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Posted by: TC 914-8 Dec 21 2017, 08:45 PM

Am I missing the thread or has no one stepped up to set the plan?
Mark and Jamie isn’t it your turn again, maybe it’s Greenie’s time to come out of retirement!!!!

Posted by: jim_hoyland Dec 21 2017, 08:48 PM

Yes ! Greenie did a great WCR; Soggy side of Seattle


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Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 21 2017, 08:52 PM

It was the soggy side of nowhere but...

Yes, plans are in motion and from what I’m told, pretty much complete. 2018 will be Mark Whitesell and company...

Posted by: TC 914-8 Dec 21 2017, 08:54 PM

2 votes for Greenie

Posted by: TC 914-8 Dec 21 2017, 08:57 PM

I’m getting anxious, need to make a getaway plan soon

Posted by: TC 914-8 Dec 21 2017, 08:58 PM

I’m getting anxious, need to make a getaway plan soon

Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 21 2017, 09:34 PM

What you’re getting is redundant!

Posted by: jim_hoyland Dec 21 2017, 09:57 PM

Don’t forget the General...

Posted by: TC 914-8 Dec 21 2017, 10:23 PM

Still learning how to work this computer thing

It’s an iPad dummy

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 21 2017, 11:00 PM

Got this set up for June 7-10. Gonna be a poker run, working out hotel details, but if we can swing it theres a pretty cool and funky hotel that brees its own beer we are trying to co ordinate with. An autocross is possible, depends on if the property sells. May still be possible, but we cant get a commitment until we get closer on that.

Planned to firm up in Jan a few other details.

Posted by: TC 914-8 Dec 21 2017, 11:27 PM

Thanks Mark !!!
Like you don’t have enough going on !!!
Looks like a good date to me, let me know if I can help nail things down.

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 21 2017, 11:44 PM

Actually, would like to see if North and South can organize drives in. Maybe multiple convoys.

I know some can't come at the same time, but the majority will probably leave about same time.

Anyone who wants to lend a hand is welcome. I know PDX Mike's wife is in on some of the planning as well as Cary (there will be a shop tour) My son Michael's wife Caroline will be helping as well as my wife and some friends.

The Gorge was fun, trying to top that, but it will be hard... but we can try.

-Mark

Posted by: Andyrew Dec 22 2017, 01:06 AM

Mark,

Do we have a city narrowed down yet?

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Dec 22 2017, 01:06 AM

3 votes for Greenies' wife, who if I remember, could kick your ass with one hand brushing her hair. Am I wrong?

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 22 2017, 01:22 AM

Trying to get this in Forest Grove as it's close to the autocross area we want to use and the hotel (if we can work things out) that's a little funky but cool. The issue is parking and alcohol. We can drink theirs on site, but the BYOB parking lot may not fly. Thinking Keg sponsor, but they have to serve it. They also have meeting rooms that we could use too, but again we have to have them serve us. It's a little sticky in that they have multiple licenses to protect, but offers us some other options.

Rooms are reasonable with various levels of accommodations, but the parking lot interactions with beverages have to be theirs.

https://www.mcmenamins.com/grand-lodge

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 22 2017, 01:33 AM

I plan to tap all the sponsors we can for donations to help sponsor some of the fun, and we will be making a significant donation in prizes and cash for the event.

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 22 2017, 01:34 AM

All I remember was she was generous with the Tequila, then things get fuzzy.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Dec 22 2017, 07:10 AM

The General


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Posted by: sb914 Dec 22 2017, 07:26 AM

Forest grove is only 997 miles from the 0c

Posted by: rhodyguy Dec 22 2017, 08:02 AM

Soggy in 2008? Hardly, judging from the sunburns. The Dalles motel was a first rate location.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Dec 22 2017, 11:19 AM

It was nice...


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Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 22 2017, 11:20 AM

No, the General!



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Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 22 2017, 12:04 PM

Oy! I’m talking about the name of the event!


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Posted by: rhodyguy Dec 22 2017, 02:26 PM

I didn't get one of those hats. Why? No idea.

Posted by: sixnotfour Dec 22 2017, 03:32 PM

that was a Slits Quote from his time in WA...wasnt it ??

Posted by: stevend914 Dec 22 2017, 03:47 PM

...and only 2000 miles from the stl. One way or another, I'm going to get there...I hope!

Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 22 2017, 04:27 PM

Actually, it was me. I was being a smartass and I said it on the WCR 2008 public thread. Somehow the used it! It evolved from “Middle of Nowhere” to “Freakin’ Edge of Nowhere” to Soggy Side of Nowhere... in this post. I had no idea they would go with it...


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Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 22 2017, 04:42 PM

Oh, and for all you guys trying to get Greenie and the General involved in this, here’s what Greenie thinks of Oregon...


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Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 23 2017, 12:02 AM

Well he did miss the chance to drive the Oregon Raceway Park.
One of the pictures on their website might look a little familiar

http://oregonraceway.com/




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Posted by: rdauenhauer Dec 23 2017, 01:13 AM

YA! Lets go back there for lapping!

Posted by: mgp4591 Dec 23 2017, 03:09 AM

Suddenly I want to get my insurance from the General...

Posted by: jim_hoyland Dec 23 2017, 04:41 PM

I will send you one.....


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Posted by: Mblizzard Dec 23 2017, 08:22 PM

Somehow I am going to do this.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Dec 23 2017, 08:29 PM

You can make it. I drove 1030 miles to the Red Rocks Classic.

Posted by: rhodyguy Dec 24 2017, 08:24 AM

Port Gamble. That was a fun day.

Posted by: greenie Dec 24 2017, 12:30 PM

We just got out of the pool ,The General is still looking good!!

It's great that Mikeys stepping up!

I would like to see the event in Medford again.

I've got a score to settle with the Orange dude from Tacoma!!


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Posted by: greenie Dec 24 2017, 12:40 PM

Hey Jim

Good times for sure, make sure you pack the yellow shorts!


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Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 24 2017, 01:20 PM

I think you were robbed Curt! I was like 3-4 fastest TOD and I was doing this shizit!


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Posted by: Chris914n6 Dec 24 2017, 02:53 PM

1024 for me. I'm not old enough to have 32 hours free to drive..... but flying is on the table

Posted by: TC 914-8 Dec 24 2017, 02:54 PM

Medford was great !!! What’s the chance of getting a day at Portland International Raceway??? If the next one is in Forrest Grove

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Posted by: TC 914-8 Jan 15 2018, 11:45 PM

Is it safe to start requesting vacation time ??

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 15 2018, 11:58 PM

Yes time is confirmed. Having some issues with the hotel and the parking scenario. DO have the ladies meeting this weekend to help put together some of the events. Should be able to have it all finalized after the weekend.
Mark

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jan 16 2018, 08:28 AM

Great news ! Looking forward to another great WCR in Oregon....


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Posted by: PeeGreen 914 Jan 18 2018, 04:30 PM

Mind if a tail dragger tags along?

Posted by: JRust Jan 18 2018, 05:04 PM

It would be Awesome to see you Jon. Please come & bring the family if you can. These are family event's you know

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 18 2018, 05:28 PM

Never a problem.
The ladies are meeting this weekend to firm up events and we will have a more formal announcement this following week.
All are welcome, registered participants will be included in the meals.
As well as the drawings which will be significant.

Posted by: worn Jan 18 2018, 07:51 PM

Followed by an oversized banner saying 914-GUYS. I suppose God is in her heaven, and looking out for us. I am going to try to make it. Driving who knows what.

Posted by: rhodyguy Jan 19 2018, 07:57 AM

Joe obrien's yellow car is shown in jim's post. 06'. Time flys. Beautiful picture of Mt Hood. Exciting fun times in the hotel parking lot that weekend. KEGS! of beer, fireworks...what could possibly go wrong?

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jan 19 2018, 10:35 AM

Bring this one....



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Posted by: KELTY360 Jan 19 2018, 12:29 PM

That's just wrong! Next thing you know you'll be telling him tail draggers are 2nd rate.

Hi Jon

Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 19 2018, 12:42 PM

Jon! Where have you been? Come on down! We’ll have a special photo session for the taildragger guys featuring my old photographer!


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Posted by: worn Jan 19 2018, 06:38 PM

Well, I am gonna make a run for this one. It will be about 5,000 miles round trip. Maybe I will get there and back Wife gave it the thumbs up today. She may fly to Portland. I was out at lake crescent last month and then around 101. It rained the whole time. Perfect! College days in ONP may be long gone, but still love the place. Really really want to be in the PNW driving a 914.

