targa Newfoundland 2012.....

[bell]

Who's going to the targa Newfoundland this year?
I'll be going up as support for a client, we are running a 79 911SC.....
We finished last year and got our plate...which was the goal....to finish.
This year we are going to be pushing for a win :-)

[Garyo4]

Is this Edison's car (Faster Pastor)?

[bell]

No, Richard aten and Pete welter, they used to run imsa back in the day, they are some good guys and close friends.....this will be their second year running it.
Last year my boss went with them, but we are moving into our new awesome building this month so the shop well be transitioning and I'll be going as support to Canada...maybe I'll get out of lifting heavy stuff during our move lol

[notfarnow]

let me know if you'll be passing through saint john, new brunswick on the way.

[bell]

I'll check our route.....I do know we are taking the ferry which is like an 8hr ride....

[Garyo4]

There are two routes via water to get to "the rock, the granite planet or whatever you want to call it" it will show you Nature at it's rugged best!
One ferry leaves North Sydney (in Nova Scotia) and goes to Port Aux Basque (about 6~8 hours) then you'll have to drive about 10 hours across the island to get to St. John's. The other ferry leaves North Sydney and lands in Argentia after a 10~12 hour steam, then you'd have to drive a couple hours to get to St. John's. I live in Clarenville (about 2 hours from St. John's and you'll no doubt be staying there for at least one of your nights. Unfortunately I'll be out of province when Targa is happening this year, but I'll tell Edison to get you a bottle of Screech. I donated my '79SC to him about 5 years ago so he could run it in Targa so you'll have some good competition!
All the best,
Gary

[bell]

Sounds good......I don't have or full agenda yet but now that I think about it I think we are taking the long ferry into (near) st johns.....we are pulling out on sept 4th...

[Garyo4]

Then you'll be arriving at Argentia (it was built by the US and used as a US navy base during the war). If this year is like the last ones, at the end of the week long Targa race, you'll end up back in St. John's for the final stage. Then... you will have a chance to enjoy the famous "George Street" bar scene!

[bell]

have a few more details, we will be taking the short ferry on the way up (6 hours) and taking the long ferry (12hrs?) after the race on the way back......
i'm game to meet up with whoever for a beer, i'll post more as we get closer to then.....
my t-mobile phone however won't work up there, so emails or pm's will be best for contact.....i will have a canadien cell phone once i cross the border though, just don't have that number yet.....

[bell]

We are out of Florida Tuesday early....should be in st. Johns Friday at the latest...

[NewfieMZ3]

Hi Bell, I am in St. John's , you guys need any assistance with the local environment let me know.....tour guide......parts or service sourcing, etc. I can also offer some indoor space if you need to tweak the car........anything at all to help you guys out, no worries.......let me know.

Kevin

[bell]

Sounds good, thanks for the offer, pm me your contact info, my phone won't work up there and I won't have Web access, I'll have a prepaid Canadian cell after we cross the border.
Thanks Kevin :-)

[bell]

In s.c. already...

[bell]

Couple hours from Richmond.....stopping poin#1

[bell]

In Richmond....time for food and a beer lol

[Heel n Toe]

Good luck, bell... try to keep the greasy side down... I've seen some wacky shunts in past races shown on TV... but most of all have fun. Beautiful gravel slinger you've got there.

[bell]

Thanks!
Leg 2 is north to new York to swap to a bigger truck (hemi ram), were bypassing NYC/Boston traffic, and will be at the ferry Thursday evening.....then an 8 hour drive through moose country to st johns.....
I'm the wrench on this mission, our drivers are a couple of good Ole imsa/endurance racers, car is dialed in thanks to some shakedown days at Sebring and Roubling......

[dad911]

I don't have a bucket list.... but if I did, driving the Targa Newfoundland would be #1 on the list....

[notfarnow]

Are you crossing the US/Canada border at St Stephen? If so, you'll likely be driving past my city (saint john NB). Let me know if you'll be stopping, even for breakfast/lunch/supper. Glad to help in any way I can

[onewhippedpuppy]

Sounds like fun, post LOTS of pics!