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.  (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=5630+Paseo+Del+Norte,+Carlsbad,+CA+92008+(Ruby's+Carlsbad)&sll=33.49327,-111.92608&sspn=0.006648,0.010042&hl=en&ie=UTF8&z=17&iwloc=addr&om=1) 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. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=780501799494949084,32.697557,-117.184167&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=5630+Paseo+Del+Norte,+Carlsbad,+CA+92008+(Ruby's+Carlsbad)&daddr=32.698351,-117.184145&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=16&mra=dme&sll=32.699236,-117.182364&sspn=0.012893,0.027122&ie=UTF8&om=1&ll=32.691074,-117.167687&spn=0.02716,0.04755&z=15)

<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

SRT was there last year with some of their cars.  They set up a "lap area" kind of like an autocross.  This is a fun event.

Dan 8)

I haven't been down for that in a couple of years- should be fun!

Which day are we set up for, Saturday or Sunday?  I am trying to decide if a Hotel makes sense this year, but can't make a reservation till I have a date.

We don't have details from SRT or the VCA yet but are planning to go down on Saturday morning.  If this develops as I think it will, we'll likely stay Saturday night and set up a dinner with those that wish to stay.  Skip Thomas of Viper Days is planning to attend and we should have some product guys from SRT.

I'll get the details to the group as soon as they are available.

Dan <2

Hey Dan, Wasn't the big day last year Sunday?  I seem to recall that we lined the Vipers up in front of the Dodge display and the races where also on that day.

Hey Bruce,

Both days are good.  Last year it was practice race on Saturday, Races "for the gold" on Sunday.

Dave C has about 100 coral passes for us.

Dan

To whom does one contact if they want to get a Corral Pass for the event?

DMC94,

Dave Cawthorne has the corral passes.  He's a regular on this board.  You can contact him directly.

Dan

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Corral passes will be giving out at our meeting point @ Ruby's Diner in Carlsbad or   if your going to our event on the Sept 16th @ the Marine Base.ONLY

There will be a breakfast meeting at Carlsbad on Sat AM & Sun AM, passes will be giving out there.

Will have more details shortly.

Oh Great One  ^9 ^9 ^9

We've RSVPed for the Camp Pendleton event - so do I look for Dave for a pass? ^3

Yep,

Dave will be in the yellow GTS with "Daves Big Brakes" on the windshield.

He'll also be at lunch with the group before the Camp Pendleton event.

I'll introduce you.

I need corral passes too.

Dan

Dave:
In the event we have to buy tickets to go with the passes to allow our cars in the car show area, do we buy the regular admission tickets or the reserved?

Hey DMC,
I bought tickets last year......but didn't need them.  The corral pass that Dave has gets you into everything.
We get up front car show parking, admission to watch the races, and could walk around all the vendor tents.
It was pretty cool.

I'm sure there will be a bunch of us meeting in the OC. Then driving to Carlsbad to meet up with the others for breakfast.  From there we will head down to Coronado as a group. 


Lance

Hey Guys,

The corral passes got us in last year as Lance said, but they don't normally.  If we're lucky, they may get us in again this year but don't count on it.

The VCA is supposed to get us some entry tickets, I just don't know how many yet ..... but will let the group know when I know.

As of today, it is likely that we'll get to do 15 minutes of parade laps as a group on the race course during lunch on Saturday, so this is the day to make.  We may get to take a base official with us during these laps.

Keep in mind that "parade laps" means just that, not to exceed speed limits (typically 60 mph) or whatever the officials tell us.  We had an incident a few years ago when a Viper crashed during parade laps.  This would not be good for the club, so everyone that drives needs to be extra careful if driving on the track.  For those of you that want to track your cars, check the Track section of this website or the calendar.  There are usually several track events posted or available for us every month.

We may also have a 2008 Viper at the SRT exhibit.

As you may gather from this post, I don't have all the details yet and this event is coming fast.

This is a fun event even if we don't get to do any thing but watch the races and walk throught the pits.  The cars at this event are amazing to those of us that grew up with them.  I like the vintage Mustangs, Camaros, Firebirds, Corvettes, Cobras, Challengers and Cuda's the best.

Cathy and I will likely spend Saturday night in San Diego and go back to the show on Sunday.

