"RCR2000" drive - tomorrow

[campbellcj]

We've finalized our map and driving instructions and feel that we are about
as prepared for this as were ever going to get. Ill use this email as an
oppurtunity to reitterate everything that has been said prior for all the new
comers.

The success of my last cruise, RCR99, prompted me to plan another. RCR
started out as strictly a Corvette NSX cruise, but later opened up to any and
all enthusiast car (preferably limited to sports cars). Consisting of
roughly 30 cars including Vettes, NSXs, Ferraris, Vipers, Porsches and
Fbodies, RCR ran through the mountains and canyons surrounding the Malibu/PCH
area. Everyone seemed to have a great time and there were numerous requests
for another. Evidently a lot of people trusted my planning and articulate
eye for cars and canyons :-)

RSR00 is going to be bigger, longer, more cars, and hopefully more fun. We
have approxiamately 160 miles worth of canyon carving that will take place
predominately in the Angeles National Forest and its surrounding areas. The
lead car will depart from the starting point at 9 am on Saturday April 22.
The drive should last around 4 hours and culminate in a shopping center with
fast food places and a large parking lot ideally suited for a little
automotive gawking. As before, maps and driving instructions will be
provided. Experiences with the last run proved just how important it is to
follow these guides. Unless your following the RM Racing re NSX or the loud
as hell silver Corvette, then dont trust that the guy in front of you knows
where he is going. Passenger/navigoators are highly recommened. Even Ill
have one and Im familiar with the route. Id imagine this will be the first
time that many of you have even seen some of these roads so directions will
be important.

We will be meeting in the parking lot of a Ralph's on Sunland Blvd. Take the
210 to Sunland Blvd and the store is right off the ramp. Almost straight
ahead, you cant miss it. The two Ross' will be there inbetween 8 and 8:30.
You will want to find me, Jr, to get the maps. Ill be sitting on a silver
Vette with my clipboard. As soon as you sign in you get your map and driving
directions. I gave a little speach last time (not like any of you need to
hear from a 19 year old about how to drive, but it made me feel important :-)
but with 80 some people Ill probably just include some of my personal tips
with the maps. Be sure your filled up with gas when you get there. For
those of you coming from OC or VC, you might want to get there a little early
so you can fill up ahead of time. Our first stop does have a gas station,
but with this many cars, its hard to know what to expect. Check to be sure
your oil and tire pressures are good. Might also help to have all loose
articles out of the car. The issue of radios has been brought to my
attention as well. My father and I had the Motorola family radios on our
last cruise, and even though I was one car directly behind him for most of
the run, they didnt work very well. I know the NSX guys use their own
frequency and im sure my father will bring his, so your welcome to bring what
you have and we'll try to coordinate the use of communication devices there.

Thats all that comes to mind for now. If you need more detailed directions
to the meeting spot you can email me and Ill advice you further. But I think
thats about it for now. Ive had a few requests for a text version of the
master list, so Ill include that as well. I look forward to meeting or
remeeting you all on Saturday. Wheather permitting, Im sure we'll all have a
lot of fun. Might be a crazy day, but fun nevertheless. Any questions, feel
free to email me.

Ross Jr
96 NSX (Sr's Car)
96 Vette LT4 (Jr's Car)