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NINO & RUTH'S BBQ
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

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You better come hungry, because this BBQ is on!
Food is going to be ready & waiting for you at 1PM!

Put this date on your calendars if you want to join the Viper folks for a real good BBQ!  Nino & Ruth really know how to cook up a storm, and no one will leave hungry.

We will meet at the Chevron Station at 12659 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga,  at 10:30.  We will leave the Chevron Stn at 11:00 and take a scenic cruise on up to Nino & Ruth's.  This is a fun route up Highway 18 and on down Highway 330.
Please click here for the map to meeting place at the Chevron and the cruise route to Nino and Ruth's house:MAP TO the BBQ

Since we going to a BBQ that has been painstakingly prepared by Nino & Ruth we are going to follow his orders of "no eating on the way up!".
 
For those who want to skip the cruise and head straight to Nino and Ruth's place, please plan to arrive there by 1PM for the good food & drink!  Their address is 35234 QUARTZ ST., YUCAIPA, 92399  CLICK HERE FOR MAP   Directions to Nino's:  Take the 10 Freeway (east or west) to the Yucaipa Blvd off ramp.  If traveling eastbound, turn left onto Yucaipa Blvd.  If westbound, turn right onto Yucaipa Blvd.  Go 2.9 miles, turn left onto Oak Glen (there is an El Pollo Loco and Bank of America on your left).  Go 2.6 mi. then turn left onto Bryant St.  Go 1.2 mi. & turn right onto Juniper Ave.  Go 0.6 mi & turn right onto Azurite St.  Turn right onto Quartz St. and they are at the end on the left.

Lance
Scott & Laura
Anthony +1
Ron & Mary
Art
Dave & Lisa
Dan & Connie
John & Bridgit
Jeff & Jen
Ray & Sannary
Jim B
Bruce C
Tom

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[SCENIC DRIVE & BRUNCH at the TERRANEA RESORT!Sunday by the Shore ... On Sunday, January 29, 2012]

SCENIC DRIVE & BRUNCH at the TERRANEA RESORT!
Sunday by the Shore ... On Sunday, January 29, 2012

On January 29th, cruise on over to the coastline for an outstanding So Cal Viper Club Sunday Brunch at the beautiful Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes!  
Overnight accommodations are available for those that would like to have a weekend stay.  

Terranea is a 2 year old, $485 million dollar, 360 room resort property, sitting on 80 foot high cliffs over the Pacific Ocean.  There are over 2 miles of Nature Trails with a Beach Cove and a Sea Cave.  Bring your walking shoes!  This tip of Palos Verdes is also known for its epic amount of whale and dolphin sightings year round, so, bring your binoculars too!  Loads of family fun from Kids Club activities to biking, golfing, even an on-site falconry show!

Spend your Sunday at the Sea.
www.Terranea.com

BRUNCH:  MEET AT 10am IN THE CATALINA KITCHEN
Adults reg. $52 - Club reduced rate $44
Children 5-12 reg. $28.  Club reduced rate $24
Kids under 4 Free!

Members that want to stay overnight on the 27th - 28th to enjoy a full weekend, you have two reduced rate lodging options in the $2,000,000++ Villas and Casita's.  

Oceanfront Casita's are over 2000 sq. ft.

                                            Regular nightly rate    Viper Club rate
1 BDR Casita with full kitchen    $ 865                       $425
2 BDR Casita sleeps 6               $1275                      $600
3 BDR Casita sleeps 8               $1685                      $775

Ocean View Villas with private 2 car garages from 1900 to 2800 sq.ft
2 BDR Villa sleeps 4-6              $1270                       $670
3 BDR Villa sleeps 8                 $1540                       $825

For a virtual tour of the Villas and Casita's, please visit
www.TerraneaRealEstate.com

The Villas and Casita's are booked directly through the Property Manager, Jeff Sargent.
Viper Owners please email Jeff at  [email protected]   Just mention the So Cal Viper Club for the weekend.

For specific accommodation questions, contact club member David Kuzmiak at  [email protected]

For the brunch we will be able to "valet" our own cars at the front of the hotels for pictures.

We would like to thank David Kuzmiak for creating this exciting event for our club!  David wants you to know that you may bring your "non-Viper" friends.  The more the merrier!  Couples who would like to share the experience in a two or three bedroom Villa or Casita will find each bedroom has it's own private bathroom as well as other luxurious appointments.  Please check out the websites to see the floor plans and other amazing sites of Terranea.

THOSE FROM SAN DIEGO/N.SAN DIEGO CO. WHO WANT TO MEET AND RUN TOGETHER TO LANCE'S START POINT:
Meet at the REST STOP about 5 mi. N. of Oceanside off I-15 BY OR BEFORE 7:30 AM.  We will leave the Rest Stop at 7:30AM in order to meet Lance's group at about 9AM.  Google Maps says it's a 1 1/2hr. drive from the Rest Stop.  

