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Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 25 2017, 08:11 PM
Since everyone is still jazzed from the fantastic event (thanks Kent) this past weekend, now seems like a good time to make some plans for next years traveling party.
We need suggestions on where to have the event?
Cities to invade? Roads to terrorize? Parking lots to party?
It would be awesome is someone is brave enough to step up to be the host / planner.
Posted by: r_towle Apr 25 2017, 08:37 PM
I would like to attend next year so please do it on a different weekend than Hershey, maybe one or two weeks later so the weather we would drive away from is not as challenging.
Rich
Posted by: pete-stevers Apr 25 2017, 09:10 PM
I sure wish I had a 914 ready to drive for the next event! Maybe 2019 
Posted by: Coondog Apr 25 2017, 09:41 PM
How about this
Friday 10:00am meet and greet at Patrick Motorsports in Phoenix. Get a tour of the shop have a food truck show up for lunch then hit the Hwy to Payson Arz. for the night.
90 miles of fun driving, elv. 5000
Sat. Drive to Camp Verde or Clarksdale for lunch then into Sedona, Flagstaff, or Prescott for banquet.
I agree on the off Hershey weekend and not on the same weekend as Calif speed event which PMS attends.
Sunday is for peeps who want to hit other R.66 stuff.
Maybe Larmo and I will even have our cars done by then. 
Posted by: mgp4591 Apr 25 2017, 09:45 PM
I'm guessing that not a square inch of Rt.66 hasn't been driven on previous events... What were some favorites and how long has it been since those have been driven? ![popcorn[1].gif](style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
Posted by: 76-914 Apr 26 2017, 07:49 AM
Bryce, UT?
Posted by: 914_teener Apr 26 2017, 10:07 AM
Upland-Rancho R66 museums..
R66 route backside to Angeles Crest or Big Bear
Backside Angeles Crest to Mullholland to the Beach.
This would be a lot of the old R66 and off major fwys. Could also be scheduled around the FOS weekend for those involved in PCA?
Prescott is nice as well.....and Sedona is beautiful.
Great event this last time.
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Apr 26 2017, 10:33 AM
How about this
Friday 10:00am meet and greet at Patrick Motorsports in Phoenix. Get a tour of the shop have a food truck show up for lunch then hit the Hwy to Payson Arz. for the night.
90 miles of fun driving, elv. 5000
Sat. Drive to Camp Verde or Clarksdale for lunch then into Sedona, Flagstaff, or Prescott for banquet.
I agree on the off Hershey weekend and not on the same weekend as Calif speed event which PMS attends.
Sunday is for peeps who want to hit other R.66 stuff.
Maybe Larmo and I will even have our cars done by then.
Sounds like you have it pretty well planned out. Keep going. Hotels? Ummm, wait. Did you mention Flagstaff? Were you there last year? Brrrrr!
Posted by: vin man Apr 26 2017, 10:38 AM
How about this
Friday 10:00am meet and greet at Patrick Motorsports in Phoenix. Get a tour of the shop have a food truck show up for lunch then hit the Hwy to Payson Arz. for the night.
90 miles of fun driving, elv. 5000
Sat. Drive to Camp Verde or Clarksdale for lunch then into Sedona, Flagstaff, or Prescott for banquet.
I agree on the off Hershey weekend and not on the same weekend as Calif speed event which PMS attends.
Sunday is for peeps who want to hit other R.66 stuff.
Maybe Larmo and I will even have our cars done by then.
I like this plan. would agree we should hit Route 66. How about on to Flagstaff then Route 66 over to Winslow. Stand on a corner, then route 87 down the beeline back to Phoenix?
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Apr 26 2017, 11:01 AM
How about this
Friday 10:00am meet and greet at Patrick Motorsports in Phoenix. Get a tour of the shop have a food truck show up for lunch then hit the Hwy to Payson Arz. for the night.
90 miles of fun driving, elv. 5000
Sat. Drive to Camp Verde or Clarksdale for lunch then into Sedona, Flagstaff, or Prescott for banquet.
I agree on the off Hershey weekend and not on the same weekend as Calif speed event which PMS attends.
Sunday is for peeps who want to hit other R.66 stuff.
Maybe Larmo and I will even have our cars done by then.
I like this plan. would agree we should hit Route 66. How about on to Flagstaff then Route 66 over to Winslow. Stand on a corner, then route 87 down the beeline back to Phoenix?
I like the La Posada hotel in Winslow. Not much else in town but a great relaxing hotel. And warmer than Flagstaff.
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Posted by: jim_hoyland Apr 26 2017, 11:57 AM
How about this
Friday 10:00am meet and greet at Patrick Motorsports in Phoenix. Get a tour of the shop have a food truck show up for lunch then hit the Hwy to Payson Arz. for the night.
90 miles of fun driving, elv. 5000
Sat. Drive to Camp Verde or Clarksdale for lunch then into Sedona, Flagstaff, or Prescott for banquet.
I agree on the off Hershey weekend and not on the same weekend as Calif speed event which PMS attends.
Sunday is for peeps who want to hit other R.66 stuff.
Maybe Larmo and I will even have our cars done by then.
