Al N. Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I'm starting this thread to get a feeling for how many people would be up for any of the following: A) Having a Se7en-less (either under construction or under repair) USA7s buddy ride shotgun for some or all of the event. B) Giving a journalist a ride on any of the various group drives/letting them drive at least one leg of one drive (need to investigate ins. on the latter) C) Letting a journalist drive your car at the Auto-X D) Giving a test ride to someone who is interested in buying your particular marque of car - yes, we'd make them sign some sort of waiver (different from A, because these folks might not be a part of the USA7s community...for example, if Brian has some people on the East Coast who can't make it to TX to try an Ultralite) E) Giving a short "charity" ride to a spectator (perhaps not on the Dragon) who perhaps would make a donation to some charity "buy" a ride --- Please chime in and list which option(s) you are most interested in. Al Navarro2007-01-26 11:41:31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 A) Having a non-owning USA7s buddy ride shotgun for some or all of the event. YES B) Giving a journalist a ride on any of the various group drives/letting them drive at least one leg of one drive (need to investigate ins. on the latter) YES C) Letting a journalist drive your car at the Auto-X. HAVE TO THINK ABOUT THIS ONE... GAS AND BRAKE ARE CLOSE TOGETHER. HAD AN INSTRUCTOR PUSH BOTH IN AND ALMOST PUT MY CAR IN THE CURB. IF THE GUY IS EXPERIENCED, NO PROBLEM D) Giving a test ride to someone who is interested in buying your particular marque of car - yes, we'd make them sign some sort of waiver IS THIS A TEST DRIVE? OR SAME AS A? E) Giving a short "charity" ride to a spectator (perhaps not on the Dragon) who perhaps would make a donation to some charity "buy" a ride ABSOLUTELY --- Did you budget for barf bags? http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/rofl.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I'm starting this thread to get a feeling for how many people would be up for any of the following: A) Having a Se7en-less (either under construction or under repair) USA7s buddy ride shotgun for some or all of the event. Yes B) Giving a journalist a ride on any of the various group drives/letting them drive at least one leg of one drive (need to investigate ins. on the latter) Yes on the ride, maybe on the drive C) Letting a journalist drive your car at the Auto-X NO D) Giving a test ride to someone who is interested in buying your particular marque of car - yes, we'd make them sign some sort of waiver Yes E) Giving a short "charity" ride to a spectator (perhaps not on the Dragon) who perhaps would make a donation to some charity "buy" a ride Yes It's highly unlikely I would let someone I don't know well drive my Caterham. Giving rides is always a pleasure. Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 It's highly unlikely I would let someone I don't know well drive my Caterham. Giving rides is always a pleasure. Skip If clarkson or leno showed up, I think I'll be OK with it http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/biggrin5.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 If clarkson or leno showed up, I think I'll be OK with it http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/biggrin5.gif At least I would know they are car people and know how to drive. Not so with some local reporter. Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 I agree with that. One of the early Roti, either mine, or solder guy's was driven by Brock Yates many moons ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deman USA Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 As a new 7's dealer in North America, I agree to lettting others ride along for an event, and let interested buyers take it for a spin to test it out. The only thing that I am not ok with is a radom journalist who would beat the living out of it just to test it. If they are a known journalist, deifferent story. Dino Deman USA http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/mad5.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 One of the early Roti, either mine, or solder guy's was driven by Brock Yates many moons ago. What? Who? Rob M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparecr Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 I would be open for B,D, & E in the ride along catagory. Keeping in mind I have a "vintage" Twin Cam Caterham so maybe a comparison between old and new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 !!!ATTENTION ALL 7-7-7 ATTENDEES!!! This morning, Mazda and I were contacted by a national/international automotive publisher you have all heard of. Someone we had not reached out to previously. Don't bother guessing and ruin the surprise if they commit to the event!!! They are very interested in covering the 7-7-7 event, but are looking for specific opporuntities, which I've cut and pasted from the original email: -We haven't yet had a good, unmodified period 7 in the magazine, and we definitely need one. At the same time, we wouldn't mind putting a Caterham and real Lotus together for a feature story, and it sounds like a GOOD place to find one -For that matter, I'd be more than happy to put a Locost vs. Brunton vs. WCM feature together, as well. [Yes, Dino, we will be sure to tell them Deman