We will start the morning off at 9:15 am by meeting in the Del Amo Mall parking lot by Sears.   22100 Hawthorn BLVDTorrance, CA 90503    Sears is at the south end of the mall closest to the corner of Hawthorne Blvd and W. Sepulveda Blvd. in Torrance.  We will leave promptly at 9:30 and take a scenic route around Palos Verdes to Terranea

PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY SO WE CAN LET TERRANEA KNOW HOW MANY TO EXPECT!!!

THOSE PLANNING TO ATTEND:  
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Lance & Lori, Arisa and Halie
Dave & Melissa
Paul & Teresa
Nelson Reeve
Ray and Debbie
Richard & Charlene
Scott and Laura
Mike and Melanie
Ben & Mikey
Mike and Cheryl
Mickey and Yosi
Ron and Mary
Jim, Karen and Ashley
Jim S.
Dan and Mayo
Rolf and June  + 7
Ron & Nora
Michael & Sarafina
Angel & ?
The Pruett's (2)
Raj and Spencer
George & Diane + 2
Jeff and Jen

[THE DRAGS AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAYTHURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 2nd]

 

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THE DRAGS AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY
THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 2nd

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If you've never had the thrill of Drag Racing your car at the strip, here is your chance!

Lyle Larson and DC Performance will be running a series of these Thursday Evening events throughout the year.  Lyle will be spending time with us before we stage the cars on the 1/8 mile track.  He will be teaching us the basics and etiquette of drag racing.  
We will be covering the basics of the lights, staging, and launching the Viper for maximum traction.   This will be a progressive series that will give us the skills to be good 1/8 and 1/4 milers.

Helmets ARE the only minimum requirement.
(Some of us will have a helmet we can share with those of you who don't yet own one, but if you can borrow one before arriving at the drags you'll be assured of being able to run your car as often as you want rather than waiting to share one)

Come out and run or just come support the Club and watch!  It's only $20 to run your car, $10 to watch!

Date:  February 2, 2012
Time:  Please try to arrive about 3:30 or by 4PM so you can be in the group that gets the special walk-through and briefing by Lyle.  The track is making special provisions for the Viper group!  Drags start at 5PM.
Where: Irwindale Speedway    http://www.toyotaspeedwayatirwindale.com/dragstrip/index.html
         500 Speedway Dr
         Irwindale   CA   91706     MAP TO SPEEDWAY
Cost: $20.00 for the night

Attending:

Lance
Anthony
Gary
Ben
Paul W.
Pam
Nino
Angel
Leo
Anhtuan
Lisa & Dave
Bruce
Tim
Jacque and Jane

[So Cal / Arizona Joint Club EventMarch 16 - 18, 2012]

So Cal / Arizona Joint Club Event
March 16 - 18, 2012

We have invited Arizona to So Cal to team up and participate in the

Annual Corvette Charity Auto-X in Indio on
MARCH 17
Riverside County Fairgrounds
Which Benefits the ALS Lou Gehrigs Disease
and The Boys and Girls of Cathedral City
Proceeds from both events will be split


Click this Vipers vs Vettes

THIS IS GOING TO BE AN AWESOME WEEKEND!!!

We will have a cocktail gathering at the Fantasy Springs Hotel on Friday evening.  The 12th Floor Lounge sits high atop the hotel with great views of the valley.   We will meet up with our Arizona guests and plan our strategies for setting the low time at the Auto-X.    Fantasy Springs Resort 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio  CA   92203

ALL VIPERS will meet in the west hotel parking lot at 8:00 am on Saturday morning.  We will put #'s on the cars and take care of all the registration paperwork BEFORE heading to the Fairgrounds.  This will eliminate having to wait in the line with everyone else at the Fairgrounds to register.  We will leave the Hotel promptly at 8:30am
We have made special arrangements with the organizers to restrict the first couple of hours to Vipers and Corvettes  ONLY.  This event is open to the public....but we will get our own time block to run in so we won't have long wait times.  The course will go hot at 9:00 am sharp and we have 2 hours to get our runs in.  It will be a tight battle between the Vipers and Vettes. A special trophy will be presented to Team Viper or Team Corvette based on a cumulative time from the lowest 5 times of each team.

We will leave the Fairgrounds around 12:00 and head for lunch at Las Casuelas.  Cost will be $16.00 each for a 3 item buffet and soft drinks included.
After lunch, we will take a nice little cruise up Hwy 74 to the lookout and then drop back into the valley and stop off at Shields Date Garden for date shakes.

Later that evening, the Vipers and Corvettes will meet for a big group dinner close to the Fantasy Springs Hotel at Ciro's Italian Ristorante  81-957 Hwy 111  indio

Sunday morning we will check out of the hotel and head to the Palm Springs Tram at 10:00 am.  We will have lunch at the top of the hill and enjoy the magnificent views.  