Sounds interesting; would like to drive up Oak Canyon to Flagstaff for Sat banquet; then drive I40 back to CA, also puts CO peeps closer to home
T
Posted by: vin man Apr 26 2017, 02:33 PM
Here is a potential round trip staring at Patrick Motor sports, north to Winslow and Route 66, over to Flagstaff. People can then split up if they like and head back to California or CO from Flag, or keep going South through Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, and Prescott back to Phoenix.
http://s304.photobucket.com/user/e065206/media/misc/DCE067E0-A8F8-41EE-B425-1FB48AB7DD26.jpg.html
Posted by: JustinMeier Apr 26 2017, 03:37 PM
I'm a bit biased but I'll vote for the AZ routes
However, it's already in the 90s out here so maybe up North AZ would be a bit better.
Posted by: Chris914n6 Apr 26 2017, 04:16 PM
U gave me an idea
Hit up PMS either afternoon (lunch?) Friday or Sat morning. They would probable come in Sat to meet 20 914s and 30 people for a tour. Might actually appreciate us not interrupting normal work time.
Flagstaff or Winslow as a starting point Fri morning depending on trailer parking. Sat night awards at the other. Fri night in Phoenix.
Posted by: jim_hoyland Apr 26 2017, 04:35 PM
U gave me an idea
Hit up PMS either afternoon (lunch?) Friday or Sat morning. They would probable come in Sat to meet 20 914s and 30 people for a tour. Might actually appreciate us not interrupting normal work time.
Flagstaff or Winslow as a starting point Fri morning depending on trailer parking. Sat night awards at the other. Fri night in Phoenix.
That looks good
Posted by: JustinMeier Apr 26 2017, 05:09 PM
In/Out of Sedona is a parking lot from what I hear so make sure you're not overheating
Posted by: Coondog Apr 26 2017, 05:53 PM
My two cents, but with two events in Calif we need to get back to Arz. As far as Phx goes it's like L.A you want to be out of there by 1pm on Friday.
Posted by: hcdmueller Apr 26 2017, 07:01 PM
U gave me an idea
Hit up PMS either afternoon (lunch?) Friday or Sat morning. They would probable come in Sat to meet 20 914s and 30 people for a tour. Might actually appreciate us not interrupting normal work time.
Flagstaff or Winslow as a starting point Fri morning depending on trailer parking. Sat night awards at the other. Fri night in Phoenix.
My only input on this is go up to Wickenburg then Prescott. Yarnell hill and the roads beyond are pretty good.
Posted by: flmont Apr 26 2017, 07:41 PM
Iam down for any run thru AZ,..
Posted by: SKL1 Apr 26 2017, 07:43 PM
Starting at PMS and up to Payson sounds great- then up to old 66 and back towards PHX on 89A from Flagg to Sedona- an INCREDIBLE road!! Could come back thru Yarnell and Wickenberg and stay off 17.
Above map sounds pretty damned good!! Not sure the 914 will make the whole trip but I'll come along in a mid engine car non the less...
Posted by: snakemain Apr 26 2017, 07:43 PM
It'll be my luck that it's AZ or somewhere close, and we'll get orders to move to the East Coast a week before.
Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 26 2017, 08:45 PM
Thanks for all of the excellent suggestions. Please, keep 'em coming.
I would like to attend next year so please do it on a different weekend than Hershey,
Consider it done.
Maybe you can convince Ed & Jenn to make the trip west as well.
. . . Rt.66 . . . driven on previous events... What were some favorites and how long has it been since those have been driven?
We have been as far east as Albuquerque. We have hit most of 66 in Arizona including several times on the longest intact stretch of the highway from Seligman to Kingman.
Most would agree their favorite leg is from Kingman to Oatman.
Prescott is nice as well.....and Sedona is beautiful.
I like the La Posada hotel in Winslow. Not much else in town but a great relaxing hotel.
with two events in Calif we need to get back to Arz. As far as Phx goes it's like L.A you want to be out of there by 1pm on Friday.
Yarnell hill and the roads beyond are pretty good.
All true.
Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 26 2017, 09:06 PM
It seems like the consensus is central Arizona.
We have been to Winslow twice, Prescott three times, never stayed in Sedona but driven thru a few times. Flagstaff was our city of choice multiple times. Only once have we been in Phoenix.
I love the maps, but I fear those routes may be a bit ambitious.
Two years ago we stayed in Flag. The first day we did the Grand Canyon.
The Saturday tour was Flagstaff, Sedona, Jerome, Prescott. It was a full day. (On fantastic roads.)
Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 26 2017, 09:23 PM
Another option . . . .
Start in Phoenix. Patrick Motorsports sound cool, if they will have us. Or, a quick stop a PIR for a photo opp. (maybe even a track tour) Wickenburg, Congress, lunch in Prescott. Then Skull Valley, Bagdad and on to Kingman for the night. (Yeah, it's a shit hole, but it is in the song. Plus, we have never stayed there.) ((I promise the road out of Bagdad is excellent fun.))
Day two is not as solid yet. Rt 66 to Oatman is a must. From there we could go to Havasu or Laughlin for the banquet. Or ? ? ? We could double back, do 66 and party in Flagstaff or Winslow.
Posted by: garrettlee2 Apr 26 2017, 09:39 PM
The 191 the 40 to the 10 is an amazing road and their is a creepy hunting lodge to stay at half way down.
