Step up or Step off

[Finch]

Well I wasn't planning to make it out West for the RTTC event due to the work load I have, but with the limited turn out I feel I must to represent the hobby and hopefully motivate a few in the process to get off their butt's and join in.

With that being said looks like it is time to make the rally cry for a ROAD TRIP. If anyone is interested in heading west with a few crazies please chime in. Will be following mostly the same route along I40 as we did for Optima with a small change of stopping at Baer Brakes in Phoenix before hitting I10 for the final leg.


So who is willing to step up?

[wiedemab]

Man - I would love to, but I'm about out of vacation (we go June to June so it isn't as bad as it may seem).

Good luck - you are a maniac!!!!

[tazzz25906112]

You know I need to add some Canadian crazy to this breed of fun now don't you ROFLMAO.....

[Bill Howell]

I'm in! I have a new rollback now so we will have plenty of room between the bed and the trailer for carnage. I can't wait to tear out across the country again, who's in? No excuses, we have backup so no fears about breakage.

[406 Q-ship]

It is quite cool that some our east coast breathern are making the trek to the land of fruits and nuts. I can't believe that we are having such a time filling the field out here. It will be great to put names, faces, and car to the screen name too.

[zbugger]

I'll say it till we prove it wrong. There's a bunch of pussies out here. I need to get my 2nd gen done.

[Finch]

I am going to start a new site just for the west coast folks.

www.pro-talking.com (http://www.pro-talking.com) who's in?

[Bow Tie 67]

I am going to start a new site just for the west coast folks.

www.pro-talking.com (http://www.pro-talking.com) who's in?

LMAO,

Dam you guys are making this new marriage difficult, not to mention staying employed. Who am I kidding I'm all talk for now.

[406 Q-ship]

Or as it could be said so elegantly by Dale Earnhardt......."Dip some rags in kerosene and tie them around your ankles, so the ants don't eat your candy a$$"

[DFRESH]

I am going to start a new site just for the west coast folks.

www.pro-talking.com (http://www.pro-talking.com) who's in?

LOL---I like that

Did you guys have quite a bit of promotion for the RTTH events you've had? Did you have a hard time filling up the event the first time out or was it maxed out? I am really surprised as well that the days didn't fill up right away, let alone that we are having a tough time filling up one Sat event. The only reason, besides what you've mentioned, I can fathom is the lack of press on the event. I think with some more promotion it would be a big, well attended event. I sure am looking forward to it---it will be a lot of fun for those of us attending. Someone will need to take out Steve's ps pump again like we did at Optima event for a chance at the gold however :)

Doug

[Finch]

LOL---I like that

Did you guys have quite a bit of promotion for the RTTH events you've had? Did you have a hard time filling up the event the first time out or was it maxed out? I am really surprised as well that the days didn't fill up right away, let alone that we are having a tough time filling up one Sat event. The only reason, besides what you've mentioned, I can fathom is the lack of press on the event. I think with some more promotion it would be a big, well attended event. I sure am looking forward to it---it will be a lot of fun for those of us attending. Someone will need to take out Steve's ps pump again like we did at Optima event for a chance at the gold however :)

Doug

I am bringing the proper medicine for Steve so don't lose any sleep over that.

[Finch]

You know I need to add some Canadian crazy to this breed of fun now don't you ROFLMAO.....

Would not be a proper road trip without you Albert.

[MrQuick]

you guys are pretty harsh. i'd run if i had something running. I doubt you guys wanna see a suburban with a locker running all the cones over. LOL

$150 maybe too much for people to spend right now? :dunno:

maybe add a $40 car show section?
vince

[79-TA]

I'm thinking maybe we ought to make some flyers . . . then we could solicit at the numerous cruise ins.

I've started to tell my non-pt.com friends. I'll see if I get any bites.

[Vegas69]

I still think a competitor list with photos of the high profile cars would make a difference. I have no idea if Jackass, Motiv8r etc are coming and I'm registered. Also, a mass email to all the Pro-touring community may get the job done. Some don't frequent the forums that often.

[Tony@AirRideTech]

Someone will need to take out Steve's ps pump again like we did at Optima event for a chance at the gold however :)

Doug


by the way... you guys still owe me for that :smoke:

[BA.]

I am going to start a new site just for the west coast folks.

www.pro-talking.com (http://www.pro-talking.com) who's in?



Funny! :1st: and I always thought Cali had ALL the cool rides! Buncha posers!



Or as it could be said so elegantly by Dale Earnhardt......."Dip some rags in kerosene and tie them around your ankles, so the ants don't eat your candy a$$"


Also funny!

[YancyJohns]

i'd run if i had something running. I doubt you guys wanna see a suburban with a locker running all the cones over. LOL

$150 maybe too much for people to spend right now? :dunno:

maybe add a $40 car show section?
vince
A 2.2 mile road course, autocross, 0-60-0 challenge, a cruise w/ dinner, t-shirt, tents, cones, racing timing equipment,track rental and 5 million dollars insurance policy for $40. But you'll spend $40 to put your suburban in a car show.....now that's funny....lol

[YancyJohns]

I am going to start a new site just for the west coast folks.

www.pro-talking.com (http://www.pro-talking.com) who's in?