JUST HEARD FROM THE PALM SPRINGS CORVETTE CLUB:  
They have an exciting Traveling Trophy that someone will win at this event...  sharpen up your cone skills, Viper-boys, 'cuz they claim it's not travelin' far!

HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE AUTOX
Please bring yours, or borrow one if possible.  The Corvette Club has a few loaners available.

THOSE PLANNING TO ATTEND:
Lance & Lori     registered
Dave & Melissa     registered
Anthony & Wanda  registered
Rich & Kim  AZ    registered
Mike & Sharon  AZ    registered
Barry & JoAnne AZ    registered
Debbie Ruckert  AZ   registered
Ben              registered
Derek           registered
Dan & Cathy       registered
Drew & Tiff         registered
Scott & Laura      registered
Nino & Ruth           registered
Dave & Lisa        registered
Eddie & Michelle   registered
Gordon B           registered
Raj & Dawn        registered
Roger Curtis  AZ   registered
Demoe & Laura      registered
Ken & Lena       registered
Jacques & Jane     registered
Ryan                   registered
Randy                  registered
Jay & Jennifer       registered
Aaron                  registered
Ray W                registered
Bruce C              registered
Luke & Cher        registered
Ron & Patsy     registered
Juan & Becky     registered

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NEW YORK AUTO SHOW
AND UNVEILING OF THE NEW VIPER

APRIL 4, 2012

It is Official !  The SRT Gala Unveiling of the Generation 5 Viper will be on April 4th in New York. The big party will be held at the Skylight SoHo from 6:00pm to Midnight.  The unveiling will be at 7:30pm.  
SRT has joined with the VCA on this event.  If you are a current VCA member, be sure to put your membership # on the registration !  VCA members will get first priority to the limited number of spots available for this event !

Do not delay in registering for this event.  It will sell out VERY fast !!

SRT is doing this as a charity event.  A donation of $100.00 per person and all proceeds will go to the New York Police and Fire Widows' and Childrens Benefit Fund
SRT has requested that all attendees be at least 18 years of age.


Here's a link to register for the Gala unveiling in Soho  THIS IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED, so don't delay.

The VCA has set up a Host hotel in New Jersey which is directly across the Hudson River from the Jacob Javits Center where the NY Auto Show will be held.  They have secured some really great rates.
Click here for more info on the VCA Host Hotel

Here's a link to the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor HotelVCA Reservations


Planning to go...

Lance & Lori
Mike & Melanie
Dan & Cathy
Anthony & Wanda
Eddie & Michelle
Anhtuan P.
Scott H.
Justin D. & Beth
Scott & Diane
Mike & Cheryl S
George & Diane
Gary & Melissa

[RICHARD'S SPRING RUNSATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012MEET AT 10 AM]

 

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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 .  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

[Tour of K&N Filters FacilityJune 9th 2012 Tour starts at 10:00 am We will be getting an inside look and tour of the K&N Filter's manufacturing area, fabrication and machine shop, inventory, shipping, test lab, dyno shop and warranty department. This will be approximately a 2 hour tour. After the tour they will raffle off some prizes !Meet point:9:00 amStarbucks3312 La Sierra AvenueRiverside, CA 92503(This is just north of the Chevron that we usually meet at on the corner of La Sierra and Indiana)This way we will have a lot more room and people can grab a coffee and a small breakfast if they want.We will leave at 9:30 and head to the K&N facility.1455 Citrus StreetRiverside, CA 92507Immediately following the tour, we will head back west on the 91 and have lunch at:Mi Tortilla3203 Mission Inn AvenueRiverside, CA 92507]

Tour of K&N Filters Facility
June 9th 2012  
Tour starts at 10:00 am




We will be getting an inside look and tour of the K&N Filter's manufacturing area, fabrication and machine shop, inventory, shipping, test lab, dyno shop and warranty department.  This will be approximately a 2 hour tour. After the tour they will raffle off some prizes !

Meet point:
9:00 am
Starbucks
3312 La Sierra Avenue
Riverside, CA 92503
(This is just north of the Chevron that we usually meet at on the corner of La Sierra and  Indiana)
This way we will have a lot more room and people can grab a coffee and a small breakfast if they want.

We will leave at 9:30 and head to the K&N facility.
1455 Citrus Street
Riverside, CA   92507

Immediately following the tour, we will head back west on the 91 and have lunch at:
Mi Tortilla
3203 Mission Inn Avenue
Riverside, CA 92507

Attending:
Lance
Raj
Ray
Ted & Mira
Denny
Angel
Jim S,
Bruce
Tony & Sherrie
Rolf
Jim + 1
Jay
Nino & Ruth
Scott
John L
Dave & Lisa
Derek & Roland
Brent & Brandon
Paul & Pam
John & Bridgit
John C
Mike F
Justin F
Ron & Patsy
Ron & Nora
Anhtuan
Mikan
Patrick
Gary
Kurt
Tom & Shawn
Luke & Cher


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[JULY 14 Cruise to Mt. BaldyGet ready to DRIVE ! We are going to run the ridge up to Mt Baldy. This will be a challenging, scenic cruise up the mountain ridge.]