Posted by: michael7810 Apr 26 2017, 09:42 PM
I'll do some research on eastern AZ routes. Out 60 through Globe to Safford to Eager...I've heard the drive up 191 along the NM border is worthwhile. Be good to try something new. Mount Lemmon in Tucson is also a fun drive although short...maybe we can add a southern AZ wine country tour.
Posted by: Toast Apr 27 2017, 05:24 AM
I vote Flagstaff. I know there is not much left open on the route but It's been a while since we had a Rt 66 run on actual Rt 66. Miss those days. 
Posted by: michael7810 Apr 27 2017, 05:31 AM
Here is a link to the drive up Rt 191. Rated #1 drive in AZ by Motorcycle Roads http://www.motorcycleroads.com/75/17/Arizona/Coronado-Trail.html#sthash.PiGilDhz.dpbs
Posted by: MoveQik Apr 27 2017, 08:45 AM
IF we decide that we want to shoot for a tour of PMS let me know, I would be happy to ask him. We also have the Penske Museum right up the street next to the Porsche dealership. I would also be more than happy to offer up mi casa for a BBQ on a Thursday if people want to start in PHX a night early. I will say that spring can be $$$ for hotels in the area but we have plenty of room for tents
I hated missing this year so looking forward to next!
Posted by: 76-914 Apr 27 2017, 08:55 AM
Since everyone is still jazzed from the fantastic event (thanks Kent) this past weekend, now seems like a good time to make some plans for next years traveling party.
We need suggestions on where to have the event?
Cities to invade? Roads to terrorize? Parking lots to party?
It would be awesome is someone is brave enough to step up to be the host / planner.
If no one else steps up I'll help.
It seems like the consensus is central Arizona.
We have been to Winslow twice, Prescott three times, never stayed in Sedona but driven thru a few times. Flagstaff was our city of choice multiple times. Only once have we been in Phoenix.
I love the maps, but I fear those routes may be a bit ambitious.
Two years ago we stayed in Flag. The first day we did the Grand Canyon.
The Saturday tour was Flagstaff, Sedona, Jerome, Prescott. It was a full day. (On fantastic roads.)
That area is very nice!
Posted by: michael7810 Apr 27 2017, 01:29 PM
Since everyone is still jazzed from the fantastic event (thanks Kent) this past weekend, now seems like a good time to make some plans for next years traveling party.
We need suggestions on where to have the event?
Cities to invade? Roads to terrorize? Parking lots to party?
It would be awesome is someone is brave enough to step up to be the host / planner.
If no one else steps up I'll help.
It seems like the consensus is central Arizona.
We have been to Winslow twice, Prescott three times, never stayed in Sedona but driven thru a few times. Flagstaff was our city of choice multiple times. Only once have we been in Phoenix.
I love the maps, but I fear those routes may be a bit ambitious.
Two years ago we stayed in Flag. The first day we did the Grand Canyon.
The Saturday tour was Flagstaff, Sedona, Jerome, Prescott. It was a full day. (On fantastic roads.)
That area is very nice!Technically I have the time to help out since I'm retired...it just doesn't seem like I have more teener time than before. OK - I'll help out
Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 27 2017, 08:11 PM
I've heard the drive up 191 along the NM border is worthwhile. Be good to try something new.
OK - I'll help out
That settles it for me. Michael you are the man.
Whomever volunteers to plan, their vote has the most weight in selecting the route.
Anybody have a problem with that?
I didn't think so.Posted by: Coondog Apr 27 2017, 08:26 PM
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That settles it for me. Michael you are the man.
Whomever volunteers to plan, their vote has the most weight in selecting the route.
Anybody have a problem with that? I didn't think so.
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I will contact James Patrick and I vote for Payson Arz Friday night.
Posted by: jim_hoyland Apr 27 2017, 09:05 PM
Sounds good ! PMS would be a great place for a group photo op. Please schedule in the least hot part of the year
Posted by: michael7810 Apr 27 2017, 09:56 PM
Let the planning begin
Posted by: SO.O.C914er Apr 27 2017, 10:53 PM
Wait a minute based on one of the previous comments how many miles of Route 66 did the group cover in 2017 do we know the miles. Drive on Thanks Paul
Posted by: michael7810 Apr 28 2017, 03:23 PM
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That settles it for me. Michael you are the man.
Whomever volunteers to plan, their vote has the most weight in selecting the route.
Anybody have a problem with that? I didn't think so.
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I will contact James Patrick and I vote for Payson Arz Friday night.
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Gregg - great if you can talk to James about the tour...and if your car isn't done by then we can all drool on it 
Posted by: 914_teener Apr 28 2017, 03:47 PM
We need another Mike in AZ, there are just not enough.
I am definately in for Patricks next year. My son is in Pescott so sounds good.
Want to thank Kent Ravi and Michelle...what nice goodie bags!,and the sponsers who sent goodies along.
Pelican...Bruce and Glenn. 914 Rubber and even Tangerine Racing from the write coast. Thanks folks!
Rob
Posted by: michael7810 Apr 28 2017, 03:53 PM
Here's a few route ideas for comment. You can probably tell that I like to drive so if these routes are too long let me know.
