If you see EFR again, ask him about CASOC.

I just got a call from TC, thanks for thinking of me while you all are having fun at the Ramble, makes me a part of it sort of, i couldn't think of anything more fun to do right now than to be driving my car in Florida and hanging out drinking frosty adult beverages with the Ramble crew...

Oh yeah just throw TC out of the plane without a chute, he's so full of hot air that he floats... good luck TC with the jump.......LOL

I sooo wanted to be there.....

I know the feeling!!!!

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Here are a few more from HSR

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Back at Series 9

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Last few

If you missed it you missed a blast.

A BIG Shout-Out to Joe & Series9 for Hosting TR1

If you weren't here, you missed out on a Great Time!

Friday Morning @ Series9

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Parking @ Daytona with 914s going by on the Track

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Group Shot with Special Tropical Ramble Guest, EFR (Elliot-Forbes Robinson)

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Brian (bcheney) & EFR

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914 Race Cars @ Daytona

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My Car, Brian's Car & Lil Bastard

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It was an Official 914 Event as 30% of the cars broke down on Road Trip #2

One got back up & running thanks to KENNY having a spare Fuel Pump

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Driving

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I Lost the Raffle for the SkyDive

I want a Special T-Shirt next year saying "I Survived Tropical Ramble I"

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If you didn't make it this year, you better get your Ass here next year

Chateau T.C.

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Definitely!!!!!

For those of us who paid (and couldn't go) how do we get our swag (shirts and whatever)?

Well Nelson's new nickname is SWAG, but I'm not sure you want Him!

No thank you

Just the shirt, please

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My wife and I had such a great time at the Tropical Ramble.

Joe and Series 9 had it perfectly organized, every activity was really fun and worth
doing. There was plenty of time for everything and we never felt rushed.

My wife was worried it would be all guys but there were a lot of women and
she had a great time. Tell your wives and girlfriends that for next year.

We are ready to do it again next weekend.

914s going through the kink at Daytona.

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Zotz Racing 914 on the banking.

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An Audi R8 that ran at LeMans.

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Kudzu racer chasing another R8. The R8s could power out of the horseshoe with
no drama while all the other prototype's traction control would kick in and make
them sound like they were running super rough trying to accelerate away.

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Absolutely immaculate Patrick Motorsports 914.

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Like a concours car but its a race car.

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Andy Wallace hanging out while they check the R8.

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Here's the Video

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That looked like FUN! Good Job TC....

A few more shots from all the fun at the Tropical Ramble...

What a fantastic time!

I'm so happy with our sponsors and restaurants for having everything set up perfectly.


I know there are many more 914 guys in Florida. Next year, I'm shooting for 30 cars.


If you were here, I want your feedback. I'm thinking about moving it back to September for next year so it will be warmer. Of course, then we run the risk of actual tropical weather.....

I think the weather this Time of Year is Great. Sept can still be hot as Hell & Hurricanes can definately come in.

The fact that we had it the same weekend as a HSR Vintage Race in Daytona was definately a good bonus. I just led the guys straight to the Track, but I'm sure that you could have made a good Road Trip on off-beat roads.

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The time was perfect . Thanks Joe I had a good time. Can't wait to next year the cooler the better.

Everything we did was great and I would keep it all for next year.

I liked the cooler weather as well.

If a lot of people come on Thursday next year that would be nice because it would
be longer. Time to just hang out and talk with no events on thursday would be nice.

The HSR tie in was a highlight for me.

Seeing and hearing 120 skydivers link up into a giant formation right over Series 9
was awesome too. The sound of 120 people free falling was like a jet engine running
and then seeing them peel off in all directions to open their chutes was amazing.

John

More amazing than me screaming like a little girl after being tossed out of the plane?

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I agree that the cooler the weather and the HSR connection. I loved the Island trip...even though it wasn't warm enough for us Florida folks to want to get into the water! Ponce inlet is fantastic and a real site to see. The Saturday trip was fun...Flagler beach and the scenic drive was the bomb! We just need to keep thinking of ideas for the Saturday afternoon part. We did get back a bit early and there was quite a bit of downtime before we went to dinner. I'm sure we can think of something to fill the gap. The 1st annual was a blast and we can't thank Joe enough for putting this together...Well done!!

My wife & I want to say thanks to every one , We both really enjoyed ourselves ,
I really enjoyed the drive on saturday to & from the beach (wish we had back roads down here in miami ) , I also like the idea of the same time of year again , the weather was great for driving , It was great watching TC jump ,
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Though I didn't make it till late Friday night and missed the HSR stuff and island, I have to say that the best part would still have been meeting all of you. I enjoyed hearing each of your stories of not only your cars, but your lives. Bill's engineering prowess and over ten years of tweaking was evident with his beautiful car along with his wife's patience and love, Brian's work to get his car running by Thursday and his wife's sense of humor, Joe and Megan's carefree attitude and willingness to go out of their way to accommodate us, Kenny's great smile and genuine interest in everyone else's cars, Bob and Greg for bringing a Georgia state of mind, James and his immaculate car and love for racing, Paul and T.C., my best buds from Tampa, John and Verena for their graciousness and fun-loving personalities, Jon and his wife and for camping alongside me in the garage and Sean and Nelson for the never-ending controlled chaos.

I wan't to extend a personal thanks to all of you for not only putting up with my work in progress being allowed to sit beside all of your cars, but also for welcoming me with open arms and giving me continued inspiration. I can't count how many times each of you told me "not to quit" and that I was going in the right direction. I can't imagine how someone would want to quit on these cars; with such a great group of people to hang out with, the blood sweat and tears are all worth it.

Can't wait for next year!

-George
2012 Tropical Ramble Winner - "Worst Car"
2013 Tropical Ramble Candidate - "Most Improved?"

Very well said George, these are just cars until you put some quirky bastards in them, then they are fun.

I still can't believe you let them talk you into jumping like that right after breakfast.

I doubt you were even half way hammered any more from the night before.

If you weren't there, he treated the whole thing like it was no big deal.

Dude has got some coconuts for sure.

George , thank you very much , I almost forgot a special Thanks goes out to Joe for hosting this Fantantic Event ,

Hey, what was the story with Bob (BIGKAT) and Greg (d914)? I never got to say bye to you guys. Did you ever get the other CV fixed?