East Coast US Meet

vulcanize · 29th June 2014, 08:27

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Originally Posted by amitoj

LOL I know you Jersey folks consider NYC to be a part of NJ anyway.

But seriously, i think it will be easier to decide on a convenient location once all those who are interested speak up and mention where they will be coming from.

So far, based on your and my confirmation, Hooters@Manchester, CT would be the first choice venue. I think it would suit aah78 too.

How about having the North American meet on this July 12th near the Casinos in CT (either Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun)?

It is about two hours tops for the folks coming from NYC/NJ or Boston.

There is also sailfest happening that weekend in New London with tall ships and fireworks etc.

http://www.sailfestnl.org/fireworks/

amitoj · 1st July 2014, 02:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by vulcanize

How about having the North American meet on this July 12th near the Casinos in CT (either Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun)?

It is about two hours tops for the folks coming from NYC/NJ or Boston.

There is also sailfest happening that weekend in New London with tall ships and fireworks etc.

http://www.sailfestnl.org/fireworks/

Looks good but :( i am out for that weekend.
How about the weekend after that? I can surely make it then.

vulcanize · 1st July 2014, 22:01

No issues.
Just wanted to give you all a heads up that there is a nice race track called Limerock Park in CT. Their website is http://www.limerock.com/
I am unsure about regular entry cost - either free or a very negligible fee during certain events, but if you wanna test out your car etc. it is fun and not that expensive
For example, check the link below:
http://www.limerock.com/index.php?op...646&Itemid=282

Raj1008 · 8th July 2014, 07:15

I could be down too. Depends where we decide.

vulcanize · 14th August 2014, 01:25

How about meeting up in NJ before summer is over and doing the following????

For either 125 USD or $149 take a 3-lap drive behind the wheel of a Lamborghini or Ferrari on a closed course for upcoming event dates in CT or New Jersey (depends on which of the link below you prefer)

http://www.travelzoo.com/local-deals...ine-Lifestyles

Or

http://www.travelzoo.com/local-deals...ham-Dream-Cars

Any takers????

P.S: The above is a pretty hyped up event and quite expensive to just drive in a parking lot, but then again it is a chance to get behind the wheels of either a Ferrari F430 or Lamborghini Gallardo and also have the very first North American meet of 2014

vasoo · 15th August 2014, 22:10

I am right now in MA near Merrimack valley. Planning to go for a drive to Mount Washington in NH next weekend 23rd or 24th August. Anybody interested to join in ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuBbA9AxSRg

Tapish · 15th August 2014, 22:17

That sounds great. Im in Boston. Do you know of others in the area?

Quote:

Originally Posted by vasoo

I am right now in MA near Merrimack valley. Planning to go for a drive to Mount Washington in NH next weekend 23rd or 24th August. Anybody interested to join in ?

https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=MuBbA9AxSRg

amitoj · 15th August 2014, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by vasoo

I am right now in MA near Merrimack valley. Planning to go for a drive to Mount Washington in NH next weekend 23rd or 24th August. Anybody interested to join in ?

My parents are heading back to India on 23rd evening. Might be able to make it to somewhere on 24th if enough interest is shown by other. I am not really keen on doing the hill climb though, having done it 3-4 times already.

By the way, this is another video of climb to Mt Washington in a Subaru WRX STI. I think this holds the record for the fastest climb. Skip to 4:00 to see the real fun

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BZh-7hkNe4

vulcanize · 16th August 2014, 09:50

Unfortunately even I can't make it on that particular weekend since it is my kiddo's birthday and am having guests come from far and wide to celebrate.
:(

vulcanize · 18th September 2014, 02:29

Got this by e-mail if anyone is interested
@Mods - I hope it is okay to post it.

Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 1:28 AM
From: "Lime Rock Park" <info@limerock.com>

Subject: If You Have a Cool Car, You Can Parade-Lap It Sept. 20

Do you know about Lime Rock Car Corrals?
Lime Rock is offering three hot Car Corrals for Trans Am Race Day, Saturday, Sept. 20.