These routes assume you will arrive in PHX on Thursday evening or early Friday morning and depart from Flagstaff on Sunday morning.
#1
Arrive Phoenix Thursday PM or early Friday
PMS tour Friday AM
Friday Drive PHX > Wickenburg > Prescott (124 miles)
Overnight in Prescott
Saturday Drive Prescott > Cottonwood > Pine > Flagstaff (159 miles)
Awards dinner Saturday night in Flagstaff
Sunday - game over, go home
#2
PMS tour Friday AM
Friday Drive PHX > Payson > Camp Verde (147 miles)
Overnight in Camp Verde
Saturday drive Camp Verde > Sedona > AZ Snowbowl > Flagstaff (93 miles)
Awards dinner Saturday night in Flagstaff
Sunday - game over, go home 
#3
PMS tour Friday AM
Friday Drive PHX > Payson > Camp Verde (147 miles)
Overnight in Camp Verde
Saturday Drive Camp Verde > Cottonwood > Sedona > Valle (Planes of Fame museum) > Flagstaff (181 miles)
Awards dinner Saturday night in Flagstaff
Sunday - game over, go home 
#4
PMS tour Friday AM
Friday Drive PHX > Payson > Winslow
Overnight in Winslow
Saturday Drive Winslow > AZ Snowbowl > Flagstaff (85 miles)
Option to add Valle Planes of Fame museum adds 90 miles to Saturday drive
Awards dinner Saturday night in Flagstaff
Sunday - game over, go home 
Posted by: AZ914 Apr 28 2017, 05:13 PM
Michael,
I'd be down with any of those, I'd prefer #1 (maybe via Carefree instead of Grand Ave) and #2. Lots of nice twisty roads and not much freeway.
Thanks for doing the footwork. If you need some help, let me know (I realize this is probably 10-11 months away).
Posted by: JustinMeier Apr 28 2017, 05:20 PM
Michael,
I'd be down with any of those, I'd prefer #1 (maybe via Carefree instead of Grand Ave) and #2. Lots of nice twisty roads and not much freeway.
Thanks for doing the footwork. If you need some help, let me know (I realize this is probably 10-11 months away).
I'd agree, Carefree Highway would be the best and staying out of Sedona at this time of the year would be the best
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Apr 28 2017, 05:56 PM
IF we decide that we want to shoot for a tour of PMS let me know, I would be happy to ask him. We also have the Penske Museum right up the street next to the Porsche dealership. I would also be more than happy to offer up mi casa for a BBQ on a Thursday if people want to start in PHX a night early. I will say that spring can be $$$ for hotels in the area but we have plenty of room for tents
I hated missing this year so looking forward to next!
OK, that settles is then. PARTY AT MIKES HOUSE WOOOHOOOO.
Posted by: 76-914 Apr 28 2017, 06:02 PM
We'll be there but meet ya'll in Cottonwood or Flagstaff. No interests in navigating through any Big City with this group after trying to "Herd the Cats" out of the little city of Temecula. What a cluster 
. Oh well, live and learn. 
Besides, we have a place to stay in Sedona. 
Posted by: michael7810 Apr 28 2017, 09:55 PM
Michael,
I'd be down with any of those, I'd prefer #1 (maybe via Carefree instead of Grand Ave) and #2. Lots of nice twisty roads and not much freeway.
Thanks for doing the footwork. If you need some help, let me know (I realize this is probably 10-11 months away).
Thanks Jason. Good suggestion about Carefree. I'm sure I can use some help once we get closer
Posted by: draperjojo Apr 28 2017, 10:13 PM
Dave quietly tears up his paper that said "Jackson Hole"............ lol
Posted by: rhodyguy Apr 29 2017, 07:23 AM
Driving IN Temecula was'nt THAT bad. Driving OUT of...not so good. 
Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 29 2017, 12:48 PM
The 191 is an amazing road and their is a creepy hunting lodge to stay at half way down.
Here is a link to the drive up Rt 191. Rated #1 drive in AZ by Motorcycle Roads http://www.motorcycleroads.com/75/17/Arizona/Coronado-Trail.html#sthash.PiGilDhz.dpbs
We have driven some awesome roads in Arizona. If 191 is rated
, I think we should check it out.I love taking new routes I have never done before.
(In fact, that was my excuse for planning the first Rt 66 Classic.)
Posted by: michael7810 Apr 29 2017, 12:57 PM
I'll work up a route that includes 191 and out it out for the group to see. Mileage might be more than the proposed routes.
Posted by: michael7810 May 2 2017, 04:24 PM
The 191 is an amazing road and their is a creepy hunting lodge to stay at half way down.
Here is a link to the drive up Rt 191. Rated #1 drive in AZ by Motorcycle Roads http://www.motorcycleroads.com/75/17/Arizona/Coronado-Trail.html#sthash.PiGilDhz.dpbs
We have driven some awesome roads in Arizona. If 191 is rated
, I think we should check it out.I love taking new routes I have never done before.
