SupercarRoadTrips.com Event #3 @ Foxwoods OCTOBER 18th

[karc]

SupercarRoadTrips.com is hosting their 3rd event at Foxwoods Casino in CT on October 18th. There is no charge to participate, you only have to pay for your lunch at the Hard Rock which is a fixed price of $17. This event will consist of a lunch, 1 hour rally, cocktail party, and fashion show. You can rsvp at http://www.supercarroadtrips.com/rsvp9.html This is a charity event and will be raising money for breast cancer awareness!

 

[passline]

I just finished signing up. Jeanne and I will be there and participating in the rally with the NSX. :biggrin:

 

[passline]

I have a question for CT/Westchester primers. Jeanne and I will be meeting Dave & Brenda for the drive up on Sunday @ 9:30/10ish.
You guys know these roads. Is it better to take the Merritt to New Haven or I-95? I know there are pros and cons of each, ie. traffic, potholes, speeds on this first part of the trip. After New Haven, it will be I-95 all the way.
Thanks much for any input. Any other members that would like to join us PLMK?
Regards
Rich B. :smile:

 

[Bone-Stock]

Rich,

I might go but are you planning to stay overnight? Also, if we do go, it would only be if I did not have to travel on 95. I personally don't care if it takes extra time, that road, drivers and especially truckers ----k! The trucks on that highway can throw stones the size of golf balls in addition to most of the truck drivers got their licenses' at Arthur Murrays dance studio!

Bruce

 

[karc]

Rich,

I might go but are you planning to stay overnight? Also, if we do go, it would only be if I did not have to travel on 95. I personally don't care if it takes extra time, that road, drivers and especially truckers ----k! The trucks on that highway can throw stones the size of golf balls in addition to most of the truck drivers got their licenses' at Arthur Murrays dance studio!

Bruce

If any of the drivers plan to stay overnight, Foxwoods has given us a group code for a discounted room rate on saturday and sunday. PM me for the code.

 

[passline]

Rich,

I might go but are you planning to stay overnight? Also, if we do go, it would only be if I did not have to travel on 95. I personally don't care if it takes extra time, that road, drivers and especially truckers ----k! The trucks on that highway can throw stones the size of golf balls in addition to most of the truck drivers got their licenses' at Arthur Murrays dance studio!

Bruce

Good point Bruce. Now that I think of it, last time I went to Mohegan Sun, I was driving a truck!!
It's your state, if you know a nice route, we're all ears. As for the overnight stay ...... maybe. We need to consider traffic Sunday morning. Is that an issue and is 9 am departure OK?
:smile:
Rich

 

[Bone-Stock]

Rich,

Please note the show is Sunday, 10/18 from 12 to 5. Staying over would probably be Saturday night.

Bruce

 

[KingkongNSX]

This sounds like a fun event. I am thinking about attending too.:biggrin:

 

[passline]

This should be a great event. Right now I am the only NSX in the show and rally amongst all those other exotics. Come on primers, let's have a showing of our beautiful cars. Photoshoots, babes, fashion show with cars, a one hour rally with unbelievable exhaust sounds, display of exotics, etc. Check the list. A TVR, a Noble, Pantera, Ford GT, many F-cars, Lambos, P-cars. :biggrin:
Bailey-you should love this one. Here is some info:

The Connecticut Rally will be the greatest exotic car event ever to pass through the Foxwoods grounds. The vehicles will be showcased for viewing to the general public at the Great Cedar Garage 11:30am-6pm+. Exotic car clubs from Maine to New York City are invited to participate. There are many great events planned at the casino that day including a VIP lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe for our members, a Hard Rock Cafe guitar auction with special guests, a supercar photo shoot with the Jordache models, VIP cocktail party with DJ George Vala @ Shrine and an Andy Jacques fashion show inspired by the cars. Celebrity presence is highly encouraged to raise awareness for Breast Cancer. We invite exotic car owners from the entire North East to join us in support of Hard Rock Cafe's Pinktober initiative. Sign-up for participation in the event & rally is available on our website.

:: Itinerary ::
8:00AM-11:30AM Check-In :: SupercarRoadTrips.com registered members will proceed toward the Great Cedar Garage where security will validate their entry. Vehicles will be showcased for public viewing.

12:00PM - 1:30PM VIP Lunch :: SupercarRoadTrips.com members and selected VIPs will have lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe.