All three Corrals get a minimum of two Parade Laps.
Car Corrals are cool... each one has dozens of stock, modified or simply super-neat cars displayed in their own Special Infield area, showing off terrific hardware.

The three Corrals are:

American Muscle: You know who we’re talking about, all you Mopar, GM, Ford and AMC owners. Hey, this is what Trans Am is all about!

European Performance: That means you owners of Audis and BMWs and VWs and Mercedes and Minis and Loti and Porsches, and even Ferrari, Lambo, Jag and Abarth owners. If it’s Euro and it’s hot, we’re cool with it!

Asian Performance: We don’t care if your lowered-and-turbo’d Honda, Nissan/Datsun, Mazda, Toyota, Kia, Subaru, Hyundai or Suzuki was actually made in the U.S., Canada or Mexico: If it’s an Asian marque, you need to be here!

(Shhh, don’t tell the boss, Skip Barber: Sometimes we get more spectators cruising the Car Corrals than we have fans walking the Paddock!)

We keep the Car Corral Passes cheap: $15, on top of your Track Admission ticket. (Veterans and active military, your Track Admission – but not Corral – is free.)

You buy the Car Corral Passes online; click here.

Remember: This Friday at midnight is the deadline to get Admission tickets online at the lower Advance Price – just $20.

If you can’t come :( , pass this email along to your buds. Thanks!

amitoj · 8th October 2014, 00:25

Anyone going to be at the Jalopnik Film Festival on 5/6 November in NY?
http://films.jalopnik.com/apex-the-h...nik-1642944873

I might be there on 6th.

vasoo · 6th December 2014, 04:06

Anybody in for a Drive & Ski meet somewhere in NE (MA or NH) area ? I will be traveling back to Bangalore on 22nd Dec and would like to take some ski lessons before that if possible. I believe Wachusett and Nashoba are open.

cyclops · 8th December 2014, 23:59

Hey all, sorry for going off-topic but I thought this would be a good thread to get some fair inputs. PM me if you guys think its not the right place.

After being in NJ for a while there is a better offer for me which needs me to move to Denver, CO. I am pretty excited with the move and think it would be a nice place to work and explore. Is it worth taking it?

I am currently staying with my family (wife+kindergarten kid) and both are very comfortable with the community here in NJ and have a good social life. I know Denver is not so diverse but are there any communities there which would have some (if not many) Indian families to socialize, primarily for my wife who stays at home and not very fluent with English (Hindi/Punjabi primary)?

Thanks!

VCheng · 4th February 2015, 23:14

Any meetups scheduled for 2015 yet?

aah78 · 25th February 2015, 20:17

No, nothing scheduled yet, not until we defrost a bit.

But it's been too long, I'm thinking of planning something for spring, maybe a Saturday drive.