(In fact, that was my excuse for planning the first Rt 66 Classic.)OK - here's a plan that includes Rt 191
#5
PMS tour Friday AM
Friday Drive PHX > Safford (165 miles)
Overnight in Safford
Saturday Drive Safford > Show Low via Rt 191 (210 miles)
Awards dinner Saturday night in Show Low
Sunday - go home through Phoenix via Rt 60 through the Salt River Canyon (another top 10 AZ motorcycle road -- 175 miles to Phx) OR via Rt 40 (50 miles north of Show Low)
So round trip starting and finishing in Phx is 550 miles and as far as I can tell we don't touch Rt 66. I'm game is the group is...Talk amongst yourselves
Posted by: JustinMeier May 3 2017, 02:15 PM
I sorta like the other routes better... What was on this one people wanted to see?
Posted by: Coondog May 3 2017, 03:39 PM
I sorta like the other routes better... What was on this one people wanted to see?
More mountain less desert..........
Posted by: michael7810 May 3 2017, 09:54 PM
I sorta like the other routes better... What was on this one people wanted to see?
More mountain less desert..........
The eastern route has 2 top 10 drives in AZ and would be something new for this group. Makes no difference to me. I'm thinking about exploring the eastern route this fall before we nail it down.
Posted by: Chris914n6 May 4 2017, 12:44 AM
#5r (Reverse)
Drive cool road. Sleep in Show Low Friday night. Drive cool road. Sleep in Safford Sat night.
Drive home will be a little longer but will likely be driving thru the desert in the morning instead of late afternoon. NV UT CO NM folks can do rt 191 again
OK - here's a plan that includes Rt 191
#5
PMS tour Friday AM
Friday Drive PHX > Safford (165 miles)
Overnight in Safford
Saturday Drive Safford > Show Low via Rt 191 (210 miles)
Awards dinner Saturday night in Show Low
Sunday - go home through Phoenix via Rt 60 through the Salt River Canyon (another top 10 AZ motorcycle road -- 175 miles to Phx) OR via Rt 40 (50 miles north of Show Low)
So round trip starting and finishing in Phx is 550 miles and as far as I can tell we don't touch Rt 66. I'm game is the group is...Talk amongst yourselves
Posted by: JustinMeier May 5 2017, 12:31 PM
The eastern route has 2 top 10 drives in AZ and would be something new for this group. Makes no difference to me. I'm thinking about exploring the eastern route this fall before we nail it down.
Let me know and I'll go with you!
Posted by: michael7810 May 5 2017, 03:45 PM
The eastern route has 2 top 10 drives in AZ and would be something new for this group. Makes no difference to me. I'm thinking about exploring the eastern route this fall before we nail it down.
Let me know and I'll go with you!
Justin: You got it. I'll contact you after summer.
Posted by: Coondog May 5 2017, 07:04 PM
I talked with James Patrick today. He is all in for a meet and greet. We will hook up next week to pin down some Friday dates that this group can choose from. Dates I am looking at are late March or early April. Remember we will have to work around his race weekends.
Posted by: garrettlee2 May 5 2017, 07:44 PM
If we do route 5 because of my suggestion of 191 let me just say it was a hard beautiful drive. We traveled from north to south and if memory serves it to almost 3 hours to go from Hannagan meadows were we stayed the night to the 10. We were in a jetta not a 914 but it was still fun. Their was a sign reading " don't get out of your car wolf rehabilitation area." We saw big horn sheep and lots of deer in the road but no wolf's. This is a link to were we stayed http://www.hannaganmeadow.com/ they have a small cafe it might be a good lunch stop
Posted by: jim_hoyland Jun 26 2017, 02:34 PM
What are the tentative dates ?
Posted by: Coondog Jun 26 2017, 03:26 PM
What are the tentative dates ?
I am waiting for James at Patrick Motorsports to give me several weekend dates that don't confict with there racing schedule.
Posted by: michael7810 Jul 29 2017, 11:26 AM
What are the tentative dates ?
I am waiting for James at Patrick Motorsports to give me several weekend dates that don't confict with there racing schedule.
Greg - any update from James?
Posted by: worn Jul 29 2017, 11:34 AM
I'm guessing that not a square inch of Rt.66 hasn't been driven on previous events... What were some favorites and how long has it been since those have been driven?
You mean the part in Illinois? The farther east you have it the better chance I have of getting there. By east I mean maybe New Mexico.
Posted by: shoguneagle Jul 29 2017, 04:08 PM
I like the idea of the Carefree highway from Phoenix to Flagstaff. To me any route 66 label should touch base the majority of the time with Route 66. The problem for Arizona people is that there is only so much of Route 66 you can see over the years and they want to see other Arizona drives.
Any one of the recommended routes has great driving and will meet the needs of most of the members. I lived in Flagstaff for eight years and have driven everyone of the roads mentioned. All great stuff!!
I would attend any place near I-40 south. I am coming from New Mexico and will only be able to attend the Saturday night event and meeting up with you somewhere enroute during the day.
we still have to complete the Route 66 California from Barstow on into Santa Monica; and, from Joplin, MO to Chicago, Ill.
As always, this is great event and should be attended by as members as possible.
Steve Hurt
Posted by: michael7810 Jul 29 2017, 08:17 PM
I like the idea of the Carefree highway from Phoenix to Flagstaff. To me any route 66 label should touch base the majority of the time with Route 66. The problem for Arizona people is that there is only so much of Route 66 you can see over the years and they want to see other Arizona drives.