JULY  14  Cruise to Mt. Baldy

Get ready to DRIVE !  We are going to run the ridge up to Mt Baldy.  This will be a challenging, scenic cruise up the mountain ridge.

Date:   July 14, 2012
Time:   9:30 am
Meet point:  Mobil Station located at 540 West Alosta Ave,  Glendora  CA  91740
Click here for route map

We will leave at 10:00 and make our way up to Mt Baldy on a very scenic and curvy ridge road.  

This may be one of the most challenging roads our Club has ever driven  ^2

We will have lunch at the historic Buckhorn Lodge which was opened in 1910.
It is currently owned and operated by Mrs. Unruh.  Mrs. Unruh was a Las Vegas Performer at the Frontier Hotel back in the day and her late husband Jesse Unruh was Speaker of the California Assembly and California campaign chair for both President Kennedy and Bobby Kennedy.

After visiting the Buckhorn Lodge and meeting with Mrs. Unruh, I knew this would be a great destination for a day run.  Mrs. Unruh has promised us her prime parking lot and a great lunch menu.
Cost will be $20.00 / person and you will have a choice of the following:

Giant Buckhorn Hot Dogs-  They are the Best!!!
Cheese Burgers-Turkey and veggie served with the works !!!!
Grilled Chicken Breast

All served with salad, fresh fruit, potato chips and a BUCKHORN COOKIE!!!

TAX AND GRATUITY INCLUDED
LEMONADE, COFFEE, AND TEA INCLUDED

In order to make things easier for them, cash would be greatly appreciated.



Attending:
1 Lance
2 Demoe +1
3 Albert
4 Jon L
5 Raj
6 Angel
7 Eddie R + 1
8 Steve B + 1
9 Scott H
10 Ryan B
11 Dan + 1
12 Scott & Pat
13 Jim & Judy
14 Jeff R
15 Joel
16 Bruce
17 Alan & Amara
18 John & Bridgit
19 John B
20 Cuz Mike
21 Jay M
22 Jim S
23 Mike & Cheryl
24 Anhtuan
25 Dan & Cathy
26 Dan Cragin

SO CAL VIPER CLUB LUAU
Saturday  August 11th, 2012
Don the Beachcomber

What better way to beat the summer heat than having a Luau !
Bring the family out to the coast and enjoy a very laid back afternoon of food, fun and entertainment.


We have reserved the entire back room where we will have a nice array of food for all to enjoy.
We will be treated to live music by a very special young lady and will also have group of girls performing Hula for us.

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Details:

Location:
Don the Beachcomber is located at:
16278 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach   CA   92649

Date / Time:
August 11th, 2012   11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cost:
VCA Members and immediate family members - $15.00 each
Non - VCA members and guests - $30.00 each
Children 4 and under - free

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND PAY WITH PAYPAL!!!

Deadline to sign up August 4th.

San Diego Group:  Those who want to caravan, please meet at about 9:15AM at the Rest Stop that is on I-5, about 5 miles north of Oceanside.  We will leave the Rest Area at 9:30AM.  


Attending:
Allmand, Jacques & Jane     Paid
Arguelles Eddie         Paid
Begin Randy + 1   Paid
Belvedere Gary & Melissa   Paid   
Bennett John & Joan +13   Paid
Calderone Angel       Paid
Chrisman Dave & Lisa      Paid
Conklin, Bruce, Grace, Jessica, Tom      Paid  
Cragin Dan & Theresa      Paid
Dauphine George & Diane   Paid
Everts Dan & Cathy Drew Tiffany Dax Sarah  Paid
Fujita Mike & Yoko      Paid
Guerrero Demoe + 5      Paid
Hausherr Peter, Tiffany & Kendra   Paid
Hawker Paul & Theresa   Paid
Hirko Scott, Laura & Julia     Paid
Hoard Hugh & Sherry      Paid   
Izard Steph + 1         Paid
Kawata Ben & Mikey        Paid
Kenehan Jim & Judy      Paid
Kern Brent & Allison + Braelin & Bryson   Paid
Kouchi Lance, Lori, +8   Paid
Larson, Lyle + 1     Paid
Li Bruce, Susanna & Amanda   Paid
Matranga Anthony & Wanda   Paid
Morrissette Jay & Jennifer      Paid
Palkovic Richard & Charlene   Paid
Petersen Craig & Dolly      Paid
Pham Anhtuan                              Paid
Reinsma, Eddie & Michelle         Paid   
Smith Don & Debbie   Paid
Sulpizio Ron & Patsy +1      Paid
Tribolet Randy & Diane      Paid
Valdez Juan, Becky + 1      Paid
Valmassoi Nino & Ruth      Paid
Wilson Ray +1                    Paid
Winters Paul & Pam      Paid

Jim Becker +1
Montana Al, Tamdan Nikki
Gorny Tom & Shawn
Malone Mike + 1
Raj + 3
Ron & Mary + 4

 

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SEPTEMBER 2012 VIPER EVENT

We're looking for ideas for a simple, local run (or runs in a couple local areas).  VOI-12 is coming up by the end of September and many will not want to be too busy on other Viper events if they're planning to travel to VOI-12.
We will post the information on the September run here when it is available.

