FCA AT VIR!! Let the good times roll!

Last year they gave me a little crap at the gate about coming to watch. Anything that I can do to make getting through the gate easier? Should I start slinging names?

 

slinging names always works! hahaha

 

Last year I talked to Steve Jones ahead of the event and he was nice enough to leave my name and cars that would be coming at the front gate.

 

I'm off, driving the 355. Thanks for holding the rooms open. The online booking indicates the hotel is full (Berryhill).

ken

 

FERRARI OF WASHINGTON TO ATTEND! I was talking to Glenn Marquis, who heads service now- use to head the race team, and he indicated they were coming to this event, bringing some Challenge cars, customer cars, and MAYBE the 360GT! This is the one that won GRANDAM a few years back. My car was raced by Jim Kenton through FOW, winning the 348 Challenge in 1996. They have a great program-and a winning race team. It should be really cool forealdo!

 

I never have a problem at the Gate. The Security guys already know me by name (I hope that is a good thing ) As soon as I pull up they usually say "Hey Bruce , so what event are you attending today??"

Btw Ken , Contact the hotel at 434-517-7000 and talk to Tony at the Front desk. I think all they have in the system is 1 Queen Bed rooms left but they might still be holding a few doubles which I would say very few left !! I know they probably have some rooms set to the side just for the FCA members.

 

This is going to be the biggest & best FCA@VIR so far. Start kicking yourself if you're not going to be there, both at the track AND at the Berry Hill concours. You WILL regret missing this one!

 

Gee Daniel, You forgot one... www.aimsports.com/products/david/index.html

http://www.aimsports.com/video/policastro2.mov

 

Well, I guess I'll just have to make the trip on Saturday. Guess I'm just a bit apprehensive going all that way then maybe having trouble at the gate.

If you see someone around in a grey mustang with a Virginia Tech shirt and a camera. Don't worry that's just me.

Any pictures I'll take I'll make sure to get up in a private gallery somewhere and post the link here so those that went can go and download them.

 

Dean,

You can tell them you're coming to see me at the VSCCA event on the South Course, too.

-Peter (need some sweet pics of the Birdcage, the TdeF and the Ferrari powered Cooper Monaco <grin>)

 

I'll see what I can do. I'll probably be leaving fairly early since it takes a tad over two hours to get there.

 

I'll be there on Sunday, not sure about Saturday though. I plan on slinging some names at the gate I may have to use your name Peter, maybe Uncle Peter for this particular event

 

I should be there, but on the South Course in my Subaru (have been on North 3 times already this season). Will try to get over to the North side though so I can meet some of you guys.

 

I will definitely be there.

Any guesses/rumors as to what cars will be showing up this year?

 

No guesses. No rumors. Just the facts, man. The cars on track will be fantastic (think SPGTOCS) and the concours will be a jaw-dropper - fit for a magazine cover!

mech man

 

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I also plan on showing up Sunday A.M. to catch all the action and scan the infield. If I knew anyone personally I would also like to slide in by the gate,with as many cars in the field it should be well worth it though.

Hope to meet some you guys up there.

 

Can anybody tell me if the track is open of Friday for trailer delivery? Which paddock? (I haven't gotten my prereg materials yet). Thx. Jim

 

Yes...Friday you can drop off after 5pm. We are on the north course.

I am planning on dropping off around this time as well.

Steve

 

I heard a crazy rumor that Carbon McCoy is going to be there - can anyone confirm...?

 

I sure hope not! I heard that guy's a total nut!

 

I agree...! You never know what he'll be doing next...

 

Thanks, when is the latest we can drop off (just in case)? How far is the track from the Berry Hill? Coming from I-70 (Indy), what is the best route? I heard something about a very dangerous hill? Lover's Leap or something? Jim

 

Jim,

Lovers leap is a non issue. I have lived in the area all my life. I am not sure the best way from Indy...I will check in the AM...what is your planned route?


Here are Hotel directions courtesy of our chapter president.

DIRECT ROUTE TO/FROM VIR

BERRY HILL TO VIR
Exiting Berry Hill, zero odometer & turn left onto River Rd
At Mile 10.0, turn left onto Stebbins Rd
At mile 12.0, turn left onto Melon Road
At mile 15.6, turn right onto US-58 (stop sign)
At mile 22.1, turn left onto Hwy 119 (Calvary Rd)
At mile 24.6, turn right onto Foster Rd
At mile 25.3, turn right onto Pointer Rd
At mile 28.4, turn right onto Pine Tree Rd, VIR&#8217;s main entrance

VIR TO BERRY HILL
Exiting VIR on Pine Tree Rd, zero odometer & turn left onto Pointer Rd
At mile 3.1, turn left onto Foster Rd
At mile 3.8, turn left onto Hwy 119
At mile 6.3, turn right onto US-58
At mile 12.8, turn left onto Melon Rd (fire stn)
At mile 16.4, turn right onto Stebbins Rd
At mile 18.4, turn right onto River Rd
At mile 28.4, turn right into Berry Hill entrance


I am not sure how late they are open as most of the time it varies based on how quickly the group running on Friday lingers areound. I want to get there around 5 so I can drive to the hotel and get my stuff ready to do registration at the hotel that night.

I'll be driving a white Dodge truck and trailer with a Gallardo Spyder.

Best

Steve