Any one of the recommended routes has great driving and will meet the needs of most of the members. I lived in Flagstaff for eight years and have driven everyone of the roads mentioned. All great stuff!!
I would attend any place near I-40 south. I am coming from New Mexico and will only be able to attend the Saturday night event and meeting up with you somewhere enroute during the day.
we still have to complete the Route 66 California from Barstow on into Santa Monica; and, from Joplin, MO to Chicago, Ill.
As always, this is great event and should be attended by as members as possible.
Steve Hurt
Hi Steve - thanks for your input. I agree with pretty much everything you say. I'm one of those who wants to try a new route having driven the Flag/Payson/Winslow/Prescott routes numerous times. Any new route that can start in Phoenix (such as Rt 191 in eastern AZ) does not touch Rt 66 (AFAIK). I have no favorite and therefore want to select a route that is enjoyable in a 914 while maximizing participation. I'll get serious in planning after RRC. Let's continue to bump this thread so when the time comes to nail down the route I'll have input from attending members.
Thanks,
Michael
Posted by: michael7810 Aug 5 2017, 10:06 AM
I recently visited the town of Williams, AZ which is 30 miles west of Flagstaff on Route 66. Williams is very much a town built on the themes of Rt 66-Classic Cars and Trains. Cool Main Street with lots of hotels/diners/shops/train-car stuff. I’m going to contact the town tourism person (not sure who that is yet) and see how they feel about hosting our group on Friday and Saturday nights. This option includes approx 100 miles of driving Route 66. Friday would includes lots of twisties/mountain roads and Saturday would be more straight highway/interstate.
Sorry for the sideways photos...I can't figure out why some turn while others don't...
Route 6:
Arrive Phoenix Thursday PM or early Friday
PMS tour Friday AM
Friday Drive PHX > Wickenburg > Prescott > Williams (182 or 238 miles - see below)
Overnight in Williams
Saturday Drive Williams > Kingman (lunch) via 90 miles of Route 66 > Williams via I-40 (243 miles / 3hr 55m according to Google)
Awards dinner Saturday night in Williams
Sunday - game over, go home
Friday drive short version:
Friday drive long version:
Saturday Drive to Kingman:
Posted by: 914_teener Aug 5 2017, 11:34 AM
I'll go if it touches Prescott.
Grandson is there.
Posted by: Costa05 Aug 5 2017, 12:04 PM
I would go if I have my car done by then.
Or at least road worthy enough. Haha. Hot weather slowed me down.
Rich
Posted by: SKL1 Aug 5 2017, 01:57 PM
I'm up for either of the routes, especially 89A from Sedona to Flagg, unless I'm behind a Winnebago...
Probably will drive the Spyder though as not sure I trust the 914 that far from home... (at least it is mid-engine)
Posted by: 76-914 Aug 5 2017, 02:28 PM
Oh Hell yes, Michael. Excellent choice.
Posted by: stevend914 Sep 3 2017, 05:49 PM
Probably won't be able to attend the Arizona drive, but I'll drive route 66 in the Saint Louis area instead.
Posted by: AZ914 Sep 4 2017, 02:10 AM
Michael,
Either would be great! We did the Williams-Kingman-Oatman-Laughlin run back in 2011 and its a cool drive.
Experience tells me the 182 miles on Fri might be better after an AM tour as we will make stops etc.
Posted by: michael7810 Oct 25 2017, 02:06 PM
Here's what I got
TENTATIVE DATES:Thur April 19 - Sun April 22, 2018
Begin in Phoenix; ends in Williams, AZ
Thurs: Arrive Phoenix PM; BBQ at MOVEQIK's house (to be confirmed) or local watering hole.
Friday: PMS tour is iffy but if it happens that will be the morning agenda. If not the Phoenix Open Wheel Racing Museum is in the same area and I have a buddy who will give us a private tour. After tour, drive west on I-10 to Vulture Mine Road (good twisties) then north to Prescott via Highway 89 with a stop at the Granite Mountain Hotshot's Memorial ( https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjT8ZT-xYzXAhVoi1QKHan5D38QFggmMAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fazstateparks.com%2Fhotshots%2F&usg=AOvVaw0Wf8rwkETWY55vEvZ2GFA_ subject of the 2017 movie Only The Brave). 165 miles/3h13m.
Saturday: Depart Prescott at 9:14 and head up 89A (more twisties) to Williams, AZ driving thru Jerome, Cottonwood, Sedona, and Flagstaff with a lunch stop to be planned. Banquet Sat night in Williams on Route 66. 123 miles/2h55m
Hotels, restaurants, etc. still need to be worked out.
Map below...let the comments begin 
Posted by: stevend914 Oct 25 2017, 03:39 PM
What if I decide to drive my 911 instead of the 914, could I still attend?
Posted by: Coondog Oct 25 2017, 04:26 PM
Sounds great
Thank you
Posted by: michael7810 Oct 25 2017, 04:54 PM
What if I decide to drive my 911 instead of the 914, could I still attend?
You bet...never hurts to have a donor car close by
Posted by: SKL1 Oct 25 2017, 07:07 PM
Looks like a great route especially 89A... and I'll probably be in a 981 Spyder (at least it's mid-engine). And it won't conflict with the Indycar race in early April at PIR.
