On Saturday June 23 we will be cruising through all 6 New England states between sunup and sundown.
The sole purpose for doing this is to be able to say you did. There will be a stop in each state to feed ourselves and our Cobras.
I will maintaine this thread and a mirror of it on the FFforum site. So check in here for updates comments and to tell me you're coming!
Hope to have some of you join me.
Tentative route and schedule:
7:00 to 8:00am meet at the parking lot of Thompson speedway in Thompson, CT
8:00 drive smaller roads to Harrisville, RI
8:30 to 9:30 Breakfast at a diner.
9:30 drive through (under)Boston, across the Zakim Bridge heading for Maine. This leg will be mostly highway.
11:15 to 11:30 A quick pit stop somewhere north of Boston.
11:30 Continue on to Maine. Current plans take us along part of the coastal roads in NH and through the town of Portsmouth. This will be a mix of highway and smaller roads.
1:00 to 2:30 Lunch in Southern Maine. (The location to be determined)
2:30 Drive west heading for Vermont on a mix of highway and major secondary roads.
4:30 Stop at “Diamond acres” in Hillsboro, NH for a gas and go. These folks advertise 24 flavors of soft serve ice cream. A high point of the trip to be sure.
5:00 Back on the road for the last leg to Fuzzy’s Seafood Restaurant in West Brattleboro, VT. There is a cruise night at this place Saturday nights. I’m sure we’ll give them something to talk about the rest of the summer.
Q & A
Q: How much to enter??
A: Entry is FREE. You will need money for food and gas.
Q: Cobras only, or can anyone tag along?
A: Cobras, Daytona coupes, GTM’s and any other kit car of any make are welcome. No one will be turned away but the mini-vans will have to take up the rear.
Q: How far between gas stations?
A: Less than 100 miles.
Q: Will there be a rain date?
A: Yes, the following day. If the entire weekend is a washout then we’ll try again next year.
Q: Can I join in mid-way?
A: Yes, but those of us making the whole circuit may not speak to you. (Just kidding) Join us for one or two legs if that’s all your schedule allows. Meet us at the pit stop closest to your house for moral support if you want. Watch for postings with exact locations and times.
Q: What about hotels the night before or after?
A: I will post info on cheap motels at either end. Personally I will be doing this Friday night. Saturday evening I will head for home as I live about 45 minutes east of Brattleboro.
Q: Just how far will we be driving?
A: The current route maps out at 283 miles. You will also have the drive to and from your home.
Q: Why?
A: If you actually asked yourself this question then this event is not for you.
Harvey
New England Cannonball Cruise, June 23rd.
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