The Arkansas Drive Initiative

I have been off line for a few days and did notice til tonight. I hung around and did nothing all day except drove my 355 to Fox&Hound in NLR to met my brother & friend to watch the game. Much rather would have been driving! BTW I saw a red Fcar on Cantrell by 430 late afternoon around and tried to catch up to it but couldn't because of traffic. Keep me in mind next time.

Greg

 

Looks like a blast! Wish I could've made it over there today. Love the diversity of cars in that lineup! My next trip this week will be over to the local state revenue office. Yes, the dreaded sales tax (should be illegal) and registration fees. I am definitely not looking forward to writing that check!

 

Just like GWood355, didn't check this thread yesterday. Sorry to miss the drive. Also a waste of time to see the Hawgs get their a#s kicked. Would like to participate next time. I'll try to add a little "color" (as in Fly Yellow) to your Red parade!

 

It will be nice to see those 335's in there, and the color mix. +1 on the Razorback game. What a let down.

 

Great day! arkferrari and GWood355, sorry we missed you. It was sort of a last minute job. Perfect weather and some good roads. A few slow locals can really get in the way, though...

Four red Ferraris in a town of 200 people can really cause a commotion! We even had a young kid in an early 90s TransAm get in with us for a while. He had stopped first to talk and take pics, and I couldn't help think that this was me not too long ago!

The cars were great. Gene's 328 makes me miss my 308. I had never seen a 575 up close until Steve's. The v12 with the Tubi is amazing. I get to see Mike's 512 quite a bit, but I'm still amazed every time at how perfect the lines are. One interesting thing about all of them is how aggressive they look in the rear view mirror. The Ferrari racing heritage is obvious when seen on the road.

Let's give Gene some support to get the "Arkansas Drive" together soon. There are some great roads in central/north-central that should be relatively convienent for all of us.

Here's a few more pics. I've got a few "action" shots. It's hard taking that one out of the rear view while driving one handed!

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We could met up at Cantrell & 430 for a morning run and drive out Hwy 10 to Thornburg then cut back through Little Italy and down through Pennicle back to Hwy 10. This essentially loops us around Lake Maumelle and could eat breakfast or lunch anywhere along Hwy 10 or West Little Rock. I mapped it on mapquest about 1.5 hour drive approx 50-60 miles total. I could drive it and see what the roads and senery is like and get back with you. Just an idea. What do you guys thnk?

Greg

 

17th is great for me. I like that area around Heber Springs for a loop. I'll speak w/ Mike/512TR. I have another friend here w/ a 360 and one w/ a Gallardo Spider, I'll try to get them to come along.
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Count me in.

Greg

 

Here's another one! Until today, I thought these cars were extinct!
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When I was in Jr High, one of my best friend's older sister had a X19. I thought it was about the coolest car that I had ever seen in person.

 

Seems like an eternity since Jr High, but I also knew someone who had an X19 back then. It's been a few years, but I think the car may still be in the area. The next time I'm home I am going to look him up and find out. They really were a big deal in their day.

Gene, you got any more legacy cars we can drive down memory lane?