Posted by: euro911 Oct 25 2017, 09:10 PM
I may already be in Payson at that time, unfortunately, I will be in some sort of Toyota truck (again) ... but may have the '99 Beetle there as well (2007 Redux?) 
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Oct 25 2017, 10:20 PM
Cmon Mark, you haven't had a drivable 914 since I moved from the OC eleven years ago. 
Posted by: euro911 Oct 25 2017, 11:13 PM
Huh? 
Drove 'Howard' to the 2008 RT-66 - Winslow
The 'BB' to the 2012 RT-66 - Lake Havasu (parked next to yours)
... and to the 2015 RT-66 - Palm Springs
... and to the 2015 WCR - San Simeon
Posted by: AZBanks Oct 25 2017, 11:19 PM
Sounds like a good drive. I doubt I'll have the 914 done by then but the 944 Cab should be ready.
Posted by: 76-914 Oct 26 2017, 09:07 AM
I'm up for it. It will be interesting to see how many teener's complete the drive. The only problem I see is for those trailering. They'll need to double back.
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Oct 26 2017, 09:33 AM
Huh?
Drove 'Howard' to the 2008 RT-66 - Winslow
The 'BB' to the 2012 RT-66 - Lake Havasu (parked next to yours)
... and to the 2015 RT-66 - Palm Springs
... and to the 2015 WCR - San Simeon
Was that you??
Posted by: michael7810 Oct 26 2017, 12:47 PM
...The only problem I see is for those trailering. They'll need to double back.
I didn't think about that...but I don't own a trailer.
Those coming from the north can leave a trailer in Flagstaff/Williams and drive 2.5 hr to Phoenix. SoCal'ers have to drive to Phoenix to get home.
Posted by: 914_teener Oct 26 2017, 01:22 PM
I.m going to Prescott first and driving down to Phx.
Posted by: Larmo63 Oct 26 2017, 01:30 PM
Why would I tow anything behind my 914?
Posted by: 76-914 Oct 26 2017, 02:20 PM
Huh?
Drove 'Howard' to the 2008 RT-66 - Winslow
The 'BB' to the 2012 RT-66 - Lake Havasu (parked next to yours)
... and to the 2015 RT-66 - Palm Springs
... and to the 2015 WCR - San Simeon
Your a nobody on this board until Elyut gives you the “Biz”.
Posted by: euro911 Oct 26 2017, 02:51 PM
I'm still a nobody 
Posted by: JustinMeier Oct 27 2017, 09:41 AM
I like the route! I mean, I am a bit biased since it's all around my area
The car better be ready by then, if not, I've severely F'ed something up......
Posted by: Keith914 Oct 27 2017, 09:54 AM
I will be there - routing alternatives all look good.
Posted by: forrestkhaag Oct 27 2017, 09:58 AM
I am in Scottsdale for the winter so I am biased too...... / but having driven some of these mountain and canyon roads last 66 and when compared the drives to San Simeon thru LA and putting along PCH with the tourists, I would like to see the event happen out here where there are open roads and the only crazies one might encounter came in from places like Temecula and Capo Beach.....
That is assuming I can figure out my ignition issue by then.. 
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Posted by: SKL1 Oct 27 2017, 01:09 PM
Forest- trying to figure out where that picture was taken...can't see any seguaro cactus so wonder if it's AZ??
Posted by: worn Nov 5 2017, 09:58 AM
Just asked the map program for an estimate. 25-27 hours 1 way. Around 1800 miles to get there. On the other hand it sounds fun.
I am not wild about the big cities - my mom had a place in Apache Junction and the hour of quick moving freeway needed to cross Phoenix from the airport to her place was a bit demoralizing.
Is the plan to spend the first night on the outskirts? The drives all sound great. I am leaning towards running out in the 3.2, but I put headers not heat exchangers on it. Maybe the lower level runs will make that work out.
Posted by: sb914 Nov 5 2017, 10:09 AM
Forest- trying to figure out where that picture was taken...can't see any seguaro cactus so wonder if it's AZ??
Eagle mountain road desert center ca!
Posted by: euro911 Nov 5 2017, 02:25 PM
That's scary, having geo-tag data showing exactly where he was at a specific day and time when the image was taken ... now they know where he buried the bodies -
Posted by: forrestkhaag Nov 5 2017, 02:29 PM
Still digging Pal.
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Posted by: Coondog Nov 5 2017, 10:01 PM
I will be at Patrick Motorsports tomorrow morning. I will see if I can get James to schedule us in for a April 20th tour.
Posted by: Coondog Nov 6 2017, 07:46 PM
Confirmed tour of Patrick Motorsports at 9am on the 20th.
Posted by: sb914 Nov 6 2017, 10:19 PM
Confirmed tour of Patrick Motorsports at 9am on the 20th.
420
Posted by: MoveQik Nov 7 2017, 06:38 AM
Here's what I got
TENTATIVE DATES:Thur April 19 - Sun April 22, 2018
Begin in Phoenix; ends in Williams, AZ
Thurs: Arrive Phoenix PM; BBQ at MOVEQIK's house (to be confirmed) or local watering hole.
We are good to go Thursday at my place! I'll have seaweed burgers or something similar for ell-yut.
