Viper - Ford GT "One Day of the Condor Run" September 14th, 2013Okay, So Cal Viper Club Members, the attached map is posted for a pick-up run planned by OrignalRoot (Joel Larson) and Hemotox (Doc EJ) to get the vipers out into the Los Padres National Forest. We have decided to offer participation to the So Cal Ford GT club as a joint event. Hemotox will coordinate the Ford GT guys. It will be great to get both iconic American sports cars together. Ford GT guys are a great group. total car guys. This is not an official club sponsored event. We know this area to be a superb place to let these machines run. There is very little if any traffic, and we have constructed the run to end up on the Interstate 5, at Frazier Park, that will allow everyone easy return access to multiple freeways towards the San Fernando Valley south. It will also be a great opportunity to get some unique photos of both Vipers and Ford GTs! Maybe even land in a Viper publication?
Planned starting point is Denny's off Roxford and I-5 in Sylmar (12861 Encinitas Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342). There is a Chevron Station at the same address. We then take I-5 north to Lebec. Westward through Frazier Park to the Lockwood Valley turn-off. We will tranverse the Lockwood Valley to Hwy 33. North along a unpopulated Maricopa Hwy to 166. Then back along the Noroeste Rd, crest of Mt. Pinos to Frazier Park. BBQ and Pizza and Mexican restaurants are available.
This will be a great event, great people, great cars, and excellent BBQ. If you are interested in joining this run, please place affirmative comment on this thread. Totals are needed for lunch reservations. Should be finished with lunch by 1:00 PM.
OrignialRoot
hemotox
Arturo
Hirko
PCH VIPER
Eric
Eduardo Veloce (Fast Eddie)
Demoe
Derek + 1
Rick & Joyce
Dave
Eddie & Michelle
Andy
Mike
Ernie + 1
Donn + 1
Tom & Shawn
The roads back there are very fun to drive and the scenery is beautiful.
I really wish I could make it out for this, but our little one is performing that weekend.
Count me in! It'll be good to drive with you guys
=16 You Will be Missed ! The weather should be Outstanding, That Condor Road .... One of the Best in So Cal ! <L
I should be able to make it for this one.
Scott,
I think Joel and I will probably reschedule this one as it seems difficult to generate interest on this run on short notice. PCH VIPER tried to boost it a little in the last email, but not much action. I may have a commitment that has popped up this last week.
Will post in a day or so, if we are a go.
Yeah it's a busy time of the year. Also repeating events every year end up loosing attendance. Too much of a good thing :o
Ford GT guys very positive initial response to this combined run. Blessing from the "Tiki God" would also be beneficial! Would be great to get a good response from our club. OriginalRoot, will be rustling the bushes to increase Viper Club Response.
September 14th is great ! I can make it out on this day for sures.
It will be really cool driving with the FGT guys.
Looking forward to driving back there again.
OriginalRoot,
The Tiki Gods have spoken, the Pele Volcano has rumbled. PCH VIPER is signed up!!! :) :) :)
Need to hear from Edwardo Veloce, (Fast Eddie) of Long Beach!
I should be able to make it out.
Yeah ! The date sounds Good to Me, Count Me In ! I'll get Denny & Ernie.
I'll make this run!
Hey Doc count me in I'll be there.
;D :) 8)
Getting a good response from the Ford GT guys on this run. Did it on the 5th with the MINI Maniacs, only the lower half, Sylmar > Frazier Park > Lockwood Valley > Ojai. Incredible roads, vistas and saw 6 condors. :D
Count me in.
This sounds like alot of fun!
I'm going to do my best to make this event. Add me +1
I can make this one too.
I was up there last weekend, Road was clean, weather was Perfect 8)
i gettin excited about the run, Joel.
QuoteEric, thanks for arranging yet another joyous cruise. :) :) Joyce and I will be there with the newly painted "Beast" (aka AWSSSSM). Changed the color from black w/o stripes to black cherry metallic with silver strips. :) :) We'll see you at Denny's in Sylmar by 0800. Looking forward to seeing you again, it's been too long. PS - That's to you my leg is fine.
Rick,
Looking forward to seeing you also, seems like the last time was when we were freezing in January at Willow Springs. Legs are good things! :-) New color sounds great!
I started a new gig for work but, I will try to slip out to join this one.... won't know until the night before
Hey ! What a Suprise ! ! ! I did the Condor Route on Sunday, it 78 in Pine Mtn, NICE ! Looking Forward to the 14th
Eddie and Michelle will make the run please add us on the list and thank you for putting it all together looking forward to seeing the GT's.
AndyB will attend this event.
Lance,
Thank you very much for helping me. A friend of mine is now helping me.
Andy
ErnDog plus one will attend.
You guys have room for one more + a passenger?
Absolutely ! See you on Sat Donn.
Wife, baby girl, and I are coming in the family car... :P
Count me in if not too late!! Will meet you at corner of Lockwood and the 33.
This thing is starting to shape UP .... Add Denny !
Hope I'll be able to Sleep Tonight !
Awesome run today Doc ! The Ford GT's were awesome. I can't believe I forgot my camera..... :o
I think I officially have CRS disease.
Looks like you're President for another 2 years for leaving your camera home and the viper tow to Glenn Thomas!
Hopefully the viper members who participated would like to do this again next year? If so put an affirmative on this thread. GT guys really enjoyed the event.
Maybe I can get OriginalRoot to post? :P
Hey Doc great run I really had a good time. We should make this an annual event.
Great pictures
Thank you.
Eddie A
;D
I agree with Fast Eddie.
Yes, please do this event again, I'm kicking myself for not being there.
~Jay
Yes, that was a great cruise! Thanks, Doc and Joel, for organizing it!
Also, thanks for letting me tag along in the Porsche, maybe next time I'll have a Viper to take.
Great Job Doc. Thanks for a fun run. I didn't shoot many pics but I posted what I shot on my web site.
Also did a huge panoramic shot from the top of the hill. You can't see to well unless you download it because it's small on the web.
Check out the images: http://www.hirkophoto.com/p361449101#h7e2a80e4
Ford GT guys want to do the run next year. I believe we can get more vipers out with some personal testimonies of what the run gave us, and what the driving experience was! You Condor Vipers want to do this one again?
YES and this time I will bring my car too ;D
I picked up the ACR from Glenn Thomas today. Fuel pump went out. Fixed under extended warranty.
I'm ready to roll !
Quote from: hemotox on September 19, 2013, 03:16:48 PM
Ford GT guys want to do the run next year. I believe we can get more vipers out with some personal testimonies of what the run gave us, and what the driving experience was! You Condor Vipers want to do this one again?
Is this run still on this year at a different location. This was way to cool not to do it again.
Demoe
Demoe. October 11,12 and 18,19 are open and November is wide open. Maybe we can call up the Doc and Joel one more time and host the event and bring along the Ford GT Club. Any volunteers out there who want to help get this going? Let's set a date.Glenn 8)
Quote from Eric. September 2013. "Ford GT guys want to do the run next year. I believe we can get more Vipers out with some personal testimonies of what the run gave us, and what the driving experience was! You Condor Vipers want to do this one again?"