1st July 2014, 22:01	#78
vulcanize BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NYC/Chennai Posts: 85 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	Re: East Coast US Meet No issues. Just wanted to give you all a heads up that there is a nice race track called Limerock Park in CT. Their website is http://www.limerock.com/ I am unsure about regular entry cost - either free or a very negligible fee during certain events, but if you wanna test out your car etc. it is fun and not that expensive For example, check the link below: http://www.limerock.com/index.php?op...646&Itemid=282
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8th July 2014, 07:15	#79
Raj1008 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 119 Thanked: 64 Times View My Garage	I could be down too. Depends where we decide.
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14th August 2014, 01:25	#80
vulcanize BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NYC/Chennai Posts: 85 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	Re: East Coast US Meet How about meeting up in NJ before summer is over and doing the following???? For either 125 USD or $149 take a 3-lap drive behind the wheel of a Lamborghini or Ferrari on a closed course for upcoming event dates in CT or New Jersey (depends on which of the link below you prefer) http://www.travelzoo.com/local-deals...ine-Lifestyles Or http://www.travelzoo.com/local-deals...ham-Dream-Cars Any takers???? P.S: The above is a pretty hyped up event and quite expensive to just drive in a parking lot, but then again it is a chance to get behind the wheels of either a Ferrari F430 or Lamborghini Gallardo and also have the very first North American meet of 2014 Last edited by vulcanize : 14th August 2014 at 01:37. Reason: Additional link
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16th August 2014, 09:50	#84
vulcanize BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NYC/Chennai Posts: 85 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	Re: East Coast US Meet Unfortunately even I can't make it on that particular weekend since it is my kiddo's birthday and am having guests come from far and wide to celebrate. :(
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18th September 2014, 02:29	#85
vulcanize BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NYC/Chennai Posts: 85 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	Re: East Coast US Meet Got this by e-mail if anyone is interested @Mods - I hope it is okay to post it. Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 1:28 AM From: "Lime Rock Park" <info@limerock.com> Subject: If You Have a Cool Car, You Can Parade-Lap It Sept. 20 Do you know about Lime Rock Car Corrals? Lime Rock is offering three hot Car Corrals for Trans Am Race Day, Saturday, Sept. 20. All three Corrals get a minimum of two Parade Laps. Car Corrals are cool... each one has dozens of stock, modified or simply super-neat cars displayed in their own Special Infield area, showing off terrific hardware. The three Corrals are: American Muscle: You know who we’re talking about, all you Mopar, GM, Ford and AMC owners. Hey, this is what Trans Am is all about! European Performance: That means you owners of Audis and BMWs and VWs and Mercedes and Minis and Loti and Porsches, and even Ferrari, Lambo, Jag and Abarth owners. If it’s Euro and it’s hot, we’re cool with it! Asian Performance: We don’t care if your lowered-and-turbo’d Honda, Nissan/Datsun, Mazda, Toyota, Kia, Subaru, Hyundai or Suzuki was actually made in the U.S., Canada or Mexico: If it’s an Asian marque, you need to be here! (Shhh, don’t tell the boss, Skip Barber: Sometimes we get more spectators cruising the Car Corrals than we have fans walking the Paddock!) We keep the Car Corral Passes cheap: $15, on top of your Track Admission ticket. (Veterans and active military, your Track Admission – but not Corral – is free.) You buy the Car Corral Passes online; click here. *Remember: This Friday at midnight is the deadline to get Admission tickets online at the lower Advance Price – just $20.* If you can’t come :( , pass this email along to your buds. Thanks!
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8th October 2014, 00:25	#86
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,348 Thanked: 3,105 Times View My Garage	Re: East Coast US Meet Anyone going to be at the Jalopnik Film Festival on 5/6 November in NY? http://films.jalopnik.com/apex-the-h...nik-1642944873 I might be there on 6th.
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6th December 2014, 04:06	#87
vasoo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 246 Times View My Garage	Re: East Coast US Meet Anybody in for a Drive & Ski meet somewhere in NE (MA or NH) area ? I will be traveling back to Bangalore on 22nd Dec and would like to take some ski lessons before that if possible. I believe Wachusett and Nashoba are open.
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8th December 2014, 23:59	#88
cyclops BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 297 Thanked: 12 Times	Re: East Coast US Meet Hey all, sorry for going off-topic but I thought this would be a good thread to get some fair inputs. PM me if you guys think its not the right place. After being in NJ for a while there is a better offer for me which needs me to move to Denver, CO. I am pretty excited with the move and think it would be a nice place to work and explore. Is it worth taking it? I am currently staying with my family (wife+kindergarten kid) and both are very comfortable with the community here in NJ and have a good social life. I know Denver is not so diverse but are there any communities there which would have some (if not many) Indian families to socialize, primarily for my wife who stays at home and not very fluent with English (Hindi/Punjabi primary)? Thanks!
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4th February 2015, 23:14	#89
VCheng BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 186 Thanked: 270 Times	Re: East Coast US Meet Any meetups scheduled for 2015 yet?
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25th February 2015, 20:17	#90
aah78 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NYC / BOM Posts: 4,662 Thanked: 3,258 Times View My Garage	Re: East Coast US Meet No, nothing scheduled yet, not until we defrost a bit. But it's been too long, I'm thinking of planning something for spring, maybe a Saturday drive.
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