2:00PM - 3:30PM Rally for Pinktober :: Registered SupercarRoadTrips.com members and VIPs will rally on a very exciting route specially planned out by Lane "Member of the Month!"

4:00PM - 6PM Cocktail Party & Fashion Show :: VIPs and the public will mingle @ Shrine. Exotic car inspired fashion show will be presented by Andy Jacques! Music by DJ George Vala! Vehicles will be showcased for further public viewing.

6PM - 1:00AM Let the party escalate @ Shrine Nightclub with DJ George Vala!
Exotic cars showcased for public viewing throughout the day!

:: The Connecticut Rally @ Foxwoods Resort Casino ::
The Confirmation List :: Event #3 Players

Exotic Car Driver Passenger

Ferrari 348 Serie Speciale Lane B Jessica
Lamborghini Murcielago Joey M Nina
Aston Martin DB9 Mike P Dave
Ferrari F430 Frank TBD
Lamborghini Diablo VT Greg T TBD
Ferrari 360 Dan C Stephanie
Ford Gt Joseph W Evan
Ferrari 355 Jay S x
Noble M500 Craig C Kay
Lotus Esprit Will J x
Lamborghini Gallardo Karl L Amanda S
Porsche 930 SlantNose Ryan TBD
Lamborghini Gallardo Matt K TBD
Audi R8 Scott TBD
Ferrari F355 Spider Ed S x
Maserati GranSport Benny Ivanka
Dodge Viper Roy Charlotte
Factory Five GTM Gary Cheney David Smith
Ferrari 308 Steven B x
Porsche 911TT Wicked Vasilios H Kostantinos
Ferrari 355 Challenge Peter Michelle
Nissan GTR Romeo Karla
Ferrari 308 Joseph M x
Acura NSX-T Richard B Jeanne
Ferrari 348TS Michael D Susan
Nissan GTR Scott M x
Porsche 911TT Bob M Ed
Dodge Viper Mark R Patty
Porsche 911 Steve R Suzanne
Nissan GTR Jenner Kristin
Ford GT Stuart S x
Posche 911TT TC x
Ferrari Testarossa Phillip V Patti
Cobra R Dave G Dawn
Ferrari 308 GTSi Euro Brett V Adriana
Dodge Viper Martin D Tiana
Ferrari 328 GTS Dean W x
DeTomaso Pantera Larry W Sarah
TVR Vixen 2500 Jeff T x
MB SL55 Sawn J Renee
Cadillac XLR-V Tom F Bob
Nissan GTR Johnny P Rob
Porsche GT3 David G Sharon
Jaguar E Type V12 Moritz x
Dodge Viper Steven O Pia
Porsche 4S Nizar D Jamee
Ferrari 308 Mike S x
Nissan GTR Philip W Caly
Ferrari 348TB Jaime I Jared
:biggrin:

 

[passline]

This was a video from the Supercars Road Trips event held in NH this past August. There were no NSX's. I feel this one will be better.... plus, we have a garage. :biggrin: We need a camera guy for our cars. Any takers? I stink at video and stills. :frown:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlluYjGcF1c

 

[Lotus Man]

Discount rates are available for Saturday and / or Sunday night(s) stay. Please PM karc for the code. However, reservation must be made by 11:59 PM this Friday, 10/9, for these discount rates.

50 rooms have been blocked out for the participants of this event.

Hope to see you there!

Best,
Will

 

[lunchman]

Add another NSX to the list. Jeanne and I will be attending and are signed up for the rally. Sounds like fun.

-Dom

 

[passline]

Rich,

Please note the show is Sunday, 10/18 from 12 to 5. Staying over would probably be Saturday night.

Bruce

Bruce,
Jeanne and I have decided to stay over Saturday night, as well. Let me know what time you would be leaving on Sat. and maybe we can caravan? I will PM Dave S./Brenda and Simon/Andrea.
Rich

 

[Lotus Man]

Latest roster that I saw on the site...(I think there are still additional NSXs yet to be comfirmed).