will be there.] -We're also always in need of cars for [ANOTHER ONE OF THEIR PUBLICATIONS]. Now, we're not in search of a way-out rotary- or Hayabusa-powered car, but instead, something a little more weekend-garage style, featuring common upgrades aimed at racing (whether AutoX, rally or track, it doesn't matter). It will also have to reflect, at least in part, some period speed goodies. -And of course, event coverage. I've driven the T of the D once--in a 1-ton Chevy van with a trailer--so I think a Tail by 7 story would be terrific. [WE HAVE THIS COVERED WITH THE INITIAL POST ON THE THREAD] -I see there are a number of attendees from the Northeast. If someone was driving their 7 down and had an empty seat...I realize there'd be luggage issues and I'd be in little pieces by the time I got there, but it'd make a swell story. If you can help with any of these story ideas, please chime in here. Obviously, the Lotus/Caterham thing falls into Dean and the other originals' courts...and perhaps Frank F. would show off his CSR 260, the newest latest from Caterham? If you are driving your car down from the Northeast (NY area would be optimal) and have room for a co-driver and bag (narrow bodied cars probably not a great option!), chime in also. Very exciting stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snettleship Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 For me, and my Series 4 Seven this would need to be more of a "game time" decision as far as rides & drives. If someone is interested in this series of Lotus, which also has some mods for Vintage Racing, I'd certainly talk to them and see what the interest is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I have one seat available from Maryland down, if anyone is up for the punishment. I guarantee at least one smile for the passenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevet Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I'll probably have a spare seat from Charlottesville - there's a coach service from NYC to C'ville called - wait for it - Starlight Express. The coach will be way more comfortable than the Caterham http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/biggrin5.gif Steve. PS; said person could always FedEx their bags down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deman USA Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 This is for all the 7,s got to the event from Illinois, i was thinking that we can all get together, and drive down as a group. Maybe stop on the way and let our toys run for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 From the journalist, some more details, and some words to assuage anyone who might be nervous about letting someone else drive... "As far as seat time goes, my requirement is a familiarization drive for feature cars. We don't do instrumented testing, or banzai, balls-to-the-wall driving, nor do we ask to; just enough to get a sense of the car. More time is appreciated but in no way required. Usually, I take 45 minutes or so of backroad driving at legal speeds. My credentials do incorporate a certain amount of sports-car driving, including some in at least mild competition. I'll be pleased to be a passenger on the Tail, especially as I'll need to stop regularly for photography." Regarding roadtripping from the Northeast... "I will also offer to share driving time on the way down, but that's just as a considerate rider."Al Navarro2007-04-03 13:12:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelD Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Depending on how much seat time Karen wants :-)))) I may have a seat open for most PR as needed. Driving my car would be limited to an experienced, and mature (not like us) drivers. FWIT: Historically my car is the first FACTORY made Zetec chassis made for America. It was built by Caterham in England 1i 2000 for their US Distributor Frank Boulton in Atlanta. QuickSilver Racengines has added a few HP just for fun. We are trailering down from Bethesda early on the 5th and returning on the 8th. Let me know what you need. Thanks for your efforts. Michael D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevet Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 A journo can drive mine so long as they promise to pay for any damage (and an upgrade of my choice) http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/biggrinjester.gif It's a 2000, stock Zetec with no mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I'll consider letting the journo drive mine after I talk with him. I'll certainly offer him or anyone else a ride as I am traveling solo. '04 Caterham SV with turbo Miata motor. Should be producing between 220 - 240 RWHP and similar torque. Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Al, unless I have a significant other coming down with me, i should have an open seat. if this cat isn't a tool and a half, he could go shotgun, film, and spell me a bit. Boxologist2007-04-03 21:21:21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 From the journalist, some more details, and some words to assuage anyone who might be nervous about letting someone else drive... Check your insurance contract first before agreeing to this. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/rolleyes5.gif Rob solder_guy2007-04-04 02:15:55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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