The Quelle big ass moster run!

[rdane]

June 26th anyone within driving distance is welcome for a full day of amazing driving in the NW corner of Washington.

It will start with breakfast go to lunch and end with a early dinner on the eastside within minutes of 405.

The roads will be some of the best in the state

More info asap.

[youngkang]

If I could get my car running properly by than, I love to meet you guys for a drive.

[RANDY P]

If I regain my RT leg, sure I'm a deal.

[rdane]

Doing a beta run on Saturday (06/05) if anyone is interested in joining us. Still checking a couple of the roads, but down to the Columbia and back up via the Yakima is the general course. Lots of twisty roads and a long day.

[Schrup]

I'm hoping to make one or the other, should know by the end of the day.

[Drago]

Originally posted by rdane
Doing a beta run on Saturday (06/05) if anyone is interested in joining us. Still checking a couple of the roads, but down to the Columbia and back up via the Yakima is the general course. Lots of twisty roads and a long day.

Sounds like your taking the southern route we used on last years Round-Up. I came home on Monday through Yakima, up to Ellensburg, through the canyon, up over Blewitt pass into Leavenworth and then Hwy 2 home. That day was even more fun as it was just me, my copilot Brian, and one other car...everyone else headed for home Sunday afternoon and ended up dodging SUV's and motorhomes on I-5 for 4 hours.

If your taking the route just east of Mt. St. Helens be sure to make the detour up to the mountain (if you haven't already seen that side). Simply stunning.

Also, when driving on the north side of the Columbia heading east towards the Hwy to Yakima (97 I think) there is a "short cut" up a river valley that is well worth it. Very little traffic and lots of great third gear river canyon sweepers. Highly recommended.

I'm going to do my best to make the run with you guys.

[rdane]

FSR#25 wasn't open late last week. Still have to check on that one.

I have a few detours planned for Saturday to see if they are suitable for big string of cars. Hope you can join in Drago!

Paul you should make both of them! Pefect practice from last week.

[rdane]

News flash..
FSR#25 opened as of late yesterday!!

Issaquah
Enumclaw
Cayuse Pass
FSR 25/90/24
Columbia
14/142 Klickitat canyon
Goldendale
142 to Bickleton-Sunnyside
to Yakima to Chinook Pass
to Enumclaw

Dramamine might be a good idea for passengers on this one.

[Schrup]

OK I'm in for this Saturday, overtime got cancelled
Give me a time & place!!!

[Scooter]

Okay, so who is in? We need confirmations. So far it is Dane, Paul and myself. Dane and I are meeting at 8:00 at the Issaquah/Hobart road and highway 18 intersection, then meeting Paul at highway 18 and Greenriver Road at 8:30. Anyone else interested, please let us know ASAP.

[Schrup]

CANCELLED Due to weather.

[rdane]

Still driving on the 26th...rain or shine!

[Schrup]

Well, it looks like the wife wants to go camping that weekend at a friends on the Cowlitz River. I hate camping now that I don't drink anymore, so I guess I better go for a drive. Rain or shine??? Maybe you can fill me in on the hill climb Dane.

[rdane]

Rain or shine on this one!

The following weekend, 4th of July weekend, here.

http://www.eescc.org/hillclimb.cfm

Now you know as much as I do about hill climbs

[JTO]

This hillclimb outside of Oakridge is quite an event. I know a woman who uses her Camaro (new, V6, eek) and has a blast. Its only about an hour from my house. Alas, I have no helmet, couldn't fit in my car with one anyway (ran out of money to drop the seats and buy the helmet) so I won't participate. But, I aspire to!
Troy

[rdane]

OK, QBAMR is only 1day and 1 week away! New tires are on, new batteries in the head sets and looking for the 2 way radios. Sunny this weekend (gotta clean out the car) and the forcast is decent for next weekend!

Then we head to Oregon the following weekend. Troy are you going to the hill climb this year?

cheers,
Dane
Anyone coming besides Dr. Mark Wilson, Paul "Weissach" Schrup and "the death dealer", Scooter?

[Drago]

I'm still tryin' to make it.

[JTO]

Dane,
Since a fellow Pelican is coming all the way down here, maybe I should make a little effort to show up in Oakridge to say hi. If you see a mid-year silver 911 with a rorty exhaust, that's probably me!
Word of warning, be careful on Hwy 58. It is heavily patrolled! There a lot of blind corners where troopers sit. Beware.
Troy

[rdane]

Cool! I think there are a few cars coming down...
Hope to see you there.

[Scooter]

I will be attending both weekends with my wife.