I'm in! Why isn't the site up....https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[MrQuick]

A 2.2 mile road course, autocross, 0-60-0 challenge, a cruise w/ dinner, t-shirt, tents, cones, racing timing equipment and 5 million dollars insurance policy for $40. But you'll spend $40 to put your suburban in a car show.....now that's funny....lol


:lol: :moon:


not for me, i was just saying to maybe bring more cars and possible drivers out to the event.

vince

[class67]

Honestly, I would love to attend but the combination of a 400 mile trek and work schedule, it makes it really hard for me. If it were a little closer (maybe 1/2 way) it would be a different story. Call me a *****, I don't give a sh_t.

[YancyJohns]

not for me, i was just saying to maybe bring more cars and possible drivers out to the event.

vince
We were going to do a car show if we had enough participants to make a 2 day racing event, having the time for judging. We also know Easter weekend doesn't help, but if want a car show and your willing to help us out, we'll put up a trophy and a money prize. Furthermore, no entry fee for a car show.

[YancyJohns]

Honestly, I would love to attend but the combination of a 400 mile trek and work schedule, it makes it really hard for me. If it were a little closer (maybe 1/2 way) it would be a different story. Call me a *****, I don't give a sh_t.
What Finch is trying to say, He's willing to drive 4000 miles to support our hobby. Hey, if you can't make it this time, maybe next.

[tazzz25906112]

Yep work is work and we all understand that one and hopefully you'll catch another event as they truly are a gas to be at..... Now as for 400 miles,,, "put a pretty shawl over that sundress and lets ride" our motors are just warming up by then son LOL....

[Finch]

We are all just pokin fun here and trying to give those who would be on the fence a little push.

My take on all this is you never know how long you got and the years keep coming and going. You should take every advantage to do the things you love and spend time with the people who make you happy.

Will driving across the states for a 1 day event be a PIA? hell yes. Am I going to spend money I shouldn't doing it? yep. Will it be worth it? You bet.

[MrQuick]

hey i remember when Andy's picnic's only had 20-30 cars.

I wish you guys had more running but I don't know, economy, time frame, money, stars, the moon??

I'll be there rain or shine.

vince

[tazzz25906112]

We are all just pokin fun here and trying to give those who would be on the fence a little push.

My take on all this is you never know how long you got and the years keep coming and going. You should take every advantage to do the things you love and spend time with the people who make you happy.

Will driving across the states for a 1 day event be a PIA? hell yes. Am I going to spend money I shouldn't doing it? yep. Will it be worth it? You bet.


Dam Brian, I think Master Card just found a new spokes person buddy all you had to do was put priceless on the end of that tag and we'd all LOL.... of course it's worth it pal,,,, how else am I gonna beat up that liver of yours over at the local watering hole LOL.....

[Finch]

I will need a couple nights at the watering hole after the challenge I have just taken on.


For all you guys with a list of things to do before you can show I thought I would throw in what I have to do to get my car together enough to come out.

Paint Car (It is in polyester primer now and needs multiple block sandings and multiple coats of primer followed by the base and clear
Swap out engine
Install all new shocks and springs
Design and build new head light door motor system
install custom carpet
Wire up gauges
Drop tank and install new filler neck
Mount new tires on rims once they arrive
Build roll bar
Prep and powder coat all window trim
Install glass
Hang doors, deck lid and hood after paint
install lights
misc 1000 other things

On top of the above I have my full time job along with project Kryptonite that I am painting now.

I am still not sure how I will get it done....I will be burning the midnight oil for sure.

Also to keep up my media whore status I will be working/filming on the set of Trucks TV the week of 3/22 to 3/26 for a special episode so those days are shot for the home projects.

Anyone know how to make the days longer?

[Vegas69]

Ya.....no sleep.

[MrQuick]

Anyone know how to make the days longer?
stay off the computer? :idea: :naughty:



too bad your so far, i'd volunteer a couple days of labor to help you out.
now get back to work! :getout:

vince

[Bow Tie 67]

I will need a couple nights at the watering hole after the challenge I have just taken on.


For all you guys with a list of things to do before you can show I thought I would throw in what I have to do to get my car together enough to come out.

Paint Car (It is in polyester primer now and needs multiple block sandings and multiple coats of primer followed by the base and clear
Swap out engine
Install all new shocks and springs
Design and build new head light door motor system
install custom carpet
Wire up gauges
Drop tank and install new filler neck
Mount new tires on rims once they arrive
Build roll bar
Prep and powder coat all window trim
Install glass
Hang doors, deck lid and hood after paint
install lights
misc 1000 other things

On top of the above I have my full time job along with project Kryptonite that I am painting now.

I am still not sure how I will get it done....I will be burning the midnight oil for sure.

Also to keep up my media whore status I will be working/filming on the set of Trucks TV the week of 3/22 to 3/26 for a special episode so those days are shot for the home projects.

Anyone know how to make the days longer?

Which car? corvette?

Days are getting longer as we approach summer. :)

[406 Q-ship]

Ya.....no sleep.

Sleep is for wussys