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Hi Kala,

You can bring someone in your car with you and there's no extra charge for that. Just be one of the first 30 to sign up 

[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.

[2nd Saturday of the Month Viper Get Together - - FOR WHEN THERE IS NO OTHER SCHEDULED EVENT]

2nd Saturday of the Month Viper Get Together - - FOR WHEN THERE IS NO OTHER SCHEDULED EVENT  An informal monthly get together for Viper owners.

West LA - Malibu, San Fernando Valley, Calabasas, Ventura and any other area a Viper owner would enjoy a drive to Malibu; meet at Coogies Beach Cafe in the Malibu Shopping Center on PCH, 8:00am-8:30am, breakfast at 9:00am.  Click for here map to Coogies.

After which - weather permitting - a run through the local mountains. And as one of our SoCal members puts it: "Of all the Breakfast meetings...this is the one you should not miss.  Good breakfast at Coogies followed by one of the best driving roads in SoCal."

Looking forward to a great turnout!

Hi guys,

I hope you had a good time at Viper Days and that all made it home safely.  It was great having you SoCal members there to share the event with!

I hope to see you again at our Polar Bear run...

Cathy

I am so disappointed i didn't get to meet you.  I asked where you where, and was told that you already left... What's up with that?

There were several SoCal members there, a lot of them rookies busy with class, but we always have time - and look forward to - meeting a new member!

Next time Thom, find us! The member's you'll meet are really great people!

[K1-Speed Go-Kart Competition]

K1-Speed Go-Kart Competition

Are you up for the challenge?!  How does driving an Italian Electric Pro Kart with 20HP (faster than most gas carts) on an indoor track - against fellow members sound to you?  If you're interested read on!

The K1-Speed Mini Grand Prix includes 14 Qualifying Laps and 16 Final Laps - in groups of 8.  Your times will be displayed on the score board and monitors as you race; lap times to the 100th of a second, speed and positions.  At the end of each race, you'll receive a detailed result card. FYI: Kids must be 12 and up to participate.  We plan to have "ladies only" run groups, so please, indicate this on your RSVP.

After karting medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd while we have lunch.

Wear comfortable clothing and closed shoes.


Time:   10:00 AM
Place:   K1-Speed, 17221 Von Karman Ave, Irvine
Map:  <2Click here for map location.

You must R.S.V.P. by June 1st if you plan to attend. 
DOWNLOAD THE ATTACHED .pdf FOR DETAILS, PAYMENT INFORMATION AND TO R.S.V.P. (Click on paper clip below.)


Paid Attendees:  ^6

David   Andrews
Gary & Jake Belvedere
John   Bennett
David   Cawthorne
Rich & Hope deMichele
Dan   Everts
Tom   Gorny
David   Green
Stephanie Izard
Ben   Kawata
Jim   Kordan
Lance   Kouchi
Lawrence Kraus
Joel   Larson
Eric   Lee
Anthony   Matranga
Darryl   McClendon
John   Sepe
Bill, Rene & Chase Sippel
Trinh   Thai
Paul   Winters

Don't you wish 

We are, however, going to try and get a healthy discount through one of their distributors for the club...

[HRE Performance Wheels]

HRE Performance Wheels - a very high end wheel manufacturer - has invited the SoCal Viper Club to tour their facility with their Sales and Engineering teams.  They will share with us their processes in making HRE wheels, answer technical questions and show us their new wheel designs.

FYI:  HRE is very anxious to work with Viper owners and last week HRE "borrowed" our 2006 VOI Special Edition Coupe for a photo shoot for their upcoming advertising campaign.  Man, the special lighting in the studio sure makes the car pop!

Jon B. at PartsRack will be offering all HRE Wheel Factory tour attendees special pricing on a set of new HRE wheels.  Jon can help with tires too and may be able to take your old wheels in trade.

HRE is located off Hwy 78 in Vista, CA.  The tour will begin at 10:00 AM.  HRE has graciously offered to provide coffee, donuts & bagels.  After the tour and Q&A, we'll then caravan to Longboarder Cafe on Coast Hwy for a good old fashioned juicy hamburger - or whatever...


Meet point for OC – Meet at Starbucks, Irvine at 8:30, depart at 9AM  Click here for map to Starbucks

Meet point for San Diego area – Meet at Ruby's Diner, Carlsbad at 9:00 AM depart at 9:30 AM   Click here for map to Ruby's

Meet point for Malibu & LA area - Meet at Jerry's Deli in Marina Del Rey at 7:30 AM depart at 8:00AM to meet up with OC group by 9:00 AM Click here for map to Jerry's Deli.

All 3 Groups will meet at Starbucks in Vista near HRE so that we can drive in together. Meet time 9:45 AM Click here for map to VISTA Starbucks.



