You might check Wilke-Barre/Scranton or Lehigh Valley. They are probably the closest, but I'm not sure about convenience.

 

Maybe I'll get out to show my support for Chris and put the S2k on the track.

Agreed, they are closest, but not as flexible as Philadelphia or Newark. Philadelphia and Newark will put you ~1.5-2 hours to the track.

 

Agreed, I'd always fly in/out of Philly. Never have any issues there, but Frontier and a lot fo the really cheap airlines don't fly in there.

 

Yes sir, this is what I always envisioned when this event started

I really hope you can make it out Brian, one of the O.G. IRP guys right here

Really appreciate you weighing in John, between yourself and Mike the event will really feel complete this year if you can both make it. I've been speaking with Ron and Judie (Chris' father and mother) quite often recently and they both are very happy that you two are getting involved.

Along the lines of speaking with Ron and Judie, and as John just stated:

The intention of this event is to honor Chris' memory, and gather all rotorheads together to share in both our memories of Chris and also our love of these cars and (for most of us, heh) their amazing engines.

Everyone is welcome this year, and I do mean everyone. It's my sincere hope that we can put aside our differences on this one day and come together as a community. We don't all have to hug each other (although I may hug BigBrosio ) but I think Chris would really approve of this, and that's what is the most important thing

 

I see what you did there ;-)

 

I look forward to the event and having my LS3 FD out on the track. I can't guarantee that we will be making as much noise as you guys with the Rotor motors...but we will try and keep up..

 

Im pretty confident I will actually make it this year. I have wanted to make this event but life has gotten in the way the last 3 years. Unless some surprise pops up I plan to drive my newly acquired 94 Silver R2 to the event. Excited about the event and it is for a great cause.

I also missed time with Rich this year at DGRR and I cant go too long without spending time with him.

 

lol

 

David, let me know if you do decide to drive... I just didn't want to drive myself from this area and might be fun with a group of us.

 

Will do. Would you drive up through Nashville or does it make more sense for you to go up through Chattanooga?

 

Probably meet you in Chattanooga.. That would save me 3 hours. Or if you are going by yourself, I might ride with you

 

John(Jburer), I don't know if I'll have a vehicle at this event, but if I do you know they're is always a spot for you in my passenger seat. It won't be the yellow car though as it's dead.

David, I'm guessing you were asking because you will be coming from Nashville? If I end up driving and depending on when, may link up with you enroute. BTW, you'll have to come hang out with the regulars one night when I'm back in Nashville. Hope you, Erin, and the crumb snatcher are doing well.

 

Crumbsnatcher

This is shaping up to be a killer event..... I'm trying to convince Heath "SakeBum" RotorMotor to get over his fear of flying and get on a plane in August. He was buds with Chris as well, and is one of the last rotary 20B collaborators to be absent at the event.

I hope to have updates soon

 

I was just offered an 8 to track at this event. I'll most likely take this offer and fly instead of driving and also see some family members in NY/NJ area. I'm going to start looking for a ticket later today.

 

I'm glad to see you guys are going to make it.

 

Well that's pretty sweet!

 

I know.. But I might have to return a favor back later

Also, I had a close call today when wife told me that I might not be able to go.. But all is good now!! Herblenny is still a go!

 

They are all doing well, thanks. We move to Nashville in 3 days so yes I will be driving from there. When the hell do you get back from the big sand box? I hope all is well with you man and look forward to you getting back and would love to link up with you on the trip. Will you be living in GA or TX?

 

My memory is for ****, wasn't Chris putting together a 3 rotor build before his passing? i vaguely remember chatting with him on nopistons and AIM about it years back. Death = the gay.

 

Correct. His 20B monster now resides in the loving hands of Ray Crowe.

I never knew Chris personally, but have met is friends and family at the past two years' Memorials. Birds of a feather must hold true, because they are good people.

Since attending the 2011 event, I have looked forward to it every year.

 

Thank you Rich for stepping up and extending the invitation. You're right. Chris would have approved of the RX7 community putting aside personnel differences and supporting this one day of the year event.

I'm just back from burying my younger brother Robert, Chris's uncle, who died of cancer after a five year battle. He was diagnosed two months after Chris died and instead of coming to the first picnic for Chris, had to go into the hospital for treatment. It underscores once more for me the importance of being grateful for each day that we have this side of the grass; and as a measure of that gratitude, that we not allow arguments and differences (which we're always going to have) to take away from the important things in life, and by that I mean, family and friends, and remembering and honoring family and friends that no longer have the opportunity to spend a day in the sun enjoying each others company and the sound of those rotary engines.

I'll be trackside again this year and might even take another ride with Ray and Ryan if they promise not to go too fast around those corners.

All the best to everyone.

Ron Carlisi

 

Haven't been to this event since 2010 i think it was. I stupidly abandoned my rx7 in the darkness of my garage when I purchased my brand new 2011 WRX. I realized I havent given my rx7 the attention it needs a few weeks ago. Since then, I've been starting her up almost every morning before work. She's purring like a kitten!! Aside from a few cosmetic issues and hopefully just a tune-up, my rx7 should be legal very shortly! This event will be my own personal goal to get my FD back on the road and make it out on August 31st and September 1st to see you guys and commemorate Chris.

I can't wait for this!! I will see you all there!

 

I am trying to get two of my Plumbing customers to race that this even both pro drivers. One drives a GT3 and other an M3, I know it's not rx7s but it should be fun all together!

 

Just bought my plane tickets.. I'm 100% and friend is letting me drive his 8 on the track. Hope more 8 owners sign up

 

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