Dan <2

 ^6 Hello Dan and Mr. Dave " Big Brake": My daughter and I will be there for both days. Thanks Bill Oxoxox  ^2

Hey Bill,
I think of you often!!  Everytime I see your FE on Speed channel !!!
Take care

Lance

Hey David, Dan and Kathy,

If we can only come one of the days, is Saturday better?  If so, are we going to meet like last year at Carlsbad and then caravan down?

Hey Bruce,

Yes,

The OC group will meet Saturday morning, likely at the Starbucks off Shady Canyon.  We'll then cruise down to Rubys at Carlsbad, have breakfast and go to the show.  I'd think Saturday would be the better day but that kind of depends on the weather.  The official "races" are Sunday but qualifying is just as fun to watch.

I guess I'd recommend Saturday for "one dayers".

We're waiting for details from the VCA ..... we'll e-mail blast the club soon with or without specific details.

Dan

I will be there. Catch you guys at the dinner.
cheers, PJ

I'll be at the event and would like to join up in the parade laps.  I'll have my car prepped for Willow the following Wednesday but I will put the street tires on it to drive down for Sat. 

I'll hook up for breakfast to get the passes and to caravan.

Carl

Cool.

^3

Please let me know ASAP if you'd like to do parade laps with our Viper group on Saturday at lunch.

Thanks,

Dan ^2

Count me in !!!

I know we will be limited in speed, so I assume there will be relatively loose requirements for safety equipment.

Lance

Hey Lance,

I think I already "inked" you in.

On safety equipment, no instructions as of yet.  I suspect they'll want our OE seat belts on - that should be about all.

Dan ^3

6 point, helmet on with hans and no "point by" needed.


you all stand clear.  I have to beat Mr.s Andrew's time. >2

You can beat Dave Andrews time.

That HANS device kinda limits your field of view though .....

David and I are close to the same size. 

I'm having a vision of Clint Eastwood in that Firefox movie.  Once the helmet and driver suit are one....no one would be the wiser.


.......hummmmm......

I wouldn't tell .....

 >2

>8 >8 >8 >8 >8 >8

Track time & free passes >8 >8 >8

Oh Great One

Count me in on the parade laps.  This should be fun.

Count me in also on parade laps Saturday.  >8 ^3

Darryl

You guys are in.

Dan ^2

If it's true you have passes to the track I'd like to sign up for two.

Thanks,
Carl

If there is still space available, count me in for the parade laps.

Larry

Count me in for the parade laps. Miss San Diego Viper will be there also. Look forward to seeing you all there. If you are on the fence about going, just go. It is a great venue. I will be there both days to cheer on David Andrews and the Spirit of Sebring '75.

Has it been determined yet if we need to purchase tickets in addition to the coral passes?

Hey Lance,

The VCA came through today with admission tickets.  We can cover the first 20 or so cars (2 tickets a piece). >2

These tickets retail for $25 each, so membership has it's benefits!

See you at Starbucks, Irvine.

Dan

Great !

I got a feeling that there will be more people there than originally anticipated....
Eddie, Noel, and Phil all called me yesterday and will likely be attending as well.

Can tickets be bought at the gate as well?


Lance

Dan,
could you also put me down for laps?
Cheers, PJ

Hey Lance,

Don't know on the tickets, never bought any.  I would be surprised if they're not selling them somewhere at the show.  Ask OGO.  He's kinda organizing this one.

PJ,

OK.

Dan

Reminder: New Entrance
For your convenience


This year there will be a new entrance at Naval Base, North Island to help the flow of traffic run more smoothly. This main entrance is at the corner of 3rd street and Alameda Blvd. There will be a visitor center and a parking lot to the left of the main gate. Because this new gate is wider, there will not be as much traffic as in previous years getting into the Speed Festival. Last year's entrance will now be the exit way.

Marv S. driving over tonight. 

If available, please hold out 2 tickets and put me on the list for "Parade " laps.  Thanks!

