USA7s at Carlisle?

[gjslutz]

Anyone from Ohio, or area interested in hooking-up for the drive over, Southwind 25, Kitcat, others?

 

Gary

[southwind25]

We would be more than happy to caravan over there together with you. Mary is able to go now so we will have both seats and the new saddlebag full.

remember,,,we only have the 1600 x-flow and you have the firebreathing zetec..we will try and keep up.

[gjslutz]

We could also have a Europa in trail. Original owner!

 

Gary

[southwind25]

We sent an invite to C.A.L.L. and Mike R. (we belong to the cleveland lotus club now) The Austin Healey club sometimes has a few go as well from this area. We are camping not getting a room. Basically whoever wants to come along is fine,,,but mini vans have to stay 200 yards behind please.

[Kitcat]

Would love to go for many reasons, but.... Our middle son graduates from college that weekend and we will be there for that, of course.

 

I love that some people are camping, it's true to the Sevens minimalist approach to life.

 

I hope to do some track days again at Nelsons Ledges this year. Maybe I can connect with some of you Ohio Seveners there? Check out their website at the "Fundays" section. If there is a better deal in all of auto-dom, I haven't heard about it ($120 for all day, with 3 run groups). I will post on that once my plans firm up.

 

Mike

[gjslutz]

FYI, about 6 years ago I used a campground about 500’ E. of the E. Gates. It is on Cavalry Rd. that runs N. off RT.11. I think it was hosted by the Fire Dept. No hook ups or water, showers. When I had M.H.’s I camped there. Many residents over there offered parking and a few offered camping in their back yards as well. I have had too many broken bones to sleep on the ground, so it will be a room for me.

 

Kitcat congratulations on the son’s achievement.

 

Gary

[Al N.]

Folks-

 

Trying get a gauge of who would be interested in any of the following:

 

A) Some time at the local go-kart track

 

B) A 1 hour drive after the show

 

C) A post show group meal...and if so, here are a few options:

 

Chains:

Bob's Big Boy

Chili's

Cracker Barrel

 

Non Chain:

Boiling Springs Tavern (the most upscale of the places i've listed)

All Star Cafe

Allenberry Resort

[slngsht]

I'm always up for a good dinner and a drink.

 

My car won't be ready (I was walking IN it today :nonod:)

 

[Al N.]

Note that the Tavern is the most yupscale of the places...would prob. be at least $25 a person. The good news is that they list the option of "a private room" on their site.

[BobDrye]

At this point I can say that i will be there Saturday. I hope to drive my seven.

 

 

 

 

[xflow7]

We sent an invite to C.A.L.L. and Mike R. (we belong to the cleveland lotus club now) The Austin Healey club sometimes has a few go as well from this area. We are camping not getting a room. Basically whoever wants to come along is fine,,,but mini vans have to stay 200 yards behind please.

 

Where are you camping? I was thinking of doing so as well.

[xflow7]

Al,

 

All three of those options sound like fun. As far as a meal, my preference would be to check out local fare rather than chains (although I say that not knowing what any of those places might be like!)

 

Dave

[southwind25]

We will be camping somewhere on the show grounds, wherever designated camping is..or next to the car if they allow us?

 

Mealwise,,we deffinitly like trying to find local cuisine. Which way to the best burgers? We always seem to enjoy ourselves more when we DONT eat at chains when traveling. Boiling springs tavern sounds great!

 

:cheers:

 

1 hr drive around sounds good? However we have never been to carlisle before and would like to see most of it. Dont wait for us if we are caught up with some vendor shmoozing for free stuff...lol

 

go-kart track sounds fun, but will the se7en fit? :crazy:

 

We will be leaving friday early evening,,6:30 or so.. mary's gotta work till 5:30..we will be comming from akron. arriving at carlisle (mapquest says 5 hrs and i believe it) at 11:30? hope the weather is good, if it's really bad weather we will wait till saturday morning. So,,if someone wants to hook up and travel along that late,,,thats cool, but we wouldnt expect it.

[Al N.]

Guys-

 

As the day approaches and we get some more feedback on interest, I'll make a reservation somewhere...leaning toward Allenberry or Boiling Springs Tavern.

 

I think this is going to be a VERY BUSY show due to the 50th anniversary of the Midget (I think)...saw it promoted in a very upscale overseas car mag (Octane)...which means traffic will be not so great...it would be smart to make our drive/dinner outside Carlisle proper (Boiling Springs may be perfect).

 

-Al

[sparecr]

I talked with Carlisle yesterday and they are planning an event at their local drive-in also. I am sure watching a movie from out plywood covered seats/carbon fiber with no padding sounds great. But it is an event from the show. The movie is reported to be Ironman. This is for both Friday and Saturday nights.

 

Al the dinner idea sounds great. I won't vote that way you can't blame me. Local can be interesting.

 

I may be up for the drive thing also, I am not sure when I have to start my return trip. Heck not even sure when starting my arrival trip, but I will be there mid morning Friday.

 

Rememeber pre-register and be sure to mention USA7s.org as the club, even the Lotus guys without 7s coming can do this (unless you want to use Lotus Ltd). The Saabs create a club every year so they win best club turn out. We can fib a little to get a free tent, right? (I should end up with 3 registrations for USA7s the Caterham, the elan, and the Robinson 7.)

[gjslutz]

There was a neat place called Rod's that had good burgers. It was in a 1950 cars theme, clean and good food. I have not been there for a few years though.

[gjslutz]

Rod's Road House

257 Penrose Pl

Carlisle, PA 17013

(717) 240-0440

 

FYI. Here is the info on Rod's, it is more like a dinner, but has more room.

[xflow7]

All registered for my Seven and a camping spot.

 

I'll probably take a half day Friday and arrive in the late afternoon or early evening. Will spend Saturday on the grounds/socializing/:7fume:/etc. and drive back either Sat. night, or first thing Sunday morning.

 

Looking forward to seeing/meeting everyone. :cheers:

[Al N.]

I just registered for the Standard of Excellence Judging, so I'll join everyone in the tent when my car is through.

 

I've never done a non-"People's Choice" show before, so this should be interesting. I guess I have to wash my car now.

[sparecr]

AL don't tell anyone but I am a judge for that event and can be bought.:7frog:

 

Thanks.