Attendees:  ^6 If you want to go, let me know!

Dan & Cathy
Dave (Newport Viper)
Dave (Oh Great One)
James (NoRice)
Ken (Niz)
Carl (Catwood47)
Michael (Hissses) & Kathy
Chip +2
Tony & Sherrie
Jim Shaffer
Nino & Ruth
Andy & Ann
Paul & Pam
Al Fattal
Greg & Melanie +1
Don Coss +1
Dave & Lisa
Tim Pavloff
Kurt Klimple
Gregg Gunther
Nelson Reeve
Don Coe
John & Nick Adamo

Anybody heading up to Buttonwillow Friday Late morning?  Anthony Matranga is leaving from Rancho Mirage around 9AM - looking for caravan...

Hi Kala,

Just tell the Sheraton your with the Viper Days group - you shouldn't have any problems.

Cathy

[Bowling? Why not!!! Followed by a Member's BBQ]

Bowling?  Why not!!!  Followed by a Member's BBQ

Our members, Anthony & Wanda Matranga, have graciously opened their doors to the Viper Club for a BBQ - but suggested we start with something a little out of the ordinary - a bowling competition (maybe convertibles vs. coupes - maybe its just for fun).  Anthony & Wanda (the very same members that print the SoCal Club's Review) would like to invite the club down to their neck of the woods.  First lunch along the way, then bowling at Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino in Indio, followed by a BBQ at Anthony's home in Palm Desert. 

We'll be meeting at the various meeting points then head east.  In Rancho Mirage, we'll stop for lunch at Applebee's where we'll meet up with Anthony and others. Then head to Fantasy Lanes. 

If you're interested in staying in the area for the night, Palm Desert has a Marriott Courtyard - and Palm Springs has just about everything.


CLICK HERE for maps to all locations.


Time Schedule:
LA/Malibu Meet Time: 8:30 --    Depart 8:45 AM (50mi.)
Arrive OC Starbucks 9:15 AM -- Depart 9:45 AM (33mi.)
Arrive Chevron 10:15  --           Depart 10:30AM (69mi.)
Arrive Applebee's 11:30AM --    Depart 1:00 PM (12mi.)
Arrive Fantasy Lanes 1:30 --     Depart 00:00 (15mi.)
Arrive Anthony's


This is club hosted and a member's only event.

Attendees:  ^6 Please let us know if you'd like to go.

Anthony, Wanda and Kids
Dan & Cathy
Greg & Melanie
Lance & Lori
Hugh & Sherry
Stephanie & Son
Gary Cardiff
Bruce Conklin
Nino & Ruth
Greg & Romelle
Dave & Lisa Chrisman
Roger Morgan
Gary & Melissa

[The 6th Annual Sunday Brunch at Duke's]

The 6th Annual Sunday Brunch at Duke's -- Duke's will open for the Viper Club at 9:30 a.m. - one half hour prior to their regular opening to the public.  Brunch is $21.95 for adults and $8.95 for kids 12 and under. Valet parking is $5, however, we get to park our own cars!

After brunch, we'll caravan down PCH to Laguna Beach, up the 133 through Laguna Canyon to Bacchus Secret Cellar in Irvine for some wine tasting--for those who wish to indulge.  There is also a Starbucks and various food places if you prefer.

I would like to thank Diane & Randy Tribolet for putting this run together!!

Driving directly to Duke's? Plan to arrive at 9:30AM - Click here for map to Duke's

Orange County  Meet at Starbucks at 8:30, depart for Duke's at 8:45AM  Click here for map to Starbucks

San Diego Meet at Northbound Rest Stop off 5 Fwy (6-miles north of Hwy 76) at 7:45 AM depart at 8:00 AM to meet up with OC.

Malibu & LA - Meet at Jerry's Deli in Marina Del Rey at 8:15 AM depart at 8:30 AM Click here for map to Jerry's Deli.



Attendees: ^6 Let us know if you'd like to go!

Diane & Randy
Dan & Cathy
Dave & Arlene
Lance & Lori +3
Art Pena +1
Dave Kuzmiak
Bruce Conklin +1
Phil & Elizabeth
Al Montana & Family
Dave & Lisa
Glenn & Stephanie
Paul & Pam Winters
Craig & Dolly Petersen
Ron & Mary
Greg & Romelle
Gary & Melissa
Carelton & Alis
Bill & Rene
Gregg Gunther
7 Vipers from Las Vegas, NV Club
Eddie & Gladys
Bill & Lynne
Mike & Lena
Anthony Matranga
Matt & Maya Lazich
Rob & Cathy
Kim Cheney
Nelson Reeve & Donna
Kala & Dai
Ken & Sandy
Tim Pavloff