:: The Connecticut Rally @ Foxwoods Resort Casino ::
The Confirmation List :: Event #3 Players

Exotic Car Driver Passenger

Ferrari 348 Serie Speciale Lane B Jessica
Lamborghini Murcielago Joey M Nina
Aston Martin DB9 Mike P Dave
Lamborghini Superleggera Ludmilla A TBD
Ferrari F430 Frank TBD
Lamborghini Diablo VT Greg T TBD
Ferrari 360 Dan C Stephanie
Ford Gt Joseph W Evan
Ferrari 355 Jay S x
Noble M500 Craig C Kay
Lotus Esprit Will J x
Lamborghini Gallardo Karl L Amanda S
Porsche 930 SlantNose Ryan TBD
Lamborghini Gallardo Matt K TBD
Audi R8 Scott TBD
Ferrari F355 Spider Ed S x
Maserati GranSport Benny Ivanka
Dodge Viper Roy Charlotte
Factory Five GTM Gary Cheney David Smith
Lamborghini Gallardo Mark B Christine
Ferrari 308 Steven B x
Porsche 911TT Wicked Vasilios H Kostantinos
Ferrari 355 Challenge Peter Michelle
Nissan GTR Romeo Karla
Ferrari 308 Joseph M x
Acura NSX-T Richard B Jeanne
Ferrari 348TS Michael D Susan
Nissan GTR Scott M x
Porsche 911TT Bob M Ed
Dodge Viper Mark R Patty
Porsche 911 Steve R Suzanne
Nissan GTR Jenner Kristin
Ford GT Stuart S x
Posche 911TT TC x
Ferrari Testarossa Phillip V Patti
Cobra R Dave G Dawn
Ferrari 308 GTSi Euro Brett V Adriana
Dodge Viper Martin D Tiana
Ferrari 328 GTS Dean W x
DeTomaso Pantera Larry W Sarah
TVR Vixen 2500 Jeff T x
MB SL55 Sawn J Renee
Cadillac XLR-V Tom F Bob
Nissan GTR Johnny P Rob
Porsche GT3 David G Sharon
Jaguar E Type V12 Moritz x
Dodge Viper Steven O Pia
Porsche 4S Nizar D Jamee
Ferrari 308 Mike S x
Porsche 911TT Samuel L x
Nissan GTR Eric S x
Ferrari 355 GTS John T x
Porsche 911TT Leon G Natalie
Nissan GTR Philip W Caly
Ferrari 348TB Jaime I Jared
Porsche 911 Eric R TBD

 

[Lotus Man]

Video footage from Super Car Road Trips #1 – RI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKnSsYUQOk4

Video footage from Super Car Road Trips #2 – NH
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlluYjGcF1c

Video footage from Super Car Road Trips #3 (Foxwoods!) – CT

*You make it happen!*

 

[passline]

Bruce,
Jeanne and I had planned to stay over Saturday night and just now decided to scrap that idea and leave about 8 am on Sunday instead. If you still plan on going Sat., we will see you around 11 up there on Sunday. We may go for a his/hers massage in the hotel after the party and end up staying anyway. But that would be on Sunday night. Right now we plan to return 5 or 6pm if I don't get stuck at the craps table. Are you good at photos and vids? Should be fun! :smile::smile:
Rich

 

[Lotus Man]

Bruce,
Jeanne and I had planned to stay over Saturday night and just now decided to scrap that idea and leave about 8 am on Sunday instead. If you still plan on going Sat., we will see you around 11 up there on Sunday. We may go for a his/hers massage in the hotel after the party and end up staying anyway. But that would be on Sunday night. Right now we plan to return 5 or 6pm if I don't get stuck at the craps table. Are you good at photos and vids? Should be fun! :smile::smile:
Rich

If I may suggest a place for dinner on Saturday, if anyone is deciding on staying in the area on Saturday

Love this place!

15 minutes from Foxwoods.

The Nordic Lodge buffet.

All-you-can-eat (and drink -- but alcohols cost extra):

Lobsters, Alaskan king crabs, prime ribs, and filet mignons
Full dessert bar
Full salad bar
Pastas, assortment of meat dishes / veggie dishes

with tax AND tip included.

All for:

$80/person

Sign up on the e-mail list upon entrance, and receive future coupons for a FREE 1-1.25 lb live lobster to take out after your meal. But you probably don't want a live crustacean in your exotics.

Best of all, monitored parking lot but security / valet (he stands there all night), and there are two lots, plenty of space to park.

