The next San Diego cruise is set for Sunday, June 25th. We will be starting a bit earlier than normal since we will be hitting the desert. That is, rolling at 9:30am. Also, you will have to make a little drive to reach the departure point out in Pine Valley. About 28mi. east of El Cajon. Don't party too late on Saturday night, because you will need to plan for extra time.

I did a basic run of the course yesterday, albeit in the SUV, and everything looks good. The roads are in very good shape and things are even green in the desert. It is about 155 mi. You'll go from the cool of the mountains to the heat of the desert of San Diego County. The cruise is a good 3hrs., not counting any significant stops. Plan your day accordingly. The basics are:
- Begin and end in Pine Valley
- Laguna Mtn
- Julian
- Banner Grade
- Anza Borrego & Carrizo Badlands
- Old Hwy 80
- Hwy 94 (The best part.)


The drive is definitely worth the effort. RSVP to the e-mail below so that I have an idea who is coming. It definitely halps with the planning and knowing whom to wait for.

Details will be posted later this evening, Sunday, June 11th.



Hope to see you there,
John
Silver 88 GTU
GTU88rx-drives@yahoo.com

 

I know this one hasn't happened yet, but will there be more during the course of the summer. I can't make this one.

 

I might head up for this one... depending on what's going on, lol.

 

There should be more. Just depends on the time I have to plan the route and set them up.

Catch ya on the next one.

 

I'll be there... either with the FD or my new MX-5... probably the MX-5

 

Oh man that's early... but I'll be there!

 

i wish i could make this one. but my rx7 is coming along slowly. plus sea world never gives me weekends off.

 

wooo I remember the last time we ran through Borrego.... SPIN IT! SPIN IT!
Can't make this one guys, somethings already been in my calendar. Have fun & drive safe!

 

To bad my Miata came out of the shop busted "again" tired of incompitent mechanics.

Maybe I can bring the NSX

 

Bring the NSX if you care to. While the primary focus is rotary, we have guys bringing their Miatas. We really do not turn anyone down. The main thing is that you like the spirited drives and the enthusiasm generated be sports car lovers.

The latest info is posted here:
http://where-yat.net/sdrxc/Next-Drive.htm


Appologies to Vengeance (RX-8) for not makeing it completely clear on the date. I updated the web page. Hope you can make it next Sunday.


See ya on the 25th,
John
http://where-yat.net/sdrxc/whodats.html

 

If you are not going to Rotary Fest, in San Francisco,
join us at the opposite end of the state.

Check the following link for the latest update on the drive
for this Sunday, June 25.
http://where-yat.net/sdrxc/Next-Drive.htm

Be ready for a hot one.
Bring FRS radios.


If you have any questions, please drop me a note.



See ya there,
John
GTU88rx-drives@yahoo.com

 

Gallery:

http://www.clanwhy.com/twofer/rx7/cruise066/

Avg highway speed: ~70 mph
Cruising coolant temp: 185' - 205'
Hill climb coolant temp: 210' - 225' (8 West out of Occitillo)
Ambient temp in the Desert: 110'

That was a blast, but man was it hot. (No AC!)

 

Great gallery of pics!
What's the story with the eerie looking cross?
Did the Borrego boys crawl out and tell you guys to 'spin it!'

 

Hmm, don't know the story behind the cross. It was at the Desert View Park (sign in previous picture). We did have one spin out goin' down Banner Grade.

 

Hey guys, sorry I had to cut out early this time, but I had a great time anyway!

Next time I'll try not to have Motorcycle Racing technique classes scheduled the same day so I can stick it out til the end... That is if you all don't hate me for being able to run my AC full blast riding up hill

What's up with the video by the way?

 

hey nice pics twofer! that was a fun run guys.

 

Sup Vengeance, nice 8 by the way.



I talked to Jim's (1990 GT-X) buddy who said Jim was in the hospital with pneumonia... so I'd say he's got other stuff to worry about right now.

 

Hey, i have nicer pics, but i just don't know how to put them on this site for others to see.

 

Hey wazzp guys!!!
great pics!!
looks like u had a blast,
couldn't get my FC running yet...
maybe I can make it to the next
one and meet ya'll SD rotary lovers...
peace...!

 

Video! It's cheezy, but I didn't have a lot of footage to work with and I don't have any good video editing programs. Also for reference, I was driving the gold FC, so I was not filming.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx68KCUPccA

 

That was a good run a couple of weeks back, guys, even if it was a little hot out in the desert.

From the pictures that I have received, I've posted them at the link below.
It is a work in progress and I will be polishing up / editing the pics and
adding text. Check out the Sweeney Pass image. Even though the elevation
is exagerated, it showns the steep, sharp curves.


If anyone has pics they would like posted, please send them to me. If you
have a lot, we can work something out to make it convenient.


Thanks,
John
GTU88rx-drives@yahoo.com
Up 'n Over June Drive Page: http://where-yat.net/sdrxc/Drive060625/index.htm
Scenic Drives Page: http://where-yat.net/sdrxc/whodats.html