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RICHARD'S SPRING RUN
SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012
MEET AT 10 AM
Richard Palkovic will lead our Vipers on a merry chase through the hilly, twisty, turning roads on past Temecula where we will stop at Rainbow Oaks Restaurant for lunch about 11:30 or so. This is a spirited, fun drive and the food at Rainbow Oaks is served in huge portions (and it's good!).
We will meet at 9:30AM at the Shell Station on Temescal Canyon Rd, Corona: MAP TO SHELL STN (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=23255+Temescal+Canyon+Rd,+Corona,+CA+92883&sll=34.043699,-117.036495&sspn=0.080366,0.107975&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=23255+Temescal+Canyon+Rd,+Corona,+Riverside,+California+92883&z=16) . This is at the TEMESCAL off ramp about 7 mi. south of Hwy 91; address: 23255 Temescal Canyon Rd, Corona.
WE WILL LEAVE AT 10 AM for the run. There are some nice twisties and hills to drive through, and Richard will try to keep us under a 95 mph for the switchback curves.
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It is recommended that you go to the AutoX the month before to get ready for this! (just kidding). This will be a great run for you to wake up those Vipers after hiding them away from the rain and winter weather.
The Corvette Club is coming into the Rainbow Oaks Restaurant about an hour after our planned arrival; so let's not lag along on that twisty ride, Viper guys! We want to get there and get all the BEST PARKING SPOTS before they start arriving!!!
COME ON, SIGN UP!: It is not necessary to let us know, so if you get a last minute opportunity to join us, please do so! But if we can get a reasonable head-count it will help the restaurant and allow us to get better service, so if you know you can go, say so.
1. Richard & Charlene
2. Paul & Pam
3. Paul Hawker & Teresa
4. Dave & Lisa
5. Nino & Ruth
6. Lance
7. Ray
8. Laura & Demoe
9. Eddie (and happy birthday to you that weekend!)
10. Ron & Mary B.
11. Luke & Cher
12. Ron & Nora
13. Jeff & Jen
14. Dan Campbell in his Viper, & his son in his Prowler
15. Jon L
16. Steven & Carol
17. Dan & Mayo
18. Bruce Conklin
19. Craig & Dolly
20. Ron & Nora
21. Michael
22. Chris W.
23. Mikan
24. Tony & Sherrie
25. Raj & Spencer
26. Brett
27. Jay and Jennifer
28. Tom & Shawn
29. John & Bridgit
Sweet!
This happens to be on my birthday! And its somewhat more local to me here in San Diego!
How long will the drive be and what is the start and end times of this run? Or is that yet to be announced?
Derek, Richard is going to start planning the route for his run in a few days and will give me the info to put up on the forum ASAP! Glad the Viper Club can make this a happy birthday for you!
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I have been on Richards runs before and they are a lot of fun! He will have a huge turnout!
Nino and Ruth will be there. If Richard will hold the tight turns to 80 mph, it would be appreciated. <21
Quote from: Nino Valmassoi on February 04, 2012, 09:20:16 AM
Nino and Ruth will be there. If Richard will hold the tight turns to 80 mph, it would be appreciated. <21
No worries, his yellow car was much faster than his copper one!
what time will this event be over?
Also is there an address to where we are meeting up?
Hey Derek,
Richard hasn't finalized the run yet. My guess is that we will be done around 1:00 or so.
I'm sure Richard will pre run this and get us the details shortly. He never fails us and always takes us on some great driving roads.
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OK VIPER GUYS! It's planned. See the post with the changes, please, but this recaps it:
930AM at the Shell Station at Temescal Canyon Rd, leaving on the run from there at 10am. We should arrive about 11:30 at the Rainbow Oaks Restaurant, which is about 10 miles or less south of Temecula right off the I-15 for easy access to head home. These runs through the hills in this area are always fun and Richard does a great job planning the route.
The food at the Rainbow Oaks Restaurant comes in HUGE portions so plan to be fed well with good food. See ya at the run! Pam
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Thank you Pam !
I'm in too.
I really want to make this event but i have something going that weekend. you see i race goped if your not sure what they are here is a pic of one of my personal ones...
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I have a race that weekend saturday and sunday up in apple valley and this event is right on the way!
Here is my idea that i need yours guys help with....
me and my dad both want to come to this event.
my dad can drive my truck up fully loaded with all my race stuff and ill be in the viper.
my dad can hop in with me in the viper at the start of the run. and we can go on the run with everyone.
the downside is i need a place to store my truck. its a 00' ford ranger that will be loaded with aprox 10k worth of race peds and equipment. I am hopping maybe someone that lives not far away from where we will be at aprox 20-30 mile radius preferably off the 15 will let me store my truck in their garage or somewhere very safe while we are on the viper run.