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NOVEMBER VIPER EVENT

WE ARE STILL IN THE IDEA AND PLANNING STAGES OF THIS EVENT.  AS SOON AS WE FIRM SOMETHING UP, IT WILL BE POSTED!

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[VOI-12September 27 - 30 2012Charlotte, North Carolina]

                                                                    

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VOI-12
September 27 - 30 2012
Charlotte, North Carolina

VOI-12 will be in Charlotte NC and while it is a long distance from us here in So Cal, it will be the perfect opportunity to travel out and see/drive (hopefully) the new Gen 5 Viper !
The VCA chose Charlotte for its great track facilities as well as scenic cruise opportunities. There will be a nice road course, karting and the added plus of drag racing.  

The VOI-12 website is up and registration is OPEN !
www.voi12.com



If you are planning on going to VOI-12, do not wait to register !  Since there is no single hotel that could accommodate the entire Viper contingent, the VOI-12 Staff booked all the rooms at 5 different hotels.
The hotels are all VERY close in proximity to each other as seen in the map below.  The Host hotel is the Embassy Suites.
You MUST register for VOI-12 FIRST.  Part of the registration process is to choose your hotel.  Once you have completed VOI-12 registration, your name will be place on the room block for the hotel.  It will take 1 - 2 days for your name to appear on the Hotel's list and until it does, you will not be able to make your hotel reservation. Be sure to follow up with the Hotel to make your room reservations.  The Embassy Suites rate was $149.00/night.



To take your Viper or not, that is the question.
It is entirely up to the individual.  This is a great driving venue and the chance to drive your car on Charlotte Motor Speedway and the Z-Max 4 lane Drag Strip don't come along very often.  I suggest that those that want to ship their car get together and coordinate a single pick up of 6 cars.  This will yield the best rate.

For those that will leave their car home, there will be a variety of SRT vehicles available.  Cross your fingers that the Gen V Viper is also there for us to drive.

I did some quick checking on Airline flights and found some very good rates flying from LAX ($350.00), or SNA ($274.00) into Douglas International Airport (CLT)  


Attending:
Lance
Eddie A
Art
Hirk
Cuz Mike
Ben
Eddie R
Nino/Ruth
Tom/Shawn
Dan/Cathy
Ron/Nora
Mikan
Gary/Melissa
Brent K
Randy B
David A
Kurt K
Paul H
Armen/Wendy
Tom G
Anthony/Wanda
Jay M
John W

[VCA Member's Holiday PartyDECEMBER 1, 2012]

VCA Member's Holiday Party
DECEMBER 1, 2012



The So Cal VCA Member's Holiday Party will be elegantly held in the spectacular Grand Salon on board the iconic Queen Mary in Long Beach

We will enjoy a 1st Class dinner and have a very special guest speaker.   Mark Trostle from SRT will be giving us a special presentation on the Gen V Viper.  
We will also have some very cool silent auction items up for sale

Time:
Reception and Cocktails at 6:30
Dinner will be served at 7:30

Cost:
$75.00 per person

Deadline to sign up  Nov 20th, 2012

Registered:
Kouchi,  Lance & Lori   Officer        
Hirko, Scott & Laura  Officer
Valmassoi, Nino & Ruth  Officer
Pena, Art & Cynthia  Officer
Trostle, Mark, Debbie, Gavin, Ethan  Club guest
Fattal, Albert +1  Club guest