Posted by: stevend914 Nov 7 2017, 05:26 PM
Hope the date holds, weekend before PCA Treffen in New Mexico so I can attend both during the trip west, might be in the 911 but plenty of time to figure that out.
Posted by: 76-914 Nov 7 2017, 05:50 PM
Here's what I got
TENTATIVE DATES:Thur April 19 - Sun April 22, 2018
Begin in Phoenix; ends in Williams, AZ
Thurs: Arrive Phoenix PM; BBQ at MOVEQIK's house (to be confirmed) or local watering hole.
We are good to go Thursday at my place! I'll have seaweed burgers or something similar for ell-yut.
Well, he's gone Organic on us, too! I'm thinking a fresh cow patty, medium rare, on a Whole Wheat Bun of course!
Posted by: michael7810 Nov 7 2017, 06:09 PM
Hope the date holds, weekend before PCA Treffen in New Mexico so I can attend both during the trip west, might be in the 911 but plenty of time to figure that out.
Steve: The date is good. BTW- meeting you at WCR inspired me to plan to drive a 914 to Okteenerfest 2018. Hope you make it to Rt66.
Posted by: stevend914 Nov 7 2017, 06:34 PM
Hope the date holds, weekend before PCA Treffen in New Mexico so I can attend both during the trip west, might be in the 911 but plenty of time to figure that out.
Steve: The date is good. BTW- meeting you at WCR inspired me to plan to drive a 914 to Okteenerfest 2018. Hope you make it to Rt66.
Rt 66 will definitely be in the plans for next year, and thanks for stopping when you saw me on the side of the road on Sunday, just taking some final pics. Okteenerfest 2018 might be in same place as 2017, worth the trip, excellent roads in that area (northeast Georgia), you should plan on spending extra time to check out the area. Another event you should consider is the Texas Hill Country Rallye - it's for air cooled Porsche's up to 1989 - held 3rd or 4th weekend in March. See you next year.
Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 8 2017, 02:01 AM
. . . . . weekend before PCA Treffen in New Mexico so I can attend both . . . . .
That is certainly something to consider. A few years ago I did the Red Rock Classis and Rennsport on back to back weekends. It was exceptional fun.
Posted by: stevend914 Nov 8 2017, 06:30 AM
. . . . . weekend before PCA Treffen in New Mexico so I can attend both . . . . .
That is certainly something to consider. A few years ago I did the Red Rock Classis and Rennsport on back to back weekends. It was exceptional fun.
In Sept I attended Okteenerfest and on the following weekend Treffen Asheville. Found some excellent roads in between including Tail of the Dragon. Northeast Georgia and western North Carolina had some excellent roads.
Posted by: 76-914 Nov 25 2017, 06:55 PM
Has Lodging been covered yet. Don't want to wait until the last minute to book the rooms.
Posted by: michael7810 Nov 25 2017, 07:02 PM
I'm working on it...hotels are selected and I'm waiting for the managers to send me a contract before I announce the details. I plan to start an official thread with hotel and other details by end of next week.
Posted by: 76-914 Nov 25 2017, 07:50 PM
I'm working on it...hotels are selected and I'm waiting for the managers to send me a contract before I announce the details. I plan to start an official thread with hotel and other details by end of next week.
Posted by: Socalandy Nov 25 2017, 08:33 PM
Thanks for all the early planning. Looking forward to it!
Posted by: michael7810 Nov 25 2017, 10:20 PM
...and the marketing dude at PMS is designing an event t-shirt (freebie for those on the tour). We plan to post near final artwork by the end of the year.
Posted by: StratPlayer Nov 25 2017, 10:59 PM
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Nov 26 2017, 12:23 PM
Here's what I got
TENTATIVE DATES:Thur April 19 - Sun April 22, 2018
Begin in Phoenix; ends in Williams, AZ
Thurs: Arrive Phoenix PM; BBQ at MOVEQIK's house (to be confirmed) or local watering hole.
We are good to go Thursday at my place! I'll have seaweed burgers or something similar for ell-yut.
Food at Mikes' house and a free "T" shirt!! Looking forward once again to crossing the Mojave desert. I pretty much know all the landmarks (what there are of them) in the Mojave I've crossed it so many times.
Posted by: 76-914 Nov 26 2017, 12:58 PM
Here's what I got
TENTATIVE DATES:Thur April 19 - Sun April 22, 2018
Begin in Phoenix; ends in Williams, AZ
Thurs: Arrive Phoenix PM; BBQ at MOVEQIK's house (to be confirmed) or local watering hole.
We are good to go Thursday at my place! I'll have seaweed burgers or something similar for ell-yut.
Food at Mikes' house and a free "T" shirt!! Looking forward once again to crossing the Mojave desert. I pretty much know all the landmarks (what there are of them) in the Mojave I've crossed it so many times.
Like flying over the ocean, huh? I'm bringing a buddy so I'll be crossing the Mojave, too. I'll bring a tow rope in case we see you broke down.
Posted by: stevend914 Nov 29 2017, 06:47 PM
I'm working on it...hotels are selected and I'm waiting for the managers to send me a contract before I announce the details. I plan to start an official thread with hotel and other details by end of next week.
Great, I've already made some reservations for some of my planned travels next year, I'm finding hotels fill very early.
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