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Title: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: Super Villain on January 09, 2013, 11:59:09 PM
(http://www.specialtyperformanceteam.com/images/logo.png)

From the folks that brought you the Willow Springs Track Day with SRT!... Dan Cragin and Garry Wong will be having an open house to officially usher in Specialty Performance Team (SPT) in Alhambra.  

Join us on Sat. Feb 23rd to give SPT a warm welcome and see what they have to offer.  SPT will be focused on providing service and support for Viper, SRT and McLaren customers.

There will be coffee and donuts in the morning and a BBQ lunch for all!  There will be special cars and some products on display.

What:
-Specialty Performance Team open house with Dan Cragin and Garry Wong

When:
-Sat. Feb. 23rd
9AM to 2PM


Where:
-919 South Fremont Ave.
Alhambra, 91803 (http://goo.gl/maps/vtK7a)
(626) 588-2882



Please let us know if you can come out!

Attending:
Lance
Ben K.
Rolf
Anhtuan
Art
Matthew G
Scott H.
Raj
Jeff & Jen
Angel
Bruce C.
Thom
Demoe
Ryan
Ernie & Pat
Derek & Roland
Armen
Dan & Cathy
Bruce L.
Mike B.
Darryl & Dianne
Mitch
Ray W.
Nino & Ruth
Jim K.
Mike V.
Justin & Beth
Mike & Cheryl
Fast Eddie
Diane & Randy
Jay
Eddie and Michelle

Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: Banzai Ben on January 10, 2013, 07:51:33 AM
I'll be there!  >v
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: MAMBA48 on January 10, 2013, 09:29:31 AM
So close to my house!
How could I miss this one. Look forward seeing the new place.


Rolf
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: NK BREKR on January 10, 2013, 01:24:40 PM
I'll be there!
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: Matthew G on January 10, 2013, 08:48:59 PM
I cannot wait to see the new shop.

Matthew
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: Speedtactics on January 15, 2013, 09:44:26 AM
I'm in.  <17
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: Red Vip on January 19, 2013, 06:02:50 PM
 >8
Sounds good...please let me know the times asap...Ta!
>l
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: hemiheads on January 22, 2013, 02:02:27 PM
 >g  Such great news that Dan is back with us.  Not sure what I'd do with my hot rod otherwise.  The Roesslers will be there to help get SPT off and running.

Jen & Jeff (HEMIHEADS)
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: EXHLR8N on January 22, 2013, 04:04:17 PM
Definately in.
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: 10 BANGR on January 22, 2013, 05:21:19 PM
I'll be there.
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: SSSSE YA on January 23, 2013, 06:00:31 AM
Please add Cathy and Rob to the list.
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: redtanrt10 on January 23, 2013, 07:11:27 AM
Lance,

count me in, maybe the Mrs. too

Mike
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: VIPER28 on January 23, 2013, 12:06:23 PM
I'll be nice to see the new shop! I'm in.
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: Mitch on January 23, 2013, 05:07:55 PM
Hoping to make it... so count me in.
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: Fast-Lane on January 24, 2013, 11:31:17 AM
Count me in.
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: Nino Valmassoi on January 26, 2013, 03:29:56 PM
Ruth and Nino are looking foward to seeing Dan's new repair facility  >z
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: Speedtactics on January 29, 2013, 10:08:01 AM
Where is Alhambra again? is that even in CA? >m
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: Super Villain on February 10, 2013, 09:50:38 PM
Just updated times and some details.  The address is also now google maps clickable.

Lets start setting up meet points?
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: SSSSE YA on February 12, 2013, 04:07:15 PM
Cathy and I are sorry, but we will not be able to attend the open house. We were really looking forward to SSSSEing everyone again, but one of our friends from church needs our help moving. Lance please take some pictures for us. LOL
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: PCH VIPER on February 12, 2013, 08:06:03 PM
We'll miss you both.
I'll do my best to take 1 or 2 pictures while I'm there.   >u
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: ACRBruce on February 12, 2013, 11:30:57 PM
Lance,
Ice cream afterwards?
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: ViperX on February 13, 2013, 05:25:32 PM
I may be driving with Speed Ventures that weekend at Auto Club Speedway, Fontana.

Haven't decided yet.....

Dan  <2
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: PCH VIPER on February 13, 2013, 10:04:09 PM
Quote from: ACRBruce on February 12, 2013, 11:30:57 PM
Lance,
Ice cream afterwards?


Fosselmans !!!!!     >p

YES I'm in !
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: redtanrt10 on February 14, 2013, 05:01:10 AM

Fortunatley my good buddy Lance sold me one of his old crappy front tires so that I can drive on the street.

This will be a great event and I hope all the folks who made Dan's free track day @ Willow Springs will be able to attend.

If you new to the club, spend a fun day with the other members and meet Dan and Gary.  Dan is one of the best in the nation when it comes to working on vipers and is a kind and fair family man who always has the time to help you on the phone and in person.  Great work and fair prices!

Come out and see the new shop and fell free to bitch to him that he didn't relocate down to Orange County

See you guys there!  Mike
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: PCH VIPER on February 14, 2013, 07:42:52 AM
Quote from: redtanrt10 on February 14, 2013, 05:01:10 AM
Fortunatley my good buddy Lance sold me one of his old crappy front tires so that I can drive on the street.


Hey Mike, the check that you wrote for $0.00 bounced !   >w   
At least lunch was good   >v
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: snake on February 14, 2013, 08:12:13 AM
Jim K. will be there
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: Copperhead Mike on February 19, 2013, 12:30:55 PM
I will be there for the open house. <1

   -Mike V.
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: Outspeed on February 20, 2013, 07:33:08 AM
Will be there!