Like Foxwoods, this lodge is in the middle of nowhere - very quiet.

http://www.nordiclodge.com/

Reservations are not required for groups of less than 20 people.:tongue:

 

[Bone-Stock]

Rich,

If we can make it, Liz and I will probably leave Sunday am and then maybe stay over Sunday pm. Still not sure of our schedule that's why I haven't signed up...yet! We've got a lot going on so I'm not sure. We'll stay in touch.
BTW-no vids and digital camera is with my friend. Not sure when it comes back.

Bruce

 

[passline]

Hey folks,
Time to start thinking about the drive up this Sunday, so I'll throw this out there for you guys to ponder. After reviewing many maps, directions and input from CT drivers, I think we will be better staying off I-95. We will however, add about 15 minutes to the drive. Good news, we subtract about 15 stone chips staying off 95.

Please let me know if this sounds OK?
We meet at/near a location on I-684 near Armonk (RSO-your pick) at around 8 am. Take 684 - 84 - 2 - Foxwoods approx. 135mi. Maybe Bruce, Will, Dom along the way. Perhaps a quick stop on 84 prior to Hartford.
We can be at the hotel by 10:30?

Comments? Changes? Etc? :biggrin:
Simon/Bailey: I can meet you earlier.
Regards
Rich B.

 

[RSO 34]

I normally take the Merritt up to 95. Not familiar with the Route you are taking but if there is going to be a meeting point on 684 it should be north of Exit 8 at the rest area which is a few miles south of 84.

 

[KingkongNSX]

Hey folks,
Time to start thinking about the drive up this Sunday, so I'll throw this out there for you guys to ponder. After reviewing many maps, directions and input from CT drivers, I think we will be better staying off I-95. We will however, add about 15 minutes to the drive. Good news, we subtract about 15 stone chips staying off 95.

Please let me know if this sounds OK?
We meet at/near a location on I-684 near Armonk (RSO-your pick) at around 8 am. Take 684 - 84 - 2 - Foxwoods approx. 135mi. Maybe Bruce, Will, Dom along the way. Perhaps a quick stop on 84 prior to Hartford.
We can be at the hotel by 10:30?

Comments? Changes? Etc? :biggrin:
Simon/Bailey: I can meet you earlier.
Regards
Rich B.

Guys,

I took 84 many times and there are also trucks. Going through Hartford will add 35 minutes versus taking I95. My suggestion is to take the Merritt Pkwy (15) and switch back to I95 at New Heaven (Rt34), then 395 to Foxwoods. We will be on the 95 for 30-35 minutes and it will save us 25 minutes of driving. Merritt Pkwy is soooo much more scenic/twisty than 684/84 and we will be on it for 43 miles.

I really think this is a better way to go.

There is a Mobile gas station with a huge fake tree on the Hutchinson Pkwy (b/w exit 23 and 24) before the 287 and 684 where we can meet. We can also meet somewhere on the Merritt Pkwy.

Simon

 

[passline]

Guys,

I took 84 many times and there are also trucks. Going through Hartford will add 35 minutes versus taking I95. My suggestion is to take the Merritt Pkwy (15) and switch back to I95 at New Heaven (Rt34), then 395 to Foxwoods. We will be on the 95 for 30-35 minutes and it will save us 25 minutes of driving. Merritt Pkwy is soooo much more scenic/twisty than 684/84 and we will be on it for 43 miles.

I really think this is a better way to go.

There is a Mobile gas station with a huge fake tree on the Hutchinson Pkwy (b/w exit 23 and 24) before the 287 and 684 where we can meet. We can also meet somewhere on the Merritt Pkwy.

Simon

Sounds good to me. I don't mind 95 after New Haven. I've only been on 95 in a truck and it seemed good after NH. I didn't know 84 was trucks too. These are the things maps do not tell you, no matter how many times you look them over. One thing: at the end of the Merritt, do you know how to get over to 95 without driving through the city of New Haven. That was the part I did not know and was hoping you guys did? This is a much better route to get there.

 

[KingkongNSX]

On the Merritt Pkwy, we can take Exit #57 on to rout 34 for 6 miles, about 1 mile in New Heaven and get on 95.

 

[passline]

On the Merritt Pkwy, we can take Exit #57 on to rout 34 for 6 miles, about 1 mile in New Heaven and get on 95.

Cool. Sounds like you're the lead car! :smile: 8 am good or earlier for our meet-up?

 

[KingkongNSX]

Rich, you should get a club radio. When you lead the last time...we circled for 45 mins....lol