Abrams, Todd & Sandy + 1   pp
Arguelles, Eddie & Gladys   pp
Becker, Jim     pp
Begin, Randy + 3   ck
Belvedere, Gary & Melissa  pp
Bucholtz, Rob & Cathy  pp
Buckingham,  Mike & Diann   pp
Burke, Ron & Mary  ck
Burgan, John & Bridgit    pp
Butler, Alan & Susan     pp
Calderon, Angel   pp
Chapman, Matt & Marcela  pp
Chrisman, Lisa & Dave   ck
Conklin, Bruce & Grace    pp
Cragin, Dan & Theresa   ck
Dauphine, George & Diane  pp
Everts, Dan & Cathy  pp
Fujita, Mike & Yoko   pp
Gooding, Paul   pp
Greenberg, Mike & Mary, Donald & Mike   pd
Guererro, Demoe & Laura  pp
Hausherr, Peter & Tiffany    pp
Hawker, Paul & Theresa
Hoard, Hugh & Sherry  ck
Hu, Michael & Ale   pp
Izard, Glenn & Stephanie  pd
Kawata, Ben    pp
Kenehan, Jim & Judy  ck
Keo, Peter & Pheap  pp
Klimple, Kurt & Kathy  pp
Kuzmiak, Dave & Melissa    pp
Matranga, Anthony & Wanda  pp
Morrissette, Jay & Jennifer  pp
Palkovic, Richard & Charlene  pp
Petersen, Craig & Dolly  pp
Pham, Anhtuan    pp
Reinsma, Eddie & Michelle  pp
Rupp, Dan & Mayo   ck
Sinkinson, Mike & Cheryl  pp
Spatz, Marv & Rachel
Straumann, Rolf & June    ck
Tribolet, Randy & Diane   pp
Valdez, Juan & Becky   pp
Vaswani, Mike & Melanie  pp
Wilson, Ray & Sannary  pd
Wilson, Scott & Pat    ck
Winters, Paul & Pam

[SAN PEDRO BOAT CRUISE & YACHT CLUB POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER <u]

SAN PEDRO BOAT CRUISE & YACHT CLUB
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER

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It doesn't get much better than this!  Fellow Viper Club member, Mark Rhodes, has put together a terrific Sunday afternoon for Viper owners.  

WHERE?  211 West 22nd St., San Pedro, CA 90731
Berth 35  A-dock - Slip A-11  
Click Here For Map
WHEN?  Sunday, November 13th.  Arrive about noon to enjoy some fresh delicious sushi and grilled fish.
BRING:  How about bringing your favorite side dish or beverage to share with the group for lunch
WHAT: At noon you will be treated to the catch of the day, delicious sushi or grilled fish.  At 2:30 the boat will depart for a cruise around the Harbor and will return about 3:30.  For those of you who want to extend the relaxing day, cocktails at the Yacht Club after the cruise.  
SIGN UP:  The boat can carry about 12- 15 people, so sign up ASAP so you won't be left on the dock!   <L  
Water is always appreciated when enjoying a day outdoors, so don't forget to bring a few bottles!  

THOSE PLANNING TO ATTEND:
Art
Ben
Eddie
Lance
Angel
Scott & Laura
Ruth & Nino

[NINO & RUTH'S BBQ & RICHARD'S DESERT RUN]

NINO & RUTH'S BBQ & RICHARD'S DESERT RUN

SATURDAY, SEPT. 24

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The San Diego area group will meet at the Park & Ride off I-15 & Hwy. 76 at 10:15 and will pull out at 10:30 to head to the Shell Station on Temesca Canyon Rd to hook up with the L.A. Vipers.
The L.A. Viper group will meet at the Shell Station on Temescal Canyon Rd, Corona at 11:15.  We will leave the Shell Stn at 11:30 and the entire group will then be led by Richard on the Desert Run on up to Nino & Ruth's.
Please click here for map to Shell Station on Temescal Canyon Rd, Corona:MAP TO SHELL STN This is at the TEMESCAL off ramp about 7 mi. south of Hwy 91
Some changes have been made in the times, so please note these.  Since we going to a BBQ that has been painstakingly prepared by Nino & Ruth we are going to follow his orders of "no eating on the way up!".
 

Those who will drive on their own up to Nino & Ruth's, plan to arrive there at 1PM for the good food & drink!  Their address is 35234 QUARTZ ST., YUCAIPA, 92399  CLICK HERE FOR MAP   Directions to Nino's:  Take the 10 Freeway (east or west) to the Yucaipa Blvd off ramp.  If traveling eastbound, turn left onto Yucaipa Blvd.  If westbound, turn right onto Yucaipa Blvd.  Go 2.9 miles, turn left onto Oak Glen (there is an El Pollo Loco and Bank of America on your left).  Go 2.6 mi. then turn left onto Bryant St.  Go 1.2 mi. & turn right onto Juniper Ave.  Go 0.6 mi & turn right onto Azurite St.  Turn right onto Quartz St. and they are at the end on the left.

Nino & Ruth will host their famous & spectacular BBQ with appetizers, chips & dips, tri-tip beef, hot dogs, chicken breasts, veggies, beer, wine, champagne, soft drinks, water (of course!) and desserts.
 
COME HUNGRY!  NO EATING ON THE RUN!!! ... by orders of Nino

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO WANT AN UNUSUAL DRIVING EXPERIENCE, the 1941  24-HP Ford tractor will be available.  Untimed drag racing over 1/100 of a mile is permitted.

You may call Nino at 951-218-3209 (cell) or email at [email protected]  or [email protected]

Nino requests that you please RSVP  by going to our website forum, "Events of Interest for All Viper Owners" and click "reply",  or email him at either of those addresses listed above.