Justin & Beth
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: Derek on February 20, 2013, 08:52:05 AM
just got word im having to work this saturday and will be unable to make it  >o
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: DEDLY4U on February 21, 2013, 10:12:51 AM
Mike & Cheryl Sinkinson will attend.
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: PCH VIPER on February 21, 2013, 11:59:38 AM
Looks like we are going to have a great showing at SPT !

I will be at Spaghettini's at 8:30 for anyone from the OC that wants to drive in together.
See you all on Sat !
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: RandyT on February 22, 2013, 10:51:37 AM
Diane & Randy are in! Gotta see how my car is coming along.
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: redtanrt10 on February 22, 2013, 01:08:33 PM
Lance,

sounds great, I'll do my best to meet there, if running late I'll just go on the "5".  BTW, do you have the warranty papaerwork for that old tire you sold me???


Randy,

Dan told me your the "customer of the month".  Can wait to see you new viper and all the work that's been done.

Let's hope the weather tomorrow is as great as today.  Mike
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: RandyT on February 22, 2013, 03:21:50 PM
Mike,
Well, it's far from being finished. It won't look nice for a few more weeks, but I can't wait!!
Randy
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: Jay M on February 22, 2013, 04:44:36 PM
I'll will come by.  I look forward to seeing the new place!

~Jay
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: HISSSN1 on February 22, 2013, 06:45:43 PM
Eddie and Michelle will be there.
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: copperhead122 on February 22, 2013, 08:08:23 PM
I will be there.

Dan
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: Matthew G on February 22, 2013, 09:52:14 PM
Would anybody like to meet up around the 210 and 57 freeway? 
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: PCH VIPER on February 23, 2013, 10:03:37 PM
Thank you Dan and Garry for opening the doors to your new facility to the Club !
It was great to see the new place firsthand and even better to WELCOME you back in your new venture.

We are all pleased to have you up and running again.

(http://www.kouchicentral.com/images/13-4%20SPT/DSC_8181.JPG)


(http://www.kouchicentral.com/images/13-4%20SPT/DSC_8185.JPG)
The new place, while being much smaller, is set up very nicely with 2 lifts.  It is very clean and organized which makes us OCD Viper owners very happy !
(http://www.kouchicentral.com/images/13-4%20SPT/DSC_8187.JPG)
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: PCH VIPER on February 23, 2013, 10:12:32 PM
Today's event was really fun and relaxing.  It is always fun just hanging out with the Viper Family and visiting.

(http://www.kouchicentral.com/images/13-4%20SPT/DSC_8203.JPG)
It was so very special to see Vypr Phil out with us today.   Bruce went out of his way to pick Phil up and bring him out for a visit.   >r

(http://www.kouchicentral.com/images/13-4%20SPT/DSC_8207.JPG)

(http://www.kouchicentral.com/images/13-4%20SPT/DSC_8222.JPG)

(http://www.kouchicentral.com/images/13-4%20SPT/DSC_8260.JPG)

(http://www.kouchicentral.com/images/13-4%20SPT/DSC_8198.JPG)
Even the Stig and Beth came all the way from the corn State to hang with us.
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: Vypr Phil on February 24, 2013, 09:16:05 AM
Huge thanks to Bruce C. who invited me to join him for this great event!

Lance, many thanks also for your kind words and great pictures, much appreciated I assure you!

After talking me into this, Bruce picked me up, drove me to the event and dropped me back off at my home.  My doctors have not cleared me yet to drive; this was the first time outside my home since I left the hospital after my stroke. Thanks also to everybody, you all made me feel so welcome and happy to see me; the pleasure really was mine as well!

It was very, very special for me to see so many old friends and make new ones too.

There isn't a better Car Club than the SoCal Viper Club anywhere...bar none and I am truly blessed to be part of it even during non-Viper ownership times!

Vypr Phil
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: ViperX on February 25, 2013, 09:58:12 AM
Hey Phil,

Glad to hear you are recovering.

Looking forward to seeing you back at the track.

Regards,

Dan  <2
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: NK BREKR on February 25, 2013, 01:28:00 PM
Bummer, I missed the event, and a rare visit from Vypr Phil.  Happy to hear you're on the mend Phil!
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: ViperX on February 25, 2013, 04:04:36 PM
Quote from: NK BREKR on February 25, 2013, 01:28:00 PM
Bummer, I missed the event, and a rare visit from Vypr Phil.  Happy to hear you're on the mend Phil!

I missed it too Art.  Left the house later than planned, about 11:00 AM and planned to be there by lunch.  I ended up stuck in traffic until 12:30PM at just over half way there.  Decided to turn around and get back home (to work).

See you next time,

Dan  <2
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: Vypr Phil on February 25, 2013, 08:17:48 PM
Hello Dan and Art,

Thank you both for the kind words, much appreciated I assure you!

Too bad I missed you both at Dan Cragin's reopening, it would have been super cool to see you too but hopefully you will see more of me soon.

Dan, you know I really miss the track days, they were so much fun and made me feel young again for too short a time...I hope to be able to rejoin track activities one more time, God and health willing.

All the best,

Vypr Phil
Title: Re: Dan Cragin, Specialty Performance Team - Open House - Sat. Feb. 23!
Post by: Speedtactics on February 28, 2013, 11:47:54 AM
Fun Day, great to see everyone! Thanks for Dan at SPT for the tour and the lunch!  =19 >r