Quote from: administrator on February 13, 2007, 04:57:11 PM

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.  (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=5630+Paseo+Del+Norte,+Carlsbad,+CA+92008+(Ruby's+Carlsbad)&sll=33.49327,-111.92608&sspn=0.006648,0.010042&hl=en&ie=UTF8&z=17&iwloc=addr&om=1) 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. Click here for map. (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=6783+Quail+Hill+Pkwy,+Irvine,+California+92603+(Shady+Canyon,+Starbucks)&sll=33.49327,-111.92608&sspn=0.006648,0.010042&hl=en&ie=UTF8&z=17&iwloc=addr&om=1)

THERE IS A NEW ENTRANCE ONTO THE BASE FOR THIS EVENT - Click here for map. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=780501799494949084,32.697557,-117.184167&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=5630+Paseo+Del+Norte,+Carlsbad,+CA+92008+(Ruby's+Carlsbad)&daddr=32.698351,-117.184145&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=16&mra=dme&sll=32.699236,-117.182364&sspn=0.012893,0.027122&ie=UTF8&om=1&ll=32.691074,-117.167687&spn=0.02716,0.04755&z=15)

<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
PJ
Marv S
Matthew Gross

Oh Great One will be bring another Viper owner 2006 SRTC, Blue/ Wht

save another entrance pass for George, and parade laps

OGO  ^9 ^9 ^9

Due to some family matters, I couldn't commit to go until this morning.  Would you please include me in the parade laps as well.

Weather shows 73 and sunny tomorrow >2

I was out there a bit today.  Great temps - Windy -  bring sunscreen.   

Pettty (SRT Experience) had a new color with them - an '08 Viper Red Metallic along with some other SRT line (SRT-8, SRT-6, SRT Jeep) and the new SRT Caliber.

They have a large "auto-x " area set up with cones but it is very, very  tightly set up.  They take people for a ride through in the above vehicles and have a Score Board to keep track of the Best lap time by each vehicle type.

Somehow....The club has to convince them to allow members to DRIVE a few laps.    8)

Quote from: ViperX on October 03, 2007, 07:06:41 PM
Hey Lance,

The VCA came through today with admission tickets.  We can cover the first 20 or so cars (2 tickets a piece). >2

These tickets retail for $25 each, so membership has it's benefits!

See you at Starbucks, Irvine.

Dan

Dan,

What time is the OC crew meeting at Starbucks tomorrow morning? Is it the one off of the 133 and shady canyon? ^3

Hey Mike,

Details are posted at the top of the first page.

Meeting at Starbucks / Shady Canyon at about 7:15am, leaving at 7:30am for Rubys / Carlsbad.

Dan 8)

Quote from: ViperX on October 05, 2007, 03:58:45 PM
Hey Mike,

Details are posted at the top of the first page.

Meeting at Starbucks / Shady Canyon at about 7:15am, leaving at 7:30am for Rubys / Carlsbad.

Dan 8)

Thanks Dan. See you then!!! >2

Quote from: PCH VIPER on October 03, 2007, 07:44:46 PM
Great !

I got a feeling that there will be more people there than originally anticipated....
Eddie, Noel, and Phil all called me yesterday and will likely be attending as well.

Can tickets be bought at the gate as well?


Lance

Hey Lance, did Noel get another Viper? See you guys tomorrow ;)

Andy

Hey Bat,
Yes Noel picked one up mid summer.   He's worse than you !  This is his 4th or 5th one ......and he's never once changed oil !

See you tomorrow.
Lance

It was a picture perfect day out at the Coronado Speed Festival....crystal blue skies, high 70's, light breeze, 35 vipers, and TRACK TIME ....  <2     >2  >2  >2
Here are just a few of the pictures from today.  The rest are posted on my site.... www.kouchicentral.com (http://www.kouchicentral.com)

more pics

more breakfast pics

drivers meeting

Coronado

Coronado

coronado

Just for you Tim !!!!

My friend Scott took some photos.  Many while we were on course.

Here's the link

http://scwalter.smugmug.com/gallery/3603227#P-1-15


Carl

Hey Carl,
Scott took some great pictures!!!
I'm sure glad I didn't spin out trying to stay out of your way !  ;D    I'm betting you and Scott were just waiting for me to loop it    >4

Lance

I was being careful   ::)

I REALLY didn't want to screw up and be the talk of the board.  My old street tires leave a lot to be desired.

"I'm sure glad I didn't spin out trying to stay out of your way !  Grin    I'm betting you and Scott were just waiting for me to loop it    YouWish

Lance"

Hey Lance,

I'm glad you didn't loop it too.  I was pushing the Richard Petty Guy a bit and had fun doing it.

I'm also glad Carl didn't go too fast.  I want to be able to do this again next year!

Dan 8)