Lehigh Valley Run Interest

[kndonlee]

So i've done a couple of runs with the PA guys in delval. We typically go for a spirited drive on the backroads starting in the Lehigh Valley area ending in the Lehighton area. Then we grab some Lunch and enjoy blasting through the Lehigh tunnel afterwards.

Anyone interested in joining up for a drive on an early Sat/Sun AM?

Here's some prior runs I've organized with the delval s2k guys when I had my s2000.

http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/6685..._spring+lv+run

http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/7719..._spring+lv+run

Typically, I've started these runs around 8:45 with a 9:15 take off, but IMO, it's much more fun to start it a bit earlier, say around 7:30 meet with a 7:45 to 8:00 departure to beat any Sunday traffic. As Platz's doesn't open until noon, I'm thinking if there's enough interest, to change the route a little and ending up at Crackerbarrel for a brunch.

[kndonlee]

The run is on! Here's the pertinent information!

Date: Sunday, September 23, 2012
Meet: 7:15A
Takeoff: 7:30A

Start:
Loves Gas Station, just off of I-78, exit 23
3700 Mountain Road
Hamburg, PA 19526

Brunch:
Crackerbarrel
7720 Main Street
Fogelsville, PA 18051

Route:
http://goo.gl/maps/QJgQF
Start @ B, End @ A

Route Sample Vid


Group Leads:
kndonlee (484-222-0333, txt or call for questions/concerns/info, etc)

In:
feyrerm
ruskymx
kykiee
berlinablackie (s2ki)
BackS2k (s2ki)
Bluecille (16 or 23)

Maybe:
Simmons-Racing
grst1
iLuveKetchup
takethat
Phaedrus29
peglegskier (16)

Maybe s2ki:
(-n0-)
jordannn93
owenthatsmyname

Out
sigma93 (s2ki)
heat_fan1

Checklist
- Tire tread
- Tire Pressure
- Brake Pads (you WILL be using them)
- Clean windshield
- Pee before you start
- 2way Radios
- EZ Pass (for the Philly people)
- Clean out junk in the trunk
- Clean out items that will fly around the cabin

Caravans
- The s2ki members typically have organized Caravans from Philly to the runs. Going off of the last caravan info, this is a tentative guess for the caravan.

Philly Caravans (TENTATIVE)
WHERE: Park N Ride on Matsonford Road at the intersection of 76 and 476
WHEN: Sunday, September 23, 2012 - Be there at 5:45AM, leave at 6AM (good times?)
Gas Stop: Rest stop prior to the LV exit 56 on 476.

Sage Advice by an Old Timer

I noticed the last few days that there are some VERY NEW S2KI members attending.

I won't detract you from coming, but I personally, along with many others don't know much about you. So to you, and all the others, hear this loud and clear.

This is not a race, this is not a rally. This is a drive through some great roads in the area. YOU, and YOU alone are responsible for yourself and your car, plus EVERYONE'S safety. Bullshit, crap and antics won't be tolerated, the stakes are too high. Don't tailgate, leave enough room to properly deal with anything that may happen in front of you. It is as simple as that.

We've been fortunate that DV hasn't had many mishaps over the years, but each time we do this, the group in general gets younger and more inexperienced than the year before. The drive is about enjoying the car and company, not about how fast you go or who you pass.

[xpicer]

sounds tempting , why cant ny have fun roads ???

[kndonlee]

Originally Posted by xpicer

sounds tempting , why cant ny have fun roads ???

Drive to PA. There are fun roads in NJ close by, but they seem to be too congested to enjoy in any capacity.

[kykiee]

Sounds interesting. It's a bit of a drive for me though

[Simmons]

I might be down with this, Sunday I am Auto-xing in Philly.


Simmons

[kndonlee]

Originally Posted by kykiee

Sounds interesting. It's a bit of a drive for me though

Most of the delval s2000 guys lived in philly & south jersey, so they caravan'd up to the LV, then did the drive. The problem with the drives towards Philly, New Hope, etc are that they are too congested, even at 7-8a, and a 6AM drive would be too hardcore early.

Originally Posted by Simmons-Racing

I might be down with this, Sunday I am Auto-xing in Philly.
Simmons

Every Sunday? Still gotta figure out dates.

As far drives go, a twilight drive going around 6:45PM also works well.

[kykiee]

Originally Posted by kndonlee

Most of the delval s2000 guys lived in philly & south jersey, so they caravan'd up to the LV, then did the drive. The problem with the drives towards Philly, New Hope, etc are that they are too congested, even at 7-8a, and a 6AM drive would be too hardcore early.

Yes, It's just the traffic I'm worried about.

[dori.]

Originally Posted by xpicer

sounds tempting , why cant ny have fun roads ???

we DO have fun roads. just not in white plains LOL.

[kndonlee]

Originally Posted by kykiee

Yes, It's just the traffic I'm worried about.

barely any traffic in the LV and up north.

[kykiee]

Originally Posted by kndonlee

barely any traffic in the LV and up north.

I should be good to go. As long it's on the weekend.

[feyrerm]

I would love to, but i will have to pass on this one. I leave for Maine next week and have too much crap to get done this weekend before I go.

[kndonlee]

Originally Posted by feyrerm

I would love to, but i will have to pass on this one. I leave for Maine next week and have too much crap to get done this weekend before I go.

Haven't set a date yet. Just gauging interest

[feyrerm]

Well then count me in on the right date.