Official 2012 Fall Sprint Details

Cashburn · #1 (**permalink**) 09-29-2012, 11:36 AM

UPDATE: SUNDAY DRIVE PORTION IS CANCELLED - DETAILS BELOW

2012 FALL SPRINT

OCTOBER 13TH & OCTOBER 14TH, 2011

2 DAYS, 300 MILES, AND PLENTY OF COBRAS

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/events/522236514459828/

The time has come again, to get everyone together for a couple drives before we put them up for the season. There's going to be some new features to this year's event and we are bringing back some parts of the original get-togethers. One very important element of the Fall Sprint we want to emphasize: This is all about having fun and getting together with owner's of ALL MAKES and BRANDS of Cobra replicas.

Here's what is new for 2012... As long as the weather cooperates this year we are planning 2 days of driving. We are going to return to our Litchfield County Route for Saturday and just as last year we are going to make a run around Bear Mountain NY on Sunday (with an open Storm King Highway this time).

We also request that people who are planning to participate in the drive send us an RSVP to sales@revolocityinc.com so we can plan properly. In your RSVP email please include:

Days you plan to attend
What checkpoints you plan to join at
How many are with you
If you are attending the Saturday After Drive Party
Make of your Cobra replica
If you are staying at the Holiday Inn let us know when you plan to arrive and if you would like a space overnight at our shop to store your car

This year we also will require that all participants sign a waiver of liability, welcome to our new law firm on retainer reality...

SATURDAY OCTOBER 13TH, 2012 DRIVE ROUTE:
LITCHFIELD COUNTY RUN

SATURDAY OCTOBER 13TH, 2012 DRIVE SCHEDULE:
90 MINUTE START DELAY DUE TO TEMP.
10:30AM - All cars participating to arrive at Vintage Motorsports by this time - Coffee & Donuts
11:30AM - Checkpoint A - Group departs Vintage Motorsports
12:30PM - Checkpoint B - Commuter lot near exit if anyone wants to join up
12:45PM - Checkpoint C - We usually pull off side of road here to let everyone catchup from the difficult intersection
1:30PM - Checkpoint D - Fuel Stop, Restrooms, etc.
2:30PM - Checkpoint E - Cross Covered Bridge (anyone willing to leave Checkpoint D early and setup at bridge to get photos of each car coming through?)
3:00PM - Checkpoint F - No event, just a marker
3:30PM - Checkpoint G - No event, just a marker
4:30PM - Checkpoint H - Arrive at Vintage Motorsports - After Drive Party (All are invited)

SUNDAY OCTOBER 14TH, 2012 DRIVE ROUTE:
BEAR MOUNTAIN RUN

SUNDAY OCTOBER 14TH, 2012 DRIVE SCHEDULE:
8:00AM - Checkpoint A - All cars participating to arrive at Vintage Motorsports by this time - Coffee & Donuts
9:00AM - Group departs Vintage Motorsports
10:00AM - Checkpoint B - Danbury Fair Mall Parking Lot Under Sign - Group Meet Up
10:30AM - Depart Danbury Fair Mall Meet Up
11:00AM - Checkpoint C - New York Rest Area Stop - Bathroom Break etc.
11:30AM - Depart New York Rest Area
12:15PM - Checkpoint D - Anthony Wayne Recreation Area Parking Lot - Group Meet Up (Bring bag lunch)
1:15PM - Checkpoint E - Fuel Stop
2:15PM - Checkpoint F - Danbury Fair Mall Parking Lot Under Sign - Group Break Off Point
3:30PM - End Drive at Vintage Motorsports

IMPORTANT UPDATE HOTEL INFORMATION:
Previous Hotel recommendation is now booked as are many of the hotels near it. We have hired a shuttle service and ask that anyone booking hotels at this point use one of the following:

Hilton Garden Inn, Milford, CT
Milford Hotels | Hilton Garden Inn Milford | Milford, CT

Hyatt Place, Milford, CT
Milford CT Hotel, Hyatt Place

WEATHER CONCERNS:
If for any reason we have to cancel Saturday due to rain, we still would like to invite people to the After Party. We are going to be hiring an "expert" to take car of that and will simply have too much food etc. if no one shows. If you are here from out of town and it rains out we plan to shuttle everyone up to On Track Karting for some tire to tire and we will also have an informal focus group of Backdraft owners to help on some market research and new product development.

In the event Saturday is cancelled then we will cover the Litchfield County route on Sunday instead. Since it is a shorter route we have more flexibility in start and end times to work around any lingering weather.

Finally if we get 2 wash outs we will be drinking keg beer, lots of it and perhaps a group project getting our new Track Day car going.

This announcement will be edited to reflect any new details or updates up until the morning of the drive. We already have participants confirmed from PA, NH, KY, and even TX. This should be our biggest turn out yet. Thanks to everyone and we look forward to seeing you on the 13th and 14th.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RSVP IF YOU INTEND TO GO - WE UNDERSTAND IF WEATHER CHANGES YOUR PLAN BUT WE NEED TO PLAN TOO.

