starbucks at 9:00, depart at 9:15AM  Click here for map to Starbucks

**CHANGE** San Diego Meet at the Park and Ride off the 15 North at 8:30AM and depart at 8:45AM

Riverside Meet at Farmer Boys parking lot at 9:45 depart at 10:00 (OC & San Diego to join you there).  Click here for map to Farmer Boys.

Everyone Meets Here...  Shopping Center on corner of Alabama & W. Lugonia, Redlands off I-10. EXIT ALABAMA, GO NORTH, TURN RIGHT INTO FIRST DRIVEWAY AFTER W.LUGONIA Departure time for run up the mountain is 10:30 AM Click here for map





Bring Two Way Radios if you have them, we will be in and out of cell reception.

Attendees   ^6 If you plan to go, please let us know.

Anthony & Wanda Matranga
Andy & Kimette Goch
Art Pena +1
Brent Kern
Carleton & Alise
Chilcotes x 2
Clark Silverman
Craig & Dolly Petersen
Curt Dose +1
Dan & Cathy Everts
Dave & Arlene Cawthorne
Dave & Lisa Chrisman
David & Carol Kuzmiak
Eddie Arguelles
Gary & Loretta Graham
Gary & Melissa B.
Glenn & Stephanie Izard
Greg & Romelle
Hugh & Sherry Hoard
Joel Larson
John Bennett +1
Lance Kouchi
Kim Cheney, DC Performance
Kala & Dai
Nino & Ruth
Niz + 1
Paul & Pam Winters
Ron & Mary Burke
Randy & Diane Tribolet
Richard & Charlene
Steve & Cathy Trujillo
Thom + 1 ^2
Tom & Shawn
Tony & Sherrie Cappellano

[Corvette Club Charity Autocross March 17 & 18, Indio Fairgrounds]

Corvette Club Charity Autocross March 17 & 18, Indio Fairgrounds.

The Corvette Club is having its annual charity autocross at the Indio Fairgrounds, Saturday and Sunday 9AM – 4PM $25 entrance fee and $8 per run or $20 for 3 runs. 

This is a show up, pay and play event.  Anthony Matranga will be coordinating the Viper Club for those who wish to attend.  Anthony can be reached at:

The Printing Place
41-651 corporate wy
Palm Desert CA. 92260
760 773 4701 fax 760 773-4037
Email: [email protected]

[3rd Saturday of the Month Viper Get Together - - FOR WHEN THERE IS NO OTHER SCHEDULED EVENT]

3rd Saturday of the Month Viper Get Together - - FOR WHEN THERE IS NO OTHER SCHEDULED EVENT  An informal monthly get together for Viper owners.  And for those that have the time, on to breakfast...

Orange County, Inland Empire and all interested Viper owners; meet at the Irvine Cars & Coffee -- 405 @ Alton (previously Crystal Cove car show). Car show starts at 7AM


Click here for link to Car Show


Every Saturday from 7:00am to 9:00am at the Ford - Premier Automotive Group - Mazda Campus at:
7905 Gateway Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618.