THOSE PLANNING TO ATTEND:

Richard
Art
Luke
Eddie & Michelle
Paul & Pam
Lance. Lori, and the Girls
Glenn & Steph
Ron & Mary
Jim Becker
Jim & Judy
Ray & Melissa
Steven & Carol
Angel
Lyle
Mike G.
Paul & Theresa

FALLBROOK SPORTS CAR NIGHT June 10th, Friday evening, from 5PM to sundown.  <m

Come on out and enjoy some small town fun at Fallbrook.  Music, food, sports cars & people!  It only takes a few Vipers to steal the show!

Meet Richard "Crash" Palkovic at the west parking lot of Fallbrook High (Click here for map) at 4:30PM.  The event starts at 5PM and runs till sundown.  He'll lead you into the event!  If you have questions or get lost, please call Richard at 760-586-4996.  He'll be waiting for you!

[SPRING RUN TO BORREGO SPRINGS]

SPRING RUN TO BORREGO SPRINGS

SATURDAY, MARCH 12

It's time to blow out some of those winter cobwebs and get the Vipers out on the road for a nice, spring run!  Lance has worked hard on convincing the DeANZA COUNTRY CLUB (a private golf club) to allow us to enjoy our lunch there, so we'll want to be on our good behavior when at the country club.  There is a DRESS CODE at the Country Club that we will be expected to observe:  No jeans, T-shirts, tank tops, or flip flops.  A collared polo shirt with shorts or casual slacks will be fine for the mepn.  Ladies, a nice blouse or top with some slacks, shorts, skirt or even a dress is acceptable, just no spaghetti straps.  If we enjoy this, we might want to come back next year, so while on the Country Club grounds we should drive sensibly with no extra loud rapping of the pipes.
                       That's not to say we can't have a little fun on the way!  <2



We will gather in Temecula and make the drive (about an hour and a half) to Borrego Springs, have lunch, socialize a bit and return.

THE PRICE FOR LUNCH will be $10.75 per person, inclusive of service chg & sales tax.  
SALAD BAR:  Caesar Salad, Fresh Fruit, Coleslaw
BBQ:  Hamburgers, Veggie Burgers, Grilled Breast of Chicken, Bratwurst Sausages, Sliced Tomatoes, Red Onion, Lettuce & all the Condiments.  Coffee & Tea included.  A no-host bar is also available.

PLEASE MEET AT THE CHEVRON IN TEMECULA AT 9:00 SO YOU CAN GAS UP, ETC., AND BE ON THE ROAD TO BORREGO SPRINGS BY 9:30 AM
THE CHEVRON'S ADDRESS IS: 31669 Temecula Parkway, Temecula  PLEASE CLICK HERE for map.  Take Hwy 79 off of I-15 and go a short ways up 79 (Temecula Pkwy).  The Chevron is on the right side.

San Diego area group:  We'll be waiting at the Park N Ride (I-15 & Hwy 76) to group-up and will pull out of there at 9:00AM so please arrive accordingly if you want to join the group traveling from there to the Temecula Chevron meeting point.  And, come on, folks!  Join in this run...it's in "our" area!  You don't have to "dress up", just dress as you would to be at a country club golf course. <u

>8 OC GROUP MEETS AT:

Krispy Kreme at the Block of Orange
330 The City Dr
Orange, CA 92868-3212  
7:45 leaving at 8:00

THOSE PLANNING TO GO:
Lance
Art
Winters
Ron & Nora
Paul & Teresa
Steve & Lynda
Richard & Charlene
Ruth & Nino
Brent
Steve & Carol
Dan & Mayo
Luke
Jim & Judy
Mikchael & Sarafina
Fast Eddie
Jim & Naomi
John & Bridgit
Joel & Madona
Tom & Shawn

We also have 18 cars from the Calico Cruisers out of Las Vegas joining us for this run !
This will be a lot of fun with all the cars going.
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[Duke's Brunch & Poker Run]

Duke's Brunch & Poker Run

SUNDAY, May 22

Please note, this is a SUNDAY run

For several years now, Duke's Huntington Beach has opened their doors early for the So Cal Viper Club to enjoy their Sunday Brunch with preferred front row parking and this year will be no different.  

Like last year, after brunch there will be a Texas Hold'em Poker Run.  We'll leave Huntington Beach and cruise 27-miles along the coast picking up cards along the way, and end up in a cool park in Laguna Niguel.   There will be cool prizes for the top winners!

"Bring a bottle of water or two - we get thirsty while at the park."

Plan to arrive Duke's around 9:30AM - Doors open for brunch at 9:50AM

We'll park our own cars - but there will be a $6 valet charge. It would be nice if we gave an extra dollar or 2 for tip.