Posted by: Larmo63 Jan 19 2018, 07:21 PM

Oregon, Oregon, Oregon

Posted by: 98101 Jan 19 2018, 08:42 PM

Is there room for people like me? I’m not 100% sure I’ll have a roadworthy 914 by then. I haven’t been on a racetrack since a couple driving schools in the 80s, and I wasn’t particularly talented at it then.

Posted by: Rand Jan 19 2018, 09:48 PM

Of course. A love for these things is enough. You my friend, are all in.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jan 19 2018, 10:29 PM

I keep coming back to this post for some reason.

Posted by: Marty Yeoman Jan 19 2018, 10:57 PM

Wishful thinking?

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 20 2018, 01:39 AM

All are welcome, we will be opening registration this next week, and posting up what has been finalized. Rob is soliciting donations for swag for the event.

Posted by: TC 914-8 Jan 20 2018, 11:04 AM

My neighbor wants to fly his gyrocopter down, it has a Rotax 914 turbocharged engine
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Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 20 2018, 11:10 AM

That’s impossible Tony!

Everyone knows you can’t turbocharge a 914!

Posted by: Rocky Jan 21 2018, 05:09 PM

Gig Harbor, not Tacoma

Your welcome to try my friend

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Jan 22 2018, 06:41 PM

MSDS always sending along door prizes to our 914 Events...hit me up on PM Rob
Marty

Posted by: 914werke Jan 23 2018, 02:25 AM

As AM I!


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Posted by: rhodyguy Jan 23 2018, 08:03 AM

Glazed donuts and beer. Dinner of champions. That was The Dalles I think. I can usually date the year by Jeff's injuries.

Posted by: jcambo7 Jan 23 2018, 12:22 PM

Hoping to make this one with my teener

Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 23 2018, 12:46 PM

Well then, put down the popcorn. Put away the camera. Get out in the garage. Pick up a wrench and get at it!

Posted by: piscean914 Jan 23 2018, 01:19 PM

thanks for putting this together - it's on my calendar - looking forwards to specifics! thanks again, brad k

i would love to drive portland raceway again, but a track day there may be tough to get . . .

Posted by: StratPlayer Jan 23 2018, 01:38 PM

Going to try and make this one...

Posted by: rhodyguy Jan 23 2018, 01:50 PM

Is staying at the Grand Lodge a lock at this point? Mcmenemin's is doing a BIG project in Tacoma. Magestic old Elks Lodge.

Posted by: jcambo7 Jan 23 2018, 03:15 PM

Thankfully I have the car running again and consistently also. Just have to fine tune it some more and fix a couple of the bugs. I will most likely be bringing my camera if I go also.

Posted by: green914 Jan 23 2018, 08:30 PM

June 7 - 10

Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 23 2018, 08:46 PM

Bring your wife. Our women are heavily involved with the planning so it’s likely to be an inclusive event.

Posted by: TC 914-8 Jan 23 2018, 10:49 PM

For some reason this one can fly




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Posted by: TC 914-8 Jan 23 2018, 10:53 PM

All joking aside I’m in and looking forward to seeing everyone !!!
I’m in the hall pass is processed and signed

Posted by: jcambo7 Jan 23 2018, 11:10 PM

The wife doesn’t know yet and she won’t be happy I’m taking my two side chicks with me.

Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 24 2018, 12:35 AM

Well it’s good we’re all so open minded then!

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 24 2018, 11:06 AM

Guys the preliminary looks good, I just confirmed the block of rooms and this looks like it's gonna be a bunch of fun. The autocross is still not able to be confirmed as the owner of the lot we want to use has it up for sale, so he isn't wanting to inhibit a sale. I'll be posting up more tonight.
Mark

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jan 24 2018, 05:24 PM

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jan 24 2018, 05:43 PM

Did someone say, "gyro copter girl" would be there? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzaAAvkyyso&list=PLWYqFB_9saAcJAIHrGVJQWXRlqEXzbAoO&index=1

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 24 2018, 10:09 PM

Starting up an "Official thread"

Posted by: TC 914-8 Jan 24 2018, 11:06 PM

Nice Elliott!! It is the same Gyro but different pilot
See you there !!

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jan 25 2018, 01:53 PM

Room Booked ! Used Booking.com