LMK guys if you can help me out i'd really like to make this event!
Hey Derek,
Pretty cool stuff !
Goped Races (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn6_e-M7DRo)
You need to get some Heelys !!
Quote from: PCH VIPER on February 28, 2012, 09:54:24 PM
Hey Derek,
Pretty cool stuff !
Goped Races (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn6_e-M7DRo)
You need to get some Heelys !!
yep thats it. i took first that race. that was my last race of the season of 2011. ill be on my way to that exact track the weekend of this run.
and heelys? are u talking about those shoes that lil kids wear that have wheels on them?
Yes ! Less friction as you are going around those corners >v
Demoe and Laura will be there.
Sign me up for my Birthday >j Run. {April 22nd}
Add Derek and Dad to the list.
Hi Derek,
What numbers did she pull @ DC Performance? <2
Quote from: SSSSE YA on March 06, 2012, 08:41:30 AM
Hi Derek,
What numbers did she pull @ DC Performance? <2
hey!
I just got the dyno results after a week or 2. I guess there machine had an issue or something...
Anyways i was very happy with the results. she is putting down a solid 622 RWHP and like 600 trq? i think.... can't remember off the top of my head. plenty of power for me :)
Im pretty happy with it. There was definitely a noticeable power increase! and for some reason i think its getting better gas mileage as well which is a very big plus with gas prices being dam near $5 bucks a gallon! glad its only a weekend car that gets drives only 1-2 times a month!
Here a video of its current set up.
Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH5YvmeJ67c (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH5YvmeJ67c)
Very nice numbers, enjoy and respect her. <2 <19
Quote from: SSSSE YA on March 09, 2012, 08:52:37 AM
Very nice numbers, enjoy and respect her. <2 <19
thanks very much!
I respect her very very much! she is my baby :)
Yeloone is ready to go! A lot of my car is Richard's so the turns
should be no problem............or will they? ..... hmmm
Just look out for the trees >w
Now that our Viper Club is the proud holder of that Roving Trophy the Corvette Club put up at the AutoX, ^8
we definately want to be at the restaurant after our run first and have the parking dominated by Vipers! Congrats to the members who participated in the March AutoX! Hope to see some of you at this run!
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Hope all is well with everyone! Count us in Luke and Cher.
We will be there to follow RCopperheadR
doesn't look like im going to be able to make this event. Maybe next time!
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<u Jen and I will be there...looking forward to seeing everybody as always. The hot rod has a new blower belt and a few other surprises thanks to Dan C. and is kickin' out some serious RWHP!!! Gotta see what it will do.
Jeff & Jen Roessler
Awesome Jeff! Your car always sounds great and will be more menacing now with the extra hp.
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This is shaping up to be a GREAT run! Over 14 cars expected already. New member, Dan Campbell will join us in his "93 Viper, and his son will be following the "snake" in his '99 Prowler, that they assure us will easily keep up with it's 375 HP Supercharged engine. If our friends show up, we might have to put one in Paul's Viper and I'll join the rear ranks in my supercharged SL55 AMG Mercedes... looks like we might have a bit of a car show at the restaurant!
Paul & Teresa are also looking forward to this event.
Richard knows the back roads well, and always strings together great views, great roads, and great times.
Since Richard drives with a certain enthusiasm all the Vipers get a little exercise, but in a pretty safe and controlled manner.
For people that want a fresh look at the San Diego back country this is a "don't miss" event.
I have seen Pam drive in her hopped up Mercedes. It travels with the Viper pack, no problem.
Maybe someday we should do a "drive your other car" ViperClub event.
Quote from: Mr. Fangs on April 10, 2012, 10:14:23 AM
Paul & Teresa are also looking forward to this event.
Maybe someday we should do a "drive your other car" ViperClub event.
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Uh Oh the MBZ guys still think they own us >l
Quote from: PCH VIPER on April 10, 2012, 02:38:53 PM
Uh Oh the MBZ guys still think they own us >l
Having replaced our hot rod E-55 with a new Audi A6 with it's 3.0 liter supercharged V6 and 4 wheel drive, I'd put this little Audi up against the V8 Mercedes in any set of tight "twisties".
That said, the supercharged MB's are very fast in a straight line and can out run some Vipers; just don't ask the heavy MB's to turn ......
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Maybe I should just ride my Harley; this Mercedes thing is getting outta hand! But I gotta tell ya, I can turn the Benz easier than I can the Viper! (But that's just little ol' me. You big strong guys can manhandle those snakes any where!)