Breakfast will be in the Huntington Beach Room overlooking the ocean and pier.  
We'll enter as a group through the Barefoot Bar Entrance (north side).  
Please note, that we'll have tables of 6-10 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 Laguna Niguel – The final cards will be played

 "Will you be the WINNER?"  =28

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 8:45AM  
click here for map

If you'd like to caravan from San Diego area, we'll meet at the REST STOP, about 5 mi. North of Oceanside on I-5.  Please be there about 8:15 so we can leave at 8:30AM

THOSE PLANNING TO ATTEND:
Mike & Cheryl
Dan & Cathy
Bruce & Grace
Ron & Nora
Lance & Lori & the girls
Eddie & Gladys
Demoe & Laura
Ray
Jim
Rolf & June
Ron & Mary
Steve & Lynda
Craig & Dolly
Al Montana family/guests (party of 5)
Anthony & Wanda
Scott & Pat
Steve & Krystal
Kevin & Maureen
Mike & Diann
Steve & Jackie
Eddie & Michelle
Joel & Madona
Dan & Mayo
Art
Ante & Terri
Markus and Ellie
John & Bridgit
Roger & Justin

                                                   

                                                   

[WESTERN ZONE RENDEZVOUS& CAR CONTROL CLINIC]

WESTERN ZONE RENDEZVOUS
& CAR CONTROL CLINIC

SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2011

Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA

Deadline to Register
April 28th !    

Do you ever feel like taking your Viper out into an empty parking lot and doing some donuts just for fun? Wouldn't you love to go out and burn some rubber and not get a ticket? Have you ever wanted to take some turns on the street fast enough to slide the car and exceed its limits, without the chance of hitting something or someone?

Would you like to explore your Viper's limits in a safe, legal environment and learn to handle your beast better?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then the WZR combined with a Car Control Clinic is something you just won't want to miss.

There will be three driving stations set up in a large parking lot at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA:


1. An autocross.  The winner will win a trip to Detroit to compete in an autocross against the SRT engineers!  To be eligible for this contest, tires must not have a manufacturer's treadwear rating less than 80.  For example, Pilot Sport Cups = 80 twr, Toyo R888's = 100 twr, PS2s = 220 twr.

2. We'll have a drag racers "tree" so you can learn how a tree works, learn to launch your Viper and test your reaction. Pro Drag Racer Lyle Larson of DC Performance will be teaching you.  You will launch into a short straight with a left then right turn.  This course is designed to induce unbalance in the car to give you a chance to "feel" what it is like when the car is on the edge.

3. Finally, there will be a figure 8 with in-car driving instruction.  Pro Road Racing Coach and Viper Days Chief Driving Instructor Bob Blizzard and his team will be coaching you.  This course is designed to let you feel the car "on the edge" and learn to make corrections.

For insurance reasons, this event is limited to club members and their immediate family.  If you'd like to share your driving experience with your passenger you may take turns, but your passenger must be licensed and at least 16-years old. Helmets are recommended, but not required.

Dinner and awards will be at a local Viper Member's facility where they truly "Build Cool Stuff". They have some neat projects underway that we'll be able to see (a group of astronauts toured the facility just a few weeks back). Feel free to check out their website www.Penwal.com.

Hotel:
Aloft Ontario
10480 4th street Rancho Cucamonga,  CA  91730
877-462-5638
Viper Club rate of $89.00 / night

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND PAY WITH PAYPAL!!!

CLICK HERE FOR MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM!!!

LOCATION:                            --   Auto Club Speedway – Lot 12 9300 Cherry Ave Fontana, CA 92335 www.AutoClubSpeedway.com Penwal 10611 Acacia Street Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Phone: 909.46.1555 www.Penwal.com

TIME: Arrive:  9:00AM Driver's Meeting:  9:30 AM Leave the track about 4:30 PM Caravan from track to Penwal Drinks at 5PM - Dinner at 6PM

***   Deadline to Register April 28th !

 
Planning to attend:

Eddie Arguelles
Greg Baxter
Gary Belvedere
Bob Blizzard
Mike Buckingham
Aaron Carlsson
Dave Chrisman
Bruce Conklin
Dan Cragin
Justin Davenport
Dan Everts
Mike Fujita
Ron Glass
Garry Grant
Norman Greitzer
Roger Hamson
Paul Hawker
Scott Hirko
Stephanie Izard
Jerry Jacobson
Ben Kawata
Kurt Klimpel
Lance Kouchi
Bruce Li
Michael Malone
Anthony Matranga
Curt Moore
Jay Morrissette
Richard Palkovic
Chris Pennington
Anhtuan Pham
Eddie Reinsma
Terry Rossi
Samy Segura
Chris Sienicki
Michael Sinkinson
Dave Sweeney
Ernie Taylor
Randy Tribolet
Nino Valmassoi
Ray Wilson
Paul Winters
Luke Yuen


By the way, whether you light up your tires or not is totally up to you...  >1


                                               

AND I BET YOU CAN'T WIPE THAT GRIN OFF YOUR FACE WHEN YOU'VE COMPLETED A COURSE!