Cashburn · #2 (**permalink**) 10-01-2012, 07:22 PM

We got the footage from 2011 into a long form video, check it out: 2011 Cobra Fall Sprint - YouTube

kgs365 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-02-2012, 05:05 PM

Approximately what time does this begin?... Trying to figure if I come from MA in the morning or the night before...thanks

Cashburn · #4 (**permalink**) 10-02-2012, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgs365

Approximately what time does this begin?... Trying to figure if I come from MA in the morning or the night before...thanks

We are finalizing the schedules now. But Saturday we would like all cars on site at 9am for Coffee etc. and will be starting the drive no later than 10am.

Saturday drive will wrap up at our facility around 3pm with a catered event (just finalizing that).

Sunday will likely start earlier if we can and will go a little later than Saturday because of the distance.

If for some reason there is rain out on Saturday we are still going to have the party at 3pm and we invite everyone to join us regardless. It will be worth attending...

Let's hope for 2 spectacular days.

Mstusc · #5 (**permalink**) 10-02-2012, 06:26 PM

Coming up from SC - can't wait to meet everyone. Going to be a great time. Thanks for putting this together Jay!

Cashburn · #6 (**permalink**) 10-12-2012, 06:20 AM

We are going to delay start time Saturday due to temp. Will edit above schedule when finalize the change. It's going to be a cold start...

Cashburn · #7 (**permalink**) 10-13-2012, 05:15 PM

Update: Sunday drive portion is CANCELLED

We've got some mixed weather forecasts for Sunday. More importantly we had an excellent group drive today but dealing with the temps took a lot out of those on the drive today. So we are going to have a group gathering at the shop at noon to do some service on the cars that need it. We've got enough food leftover for 80 people so anyone who wants to swing by, please do.

Sorry everyone.

We learned some lessons this year and will be holding the event earlier in the season. Please if you have friends etc. that you know were planning to join make sure they are aware.

Mstusc · #8 (**permalink**) 10-13-2012, 08:04 PM

Jay - we had a blast! Big thank you to the whole VMS crew!

Cashburn · #9 (**permalink**) 10-13-2012, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mstusc

Jay - we had a blast! Big thank you to the whole VMS crew!

Thank you, enjoy NYC!

Fattyd · #10 (**permalink**) 10-14-2012, 11:49 AM

To Jay, Brian and the whole VMS Team:

Thank you for putting together yet again another wonderful Fall Foliage Run! Wendy (aka the Unibomber) and I had an awesome time. The route was scenic as always and despite mother natures attempts, the exhilaration (and a full length body coat) kept us warm

. The "after party" pig roast was excellent! OMG, hope you guys are hungry for the rest of the week! Can't wait to see what next year brings. Keep up the great work!

FattyD

RangerMac · #11 (**permalink**) 10-15-2012, 08:16 AM

Jay, Brian, and the others at VMS:

Thank you so much for organizing our Fall Sprint. My wife and I had a great time on the drive and talking with other owners (Backdraft and others). I think we will have this on our calenders going forward, maybe September next year (hint, hint). As always, you guys did a great job.

Can't wait until next year.

RMHINC · #12 (**permalink**) 10-15-2012, 09:43 AM

Thanks Jay , Brian & the Vintage Motorsports team !
Once again you guys put on another great event . The shop & showroom look amazing. Love the new track car ! It was great to see everyone again and meet some new people as well. The ride , route and foliage were awesome!Great job on the after party as well , what a spread

Rick

jualwatt · #13 (**permalink**) 10-15-2012, 10:15 AM

Thanks to everyone at Revolocity and Vintage Motorsports for hosting and coordinating a fantastic drive and party (this was a team effort). The drive was exhilerating (in more ways than one) and the food was excellent! Good thing we had the heated seats completed a few weeks ago! They made a huge difference! Already looking forward to next year as Mary and I had a blast and it was great to meet so many other cobral owners (all makes).

On another note: 240 rather spirited miles (including to and from the shop), 13 gallons!

Julian

Cashburn · #14 (**permalink**) 10-16-2012, 02:56 PM

Anyone who has photos or video, please let me know. We are creating a place to dump all the footage people have so our video editing crew can access and use it AND we have the opportunity to get coverage in Kit Car Builder magazine.

For the magazine I need photos ASAP to meet the deadline.

kgs365 · #15 (**permalink**) 10-16-2012, 05:12 PM

Jay

thanks for letting my son sit in the track car!...your facility and showroom look great....except for that chevy you have

jualwatt · #16 (**permalink**) 10-17-2012, 05:58 AM

Jay,

I do have several photo's from Saturday. Just let me know where you would like them uploaded (will be a fairly substantial sized upload).

Julian

jualwatt · #17 (**permalink**) 10-17-2012, 06:00 AM

Duplicate

RangerMac · #18 (**permalink**) 10-17-2012, 06:24 PM

I have photos and video.

UKjohnnycobra · #19 (**permalink**) 10-19-2012, 05:12 PM

Thanks to everyone at Vintage for organizing this great event! Mrs Cobra and I had a great time cruising with a fine group of people with some really headturning cars.

Having seen some of the great paint jobs on display, I am determined to finish painting my Cobra this year.

We would love to see the photos and videos, so please let us know where to upload/download.

jhand · #20 (**permalink**) 10-24-2012, 02:39 PM

Any pics or video uploaded anywhere yet?