Hey, I was looking at an Audi, they're NICE!... my car's getting old. Like me. =17
Carol and Steven are in. Looking forward to seeing everyone. <m
Dan and Mayo will be there. Sorry for the late notice..........but it looks like we can make it to this one. Looking forward to seeing everyone! And the run sounds like a lot of fun.
Don't worry about signing up late! There's no problem fitting more in. Richard was just saying yesterday, as he pre-ran the route, that he hopes a lot show up, as this is going to be an awesome run! Late comers... last minute joiners.... ALL WELCOME! Just show up at the start point and off we'll go! And, hey, this place he chose for lunch is a real fun place; Sports Cars and Motorcycles always welcome and at this place. See ya there! Pam & Paul
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Quote from: Pam on April 16, 2012, 12:08:10 PM
Don't worry about signing up late! Late comers... last minute joiners.... ALL WELCOME!
In that case, count on Craig and Dolly.
For the guys coming out of OC, I'll be at Krispy Kreme at the Block of Orange at 8:15 and will leave around 8:30.
See you all on Sat !
Hoping to make this one.
Mikan
Count me in! looking forward to my first viper event
See you at KK. Thanks Lance.
SAN DIEGO VIPERS: We'll gather at 8:30AM at the PARK & RIDE on Hwy 76 & I-15, and we'll pull out of there at 8:45 in order to be at the Shell off Temescal Canyon Drive where the whole group gathers by 9:30. Richard wants to pull out of there NO LATER than 10AM so please get there on time. The group that's coming to the restaurant right behind us is a Chevy Club (not a Corvette Club as we previously were told) and we are hoping there's some Vette's there so we have something to upstage. Anyway, it'll be fun! These are the final times, so ignore any discrepancies in previous posts as things have changed and evolved. The Original post has been corrected to these times.
Please check Lance's post for OC Vipers to join him on his way to the Shell. - Pam
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"The group that's coming to the restaurant right behind us is a Chevy Club (not a Corvette Club as we previously were told) and we are hoping there's some Vette's there so we have something to upstage. "
I have just the T-Shirt to wear : >_
I will be there!
New to SoCal and am very excited to meet everyone.
Quote from: JonathanL on April 18, 2012, 06:14:51 PM
I will be there!
New to SoCal and am very excited to meet everyone.
Welcome to the Club Jon !
We look forward to seeing you on Sat.
Lance
Spencer and I will join the Viper Gang too... See you at the meeting place. Is anyone interested in meeting around LA or something and caravaning out to the Shell station?
Please let me know.
Raj
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Quote from: Raj on April 19, 2012, 03:58:33 PM
Spencer and I will join the Viper Gang too... See you at the meeting place. Is anyone interested in meeting around LA or something and caravaning out to the Shell station?
Please let me know.
Raj
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i'll be coming from playa del rey where in la are you coming from?
Downey area, I can meet you off the 91 freeway or the 105, at the 710 or 605 fwys, need to find a location with flat driveways; I think these locations will benifit you so you are not going out of your way. Let me know if you are game.
Thanks Raj
Some of us will meet at Carrows at the 605 freeway and Rosecrans at 8 am and leave no later than 8:15; its a good location for vips to meet from LA or South West OC.
See you there; than we can caravan to the main meeting place.
here is a link: http://g.co/maps/cfzv3
Thanks
Raj
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You have room for one more Viper? New guy here - looking forward to meeting everyone.
I'll meet up with the group at Krispy Kreme in Orange.
Brett
Were you serious about last minutes decisions? Looks like Jennifer and I can make it! It'll be a lot of driving, but It'll be nice to see everyone again.
~Jay
Hey Brett and Jay,
Glad you guys are coming !
We'll see you in the morning.
Lance
John B. will be there.
THANK YOU RICHARD for the great cruise today !
We had a great turnout with 37 Vipers and beautiful warm weather.
Starting out in Corona and winding our way south on Temescal Canyon Road, the scenery and great driving roads were an absolute blast.
I managed to take a handful of pictures and they are posted on my site www.kouchicentral.com (http://www.kouchicentral.com)
Here are a few from today:
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Welcome to all the new Club Members that came out for their very first event today !
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Brett and Cade
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Sherri and David
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Jon
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Mike and Maverick
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Chris
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Dustin
(http://www.kouchicentral.com/images/12-8%20Richards%20run/DSC_1890.JPG)
Aubrey and Dan
I hope you all enjoyed today's event and hope to see you again soon !
This just shows why we live in North San Diego County! Great roads to drive... great food... and great people! Such a spectacular turn out for Richard's Run this spring! Nice seeing everybody. Pam
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